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AI and Assistants: The Art of Asking the Right Questions - IMA in Rogaland
We hope the start of 2025 has been inspiring for you, and we look forward to welcoming you to IMA Norway’s upcoming member meeting in Rogaland! This time, we’ll focus on a rapidly evolving technology that has the potential to revolutionize how we work – generative AI.
Date: February 6, 2025 Time: Arrival and mingling from 4:30 PM. The lecture starts at 5:00 PM. Registration deadline: Thursday, January 30, by 1:00 PM. Location: Sola Strand Hotel, Rogaland
The Lecture: How can you, as an executive assistant or administrative professional, use generative AI to work smarter and more efficiently? In this lecture, Álvaro Fernández Quílez will share insights into the art of crafting effective prompts – instructions that maximize the results you get from AI tools. Álvaro will also discuss potential pitfalls and unforeseen challenges, equipping you to use the technology safely and strategically.
This is a unique opportunity to strengthen your role as a strategic partner in your daily work, with tools and insights that keep you ahead of the curve.
About the Speaker: Álvaro Fernández Quílez is an Associate Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Stavanger and leads the Stavanger AI Laboratory, a center dedicated to AI research and innovation. With a background in telecommunications and biomedical engineering, he has extensive experience in applied AI, particularly in healthcare. Álvaro is a passionate communicator dedicated to making AI accessible and relevant to everyone.
After the Lecture: We will conclude the evening with a delightful dinner at the hotel, where we can discuss the day’s topic and network in a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere.
Are you ready to take your first (or next) step into the world of AI?
Join us for an online workshop on email productivity from the workplace productivity experts at Double Gemini – free for our members!
The Pulse Method TM is a breakthrough technique for writing faster, action-based emails that are easier to read, drive faster decisions, and make everyone happier. Email is how the world communicates. Isn’t it time you master it?
You will receive the Zoom link for the course a few days in advance. After the course, Double Gemini will receive the registration list so they can follow up with you directly.
About Double Gemini : Double Gemini offers transformational training and consulting solutions for individuals and teams focused on the often-overlooked core productivity areas where many people struggle most: email, meetings, files, and time, task, and project management. Learn more at
www.doublegemini.com
Feedback That Engages and Works
So important, yet so challenging! Why is it that many hesitate to give feedback? What are we afraid of—and why doesn’t feedback work the way we want it to?
As an EA or PA, your role is crucial in fostering effective communication and motivation for those around you. The ability to provide meaningful feedback is essential for understanding what we are doing well and where we can improve.
When given and received effectively, feedback can:
On the flip side, feedback that misses the mark can create distance, turning you and your colleague into unproductive and silent oysters. So, how do you ensure that your feedback both engages and works?
From the workshop “Feedback That Engages and Works,” you’ll gain fresh perspectives and tools to help you move, motivate, and inspire.
Lise and Nancy from Fandler Brodin & Partners warmly invite you to a spectacular evening.
The 28th International Training Day will take place in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on 29 March, 2025 in the central venue Hilton Rotterdam. The host is IMA Netherlands.
Registration is now open!
All members have received an invitation by e-mail - non-members are welcome to read more and sign up through below link
Our hotel is in Rotterdam’s vibrant city center, half a kilometer from Central Station, linking you to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The hotel is on the corner of the city’s two main streets, Coolsingel and Weena, surrounded by bars, restaurants, theaters, and shopping.
IMA secures a group booking for you to use, so you get a better price - so please wait for that to become available.
Please take a look at our sponsorship options here
Save the date to AGM 2025!
IMA Norway Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Join us for IMA Norway’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) – an excellent opportunity to contribute, engage, and be part of the decisions shaping the future of our organization.
Event Details: Venue: Scandic Sjølyst Time: 18:00Participation: Attend in person or via Teams Dinner: A 2-course dinner for in-person attendees following the AGM (drinks are paid separately) Cost: Free participation for both the AGM and dinner
Voting Rights: Only Professional Members have voting rights during the AGM. However, Corporate Members, Honorary Members, and Lifetime Members are welcome to attend as observers.
We look forward to seeing you there – either in person at Scandic Sjølyst or online via Teams!
Save the date to our annual Weekend Seminar!
We will enjoy a weekend of networking, learning and great food at Øvre Sem Gård.
Workshop on May 10 (in English)
Thrive in Change: A Workshop for Management Assistants
The world around us is evolving faster than ever, with advancements in AI, hybrid work environments, and the increasing pace of digital transformation shaping how we work. For management assistants, this brings exciting possibilities and, at times, unique challenges. Thriving in this ever-changing landscape is about staying open to change, building resilience, and embracing new opportunities to grow and flourish.
We warmly invite you to a thoughtful and engaging workshop designed especially for personal and executive assistants.
What to Expect
In this workshop session, we’ll explore:
The session will be led by expert facilitators from Future Leaders Global, an organization with extensive experience in leadership development and the vision of co-creating a thriving world. Their thoughtful approach blends practical tools with deep insights, ensuring an inspiring and relevant experience for all participants.
A Day for Growth and Connection
Set against the serene backdrop of Øvre Sem gård, this workshop offers a warm, welcoming space to pause, reflect, and connect with others. It’s an opportunity to gain fresh insights, develop valuable skills, and leave feeling more confident in navigating change.
We’d love for you to join us for this special day of learning and inspiration. Spaces are limited, so don’t wait to secure your spot.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Event Details
Date: May 9-10th, 2024
Time: 16:00–15:30
Location: Øvre Sem gård
Session 1 - Stack Method Workshop ALL ATTENDEES MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS - next session 29 May.
Join us for an online workshop on managing your email inbox from the workplace productivity experts at Double Gemini – free for our members!
The Stack Method TM is a breakthrough process for working through your email faster and staying in control of your inbox. With the Stack Method TM , you can get to inbox zero every day and free your mind to focus on what matters.
You will receive the Zoom link for both courses a few days before the first webinar.
After the Stack Method workshops, Double Gemini will receive the registration list, so they can follow up with you directly.
Session 2 - Stack Set Up Workshop ALL ATTENDEES MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS - first session 21 May.
18-19.00 Outlook
19-20.00 Gmail
You will receive the Zoom link for both courses a few days before the first course.
Omvisning og middag på Christiania Teater Hotel.
Join us for an engaging online workshop on managing your digital files from the workplace productivity experts at Double Gemini — free for our members!
Is your personal or team’s filing system a mess? If so, you need the Vision Method TM — a breakthrough digital filing technique that transforms clutter, organizes your mind, and accelerates your work. Finally — a file system that organizes itself.
After the Vision Method workshop, Double Gemini will receive the registration list, so they can follow up with you directly.
Date to be disclosed later.
Theme and date to be disclosed later
