Gain insights into the pressing issues of workplace loneliness and feelings of exclusion, and examine how these issues increasingly affect individuals and organizations. This course explores the detrimental impacts of exclusive behaviors on teams and personal well-being while emphasizing the importance of fostering inclusive workplaces. Participants will learn actionable strategies to combat loneliness and promote inclusivity, benefiting their teams, organizations, and personal lives. Learning Objectives Analyze and assess the prevalence and impact of workplace loneliness and exclusion, utilizing personal and team experiences to recognize these issues.;Recognize the significance of personal relationships in the workplace and the role they play in enhancing team productivity and individual well-being.;Apply a range of practical strategies to combat exclusive behaviors and foster inclusivity within teams, including proactive measures as team members and effective coping strategies if experiencing loneliness.
Event Description: The Year of YOU – No More Secrets Kick off 2025 with our first ORSC Community Event, The Year of YOU – No More Secrets! Building on the momentum from our Christmas Party and 12 Days of Christmas campaign, we’ll dive into visioning for the year ahead. Together, we’ll explore: 🌟 Which version of you will guide your journey in 2025 🎯 Vision boards or personal visions for the year 💡 A fun, collective-led experience full of connection and insight Details: 📅 Date: Monday, 13th January ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM GMT 📍 Location: Virtual on Zoom Register now to join us for fun, practice, exploration, and meaningful connection. We can’t wait to see you there!
As AI becomes more embedded in our workplaces, coaching needs to evolve to keep up. But how do we as coaches create the space for teams to truly integrate AI as a team member? Or maybe AI is not a team member – maybe that is us as coaches humanising it. Join us for our next ORSC Community Event on 12th March, where we’ll explore: How to coach effectively in the AI era Whether AI should have a "voice" in team alignment The balance between human intuition and digital intelligence Given the topic, we’re hosting this event virtually—embracing AI by bringing its voice into the conversation through our tech. Please invite your friends, colleagues and anyone who would benefit from the topic of conversation! All ORSC Curious+1's are welcome!
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Everyone dealing with day to day work environment Overview Wherever two or more people come together, there is bound to be conflict. This course will give participants a seven-step conflict resolution process that they can use and modify to resolve conflict disputes of any size. Participants will also learn crucial conflict management skills, including dealing with anger and using the Agreement Frame. Participants will learn crucial conflict management skills, including dealing with anger and using the Agreement Frame. If left unchecked or not resolved it can lead to lost production, absences, attrition, and even law suits. Getting Started Icebreaker Housekeeping Items The Parking Lot Workshop Objectives An Introduction to Conflict Resolution What is Conflict? What is Conflict Resolution? Understanding the Conflict Resolution Process The Thomas-Kilmann Instrument Collaborating Competing Compromising Accommodating Avoiding Creating an Effective Atmosphere Neutralizing Emotions Setting Ground Rules Choosing the Time and Place Creating Mutual Understanding What do I Want? What Do They Want? What Do We Want? Focusing on Individual Needs Finding Common Ground Building Positive Energy and Goodwill Strengthening Your Partnership Getting to the Root Cause Examining Root Causes Creating a Cause and Effect Diagram The Importance of Forgiveness Identifying the Benefits of Resolution Generating Options Generate, Don't Evaluate Creating Mutual Gain Options and Multiple Option Solutions Digging Deeper into Your Options Building a Solution Creating Criteria Creating a Shortlist Choosing a Solution Building a Plan The Short Version of the Process Evaluating the Situation Choosing Your Steps Creating an Action Plan Using Individual Process Steps Additional Tools Stress and Anger Management Techniques The Agreement Frame Asking Open Questions Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Review of Parking Lot Lessons Learned Completion of Action Plans
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
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Professionals desiring to improve working relationships and maximize cooperation and productivity will benefit from this course. Overview After completing this workshop, students will be able to: Describe the importance of effective work relationships Identify the interdependencies between you and your colleagues Communicate effectively to create rapport and connect with others Identify and maintain your network of professional relationships Develop collaborative, trust-based relationships that achieve meaningful results In the interdependent workplace, we rely on each other to get things done. A professional network isn?t something we can take for granted ? mapping work relationships can be a complex task and understanding different behavioral styles takes effort - but it pays off! Good working relationships means more than just reducing conflict and misunderstandings. It also means building trust, increasing influence, and benefitting from the knowledge and advice of co-workers and senior managers. This workshop will help you develop relationship building skills so you can communicate