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Open Courses
In a new initiative designed to measure and serve the needs of
local organisations, particularly smaller businesses, and as a way of
introducing ourselves and our services, we are planning to launch a series of open
courses on a variety of topics. These courses are designed for groups of 6-12
people and will be held in a local hotel for easy access.
They can of course, be run as in-company courses if you
have enough candidates to make this worthwhile.
We have teamed up with long time friend and associate Sue
Lock of Key Consultants
and Lane End
Conference centre in Buckinghamshire to trial the programmes
before offering them more widely. Course details, dates
and how to book can be found below or you can email
us and we will call you back to discuss your requirements.
Open Courses Available:
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the
aim of this two day workshop is to provide you with the core management
skills to enable you to cross the bridge from individual contributor to
team leader.
2 day workshop
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the
aim of this workshop is to provide you with confidence when presenting
and ensure you know how to structure your presentation to achieve
maximum impact.
1
day workshop
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the
aim of the workshop is to improve your communication skills generally
and specifically during meetings, helping you to be more successful at
work.
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day workshop
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this course is designed to provide an
understanding of the principles of teamwork, how relationships work, and
to give practical direction that will allow participants to engage
fully in their respective teams.
2 day workshop
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this
course has been designed to improve your personal effectiveness through
a greater understanding of what makes you tick and from there you can
start to understand your colleagues and customers and enhance your
working relationships.
INCLUDING:
Personality type assessment using the Myers Briggs Type Indicator
1
day workshop
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this
course has been designed to help you manage your time effectively rather
than have your life being managed by time.
To help you work smarter not harder, to control events and
release more time for your priorities.
1
day workshop
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this is a practical interactive
workshop that offers insights and tools to help people recognise how
they can not only learn to live positively with change, but actually
thrive in a changing environment.
2
day workshop
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this
course has been designed to highlight the impact of our preferred style
of Influencing and understand different approaches and skills that are
likely to enhance our success.
1
day workshop
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delighted
customers
are the essential element for all business success and this
workshop will explore how to delight and exceed customer expectations at
every point of opportunity, recognising we have internal and external
customers.
1
day workshop
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This course will explore
what makes leaders inspirational and how to harness the strengths of
their team to achieve maximum performance.
2
day workshop
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this couse has been designed to
develop assertive behaviour and techniques that allow you to take
control of yourself and how you present yourself to others. The ultimate
result is a presence which not only looks, but
feels, more assertive.
1 day workshop
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this course has been designed to
enhance the participant's skills and generate confidence for dealing
with difficult situations.
1 day workshop
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Course
Details:
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the
aim of this two day workshop is to provide you with the core management
skills to enable you to cross the bridge from individual contributor to
team leader.
2 day workshop
Who is it for ? First t
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e managers, supervisors, team leaders and staff looking to progress into a
management position.
Outcomes
By
the end of the workshop participants will be able to:
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Motivate
and inspire employees
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Coach
and develop staff effectively
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Resolve
conflicts quickly
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Build
and develop high performing teams
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Gain
enthusiastic cooperation
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Resolve
performance issues quickly and effectively
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Delegate
tasks with confidence
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Organise
their time and workload
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Workshop
Outline
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coach
and develop staff effectively
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the
role and position of a manager
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an
introduction to leadership
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exploring
your managerial style and potential
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coaching
and feedback skills
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managing
conflict
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managing
performance
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building
high performance teams
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motivation
skills and understanding others
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time
management and delegation skills
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Workshop
Dates
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Cycle 1 |
Cycle 2 |
Cycle 3 |
| Day 1 |
Thursday, 5 Feb 2009 |
Thursday, 23 April 2009 |
Thursday, 2 July 2009 |
| Day 2 |
Friday, 6 Feb 2009 |
Friday, 24 April 2009 |
Friday, 3 July 2009 |
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* We can offer bespoke courses or alternative dates. If
the above dates are not suitable please speak to us to discuss other
options.
** We offer overnight accommodation and meal packages for delegates who
wish to stay on site.
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Powering
up your Presentations
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the
aim of this workshop is to provide you with confidence when presenting and
ensure you know how to structure your presentation to achieve maximum
impact.
