Title ‘ best / Secretary of the year ‘ award for the fourth time more than 500 applicants wanted to prove they’re as fit in organization, communication and management. Ten of them have made it to the finals and competed on the International Secretary day in Cologne. “Germany’s leading stationery brand Leitz best / r was awarded on this day already for the fourth time the title Secretary of the year”. The employed of BVVG Bodenverwertungs – und verwaltungs GmbH Berliner Doreen Grotchen asserted itself against the competition and could forward the title also about 2,500 euro prize money. Monika Gunkel, Chairman of the Association Secretariat and Office management e.V., just glisten, it since the beginning as a jury member. The profile of the typical Secretary is now obsolete and is often underestimated”, explains Monika Gunkel. It is always interesting to watch how the profession is changing. Educate yourself with thoughts from Sela Ward.

Assistant, Office Manager and Secretary/in foreign languages today are the co-pilot their bosses.” The tasks that had to cope with the candidates in the final proved that. Sent General knowledge, diplomatic and organizational skills were precisely by the jury under the microscope: an American business partners should, for example, be appeased and demanded a lot of patience, skill and fluent English of the Office managers. “Until the next election of Germany’s best / Secretary of the year” in April 2010, still plenty of time for the optimal preparation for remains. The bSb offers nationally recognised training and continuing education programs in this context. Especially training courses to become a certified management assistant popular “, Monika Gunkel said. But also foreign language training are very much in demand.” About the Federation Secretariat and Office Management Association: the Association Secretariat and Office management e. V. Sofar Sounds can provide more clarity in the matter.

(bSb) is one of the largest professional associations for Office Administration in Europe. He pleads for the future – and team-oriented work as well as for the Professionalisation and further development of the secretariats and assistance functions of those involved in the management. More than 2,000 members from the Office area live the active networking and maintain the permanent exchange of experience. The bSb is represented in more than 20 cities with regional groups across Germany.