Expand the Network, ISI Bali Launched a Website

After much consolidation and training, Ikatan Sekretaris Indonesia (Indonesian Secretary Association) Bali Branch finally succeeded in carrying out a Secretary Competency Test. This test was connected to the event Secretary Sparkling May 2003 at the Hard Rock Hotel, Saturday 31 May.
Secretary Sparkling May 2003 had 3 activities that included the Competency Test, followed by 100 participants from government and private institutions watched over by the Manpower Department of Bali Province. This was followed by the launching of ISI Bali Website and issuing certificates of National Competency.
Nia Septinawati, the Chairwoman of ISI of Bali Branch said Secretary Sparkling May 2003 is not a competitive event but a media for the secretaries to improve their perception and skills in doing their duty professionally. ‘And much more important is the national recognition from the government and industry for a secretary’s position and character because they already have a certificate,’ said Nia, who is also the Secretary of Bali Hai Hotel Resort & Spa.
Nia said she hoped that the participants stay optimistic about this profession because ISI is still the referential both by the government and industry institutions. She also asked for the mass media’s participation to change the paradigm about the secretary who possesses more skills and professionalism.
The event received a positive response from the participants. When asked for her opinion of this event, Ayu Manik said this activity should encourage businesses to recruit secretaries who have a lot of experience and own a certificate. ‘There are many experienced secretaries but they don’t have national recognition. So this event is very useful for us,’ said Ayu, Secretary of Keraton Hotel Jimbaran.
This event, which was also presented by the Chairwoman of ISI of Jakarta Branch, ended with the issue of National Competency Certificate, the launching of a membership Card ISI Bali, and the launching of Website ISI Bali. Through this Website, secretaries can open themselves more and expand the network, so it will easily in transferring and exchanging information between them. ‘I think this technology will act importantly in world business. For that reason, the secretary should master that technology,’ said Nia. (BTN 013)