Arguments are used to persuade and contain a claim and conclusion and explanations are used to increase understanding by finding the best reasoned answer through a learning process. Understand the four steps for optimal understanding and how to use questioning to increase your level of understanding. Discover the power of reflection as it will help you to make the correct decisions. Learning Objectives Explain the difference between arguments and explanations, Apply four steps to optimal understanding Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
The benefits of networking are increased referrals, reciprocity, more resources, problem solving, increased visibility, more friends, and more fun. Discover how to expand your circle of influence and be seen and hear at networking events. We will show you how to use effective networking etiquette to start conversations and enter group discussions. Learning Objectives Explain the benefits of networking, Apply networking strategies to expand your circle of influence, Identify the criteria for high-return networking events, Describe networking etiquette Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Evaluation questions help move people from being unaware of their trouble, into awareness and a desire to change. evaluation questions help buyers explore the extent of the damage their trouble is causing. understand all the benefits of evaluation questions and when to use this the most effectively. Learning Objectives Explain four ways people leave their comfort zone, Describe the consequences of not using Evaluation questions in a major sale, Apply Evaluation questions to build urgency for change Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Understand why fear, habit, laziness and perfectionism are four personal obstacles to action and how to manage this. Fear is the biggest obstacle and we will show you how to get rid of fear by following 7 steps. You will learn how to convert obstacles into opportunities. Learning Objectives Describe four common internal obstacles to action, Identify the symptoms of fear, Explain two types of external workplace obstacles, Implement 10 tips for turning obstacles into opportunities Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Confirming a sale takes both nature-or common sense, and nurture-good technique. You will learn how to look for verbal and visual buying signals throughout. We will show you how getting to yes requires stacking building blocks of smaller yeses and how to always advance the sale to the next realistic step. Learning Objectives Explain the ABC's of getting to yes, Identify buying signals, Implement steps for getting to yes, Build a pyramid of yeses that lead to a confirmation Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Ethical problem-solving is everyone's responsibility. Understand the four common ethical business problems and how to handle them such as HR issues, conflicts of interest, improper use of company resources and customer confidence issues. Discover how to solve ethical problems and avoiding moral disasters. Understand the four stages of ethical problem solving and how to manage this. Learning Objectives Explain four common ethical business problems, Apply four stages to ethical problem solving, Define appropriate steps for whistleblowing Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Negotiation is a strategy for resolving differences. Discover what is required to collaborate, create win-win outcomes and when you should compromise. Understand the five levels of negotiations and how you can best be prepared for any negotiation. How can you use a variety of strategies to advance the conversation and follow the seven steps of effective negotiation? Learning Objectives Identify opportunities for negotiation, Explain the qualities of win-win negotiations, Prepare for a negotiation, Employ five negotiation strategies Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Trying to 'do it all' can lead to serious health challenges. Challenges of work-life balance include stereotypical gender roles and work environments that are slow to accommodate working families. We will show you ideas for balancing home and career effectively. Discover how to balance your time and quality of activity using the eight categories of a well-balanced life. Learning Objectives Summarize the challenges of work-life balance, Apply ten suggestions for balancing home and career Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Your professional image should reflect not only your business's social norms, but also allow you the freedom to express yourself as a person. Understand the five professional image strategies and what makes each one unique. Discover how a professional image also includes good grooming, upright posture, being punctual, word articulation, effective listening, reliability, responsiveness, respect, and courteousness. Learning Objectives Explain the importance of projecting a professional image, Implement five strategies for professional dressing, Demonstrate behaviors and characteristics of professionalism Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Compliments are verbal or written expressions of admiration, praise, recognition, honor, congratulations, affection, or encouragement. An empowered compliment is an expression of appreciation that can cultivate confidence and creative contributions for both the sender and receiver. Benefit from our steps to deliver an empowered compliment. We will also show you the importance of acknowledging a compliment when one is offered. Learning Objectives Explain the benefits of compliments, Effectively receive a compliment, Write an empowered Thank You note Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams