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Unconscious bias is a pervasive issue in the business world, often hindering diversity and inclusion efforts. People commonly face challenges related to recognizing and mitigating their unconscious biases, which can lead to unfair treatment, inequity, and missed opportunities in the workplace. These biases affect hiring decisions, team dynamics, and overall organizational culture. T Participants will learn to create a more inclusive and equitable work environment by acknowledging and addressing these hidden biases, fostering diversity, and promoting fair treatment for all. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Define unconscious bias and its consequence Recognize five types of unconscious bias Explain ways to overcome unconscious bias Avoiding bias while recruiting and retaining talent Target Audience Human Resources Professionals. Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals

This course will ensure that you have the correct knowledge for the start of any project. We will help you understand the basic project management terminology and how to set the project up for success. Know the meaning of words in project management like life cycle, milestone, project charter, SOW and scope. Human capital will be an important component for the project success and this course will help you with guidelines to choose the core project team and set the rules and guidelines for the team. Learning Objectives Summarize decisions to be made in the project definition phase, Identify stakeholders, Explain how to choose the core project team, Apply six criteria for defining effective project goals Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams

While having the right resources is important, often it's other people who can help us most. Anyone with whom you communicate knows something that you don't. We can all learn from and help each other create a continuous learning path. Learn how you can actively mentor those around you. Share knowledge, experience and insights with those around you. Are you ready and willing to mentor? We will share the characteristics of effective peer mentors and teach you eight types of peer mentoring. You will also understand what behaviors to avoid such as criticizing, giving advice and rescuing. Learning Objectives Assess your mentoring readiness, Identify the characteristics of effective peer mentors, Implement three steps for formal peer mentoring Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams

24 hours sometimes simply doesn't seem like enough time. Learn how to identify 'hidden time' in your day, which will mean extraordinary things for you in terms of completing your deadlines and reaching your goals. You will learn how to make the most of your 'down time' by for instance, creating a game out of time saving. We don't believe in all work and no play, and therefore provide you with the tools to have fun while effectively managing and creating your time, virtually effort free. Learning Objectives Find hidden time, Summarize how to make the most of downtime Describe how to make the most of saving time, Create blocks of time to get more done Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams

Peak job performance and maintaining a positive attitude starts with having a suitable service disposition and strong interpersonal skills. Maintaining a positive attitude takes work-focusing on what's right, looking for solutions to problems instead of complaining, and having a positive 'expectancy' that things will improve. Discover how to stay involved and healthy coping mechanisms that help keep us physically and mentally healthy. Discover why Integrity and honesty are the foundations of trust, the root of service. Apply strategies for cultivating exceptional customer service character every day. Learning Objectives Describe suitability requirements for being an effective service provider, Explain the personal benefits of maintaining a positive attitude, Apply 17 tools for maintaining a positive, professional attitude Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams

The Confirm-It Funnel helps control sales activities, forecast, motivate, organize sales time, and insure consistency of sales results over time. Discover the four major steps in every sale and how to be in control of these steps. You will learn how to account for varying degrees of potential and assign a weight according to one single criteria. Understand how to use the funnel to detail specific steps of activities along the way. Learning Objectives Explain the benefits of using the Confirm-It Funnel for organizing leads, Forecast sales results, Determine a lead's value and priority by assigning "weights", Identify next steps for advancing the sale, Eliminate the feast or famine "roller coaster" effect of unpredictable sales Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams

There are many challenges to getting the right help, most of which are our own mental self-doubt that gets in the way. We will teach you the guidelines for getting the right help. The one technique for getting help is to ask for it in the form of a statement. We will show you how to ask for the detail, be specific and thanking your helper. You will understand the benefits of a buddy system approach and group brainstorming. We will guide you on certain areas you need to be sensitive when asking or giving help. Learning Objectives Explain the challenges of getting appropriate help, Apply guidelines for getting help, Describe working with gender style differences Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams

Understanding and connection through compassionate and empathetic communication is critical. This entails actively listening, acknowledging emotions, and expressing care and concern in interpersonal interactions. By prioritizing empathy in communication, individuals can create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and understood. The goal is to cultivate empathy as a core communication skill, leading to more meaningful connections, improved collaboration, and enhanced overall well-being within interpersonal and professional relationships. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Understand how empathy fuels successful conversations Understand how to communicate with empathy, and we list three statements to avoid when offering support What is an empathy roadblock, and list some of the most common ones Learn about four solutions for overcoming these roadblocks Target Audience Young Professionals

The first priority in calming upset customers is to diffuse tension and then resolve the issue. Discover some words to avoid and how to ensure angry customers feel like they are heard, feeling empathy and can see you are trying to find a resolution. The focus needs to be you and the customer against the situation. Learn how to implement a four-step model for calming upset customers. Understand how to manage customer complaints better in the future by understanding the special needs of customers with complaints. Learning Objectives Explain the difference between difficult situations and difficult customers, Apply a four-step model for calming upset customers, Summarize the do's and don'ts of working with upset customers Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams

In today's globalized business landscape, working across cultures is both an opportunity and a challenge. Individuals often grapple with issues related to understanding diversity and inclusion. Common problems include cultural misunderstandings, miscommunication, and unintentional biases, which can hinder collaboration, teamwork, and productivity. By mastering these skills, individuals can enhance their ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders, contributing to a more harmonious and successful business environment. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Understand how different cultures compare and how to interact more effectively with people from those cultures Communicating with people with different cultural backgrounds Adapting your persuasion techniques to cultural norms Decision-making styles influenced by cultural norms Building trust across various cultures Target Audience Human Resources Professionals. Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals