IMA - International Management Assistants

24/12/2025

19/12/2025

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐲𝐨𝐧 ! 𝐈𝐌𝐀 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲 2026 “𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫.

📅 14 March 2026
Trainer: Elena Aylott
📍 Lyon, Radisson Blu
🎟 Early Bird until 18 January 2026
🔗 Registration 👉https://lnkd.in/d4HQtxQg

As the year draws to a close, one question remains: Who are you choosing to become in 2026?

The professional who stays safely behind the scenes —or the one who steps forward as a strategic leader?
The IMA International Training Day 2026 invites you to start that transition now.
Leadership isn’t about visibility alone. It’s about confidence, clarity and conscious presence.

Position yourself where leadership evolves!

01/12/2025

🌎 ✨ 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 — 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬 2026

Start 2026 by connecting with Young Professionals 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝! ☕ 💭
Join our 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥, 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬 to meet peers, share experiences, exchange ideas, and grow your international network — no agenda, no pressure, just meaningful conversations ⭐
Grab your favourite drink 🫖 🥛, log in, and let’s kick off the year together!
More details coming soon! 📅 💫

01/12/2025

𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫

For years, many professionals have mastered the art of flawless ex*****on.
They anticipate, organise, absorb pressure and keep leadership functioning smoothly.
Yet the question remains: is this expertise being fully leveraged — or simply contained?

The IMA International Training Day 2026 in Lyon is not about learning how to “support better”. It is about redefining the professional architecture of influence.
Under the guidance of Elena Aylott, this full-day experience will challenge participants to transition from operational excellence into strategic presence, cultivating the ability to think systemically, communicate with authority and operate as true partners in leadership ecosystems.

📍 Radisson Blu Hotel, Lyon
📅 14 March 2026
🎟 Early Bird rates until 18 January 2026
👉 https://lnkd.in/d4HQtxQg

This is where ex*****on evolves into strategic intelligence.

30/11/2025

Leadership is not defined by titles, hierarchy, or the size of an office.
It is defined by presence, awareness, and the ability to move people and decisions forward, especially in moments of complexity.
The most effective leaders today are not only the ones who stand at the front of the room.
They are also the professionals who operate behind the scenes and:
▶️ read the dynamics before others see them
▶️ translate ambiguity into clarity
▶️protect executive bandwidth
▶️elevate team effectiveness
▶️bring structure where others bring noise
▶️and influence outcomes without ever raising their voice

These are advanced leadership skills.
And they are the skills that distinguish a modern Executive/Management Assistant from a task executor.

Because true leadership is not louder.
It is more intentional.
More strategic.
More grounded.

And it lives in the everyday decisions that shape the organisation’s direction.
For assistants who want to expand this presence not as support staff, but as strategic partners, high-level development is no longer optional. It is part of the evolution of the profession.

📅 This is exactly what we will work on in Lyon, on 14 March 2026, in the advanced programme 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫, led by Elena Aylott.
Early Bird until 18 January.
👉 https://lnkd.in/d4HQtxQg

The future of this profession belongs to those who choose to lead.

25/11/2025

IMA International Training Day 2026 | Meet our Trainer – Elena Aylott
A powerful voice in leadership development and professional growth, Elena Aylott brings a results-driven, human-centred approach to empowering Management Assistants to step into their strategic role with confidence and clarity.

Through practical insight, real-world experience and engaging facilitation, she inspires professionals to move beyond support and into visible, impactful leadership.

Join us in Lyon and experience a training journey that reshapes mindset, strengthens influence and elevates the way you lead from within your role.

Early Bird tickets are now available — secure your place today.
👉 https://lnkd.in/d4HQtxQg

21/11/2025

⭐ 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 — 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 2026

We are excited to announce the first Young Professionals webinar of 2026, marking the start of a new year of growth, development, and international connection within the IMA community.
This online session will bring together Young Professionals from across the world and beyond to explore fresh perspectives, practical insights, and valuable skills to support your professional journey. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to elevate your next career step, this webinar sets the tone for an inspiring and ambitious year.

📅 Date: 22 January 2026
⏰ Time: 19:00–20:00 CET
💻 Platform: Online (link will follow once registration opens)

More details about the theme, speaker, and registration will follow soon.
For now: mark your calendar, spread the word, and stay tuned — we look forward to kicking off 2026 together!

13/11/2025

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐈𝐌𝐀 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞!
A new chapter begins for our global community of management assistants.
The New Executive Committee brings together a truly diverse and enthusiastic team, professionals from across Europe and beyond, with South Africa proudly represented as the only country outside Europe in this term.

We’re excited to see fresh energy joining experienced voices, younger professionals collaborating with seasoned leaders, all united by one purpose: 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬.

The composition of the new EC beautifully reflects what IMA stands for - 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬.

🤝 Together, we continue to evolve, support, and
elevate the profession globally. 🌍💼

12/11/2025

🎉 Registration is now Opened!
Are you ready to lead from behind the scenes?
The next IMA International Training Day in Lyon (14 March 2026) is all about “Hands-on Leadership: From Behind the Scenes to a Strategic Partner.”

A theme that reflects the powerful evolution of our profession from operational excellence to strategic influence.

💡 Through interactive sessions, practical workshops, and peer learning, you’ll gain actionable tools to:
• Strengthen your leadership mindset and visibility
• Build stronger collaboration with executives and teams
• Enhance your influence and strategic communication
• Apply hands-on leadership approaches that drive real results

Join us in Lyon for an energizing day of learning, connection, and professional growth and take the next step toward becoming a truly strategic partner in your role.

📍 Lyon, France | 14 March 2026
✨ READ MORE AND REGISTER HERE:
https://lnkd.in/d4HQtxQg

16/10/2025

Today we have the Council meeting - starting out checking the mood and expectations in the room - it’s looking good 👍 several new participants in the room, we hope they find it exciting and interesting.

15/10/2025

Day 2 of EC meeting in Hasselt, Belgium- we are preparing for the Council meeting tomorrow 👍 so glad to see our colleagues starting to check in - such a special feeling when IMA “takes over” a hotel - the whole atmosphere changes, familiar faces and friends everywhere we go.