Cultural competence, or the ability to interact sensitively and respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds, is an essential skill. Many business professionals face challenges in this area, such as misinterpreting cultural norms, leading to misunderstandings, and even unintentionally offending partners or clients. Discover the knowledge and skills to bridge these cultural gaps, fostering positive relationships, and enhancing business success in a globalized world. Participants will gain insights into cultural differences, communication styles, and strategies for fostering cross-cultural understanding. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Learn what it means to be culturally competent and why it's advantageous. Explore techniques for developing greater cultural competence in all facets of your organization. Understand why it's important to understand cultural differences and how you can overcome potential barriers when delivering a presentation to an audience from another culture. Explore the stages of cultural sensitivity and how to improve your ability to effectively and authentically interact across cultures. Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals
In the business world, challenges related to discrimination and understanding diversity and inclusion are pervasive. Common problems include biases, prejudices, and a lack of awareness about the importance of fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discrimination can manifest in various forms, from unequal opportunities to exclusion and stereotypes. By understanding the impact of discrimination and learning to foster a more inclusive environment, individuals can contribute to a healthier workplace and a stronger, more harmonious business culture. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Defining respect and illustrating what it looks like Benefits of a respectful workplace and unpack some basic steps for building one Understand what harassment and discrimination are and explore some examples of each behavior type Practical actions you can take to help those who are targeted by sexual harassment Target Audience Human Resources Professionals. Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals
In today's diverse business landscape, fostering a sense of belonging can be a challenge. Individuals often grapple with issues related to diversity and inclusion, such as biases, stereotypes, and miscommunications. These problems can lead to a lack of inclusivity, hinder teamwork, and result in missed opportunities for innovation and collaboration. . Participants will learn to recognize biases, challenge stereotypes, and enhance their ability to work collaboratively and inclusively, ultimately contributing to a more diverse and inclusive workplace. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Define Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging and their impact in the workplace Describe methods to cultivate D&I through belonging methods Measure and quantify D&I Formulate ways to attract and hire diverse talent Apply methods to be an Ally for D&I Target Audience Human Resources Professionals. Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals
Understand the four-stage personal leadership questioning process any external coach would use. Self-control is at the core of self-coaching. Understand how to set your goals, get help, implement your plan and celebrate your success at the end. We will show you how to implement self-control and impulse management techniques to stay on track. Learning Objectives Describe the four stages of self-coaching, Resolve balanced dilemmas, Apply 20 techniques for learning self-control Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
We will help you to understand the difference between leading and managing change. The big challenge is how people will respond to change in their various roles. We will help you to apply general guidelines for an effective change transition. You will understand how to communicate the reasons for change, involve the correct people in the change process, create effective teams and communicate regular updates on the progress. Learning Objectives Explain the difference between leading and managing change, Implement elements for thriving in change, Apply guidelines for effective change transitions Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
We will teach you a model for leading and managing the four stages of change transition. Each stage will have very specific tasks and steps associated to ensure you achieve your desired result. Understand where you are currently and where you want to be in the future. Create a plan for reaching your goal based on what's needed and wanted. Your plan will be tested on this journey and you will need to be ready to respond to any situation. At the end you will need to evaluate the outcome. Learning Objectives Apply the four stages of change transitions for leading change, Implement tasks associated with each stage of managing change Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
We will help you discover on-going strategies for promotability and looking for fast-track options. Understand the four stage of a career path and plan for career detours such as recessions, millennial competition and late retirements. Understand the value and importance of packaging yourself for promotion with a career portfolio. Learning Objectives Apply on-going strategies for becoming promotable, Build awareness of five possible career detours or paths, Package your skills for promotion Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Conflict is when two or more parties, with perceived incompatible goals, undermine each other's wants or needs. Establish the root cause of the conflict and understand how to apply the five conflict management strategies. Understand the pro's and cons of avoidance, competing and collaboration. We will guide you how to resolve conflict and how to find effective resolutions to difficult conversations. Learning Objectives Explain the root cause of all conflict, Apply five conflict management strategies, Implement steps to manage or resolve conflict, Apply effective steps for conducting difficult conversations Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Understand how you can categorize decisions to make decisions more effectively. Take a measured approach with the four steps to decision making. How do you anticipate the implementation of your decision by asking what, who, when, where and how questions? Understand how to monitor implementation through observation of key success indicators. Learning Objectives Make better decisions more quickly, Apply four stages to decision-making, Utilize logical and intuitive decision-making techniques Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Credibility can make the difference between winning or losing customers and winning or losing your job. But exactly what is it, and how do you get it? You will understand the two dimensions of credibility, trustworthiness and expertise. We will show you steps for building credibility in any situation and implement the disciplines of credibility. Learning Objectives Explain why credibility is the core of effective leadership, Apply steps for gaining and maintaining credibility, Describe three ways to restore damaged credibility Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams