Project Leadership Skills: Virtual In-House Training To be effective within an organization, project managers need to have a wide variety of skills and abilities. Included among these are: creating and executing on a vision; motivating others; influencing without authority; networking; communicating up, down and laterally; negotiating; managing stakeholders; and managing conflict. This highly interactive workshop focuses on building the soft skills that are critical to leading a team and creating sustainable business change. Participants will gain insight into the social science as well as the brain science behind motivating and empowering others. They will learn and experiment with a variety of influencing strategies and tactics. Working in pairs as well as small groups, they will collaborate with others to brainstorm, share experiences, and apply concepts to everyday challenges. Participants will also discover their personal communication preferences, strengths, and blind spots and will gain insight into how best to communicate with others they find 'difficult.' They will gain insight into managing the people side of change, learning strategies for dealing with each step in the process. Hands-on negotiation and conflict management activities enhance the theoretical learning, grounding it in real life and making it actionable. Interweaving role play with experiential learning and group activities, this course will help participants refine a skill set that is invaluable to their organization, and one that transfers easily across their professional and personal lives. What You Will Learn At the end of this course, you will be able to: Explain the importance of vision in driving motivation and engagement Apply science-based research to better motivate those around you Strategically leverage both personal and positional power to achieve positive project results Determine influencing and networking strategies needed for personal growth Identify ways to problem solve communication challenges when others have different personality styles Connect stakeholder expectations to project success criteria Assess key stakeholders across various dimensions of complexity Apply the four rules of principled negotiation to a real-life conflict situation Recognize key aspects of a physiological response to conflict Utilize selected tools and techniques to 'defuse' an emotional situation Leverage various strategies and tactics to successfully deal with ambiguity at work Getting Started / Foundation Concepts Introductions Course structure, goals, and objectives Beginning a personal action plan Managing Vision and Purpose / Motivating Others Communicating and aligning around vision Tying the present to the future The importance of purpose The art and science of motivation Networking and Influencing Positive politics and project success Types of power within organizations Power and influence Networking best practices Communication The medium and the message Personality and communication styles Communication challenges Stakeholder Management and Negotiation Identifying stakeholders Analyzing stakeholders Negotiation basics Principled negotiation Conflict Management Dynamics of conflict The anatomy of conflict Conflict management approaches and tools Dealing with ambiguity Summary and Next Steps Key concepts review Creating your personal action plan
Effective Presentation Skills: In-House Training In today's results-oriented, global working environment, the ability to create and deliver presentations effectively is a necessary skill set for people at all levels of an organization. Regardless of your role, it's important to know how to synthesize your ideas into a coherent and focused narrative, add visuals that support and reinforce your message, and deliver it in a way that resonates with your audience. In this highly interactive course, we will unpack and practice some of the tools and techniques used by top speakers and influencers all over the world. In this engaging two-day course, you will plan, write, refine, practice, and deliver a presentation to the class. Your presentation will be filmed on both days, and you will leave the course with a flash-drive copy of your videos; participants of the virtual classroom workshop should be prepared to present via webcam. In addition to discovering and enhancing your own personal delivery style, you will learn how to create an overarching goal for your presentation and then organize and structure it for maximum impact. You'll gain insight into how to anticipate your audience's needs and tailor the content and delivery in a way that connects with them and sustains their attention and engagement. You will also learn skills that will help you control nervous energy, remain focused on and attuned to your audience, improvise under pressure, deal effectively with questions, and build a compelling call to action. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Construct an effective presentation goal statement, opening, body, and closing that connect with an audience Analyze an audience's needs and style preferences, including relevant DiSC®-related elements Deliver a complete criteria-based presentation that will persuade others Align usage of visuals as well as verbal and non-verbal techniques to maximize the impact of your presentation Getting Started Introductions and social agreements Course structure Course goals and objectives Opening activities Planning and Organizing Video: 'The Art of Misdirection' Setting your presentation goal Writing a goal statement Analyzing your audience Applying the 'reality' test Creating and strengthening supports Structuring your presentation 5 components of an effective opening Presentation body Presentation closing Write your presentation opening Audience Analysis Video: 'How to Tie Your Shoes' Everything DiSC® introduction Audience DiSC® Styles Analyzing your audience Further audience analysis Effective Delivery Delivery challenges: virtual and in-person Keeping your audience engaged Your body as your instrument Verbal / paraverbal elements Body stance and nonverbal communication What are your 'tells?' Controlling nervousness Staying attuned to your audience Responding to questions Review and edit your opening Deliver your opening Visuals and Enriching Elements Using images in your presentation Guidelines for visual composition Using questions to engage your audience The power of the pause Practicing and Applying What You've Learned Preparation Delivery Feedback Opportunity to put into practice the program content and receive a video copy Summary and Next Steps What did we learn and how can we implement this in our work environment? Your personal action plan
Project Leadership Skills - Français: On-Demand To be effective within an organization, project managers must have a wide variety of skills and abilities.These include: creating and executing a vision;motivate others;influence without authority;networking;communicate up, down and laterally;the negociation;stakeholder management;and manage conflicts. This workshop aims to develop the soft skills essential to leading a team and creating lasting business change.Participants will gain insight into social science and brain science to motivate and empower others.They will learn and experiment with various influencing strategies and tactics. Participants will also discover their personal communication preferences, strengths and blind spots and learn how to best communicate with others they find 'difficult'.They will learn better how to manage the human side of change and learn strategies for managing each step.In the process.Practical negotiation and conflict management activities reinforce theoretical learning, rooting it in real life and making it actionable. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the importance of a vision in driving motivation and engagement Apply a scientific approach to better motivate those around you Strategically maximize your personal and positional power for better project results Determine influence and network development strategies necessary for personal development Know how to respond to communication challenges related to different personality styles Make the link between the expectations of stakeholders and the success criteria of a project Assess key stakeholders across different dimensions of complexity Apply the four rules of principled negotiation to real-life conflict situations Recognize key aspects of a physiological response to conflict Make the right choice of tools and techniques to "demine" an emotional situation Maximize different strategies and tactics to manage ambiguity at work Manage vision and purpose / Motivate others Communication and alignment with the vision Link the present to the future The Importance of Purpose The art and science of motivation Network development and influence Positive policy and project success Types of power in an organization power and influence Network Development Best Practices Communication The medium and the message Personality and communication styles Communication challenges Stakeholder management / Negotiation Identification of stakeholders Stakeholder analysis The basics of negotiation reasoned negotiation Manage the conflict Conflict dynamics The Anatomy of Conflict Conflict management approaches and tools Dealing with Ambiguity Summary and Next Steps Review of key concepts Create your personal action plan
Project Leadership Skills (On-Demand) To be effective within an organization, project managers need to have a wide variety of skills and abilities. Included among these are: creating and executing on a vision; motivating others; influencing without authority; networking; communicating up, down and laterally; negotiating; managing stakeholders; and managing conflict. This highly interactive workshop focuses on building the soft skills that are critical to leading a team and creating sustainable business change. Participants will gain insight into the social science as well as the brain science behind motivating and empowering others. They will learn and experiment with a variety of influencing strategies and tactics. Working in pairs as well as small groups, they will collaborate with others to brainstorm, share experiences, and apply concepts to everyday challenges. Participants will also discover their personal communication preferences, strengths, and blind spots and will gain insight into how best to communicate with others they find 'difficult.' They will gain insight into managing the people side of change, learning strategies for dealing with each step in the process. Hands-on negotiation and conflict management activities enhance the theoretical learning, grounding it in real life and making it actionable. Interweaving role play with experiential learning and group activities, this course will help participants refine a skill set that is invaluable to their organization, and one that transfers easily across their professional and personal lives. What You Will Learn At the end of this course, you will be able to: Explain the importance of vision in driving motivation and engagement Apply science-based research to better motivate those around you Strategically leverage both personal and positional power to achieve positive project results Determine influencing and networking strategies needed for personal growth Identify ways to problem solve communication challenges when others have different personality styles Connect stakeholder expectations to project success criteria Assess key stakeholders across various dimensions of complexity Apply the four rules of principled negotiation to a real-life conflict situation Recognize key aspects of a physiological response to conflict Utilize selected tools and techniques to 'defuse' an emotional situation Leverage various strategies and tactics to successfully deal with ambiguity at work Getting Started / Foundation Concepts Introductions Course structure, goals, and objectives Beginning a personal action plan Managing Vision and Purpose / Motivating Others Communicating and aligning around vision Tying the present to the future The importance of purpose The art and science of motivation Networking and Influencing Positive politics and project success Types of power within organizations Power and influence Networking best practices Communication The medium and the message Personality and communication styles Communication challenges Stakeholder Management and Negotiation Identifying stakeholders Analyzing stakeholders Negotiation basics Principled negotiation Conflict Management Dynamics of conflict The anatomy of conflict Conflict management approaches and tools Dealing with ambiguity Summary and Next Steps Key concepts review Creating your personal action plan
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Date: Monday 14 July 2025 Time: 4.00pm – 4.45pm Presenter and organisation: Catherine Lippe, Registered Nutritionist, and Claire Theobald, British Nutrition Foundation Brief description: Following the recent launch of guidance published by the Department for Education on nutrition in the Early Years foundation stage, join Catherine Lippe, an experienced Early Years Nutritionist and Feeding Therapist, and Claire Theobald as they explore how to create supportive food environments that foster positive eating habits and long-term health for children in their early years. Claire will also outline how Early Years practitioners can embed nutrition messages from an education perspective, so putting things into practice through practical food-based sessions and other activities. It’s ideal for Early Years practitioners across the UK, aligning with key national guidance including Early Years Foundation Stage Nutrition (England), Setting the Table Guidance (Scotland); Nutrition Matters for the early years (Northern Ireland) and Food and nutrition guidance for childcare providers (Wales). What will be covered? Building healthy food foundations during the early years Encouraging positive attitudes towards food Practical strategies to support food acceptance at mealtimes Embedding nutrition messages from an education perspective Links to Food – a fact of life resources. Suggestions for further reading and sources of information. Why attend? Hear tips and practical examples for effective approaches to healthy eating in Early Years. Understand the importance of the early years educator’s role at mealtimes. Opportunity to ask questions of Catherine and Claire about early years nutrition and putting it into practice. Update knowledge to enhance teaching and learning and everyday practice. Signposts to free editable resources for use in the classroom will be highlighted. Sources of further support and information will be made available. A certificate of attendance will be provided – useful as evidence for your professional development and performance management. The webinar supports the Food teaching in primary schools: a framework of knowledge and skills, backed by government, and the Characteristics of teaching food and nutrition education in primary schools. Audience: UK trainee and practising Early Years practitioners.
