What qualifications/skill sets make for a great secretary?

1.  Technology Skills

2.  Interpersonal Skills

3.  Writing Skills

4.  Organizational Skills

5.  Transcription Skills

6.  Attention to Detail

7.  Familiarity with Legal Documents and Terminology.

8.  Teamwork

9.  Multi-Tasking Skills

10.  Research skills

An executive secretary, also called an executive administrative assistant, performs clerical and organizational tasks but may also be responsible more complex tasks. In addition to routine secretarial functions such as filing, scheduling appointments, routing mail, taking minutes or typing documents, an executive secretary might conduct research, prepare reports for senior administration staff or supervise clerical staff. In some organizations, an executive secretary may negotiate with vendors, manage the corporate library or perform bookkeeping functions. Most of all one must have the: Education and Training Interpersonal Skills Organization and Coordination Other Characteristics: strong sense of responsibility and might need to put in extra hours, depending on job demands. Autonomy must be balanced with teamwork, particularly if the secretary supports more than one executive. An executive secretary should be able to work with minimal supervision and direction. Regards

1. Excellent communication skills especially writing skills;

2. Ability to transform real-life discussions into a legally and socially acceptable document / minutes;

3. Good listening skills;

4. Excellent understanding of the corporate governance concepts;

5. Good time management;

6. Command over board procedures;

7. Ability to present before  / address a fairly large audience like the Board of Directors or the shareholders etc.;

8. Ability to effectively communicate and implement / enforce the decisions of the Board of Directors or the shareholders etc.;

9. Ability to proactively prepare well and provide / present information / guidance needed by the Board or the shareholders to reach out to a logical and a prudent decision.

I think experience is more important then qualification. Moreover politeness, willingness to learn, communication skills etc are very imp skills 

1 organisation 

2 time management 

3computer skills, E-mailling, Search Microsoft office 

Being organized and would be able to handle the pressure well by having an excellent time management.

• Good organisation skills
• Good time management
• Good communications skills, written and verbal
• Discretion
• Confidence with IT and computer packages
• Accuracy and good attention to detail
• An ability to stay calm and tactful under pressure
• Self-motivation
• A bright and positive attitude.

Handle/manage the assigned tasks in efficient and effective manner.

Good interpersonal skills, office management, record keeping, minuta taking and report writing, assertiveness, good communicator, fluent in local language and English

Well verse in technology, multitasking, research, excellent written & oral communication, interpersonal and customer service standards should be at the highest levels

1- Organizing.

2- Time management.

3- Office equipment's knowledge.

 4- Computer skills., E-mailing, Search, Microsoft office applications.