Credibility is the ability to inspire belief. The two dimensions of credibility are trustworthiness and expertise. Understand the steps for building credibility that include planning, training, listening, trusting others, building democracy, and building community. Implement the disciplines of credibility to increase credibility. Learning Objectives Explain why credibility is the core of effective leadership, Apply steps for gaining and maintaining credibility, Describe three ways to restore damaged credibility, Identify top four qualities expected of leaders Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
How do you make introductory calls fun and not make cold calls? We will show you how to have powerful openers by using a strong opening benefit offer. Discover how you can get voice messages returned by leaving a warmly confusing voice mail message. Befriend the gatekeeper as they will be an invaluable resource of information. Learning Objectives Explain how to turn cold calls into warm calls that generate interest, Describe how to open sales conversations with an opening benefit offer, Demonstrate how to increase voice mail return, Apply strategies for getting past gate keepers Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Cultural competence, or the ability to interact sensitively and respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds, is an essential skill. Many business professionals face challenges in this area, such as misinterpreting cultural norms, leading to misunderstandings, and even unintentionally offending partners or clients. Discover the knowledge and skills to bridge these cultural gaps, fostering positive relationships, and enhancing business success in a globalized world. Participants will gain insights into cultural differences, communication styles, and strategies for fostering cross-cultural understanding. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Learn what it means to be culturally competent and why it's advantageous. Explore techniques for developing greater cultural competence in all facets of your organization. Understand why it's important to understand cultural differences and how you can overcome potential barriers when delivering a presentation to an audience from another culture. Explore the stages of cultural sensitivity and how to improve your ability to effectively and authentically interact across cultures. Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals
Learn enough facts about a buyer's current status to advance the conversation purposefully. Discover how to ask relevant questions about necessary information designed to keep the prospect talking for the sake of conversation. Understand how to mix open and close ended questions but ask close-ended questions which are likely to be answered with a 'yes'. Learning Objectives Apply guidelines for asking Status Questions, Demonstrate how to ask three types of status questions Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Experts could influence others as a result of an earned, not elected or appointed status. Understand the two approaches to gaining expertise and how to make good decisions quickly. Discover why you need both depth and breadth of knowledge in order to set an appropriate direction other will follow. Learning Objectives Explain the importance of expert status as a leader, Describe the behaviors of expertise, Assess your leadership expertise, Identify depth of knowledge categories Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Closing ratios are the number of activities performed, compared to results achieved. Closing ratios can be expressed in many of your sales activities such as people called, to appointments booked. We will guide you how to track sales activities and how this will inform you where you are or are not getting results from. To increase closing your ratios, examine each step in the sales process. Learning Objectives Define closing ratios, Explain the importance of knowing your closing ratios to control sales results, Explain how to improve your closing ratios, Diagnose weak links in your sales process Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
In the dynamic world of business, maintaining workplace integrity is a paramount challenge. This course delves into the complexities of ethical conduct, compliance with laws and regulations, and the promotion of a respectful, inclusive, and discrimination-free workplace. Participants will learn the knowledge and skills needed to uphold integrity in the workplace, fostering an ethical culture and ensuring legal compliance, ultimately enhancing organizational reputation and employee well-being. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Learn what is workplace integrity. Explore multiple examples of workplace integrity. Understand the benefits and challenges of integrity. Learn how to maintain your integrity at work. Target Audience Human Resources Professionals. Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals
Uncover the benefits of goals as they prioritize what's important and organize task urgency. Follow 4 rules for effective goal setting - write them down, set objectives, communicate to the team and review. You will learn how to apply seven elements of team goals to achieve the end goal. Learning Objectives Describe the benefits of goal setting, Apply WOCR rules for effective goal setting, Implement SMARTER team goals Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
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
Responsible risk-taking is understanding your organization's risk policies and decision parameters. Apply characteristics of responsible risk-takers to become a more effective change agent. Understand that preparation steps for risk-taking create a safe environment for risk and reduce uncertainty. Learning Objectives Define responsible risk-taking, Employ a risk-taking assessment calculator, Implement preparation steps for risk-taking Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams