Performance management involves setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and evaluating employee performance to align individual goals with organizational objectives. Tips for improving poor performance may include setting specific, measurable goals, offering additional training or resources, providing constructive feedback and support, and recognizing and rewarding improvements. By implementing these strategies, organizations can cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, boost employee engagement, and achieve better overall performance outcomes. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Understand what performance management is Discover the steps that are involved in the performance management cycle Discover the benefits of Performance Improvement and why the cycle is an ongoing process that's critical to success Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals
Feedback is the fastest intervention to performance improvement. If done effectively, it can be highly motivating and play a critical role in employee development. You will understand the benefits of effective feedback including accelerated learning, improved performance, enhanced relationships and increased self-esteem. You will understand why you should avoid being judgmental and you will be able to identify behavioral gaps. We will elaborate why you need to be specific, impartial during feedback. You will be introduced to a 'feed-forward' process that will be extremely powerful for you in the future. Learning Objectives Summarize the criteria for ineffective and effective feedback, Deliver two types of effective feedback, Explain how to effectively receive feedback 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
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
Understand the art of guiding and developing individuals within a leadership role through compassionate and supportive coaching and mentoring practices. This involves fostering a culture of growth and learning by providing personalized guidance, constructive feedback, and encouragement to help individuals reach their full potential. By demonstrating empathy, active listening, and a genuine interest in the well-being and development of others, the goal is to create an environment where individuals feel supported, empowered, and motivated to excel both personally and professionally. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Understand the importance of team learning for high performance and psychological safety Identify best practices to coach and mentor your team Apply tools that help build a self-coaching team Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals
Understand the importance of an inclusive and supportive work environment where diverse perspectives are not only acknowledged but also valued and respected. This involves promoting empathy, understanding, and appreciation for the unique backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints of team members. By embracing diversity, fostering open dialogue, and actively listening to the perspectives of others, the goal is to cultivate a workplace where differences are celebrated, collaboration thrives, and collective success is achieved. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Understand where our differences come from: essential elements that make us different Identify different ways in which individuals make an impact and contribution in leading and in teams Apply an understanding of differences in how teams perform Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals
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, Implement four techniques for getting effective help Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
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
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