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Respecting gender identity is an important part of creating an inclusive workplace environment. Because it is a new concept to some, it is helpful and even crucial to provide periodic training on the appropriate way to discuss the topic at work and how to prevent misunderstandings and even harassment. This video outlines what gender identity is, the importance of appropriate and respectful language, the harm caused by misgendering, and several best practices for creating a workplace that is respectful to people of all gender identities. Length: 4:39 Learning Objectives Distinguish between gender identity and sexual orientation, recognizing that gender identity pertains to a person's intrinsic sense of self within a gendered context, while sexual orientation relates to one's attraction to others.;Gain an understanding of the fluidity of gender identity, including concepts like transgender, gender-fluid, genderqueer, and non-binary, to appreciate the diverse ways individuals identify and express their gender.;Learn practical strategies to promote respect for gender identity in the workplace, such as using gender-neutral language, avoiding misgendering, and understanding the importance of names and pronouns in supporting individuals' gender identities.

It is no secret that political views are leading to our society being more divisive than ever. Unfortunately, this can bleed into the workplace and create conflicts between co-workers faster than ever before. Yet it is so natural to have conversations about this ever-present topic with the people around us, and often, that means our co-workers. There are five guidelines to keep in mind before opening up a discussion around politics at work. This video outlines each one, along with tips on keeping things professional even when you disagree with your colleagues. This micro-learning video is a great for any human resources department to use as part of ongoing training programs for employees on maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Learning Objectives Demonstrate the ability to initiate political discussions at work with respect for colleagues' consent, ensuring a comfortable environment for all participants.;Apply the principle of respecting personal boundaries, recognizing and adapting to varying comfort levels when engaging in political conversations with coworkers.;Employ active listening techniques and ask insightful questions to facilitate non-personal and inclusive political discussions that avoid demonization and foster mutual understanding.

Psychological safety holds a pivotal role in cultivating a thriving workplace environment. It entails creating a space where individuals feel secure to express ideas, voice concerns, ask questions, and acknowledge mistakes without fear of humiliation or punishment. In this course, you will discover how psychological safety can be a determining factor in your team's success and engagement, as well as its profound impact on risk-taking, diversity of thought, and innovation. You will explore key strategies for developing and nurturing psychological safety, empowering you and your team to build a trusting and inclusive work environment. Learning Objectives Define psychological safety and its significance in the workplace, recognizing its role in fostering open communication, trust, and a culture of inclusivity.;Analyze the tangible benefits of psychological safety, including enhanced employee engagement, increased job performance, reduced turnover rates, and its correlation with innovation and creativity.;Evaluate the relationship between psychological safety and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, understanding how creating a safe space encourages diverse opinions and viewpoints.;Identify and prioritize key strategies for fostering psychological safety within your team, such as promoting self-awareness, demonstrating concern for team members, and actively soliciting questions.

To stay relevant, organizations must be able to adapt to the digital and technological progress taking place around them. And it is also important to consider the ways that doing so will creating ongoing change in their day-to-day operations. The shockwaves created by digital transformations will be felt by executives, employees, business partners, customers, clients, and potentially the public at large. To better understand what changes you may face, this video outlines five of these changes. This micro-learning course is great for managers and stakeholders. Length: 4:50 Learning Objectives Recognize the internal dynamics that arise when an organization undergoes a digital transformation, detecting the factors that contribute to resistance and hesitancy in adopting digital workflows while identifying strategies for promoting open communication and effective training to ease this transition.;Demonstrate an understanding of the elevated significance of cybersecurity in the context of digitalization. Comprehend the vulnerabilities associated with being digitally connected and develop an awareness of the policies and procedures required to maintain information security within the organization.;Explore how digital skills have become integral to various roles across industries and understand the growing importance of technological proficiency alongside traditional qualifications.

Is your team ready for a technology upgrade? When we talk about digital transformation or technology upgrades, we usually think about changes in corporate processes, the development of a new business model, or streamlining. However, we don't usually think about how the workforce will respond. It is important that a team is supportive of an organization's digital transformation as it often means learning new ways of doing things. This microlearning video will outline ways to communicate with your teams about the benefits of new ways of doing things. This video is great for managers, IT leaders, and human resource departments. Length: 3:06 This video is great for managers, IT leaders, and human resource departments. Length: 3:06 Learning Objectives Comprehend how the introduction of digital technologies can trigger cultural shifts within an organization, including the division between digital enthusiasts and those resistant to change.;Recognize the positive outcomes that result from fostering a digital corporate culture, including enhanced collaboration, increased autonomy, innovation, and a workforce aligned with technology trends.;Highlight the significance of leadership in setting a corporate vision that promotes digitalization and cultural change, emphasizing the need for a united digital platform to achieve long-term success.

