Discover compassionate and effective communication within leadership roles. This involves utilizing communication strategies that prioritize empathy, transparency, and active listening to build trust and understanding among team members. By prioritizing kindness in interactions, acknowledging diverse perspectives, and providing clear and respectful feedback, the goal is to cultivate strong relationships, enhance collaboration, and inspire a shared sense of purpose among team members. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Understand the elements that make effective communication work Identify the top three communication skills for leading with kindness Develop listening skills for kind leaders Practice effective feedback skills Prepare to speak with impact Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals
People don't leave organizations, they leave people. We will show you a tool you can use to retain employees. Reward, empowerment, training, appreciation, involvement and care are all vital for employees. Learn how to motivate your staff and realize why the quality of leadership and management are important. Learning Objectives Identify two keys to employee retention, Summarize the R.E.T.A.I. N. system for improving employee retention, Explain strategies for nurturing employees Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Peer coaching is a cost-effective way to provide quality employee development to high-potential and emerging leaders. Learn about the behaviours that will ensure you are a great peer coach. You will understand why questions play an important role for effective coaching and how to use the correct questioning sequence for an effective coaching session. Learn the behaviours and steps under your control for achieving the end goal. Learning Objectives Explain the benefits of peer coaching, Implement behaviors of effective peer coaches, Apply the GROW model for sequencing questions in a coaching session Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Discover the four reasons you should have a meeting and how you decide who should attend. Without the correct attendees you are wasting your time and theirs. Understand how to run an effective meeting and why it is important to balance structure with content and interaction. Apply our do's and don'ts and implement time-saving tips to run productive meetings in half the time. Learning Objectives Apply the four reasons for holding a meeting, Identify who should attend, Prepare an effective agenda, Implement time-saving tips for getting results in half the time Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Initiative is the ability to take action without specific directives from others and is critical to organizations to stay competitive. Discover how you can achieve balanced flexibility while understanding how to see worthwhile opportunities. We will show you how to act responsibly without being told what to do. Learning Objectives Explain the importance of taking responsible initiative, Exhibit personal attributes for responsible initiative, Apply ways to go above and beyond Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Synergy produces greater results than the effort of one working alone. Discover the benefits of working together in teams to enhance productivity. Understand how to manage up when required and what will impact the team. Get others to help you and discover how initiative is the secret in how teams achieve synergistic results. Learning Objectives Explain the benefits of synergy and teamwork, Apply six guidelines for enrolling the help of others, Summarize how to be an effective team member, Resolve peer accountability issues Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Problem recognition occurs when you become aware of a gap between where you are and where you want to be. We will guide you to proactively look for hidden problems using tools such as a gap analysis, surveys and interviews. How do you unpack a problem to see the entire problem and not only a small part of the problem? Understand what you can do to initiate problem recognition and how you can gather data. Learning Objectives Define a problem, Recognize early symptoms of common problems, Initiate a formal problem recognition process Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Problem definitions provide a target boundary, description, and measure of success. To accurately define a problem, use techniques such as data collection, symptom analysis, brainstorming, key-word analysis, force-field analysis, writing it down, and writing a conflict definition. Discover why most problems exist and how to solve the root cause of a problem. Understand the difference between being at cause or at affect and how you can be in control. Learning Objectives Explain the importance of accurate problem definition, Implement nine ways to accurately define problems, Analyze and identify root causes Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Leading with kindness is a fundamental aspect of effective leadership in the business world. However, many individuals face challenges in understanding and implementing this approach. The problems people encounter include misconceptions about kindness being a sign of weakness, difficulty in balancing kindness with assertiveness, and uncertainty about how to cultivate a kind and inclusive work environment. This training program aims to address these issues by providing insights into the significance of leading with kindness, strategies for integrating it into leadership practices, and practical tips for creating a workplace that values empathy, compassion, and collaboration. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Define the main components of leading with kindness Kind leadership impact: self-awareness, empathy & mindset Identify the benefits of leading with kindness for high performance Understand the connection between productivity and kind leadership Identify leaders who role-model kind leadership Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals
In the fast-paced and often stressful world of business, one common challenge that people face is neglecting their holistic well-being. The pressures of work can lead to physical, mental, and emotional burnout, impacting not only the individual's health but also their productivity and overall performance. Participants will learn how prioritizing their well-being not only benefits them personally but also contributes to a more positive and productive work environment. This training provides valuable insights and strategies for leading with kindness towards oneself and others. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Analyze the connection between well-being and leading with kindness Identify the benefits of a holistic well-being dimension Apply well-being initiatives as part of a regular kind leadership practice Build trust and psychological safety Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals