Be balanced in your approach to delivering bad news. Deliver the information tactfully, balanced with directness or the 'meat' of the message. Understand how to use the sandwich approach in more sensitive matters: good news, bad news, good news. Think with your heart when delivering bad news. Your compassion will be appreciated. Learning Objectives Explain the pros and cons of direct and indirect communication, Apply three techniques for delivering bad news Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Communication skills are a fundamental aspect of success in the business world. However, many individuals encounter challenges in this area, such as difficulty in conveying their thoughts clearly, struggling to actively listen to others, or feeling anxious during public speaking. Effective communication is essential for building relationships, resolving conflicts, and making impactful presentations. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Understand how communication is a process involving a sender, a message, and a receiver Learn why communication can fail if that process breaks down Learn why great communication skills matter to your professional success Understand five of the most common communication barriers Target Audience Young Professionals
Understand how you can identify the four buying styles from the definite-maybe buyers, impulse buyers, investigators and hard-bargainers. Discover the various strategies to apply to each of the buying styles and how to manage them. Learning Objectives Describe clues for identifying the four buying styles, Implement strategies how develop behavioral flexibility to confirm more sales, Explain the effects of stress on buying decisions Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Follow our guidelines for controlling paperwork and emails. We will show you how to implement the six guidelines to achieve more in less time with less effort. Understand how to effectively delegate work to others and know what to delegate. Uncover the secret to convert obstacles into opportunities and balance your home and career by attending to the eight areas of a balanced life. Learning Objectives Control paperwork and emails, Control file organization, Get more done in less time with less effort, Balance home and career Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Understand opportunities for providing feedback that include opinion, recurring errors, behaviors, and work habits. Learn how to deliver positive feedback by being specific, timely, and avoiding pitfalls mistakes. Deliver opportunity feedback with planning, remembering to point out what's going well with your observations and invite a discussion. Learning Objectives Explain the conditions for giving constructive feedback, Effectively deliver positive feedback, Apply a Fast Feedback technique Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Use the three steps and tips for creative problem-solving to define the problem-often the most challenging stage in the process. Use techniques such as brainstorming, COPPER, the 5 Whys, Cause and Effect Fishbone, and SWOT Analysis. If you have a more complex problem, use the four step formal process to assist you. Learning Objectives Describe the biggest challenge in problem solving, Apply steps for Creative Problem-Solving brainstorming in a team, Implement a four-stage process for creative problem-solving Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
The core challenge lies in developing and implementing effective tactics and approaches that enable leaders to navigate adversity, uncertainty, and setbacks while maintaining their effectiveness and well-being. This involves cultivating resilience skills such as emotional intelligence, adaptability, problem-solving, and maintaining a sense of purpose. By adopting strategies such as fostering open communication, promoting a culture of learning and growth, and providing support networks, the goal is to empower leaders to effectively lead through challenges, inspire confidence, and sustain high performance despite obstacles. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Explore the characteristics of a resilient leader, Discover strategies you can use to increase your own resilience, Understand what conflict management is and why it matters, Identify common sources of conflict and get tips on how to manage your response Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals
Prospecting is the search for something of value and persistence is a vital component in prospecting. We will guide you through various techniques to overcome your prospecting fears. Discover the four principles of prospecting psychology so that people will let you into their world and how POWER prospecting engages the right frame of mind. Understand the most vital tool to engage the interest of others in your offerings. Learning Objectives Describe how to create a successful prospecting mindset, Define essential sales terminology, Implement POWER Prospecting techniques Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
We will guide you to be calm and ready for the bid day. Avoid the ten biggest presentation mistakes and understand the importance of a call to action. Use our tools to manage your anxiety and fear to be confident and natural. Remember to enjoy yourself and focus on what really matters, helping others. Learning Objectives Explain how to avoid the 10 biggest presentation mistakes, Apply nine prescriptions for managing anxiety Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Performance reviews are vital in gauging employee progress and fostering growth. However, conducting these reviews and managing difficult reactions can be a daunting task. Managers often struggle with providing constructive feedback, which may lead to defensive or emotional reactions from employees. Participants will learn to deliver feedback constructively, set clear expectations, and manage emotional responses, resulting in more productive, growth-oriented reviews that benefit both employees and the organization. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: How to prepare for and conduct a performance review that's motivating for your team and improves their overall performance Best practices to handle five of the most common, and most difficult, reactions to feedback Build confidence in handling the worst-case scenarios professionally and effectively Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals