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This is unlike any other leadership programme you’ve ever taken part in – it is all about learning the practicalities of showing up as an emotionally intelligent leader who is trusted, engages effectively, connects well, makes people feel they matter and creates a psychologically safe environment where people can bring their very best contributions to the team and the organisation.

HOW MANY TIMES A DAY DOES YOUR STUDENT COMMUNICATE USING PECS? 5 EXCHANGES, MAYBE EVEN 10 OR 15… DID YOU KNOW THAT THE RECOMMENDED NUMBER OF PECS EXCHANGES PER STUDENT IS OVER 40 EACH SCHOOL DAY? If you’re not sure how to increase your students’ opportunities to communicate or simply want some fresh ideas for PECS in your classroom, then this dynamic workshop is for you! During this workshop you will learn how to embed and increase communication opportunities across the entire school day, from planning your lesson right through to some of the practicalities of successful implementation in the lesson itself. You will learn about increasing PECS use in familiar routines and activities outside of lessons, making the most of the entire school day. Using the Pyramid Approach to Education, you will consider the application of functional activities and reinforcement to support functional communication for all phases of PECS. Opportunities to complete lesson plans for PECS in different curriculum subjects will be built into the day, and you will get to see examples of successful communication opportunities in real classrooms from around the world. Please note that prior attendance at a PECS Level 1 workshop is mandatory as this workshop does not cover the teaching of PECS phases or how to implement PECS. Really enjoyed the workshop and will be looking into expanding my level of knowledge in the near future.PIC Online attendee - UK WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Creating lessons with functional goals Planning opportunities for communication Identify strategies to motivate students to participate in activities Many ideas for how to use PECS within your lessons WHO SHOULD ATTEND? For all professionals working with primary and secondary students Delegates must have previously completed the PECS Level 1 workshop WORKSHOP DETAILS Agenda: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Registration Time: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Tuition Includes: detailed handout with space for note taking, certificate of attendance.

This is suitable for anyone managing teams or looking to manage teams in the future. Using the participants own experiences we will look at what drives team effectiveness and the traits of High Performing Teams.

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Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for managers, supervisors, human resource personnel, and team leaders who are seeking to inspire employees and optimize their performance. Overview In this course, you will identify strategies for motivating employees and developing them through the application of basic performance-management techniques. You will: Commit to employee motivation. Motivate employees. Develop self-motivated employees. Establish a foundation for performance management. Optimize employee performance using performance-management strategies. Create employee performance and development plans. Motivation has a profound effect on employees' productivity and performance. An organization improves its likelihood of success by maintaining a motivated work force. As a leader within your organization, you share in the responsibility of motivating your employees.You also want to be able to lead the individuals on your team effectively by conducting ongoing performance appraisals; delivering helpful and instructive feedback, training, and coaching; and designing and implementing performance standards. You want to develop talent within your team by employing effective performance-management strategies on the job. This course will help you cultivate the skills necessary to motivate your employees and give you essential performance-management skills. Committing to Employee Motivation Topic A: Recognize the Importance of Motivation Topic B: Assess Employee Motivation Levels Motivating Employees Topic A: Communicate Effectively Topic B: Clarify Expectations Topic C: Establish Meaningful Professional Goals Topic D: Provide Effective Feedback Topic E: Choose Rewards or Recognition Developing Self-Motivation in Employees Topic A: Encourage Self-Motivation Topic B: Create a Sense of Employee Ownership Topic C: Provide Development Opportunities through Mentoring Topic D: Build a Sense of Accomplishment Topic E: Encourage Enthusiasm Establishing a Foundation for Performance Management Topic A: Identify Performance Management Elements Topic B: Elicit Engagement Topic C: Onboard New Employees Topic D: Develop Talent Optimizing Employee Performance Topic A: Assess Available Talent Via Interviews Topic B: Determine Individual Performance Goals Topic C: Discuss Performance Appraisals Creating Performance and Development Plans Topic A: Initiate a Performance Plan Topic B: Create an Improvement Plan for Performance Problems Topic C: Create a Development Plan for Career Growth