Are you focusing on e-commerce or your organization's digital transformation? If you aren't, you could be putting the future of your company at risk. Actively upgrading along with the rest of the world not only gives you a competitive edge, it retains the customers and clients you already have. Yet it is easy for some companies to not realize they are being left behind and to not fully grasp the ways that not staying up to date can cost them opportunities for growth or survival. This video clearly outlines the challenges that organizations face when they fail to keep up with the digital transformation. It is great for stakeholders and upper management. Length: 5:00 Learning Objectives Evaluate the significance of digital transformation for organizations and their long-term viability. Analyze the impact of maintaining a digital presence on consumer connections and the potential consequences of being perceived as outdated and irrelevant.;Examine the competitive advantages that digital technology offers in today's market and explore how digital transformation can position a company to compete effectively and respond to evolving consumer preferences, ultimately influencing business success.;Measure the role of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in collecting and harnessing valuable consumer data.;Recognize the limitations and challenges organizations face when operating without digital analytics and how it can impact their ability to stay competitive and relevant in the market.

Big data is transforming industries big and small, but do you know what it is? Big Data refers to the huge amount of information available that can be analyzed by computers in order to identify patterns and get meaning that might be too complex for traditional methods. In this course, you'll learn what this means for businesses and how Big Data is already transforming different industries. Our digital transformation series continues with a micro-learning video designed to help strengthen employees' digital competence and understanding of 'big data.' Because big data is a resource that so many organizations use, it is important that team members know how what it is and how it may benefit their role or the organization as a whole. Length: 3:01 Learning Objectives Analyze the fundamental concept of Big Data, discerning its role as a computational tool for extracting meaningful patterns and insights from vast and rapidly evolving datasets that may be impractical to analyze through traditional methods.;Evaluate the profound impact of Big Data on business strategies, recognizing its potential to transform organizations by harnessing the power of accurate, real-time information for predictive analytics.;Explore how Big Data extends beyond internal operations to incorporate external world information and enhance decision-making processes in various industries.;Gain insights into how organizations can leverage Big Data to gain a competitive advantage while respecting privacy and ethical standards.

The Scottish Training for Alcohol Retailers and Servers Course (STARS) course meets the requirements of The Licensing (Scotland) Regulations 2007, which states that every person who is involved in the making of alcohol sales must receive ‘relevant training. Come to Knight Training to receive your STARS course today! Call us now on 01524 388279!

Dealing with Angry or Rude Customers   Course Description   Copyright Ross Maynard 2021   Course Description If you work in customer service in any way, then, from time to time, you are going to have to deal with angry or rude customers. This course will help you manage those stressful situations and support the customer as best you can. Anger is a normal and relatively common emotion caused by a perceived hurt or provocation. In some cases a customer’s anger or rude behaviour may be driven by the failings of your organisation or its products and services. In other cases, the problem may be outside your control but you still have to deal with the impact. In this course we look at anger in a customer service situation and how to deal with it. We review the nature and causes of anger; we look at how poor customer service can cause anger and what you can do to prepare your organisation to deal with anger. We cover the warning signs for anger and present a 12 step approach to dealing with an angry customer. We cover questions and short scripts that can help you start a discussion with an angry customer, and we consider why customers might be rude. Finally we look at managing the stress of dealing with an angry customer and finish the course with a review of the key learning points. I hope you find the course helpful.   Key Learning Points  On completion of the course, delegates will be able to: Understand the nature and causes of anger as an emotion. Consider their objectives when dealing with an angry customer. Help prepare their organisation for dealing with angry customers. Identify appropriate customer service metrics Work through a series of steps to deal with an angry customer. Use questions and short scripts to try to help a customer bring their anger under control . Consider why a customer might be rude, and how to deal with that rudeness. Understand how to manage the stress of dealing with angry or rude customers.     Curriculum L1: Anger as an Emotion L2: Your Objectives when Dealing with Anger L3: Poor Customer Service L4: Preparing your Organisation  L5: Warning Signs and What Not to Do L6: The 12 Steps to Dealing with Anger L7: Example Scripts for Angry Customers L8: Dealing with Rude Customers L9: Dealing with Stress, and Key Learning Points     Pre-Course Requirements There are no pre-course requirements     Additional Resources Copy of customer behaviour policy     Course Tutor Your tutor is Ross Maynard. Ross is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in the UK and has 30 years’ experience as a process improvement consultant specialising in business processes and organisation development. Ross is also a professional author of online training courses. Ross lives in Scotland with his wife, daughter and Cocker Spaniel

Environmental Management Systems (EMS) refers to the management of an organisation's environmental programs that allows an organisation to reduce its environmental impacts and increase its operating efficiency. As a result, environmental management is essential to maintain sustainability and social responsibility in business. The Environmental Management Systems (EMS) course teaches you how to develop an EMS and apply that in your organisation. Instead of these, the impact of environmental aspects, and ecological significances will be discussed in the course. Why choose this course Earn an e-certificate upon successful completion. Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors Study in your own time, at your own pace, through your computer tablet or mobile device Benefit from instant feedback through mock exams and multiple-choice assessments Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams Full Tutor Support on Weekdays Course Design The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace. You are taught through a combination of Video lessons Online study materials Mock exams Multiple-choice assessment Certification After the successful completion of the final assessment, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate of achievement. The PDF certificate is for £9.99, and it will be sent to you immediately after through e-mail. You can get the hard copy for £15.99, which will reach your doorsteps by post.