who you are, what you need, and why you need it in a way that builds trust, respect, and a professional reputation. The Importance of Work Relationships Expectations of Work Relationships The Value of Relationships Effects of Work Relationships Mapping Your Work Relationships A Network of Relationships Mapping Work Relationships Languages of Appreciation Identifying Interdependencies Clarifying Purpose Systems Thinking Analyzing Independencies Bridging Work Styles Understanding Behavioral Styles Strengths and Trouble Spots Bridging Different Styles Building Your Network Relationships, Communication, and Results Networking Principles Reputation Management Collaborating For Success Understanding Personalities Aspects of Trust Recognizing Blind Spots Additional course details: Nexus Humans Building Successful Work Relationships (Second Edition) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Building Successful Work Relationships (Second Edition) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
This training day will help managers explore what they need to do to create a motivating environment at work and learn some theory, tools and ideas to inspire motivation at individual and team level. Motivation is a key factor in effective people management and successful team performance. It involves engaging and inspiring your people and developing them in such ways as to improve their effectiveness and thus have a greater benefit to customers. It can also involve having tough conversations with those who do not seem to be motivated. By the end of the workshop participants will be able to: Identify key motivating factors at work and learn and create ideas to better engage staff Learn a conversation tool to use for challenging discussions Explain their role in motivating staff and understand a range of techniques and approaches to use in the workplace Review learning and have an action plan to take back and implement at work 1 Welcome, housekeeping, objectives Breaking the ice Setting personal objectives 2 Group work: identifying personal motivators and where they come from 3 Defining motivation The characteristics of a motivated team Input and group discussion 4 Factors impacting on motivation at work Using pre-work to identify challenges, hotspots and obstacles Feedback in plenary Exploring the benefits of motivation that address current challenges and agreeing outcomes for change 5 Commitment vs. compliance - organisational engagement and the manager's approach to buy in 6 Team challenge task using a theory about motivation Trainer input and review in plenary 7 Group task - complete a plan for individuals identified in pre-workshop task 8 Skill / will - a motivation tool: trainer input, followed by tasks that are assessed and discussed in peer groups 1-2-1 feedback task on approaches and plans to be taken back and used at work Feedback and plenary review 9 DEAL - a conversation tool: how to construct a conversation plan about motivation with an individual Peer professional 1-2-1s to practice the discussion planned and gain feedback 10 Review, evaluation and action planning
Developing the high performing team takes time and effort. But above all, it requires an understanding of the dynamics of high performing teams. This programme helps managers and leaders understand what high performing teams do and how they do it. It focuses on enabling managers to see their teams from different perspectives, allowing them to adapt their styles to maximise team outputs. A core theme is the need for managers of teams to 'hold up the mirror' to themselves and to see themselves as a leader of people, to reflect on how others see them and to modify their style accordingly. This programme will help managers / team leaders: Analyse the constituents of a 'high performing' team Apply essential influencing techniques Use a range of communication techniques to support effective teamwork Create and articulate team vision Generate common values Assess team effectiveness and take/recommend the appropriate actions Make more efficient use of team time Understand and agree on techniques to manage conflict Define and implement team meeting protocols that will facilitate team effectiveness Use the Prime Focus model to create the environment and framework for a high performing team Draft your team strategy to take them to the next level Day 1 1 Welcome and introduction Participants are welcomed to the programme and invited to share their personal objectives and people challenges Participants are given an action plan template to complete throughout the workshop 2 Your team The concept of 'positive intention' The difference between a team and a high performing team Assess your team effectiveness What is your 'interference'? 3 The team environment Setting the scene Building rapport Active listening Team goals and role profiling 4 Your style Tuckman model of team stages - how do you manage each stage? Team standards and goals Your team vision 5 Effective team meetings Influencing in team meetings How to make them interesting and relevant The pure role of the chair Day 2 1 Effective communication techniques Giving and receiving feedback Your communication style How to adapt, pace and lead to build rapport The Mehrabian theory of communication 2 How to manage conflict What is conflict? What is your default conflict approach? Tools and tips for managing conflict Practice sessions 3 Team skills Undertake a team skills analysis Types of team member Motivating team members Reframing situations 4 Setting your strategy Seeing the bigger picture The Prime Focus Model Your strategy for success Articulating your strategy Action plans revisited