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for individuals who want to develop a core set of soft skill. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to better interact and communicate in the workplace. In this course, students will develop a core set of soft skills by managing and looking at the way people interact and seeing things in a new light. 1 - GETTING STARTED Housekeeping Items Pre-Assignment Review Workshop Objectives The Parking Lot Action Plan 2 - WHAT ARE SOFT SKILLS? Definition of Soft Skills Empathy and the Emotional Intelligence Quotient Professionalism Learned vs. Inborn Traits 3 - SOFT SKILL 1: COMMUNICATION Ways We Communicate Improving Non-Verbal Communication Listening Openness and Honesty 4 - SOFT SKILL 2: TEAMWORK Identifying Capabilities Get Into Your Role Learn the Whole Process The Power of Flow 5 - SOFT SKILL 3: PROBLEM SOLVING Define the Problem Generate Alternative Solutions Evaluate the Plans Implementation and Re-evaluation 6 - SOFT SKILL 4: TIME MANAGEMENT The Art of Scheduling Prioritizing Managing Distractions The Multitasking Myth 7 - SOFT SKILL 5 AND 6: ATTITUDE AND WORK ETHIC What Are You Working For? Caring for Others vs. Self Building Trust Work Is Its Own Reward 8 - SOFT SKILL 7: ADAPTABILITY/FLEXIBILITY Getting over the Good Old Days Syndrome Changing to Manage Process Changing to Manage People Showing You're Worth Your Weight in Adaptability 9 - SOFT SKILL 8: SELF-CONFIDENCE Confident Traits Self-Questionnaire Surefire Confidence Building Tactics Build Up Others 10 - SOFT SKILL 9: ABILITY TO LEARN FROM CRITICISM Wow, You Mean I'm Not Perfect? Listen With An Open Mind Analyze and Learn Clear the Air and Don't Hold Any Grudges 11 - SOFT SKILL 10: NETWORKING Redefining Need Identifying Others' Interests Reaching Out When to Back Off 12 - WRAPPING UP Words From The Wise Review Of The Parking Lot Lessons Learned Recommended Reading Completion Of Action Plans And Evaluations Additional course details: Nexus Humans 10 Soft Skills You Need training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the 10 Soft Skills You Need course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Stop looking for those important items, and start knowing where they are by getting organized. Developing good Organizational Skill is an investment that will provide benefits for years. To be successful means to be organized. These skills will filter through all aspects of your participants professional and personal lives. 1 - Getting Started Housekeeping Items The Parking Lot Workshop Objectives Action Plans and Evaluations 2 - Remove the Clutter Just Do it You Don't Have to Keep Everything Three Boxes: Keep, Donate, and Trash A Place for Everything and Everything in its Place Case Study Review Questions 3 - Prioritize Write it Down Urgent/Important Matrix Divide Tasks 80/20 Rule Case Study Review Questions 4 - Scheduling Your Time Have a Master Calendar Setting Deadlines Remove or Limit the Time Wasters Coping With Things Outside of Our Control Case Study Review Questions 5 - To Do Lists Use a Day Planner Finish What You Start Focus on the Important Do Quick Tasks Immediately Case Study Review Questions 6 - Paper and Paperless Storage Find a System that Works for You Make it Consistent Make it Time Sensitive Setting up Archives Case Study Review Questions 7 - Organization in Your Work Area Keeping Items Within Arm's Reach Only Have Current Projects on Your Desk Arranging Your Drawers Organize to Match Your Workflow Case Study Review Questions 8 - Tools to Fight Procrastination Eat That Frog! Remove Distractions Give Yourself a Reward Break Up large Tasks Case Study Review Questions 9 - Organizing your Inbox Setting up Delivery Rules Folder and Message Hierarchy Deal with Email Right Away Flag and Highlight Important Items Case Study Review Questions 10 - Avoid the Causes of Disorganization Keeping Everything Not Being Consistent Not Following a Schedule Bad Habits Case Study Review Questions 11 - Discipline is the Key to Staying Organized Stay Within Your Systems Learn to Say No Have Organization Be Part of Your Life Plan for Tomorrow, Today Case Study Review Questions 12 - Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Review of Parking Lot Lessons Learned Completion of Action Plans Additional course details: Nexus Humans Organizational Skills training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Organizational Skills course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.