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Discover effective new ways to: find out what the problem is, communicate with reluctant teens, discover their hidden strengths, promote positive behaviour change, improve their mental health – and much more… Accredited CPD Certificate: 6 hours Length: 1 day (9.15am - 4.00pm GMT) The best live online I have attended so far and I’ve done eight! Everything was relevant – completely spot onTEACHER / TUTOR Live Online – Join Richard Brook on Tuesday 19th March for this live online training event via Zoom. Simply book your place and we will email you details of how to join the Zoom workshop the day before. BONUS RECORDING – the training is recorded, in case anyone experiences technical difficulties on the day, so you will also get a recording for a limited time afterwards to maximise your learning. Why take this course This live online training event gives you the essential knowledge, tips and practical skills you need to help troubled teenagers unlock their potential and begin to build lives for themselves that work well. Tutor Richard Brook has a wealth of hands-on practical experience in adolescent mental health and social work which he draws on throughout the day – you will have plenty of time to ask questions and discuss how you can implement the skills and techniques in your own work or with the teens you care for.   The programme is varied and intensive, yet lively with a strong focus on gaining skills. It clarifies what healthy teenage development looks like, why things can go wrong and the best ways to help young people overcome obstacles and begin to create lives for themselves that work well. Richard also shows how, by working with the ‘givens’ of human nature, and ensuring that sound knowledge of how people really function is applied intelligently to teenagers, you can speed up progress, reduce anti-social behaviour and teen depression, and bring young people real benefits. At the end of the day you will find yourself more empowered to respond effectively to each individual’s needs and temperament, whilst avoiding yourself the emotional pitfalls of working in stressful situations. Such a realistic and logical approach – it's given me lots of ideas for working with a variety of people, not just teenagers!PROBATION OFFICER What will you learn An increased understanding of what drives most problematic behaviour, including anti-social behaviour Essential knowledge and skills to deliver effective interventions to young people, both individually and in groups A deeper understanding of the causes of adolescent mental health problems Simple yet effective techniques for engaging uncommunicative young people, building rapport and promoting behavioural changes Constructive ways to help prevent teenage depression, anxiety and stress Four vital guiding principles that ensure your work with young people is relevant and effective Ways to motivate young people and help them set achievable goals How to discover and build upon a young person’s strengths and engage them in practical problem-solving Knowledge of how the insights from the human givens approach can dramatically improve interventions and their outcomes The opportunity to discuss how you could implement these in your own work with a highly knowledgeable tutor who has years of hands-on experience Also covered: The common misconceptions about adolescence What healthy teenage development looks like – this may bring you some surprises! A clear and logical foundation upon which to structure creative and effective interventions Ways to respond effectively to each individual’s needs, temperament and learning style How to avoid the emotional pitfalls of working in stressful situations An expanded repertoire of skills and a refined understanding of what works and – most importantly – why Course Programme The ‘How to help troubled and troublesome teenagers’ course starts at 9.15am and runs until 4.00pm. 9.15am Join the Zoom meeting 9.30am What’s the trouble? 11.00am Comfort break and discussion 11.30am How to communicate with teenagers 1.00pm Lunch break 1.45pm Practical problem solving 2.45pm Comfort break and discussion 3.00pm How to help them create a life that works well 4.00pm Day ends This course has been independently accredited by the internationally recognised CPD Standards Office for 6 hours of CPD training. On completion of this training you’ll receive CPD certificates from the College and the CPD Standards Office.

On this webinar, we will discuss strategies that can assist managers in overcoming various challenges critical for inspiring and motivating teams to achieve extraordinary results. We’ll kick off by addressing the transition into a management role, emphasizing the art of delegating tasks and harnessing team capabilities effectively. Key areas such as delegation techniques, time management, and methods to motivate remote teams will be thoroughly discussed. We will begin by addressing the transition to a management role, which entails delegating tasks from one’s previous job to focus more on leveraging team skills. Topics covered will include effective delegation, time management, and strategies for motivating remote teams. Additionally, we will delve into the importance of staff feedback and how to leverage it to enhance your leadership style and clarify your sense of purpose. If you’re new to management and eager to acquire practical tips on cultivating impactful leadership skills, this webinar is tailored for you.

A key-worker role is to provide the best individual care for people they support and carry out effective assessment and support planning. Staff need to know how to motivate individuals to achieve their personal goals and understand how to advocate on their behalf. Staff also need to know how to improve communication between colleagues, individuals, other professionals, and contribute to service improvement.