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Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for organizations engaged with remote workforce teams. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to identify and create high performance teams. In this course, teams will learn the importance of developing performance skills while working remotely. Getting Started Workshop Objectives Action Plan Remote Workforce What is a Remote Workforce? Types of Remote Workforce Benefits of a Remote Workforce Materials for Remote Workforce Practical Illustration High Performance Teams What is a High-Performance Team? Benefits of High-Performance Teams Leadership for High Performance Team Understanding Team Dynamics Practical Illustration Characteristics of High-Performance Teams Excellent Communication Goal-Oriented Flexibility Committed Practical Illustration How to Create Teamwork Identify Group & Individual Responsibilities Give Permission to Take Action Build Relationships between Team Members and Management Give Feedback Practical Illustration Types of Communication Virtual Team Meetings Telephone Conferences Email Communication Intranet, Webpage, and Social Media Communication Practical Illustration Training Your Team Telecommute Training Web-based Training Peer Training Training Assessment and Retraining Practical Illustration Types of Communication Tracking Team Performance Counseling Employees Positive Recognition for Employees Training Never Stops! Practical Illustration Effective Team Meeting How-to 43 Have a Clear Agenda Have a Clear Agenda Use Screen Shots or References Create a Safe Place Team Meeting Don?ts Practical Illustration Keep a Happy and Motivated High-Performance Team Watch for Signs of Conflict or Unhappiness Employee Feedback and Concerns Give Opportunities for Additional Education Impart Opportunities for Career Growth Practical Illustration Don?ts? with High Performance Teams Don't Forget to Share Success Don't Delay in Responding Don?t Assign Vague Responsibilities Don?t Lead as a Dictator Practical Illustration Wrapping Up Words from the Wise
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours Overview Create heightened self-awareness and personal discovery Establish a space of mutual respect by adapting your communication Work with resistance to gain commitment and buy-in Recognize and enhance trust by leading from any position Distinguish among varying attitudes and behaviors to make your teams work as a stronger unit One of DISC?s most intriguing applications is leveraging behavioral identification and adaptability. This workshop will guide you on the path of heightened self-awareness and personal discovery. You can make this your cornerstone seminar, revealing your unique behavioral style blend and how to apply that knowledge prescriptively to others, based on their style blend; thus boosting communication effectiveness. Studies indicate that 92% of workplace conflict is the result of misunderstanding and communication breakdowns. Your entire organization can apply DISC?s prescriptive lessons of behavioral adaptability to reduce employee conflict and turnover, increase productivity, and optimize team performance. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. Understanding The World Of Disc What is DISC? Breaking down the four main styles: Dominant Influencing Steady Conscientious Determining behaviors to read styles: Indirect vs. Direct Open vs. Guarded 2. Building Stronger Self-Awareness Rating your own style Understanding the Platinum Rule Grid Breaking down your profile Natural Style Adapted Style 3. Reading And Adapting To Others? Behaviors Applying the Platinum Rule Identifying characteristics in others Communication strategies with others Adapting your approaches 4. Getting Buy-In From Others Selling yourself to others Getting buy-in from each profile Understanding the cycle of getting buy-in Assessing Solving Confirming agreement Assuring satisfaction 5. Trust-Based Leadership High performance leadership characteristics The key to listening to build trust Motivating strategies with each profile 6. Making Teams Work Understanding how we each make decisions Seeing the power in each style as a role Blending team styles for teamwork Reviewing the team needs to optimize effectiveness
Many managers question the value of appraisal programmes and many line managers believe appraisals are unduly time-consuming and bureaucratic. Yet the appraisal is a vital starting point when it comes to managing performance effectively and it is vital that managers appreciate this. Handled well, the benefits of formal appraisals are enormous. This thoroughly practical workshop has been designed to give line managers the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver a well-structured appraisal - even in the most challenging circumstances. This course will help participants: Appreciate the benefits of the appraisal process Assess standards of performance objectively Plan and prepare for appraisals effectively Conduct a well-structured appraisal meeting Acquire the essential skills required for effective appraisals Improve their ability to discuss difficult issues more confidently Identify training and development requirements Agree clear and measurable development objectives Complete essential paperwork Understand the need to facilitate continual informal dialogue between appraisals 1 Introduction and course objectives 2 The appraisal process The aim of the appraisal process Understanding the bigger picture - the appraisal process as part of the employee development process The benefits of the appraisal process Common pitfalls Five steps to an effective performance appraisal 3 Step 1 - Assessment Using job standards as the basis for objective assessment Assessment of previous objectives 4 Step 2 - Preparation Documentation required Data on each appraisee Planning the meeting 5 Step 3 - The meeting The skills of appraisal interviewing The structure of the appraisal interview Dealing with poor performance and difficult situations Taking notes and completing documentation 6 Step 4 - Planning ahead and objective setting Identifying action to improve performance and enhance skills Establishing relevant training needs Agreeing SMART performance objectives Formulating a personal development plan 7 Step 5 - Action after the interview Essential paperwork Follow-up and action required between appraisal interviews Continuing informal dialogue 8 Video case study Bullets 9 Conclusion Course review / discussion Preparation of action plans for building on the skills learnt Close