1
day workshop
Who is it for ? This course is
for both quivering jellies and
more seasoned presenters. If you dread making presentations, suffer from
dry mouth, sweaty palms and palpitations then this workshop is for you.
Outcomes
By
the end of the workshop participants will be able to:
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know
the essentials for making powerful presentations
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communicate
powerfully with confidence and energy
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improve
the impact of your verbal and non-verbal behaviour adding extra
professionalism to your presentations
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Essential
Pre-Course Work
The
workshop is designed so that you will learn in a relaxed and fun
environment by doing and reviewing. In
order to take full advantage of this workshop please bring with you a 5
minute presentation that you have either already made or intend to make
and you will work on enhancing this throughout the workshop.
Workshop
Outline
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"let
me introduce myself"
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current
impact and objectives
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preparing to make a presentation
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structuring a presentation
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physical impact of the speaker
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controlling nerves and gaining confidence
Workshop
dates 2009
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cycle 2 |
cycle 3 |
| Tuesday, 10 Feb 2009 |
Tuesday, 28 April 2009 |
Thursday, 9 July 2009
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we can offer bespoke courses and alternative dates, please speak
with us if the above dates are not suitable.
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we also offer accommodation and meal packages should you wish to
also attend the workshop on the next day and wish to stay on
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Increase the
Quality of your Meetings
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the
aim of the workshop is to improve your communication skills generally and
specifically during meetings, helping you to be more successful at work.
1
day workshop
Who is it for ? for
anyone who would like to improve their communication skills and anyone who
chairs or attends meetings and who would like to increase the efficiency
and effectiveness of the meetings they attend.
Outcomes
by the end of the workshop participants will be
able to:
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identify
barriers to effective communication especially in meetings and
develop ways to overcome them
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explore
communication skills using several models including Behaviour
Analysis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Transactional Analysis
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Have
skills to help meeting participants achieve their objectives in a
timely manner
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have
skills to help meeting participants achieve their objectives in a timely
manner
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understand
appropriate and inappropriate behaviour for the running of effective
meetings
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know
how to control the direction, structure and participation of a meeting
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Workshop
Outline
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to communication |
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recognising
different channels of behaviour
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transactional
analysis
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neuro-linguistic
programming
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the
characteristics of effective meetings
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ensuring direction, structure and relevant
participation in meetings
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modify behaviour to enhance achievement of outcomes
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Workshop dates
2009
| cycle 1 |
cycle 2 |
cycle 3 |
| Wednesday, 11 Feb 2009 |
Wednesday, 29 April 2009 |
Friday, 10 July 2009 |
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we can offer bespoke courses and alternative dates, please speak with us
if the above dates are not suitable.
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we also offer accommodation and meal packages should you wish to also
attend the workshop on the previous day and wish to stay on
site.
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this
course has been designed to improve your personal effectiveness through a
greater understanding of what makes you tick and from there you can start
to understand your colleagues and customers and enhance your working
relationships.
INCLUDING:
Personality type assessment using the Myers Briggs Type Indicator
1
day workshop
Who is it for ? this course is for anyone
who wish to improve relationships with colleagues, managers and customers.
Outcomes
by the end of the workshop participants will be able to:
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valuable insights into themselves and others through gaining and
understanding of their personality type using the Myers Briggs Type
Indicator |
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their preferred communication style and know how to enhance the
success of getting their message across and influencing others |
| recognise
and value the differences in other personality types and how they can
increase their team working skills
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more effective when problem solving
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Workshop
Outline
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understanding
ourselves and others through personality type - the Myers Briggs
Type Indicator
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verifying
our type and understanding ourselves and others
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enhancing
our working relationships
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type
and communication/influencing
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Workshop
dates 2009
| cycle 1 |
cycle 2 |
cycle 3 |
| Thursday, 5 March 2009 |
Thursday, 14 May 2009 |
Thursday, 10 Sep 2009 |
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we can offer bespoke courses and alternative dates, please speak with the
training co-ordinator if the above dates are not suitable.
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we also offer accommodation and meal packages should you wish to also
attend the workshop on the next day and wish to stay on site.
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Juggling
Priorities - maximising the use of your time
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this course has
been designed to help you manage your time effectively rather than have
your life being managed by time. To
help you work smarter not harder, to control events and release more time
for your priorities.
1 day workshop
Who is it for? Do you ever say
"if only I had more time"? do you feel like you are running
around, working harder each day but never seeming to catch up? Do you want
to gain extra time in your life each and every day? If you answered
"yes" to any of these questions then the workshop is for you.
Outcomes
by
the end of the workshop participants will be able to:
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plan
and prioritise work more positively
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Deal
with procrastination effectively
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Identify
and deal with their most common time wasters
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Use
acquired techniques for managing their time better
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Workshop
Outline
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introduction
to time management
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planning
and prioritising
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common
time stealers
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do
it now! dealing with procrastination
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time
management techniques
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Workshop
dates 2009
| cycle 1 |
cycle 2 |
cycle 3 |
| Friday, 6 March 2009 |
Friday, 15 May 2009 |
Friday, 11 Sep 2009 |
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we can offer bespoke courses and alternative dates, please speak with the
training co-ordinator if the above dates are not suitable.
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we also offer accommodation and meal packages should you wish to also
attend the workshop on the previous day and wish to stay on
site.
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Changing for
the Better (dealing with change effectively)
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this is a practical
interactive workshop that
offers insights and tools to help people recognise how they can not only
learn to live positively with change, but actually
thrive in a changing environment.
2
day workshop
Who is it for ? all
those facing the challenges and demands of change at work, whether as a
member, or a manager. Managers of any organisation going through or about
to go through, significant reorganisation, evolution or change.
Outcomes
by the end of the workshop participants will be
able to:
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the Change Cycle
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SWOT Analysis as a tool for diagnosis of potential change
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how to develop a vision and how to communicate it
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barriers to change and develop ways to overcome them
| develop
strategies for change
| link
the tactical implementation of change with the principles of
leadership, motivation, empowerment and creating involvement
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ways of evaluating change and identify methods of consolidating change |
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Workshop
Outline
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the
change cycle
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diagnosing
Potential Change
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developing
and communicating a vision
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identifying
barriers to change
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dealing
with resistance to change
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developing
strategies for change
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implementing
change through leadership, motivation, empowerment and involvement
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evaluating
and consolidating change
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Workshop
Dates
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Cycle 1 |
Cycle 2 |
Cycle 3 |
| Day 1 |
Thursday, 12 March 2009 |
Thursday, 4 June 2009 |
Thursday, 17 Sep 2009 |
| Day 2 |
Friday, 13 March 2009 |
Friday, 5 June 2009 |
Friday, 18 Sep 2009 |
* We can offer bespoke courses or alternative dates. If
the above dates are not suitable please speak to the training co-ordinator
to discuss other options.
** We offer overnight accommodation and meal packages for delegates who
wish to stay on site.
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this
course has been designed to highlight the impact of our preferred style of
Influencing and understand different approaches and skills that are likely
to enhance our success.
1
day workshop
Who is it for ? anyone
who needs to influence customers, suppliers and colleagues and would like
to increase their opportunities for success.
Outcomes
By
the end of the workshop participants will be able to:
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to highlight the
impact of our preferred style of influencing and understand different
approaches and skills that are likely to enhance our success.
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clear when determining positive
outcomes
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how to build rapport, trust and influence with others
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different influencing styles and their likely effectiveness
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developed a repertoire of skills to enhance their influencing ability |
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Workshop
Outline
| characteristics
of Well-formed outcomes
| understanding
your influencing style and its impact
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when other styles may have greater effect
| building
rapport, trust and influence
| key
behaviours and skills for influencing
| your
influencing network |
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Workshop
dates 2009
| cycle 1 |
cycle 2 |
cycle 3 |
| Thursday, 19 March 2009 |
Thursday, 11 June 2009 |
Thursday, 24 Sep 2009 |
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we can offer bespoke courses and alternative dates, please speak with the
training co-ordinator if the above dates are not suitable.
**
we also offer accommodation and meal packages should you wish to also
attend the workshop on the next day and wish to stay on site.
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Excellent Customer
Relationships
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delighted
customers are the essential element for all business success and this
workshop will explore how to delight and exceed customer expectations at
every point of opportunity, recognising we have internal and external
customers.
1
day workshop
Who is it for? anyone who is
customer facing
or manages a team of frontline staff and would like to differentiate their
offering from that of their competitors and would like be known for their
excellent customer service.
Outcomes
by the end of the workshop participants will be
able to:
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think
systemically about customer focus issues
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build
and maintain good relationships with customers - both internal and
external
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move
from customer satisfaction to customer delight
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identify
innovative solutions to customer needs
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empower
a team to use initiative when responding to customers
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think
ahead and anticipate future customer needs
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translate
problems into solutions and opportunities to delight
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Workshop
Outline
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customer
focused (internal and external)
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thinking
systemically about customer focus issues
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assessing
current performance
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build
and maintain good relationships with customers
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empowering
a customer facing team
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anticipating
future customer needs
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translating
problems into solutions and opportunities
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role
modelling customer focussed behaviour
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Workshop
dates 2009
| cycle 1 |
cycle 2 |
cycle 3 |
| Friday, 20 March 2009 |
Friday, 12 June 2009 |
Friday, 25 Sep 2009 |
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we can offer bespoke courses and alternative dates, please speak with the
training co-ordinator if the above dates are not suitable.
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we also offer accommodation and meal packages should you wish to also
attend the workshop on the previous day and wish to stay on
site. |
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This course will explore
what
makes leaders inspirational and how to harness the strengths of their team
to achieve maximum performance.
2
day workshop
Who is it for
? anyone
who is a leader, or is about to be promoted to a leader role, and who
would like to inspire and motivate their team to be the best that they can
be.
outcomes
By
the end of the workshop participants will:
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identify
what makes a charismatic leader, and how they can increase their own
charisma
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describe
their own leadership style and know the other available styles
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tell
people about their vision with passion to capture hearts and minds
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come
across as confident, self-assured communicators
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demonstrate
positive thinking to engage others in their vision and goals
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create
the climate for a motivated and empowered team
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workshop outline
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managing
or leading?
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charisma
- have you got what it takes?
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your
leadership style
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your
vision for the future
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communicating
with passion
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motivation
and empowerment
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the
use and misuse of power
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emotional
intelligence
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"attitudes
are contagious, is yours worth catching"
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Workshop
Dates
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Cycle 1 |
Cycle 2 |
Cycle 3 |
| Day 1 |
Thursday, 26 March 2009 |
Thursday, 18 June 2009 |
Thursday, 1 Oct 2009 |
| Day 2 |
Friday, 27 March 2009 |
Friday, 19 June 2009 |
Friday, 2 Oct 2009 |
* We can offer bespoke courses or alternative dates. If
the above dates are not suitable please speak to the training co-ordinator
to discuss other options.
** We offer overnight accommodation and meal packages for delegates who
wish to stay on site. |
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Assertiveness
in the Workplace
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this course has been designed to develop
assertive behaviour and techniques that allow you to take control of
yourself and how you present yourself to others. The ultimate result is a
presence which not only looks, but feels, more assertive.
1 day workshop
who is it for?
individuals who wish to develop their personal
effectiveness and confidence in order to enhance their working
relationships with, colleagues, managers, suppliers and clients. anyone
who wants to approach challenge positively and who wants to make their
voice heard and their presence felt.
Outcomes
by
the end of the workshop the participants will be able to
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Understand
the meaning of Assertiveness
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Identify
the differences between Assertiveness, Aggressive and Submissive
behaviours
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Understand
how to behave more Assertively in a variety of situations
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Practice
behaving more Assertively in a variety of situations
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Workshop
outline
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Assertive
and non-assertive behaviours
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Recognising
your own behaviours
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Developing
assertive techniques
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Dealing
with aggressive or submissive behaviours
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Make
requests assertively
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Say
no to unreasonable requests or assertively agree a solution
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Use
body language more effectively to support assertive communication
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Techniques
to reduce negativity and increase self-esteem
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Personal
action planning for improvements at work
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Workshop
dates 2009
| cycle 1 |
cycle 2 |
cycle 3 |
| Tuesday, 31 March 2009 |
Thursday, 25 June 2009 |
Thursday, 28 October 2009 |
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we can offer bespoke courses and alternative dates, please speak with the
training co-ordinator if the above dates are not suitable.
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we also offer accommodation and meal packages should you wish to also
attend the workshop on the next day and wish to stay on site.
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Dealing
with Difficult Situations
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this course has been designed to enhance the participant's skills and
generate confidence for dealing with difficult situations.
1 day workshop
Who is it for ? all
levels of management, supervisors and support staff who want to increase
their ability to handle difficult situations effectively.
duration:
2 day workshop
Outcomes
by the end of the workshop participants will be able to:
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use
a set of techniques for dealing effectively with conflict
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have
an insight into their own approach and attitudes to conflict
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deal
effectively with stressful and challenging situations
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more
effectively manage their boss
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deal
with conflict in the workplace in a calm and professional manner
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know
how to deal with difficult people
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create
win/win outcomes from difficult situations
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understand
the definition and life cycle of conflict.
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understand
individual patterns of conflict
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learn
steps for dealing with each pattern of conflict
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deliver
constructive feedback
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Workshop
Outline
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identify and understand the c
auses of conflict
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managing
self - recognise what
pushes your buttons, maintaining composure, managing your response,
being proactive and overcoming procrastination
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working
styles - gain greater
understanding of personalities in the workplace and how to work
effectively with others when their personality temperament/working
style is different to yours
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diffusing
conflict - effective
communication, recognise "Roadblocks" to conflict
resolution, using a 4 Step Conflict Resolution model to gain win/win
outcomes
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remaining
professional under pressure - focusing
on what matters, maintaining a positive attitude, prioritising,
problem solving techniques and worry control skills
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building
personal credibility
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it's
not what you say...: rephrasing for better relationships
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be
smart: goal setting for peak performance
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giving
and receiving feedback
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Workshop
dates 2009
| cycle 1 |
cycle 2 |
cycle 3 |
| Wednesday, 1 April 2009 |
Friday, 26 June 2009 |
Friday, 9 October 2009 |
* we can offer bespoke
courses and alternative dates, please speak with the training co-ordinator
if the above dates are not suitable.
**
we also offer accommodation and meal packages should you wish to attend
the workshop on the previous day and prefer to stay on site.
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Summary
of Workshop Dates
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cycle 1 |
cycle 2 |
cycle 3 |
| Stepping into Management - day 1 |
5 Feb 2009 |
23 April 2009 |
2 July 2009 |
| Stepping into Management - day 2 |
6 Feb 2009 |
24 April 2009 |
3 July 2009 |
| Powering up your Presentations |
10 Feb 2009 |
28 April 2009 |
9 July 2009 |
| Increasing the Quality of your Meetings |
11 Feb 2009 |
29 April 2009 |
10 July 2009 |
| Working Together (essentials of teamwork) - day
1 |
26 Feb 2009 |
12 May 2009 |
16 July 2009 |
| Working Together (essentials of teamwork) - day
2 |
27 Feb 2009 |
13 May 2009 |
17 July 2009 |
| Knowing Me, Knowing You |
5 March 2009 |
14 May 2009 |
10 Sep 2009 |
| Juggling Priorities (time management) |
6 March 2009 |
15 May 2009 |
11 Sep 2009 |
| Changing for the Better - day 1 |
12 March 2009 |
4 June 2009 |
17 Sep 2009 |
| Changing for the Better - day 2 |
13 March 2009 |
5 June 2009 |
18 Sep 2009 |
| Influencing for Success |
19 March 2009 |
11 June 2009 |
24 Sep 2009 |
| Excellent Customer Relationships |
20 March 2009 |
12 June 2009 |
25 Sep 2009 |
| Inspirational Leadership - day 1 |
26 March 2009 |
18 June 2009 |
1 Oct 2009 |
| Inspirational Leadership - day 2 |
27 March 2009 |
19 June 2009 |
2 Oct 2009 |
| Assertiveness in the Workplace |
31 March 2009 |
25 June 2009 |
8 Oct 2009 |
| Dealing with Difficult Situations |
1 April 2009 |
26 June 2009 |
9 Oct 2009 |
Booking
Please contact us
direct, by email or phone
(01943=862209) for the time being, online booking will be available shortly.
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