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What you will learn - Strengthen an Organization by Creating a Positive Environment
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Get BIG Savings with our Ultimate Appreciative Inquiry Online Bundle, 10 Certificate Courses
- Appreciative Inquiry
- Civility in the Workplace
- Business Etiquette
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Employee Motivation
- Leadership and Influence
- Office Politics for Managers
- Health and Wellness at Work
- Workplace Diversity
- Creating a Positive Work Environment
1. Appreciative Inquiry: Strengthen an Organization by Creating a Positive Environment
Organizations can be thought of as a living being made up of the individuals working within it. Appreciative Inquiry has the ability to change the whole organization by changing the people. Through positive questioning employees will be directed to move in a positive direction. Recognizing the strengths and values of what works, as opposed to what's wrong will transform the individuals and in turn transform the organization.
Appreciative Inquiry is a shift from looking at problems and deficiencies and instead focusing on strengths and successes. It is a tool for change, and it will strengthen relationships throughout your business. Through best practices and positive stories you are able to transform your organization.
By the end of this Appreciative Inquiry Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Know the meaning of appreciative inquiry
- Think in positive terms and avoid thinking negatively
- Encourage others to think positively
- Recognize positive attributes in people
- Create positive imagery
- Manage and guide employees in a positive environment
2. Civility in the Workplace: Create a Professional Culture That Results in Client Satisfaction
While a training program on workplace manners and courtesy may seem like overkill, the reality is: rudeness is an epidemic costing industry millions a year. Indeed, what society seems to be gaining in terms of both knowledge and technological advancement, it’s losing out on basic social values that directly impact the bottom line.
To address the growing problem of incivility in the work setting, this course introduces the concept of civility, its importance to a company, as well as its typical causes and effects. Skills needed to effectively practice civil behavior, as well as different ways organizations can systematize civility in the workplace will also be discussed. The benefits to Civility in the Workplace are countless and will pay off immensely in every aspect of your job.
By the end of this Civility in the Workplace Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Define civility, understand its causes, and enumerate at least three of it's behavioral indicators
- Understand the costs of incivility, as well as the rewards of civility, within the workplace.
- Learn practical ways of practicing workplace etiquette, including the proper use of greetings, respect, involvement, and political correctness.
- Learn the basic styles of conflict resolution and identify the sytle most appropriate for managing particular conflicts in the workplace.
- Learn skills in diagnosing the causes of uncivil behavior.
- Understand the role of forgiveness and conflict resolution in the creation of a civil working environment.
- Understand the different elements of effective communication, particularly effective para-verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Learn facilitative communication skills such as listening and appreciative inquiry.
- Learn specific interventions that can be utilized when there's conflict within the workplace.
- Learn a recommended procedure for systematizing civil behavior within the workplace.
3. Business Etiquette: Look and Sound Your Best in Any Situation
Business etiquette is so much more than knowing which fork to use at lunch with a client. Etiquette is about presenting yourself with the kind of polish that shows you can be taken seriously. Etiquette is also about being comfortable around people (and making them comfortable around you!)
Good etiquette adds to your overall credibility. If you treat all people with respect, show courtesy in the office and dress well, those you work with will most likely think highly of you. On the other hand, poor etiquette can hurt your professional relationships. During this course we will look at many areas of business etiquette, including networking, meeting manners, dining decorum, international business etiquette and more.
At the end of this Business Etiquette Online Short Course, you should be able to:
- Identify what business etiquette is and why it’s important.
- Network with confidence.
- Present themselves professionally.
- Understand the importance of dress codes and what they mean.
- Understand how to use a business card effectively.
- Remember names easily.
- How to conduct themselves at a business lunch.
- Understand basic guidelines regarding, grammar standards in all written communication.
- Understand telephone etiquette.
- Understand the benefits of international etiquette.
4. Coaching and Mentoring: Get the Best out of your Employees to Increase Productivity
You are in your office looking over your performance report and it happened again. Your low performing employee failed to meet quota this month even after you spoke with them about the importance of meeting goals. This employee has a great attitude and you know they can do better. You just do not know how to motivate them to reach the goal. Money used to work, but that has worn off. You are baffled and you know being frustrated makes matters worse. What do you do?
The Coaching And Mentoring course focuses on how to better coach your employees to higher performance. Coaching is a process of relationship building and setting goals. How well you coach is related directly to how well you are able to foster a great working relationship with your employees through understanding them and strategic goal setting.
By the end of this Coaching and Mentoring Online Course, you will be able to:
- Identify the difference between mentoring and coaching,
- Understand the GROW model.
- Identify and set appropriate goals using the SMART method of setting goals.
- Understand how to identify the current state or reality of your employee’s situation.
- Identify the steps needed in defining options for your employee
- Understand how to create a preliminary plan.
- Finalize a plan or wrap it up motivating your employee to work within them.
- Identify the benefits of fostering trust with your employee.
- Identify the steps in giving effective feedback.
- Identify and overcome obstacles that hinder the growth and development of your employee.
- Identify the end and how to transition your employee to other growth opportunities.
- How to use both mentoring and coaching to enable long-term development through a positive relationship with your employee.
5. Employee Motivation: How to Motivate your Team to Achieve Organizational Goals
When you think of staff motivation, many things may come to mind: more money, a bigger office, a promotion, or a better quality of life. The truth is, no matter what we offer people, true motivation must come from within. Regardless of how it is characterized, it is important to get the right balance in order to ensure that you have a motivated workforce.
The Employee Motivation course will give you several types of tools to become a great motivator, including goal setting and influencing skills. You will also learn about five of the most popular motivational models, and how to bring them together to create a custom program.
By the end of this Employee Motivation Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Defining motivation, an employer's role in it and how the employee can play a part
- Identifying the importance of Employee Motivation
- Identifying methods of Employee Motivation
- Describing the theories which pertain to Employee Motivation - with particular reference to psychology
- Identifying personality types and how they fit into a plan for Employee Motivation
- Setting clear and defined goals
- Identifying specific issues in the field, and addressing these issues and how to maintain this going forward
6. Leadership and Influence: Become a Great & Influential Leader
They say that leaders are born, not made. While it is true that some people are born leaders, some leaders are born in the midst of adversity. Often, simple people who have never had a leadership role will stand up and take the lead when a situation they care about requires it. A simple example is parenting. When a child arrives, many parents discover leadership abilities they never knew existed in order to guide and protect their offspring.
Once you learn the techniques of true Leadership and Influence, you will be able to build the confidence it takes to take the lead. The more experience you have acting as a genuine leader, the easier it will be for you. It is never easy to take the lead, as you will need to make decisions and face challenges, but it can become natural and rewarding.
By the end of this Leadership and Influence Online short Course, you will be able to:
- Understand what leadership means.
- Explain the Great Man Theory.
- Explain the Trait Theory.
- Understand Transformational Leadership.
- Understand how to adapt your leadership styles for the people you lead.
- Understand leading by Directing
- Understand leading by Coaching
- Understand leading by Participating
- Understand leading by Delegating
- Kouzes and Posner
- Conduct a personal inventory
- Create an action plan
- Establish personal goals
7. Office Politics for Managers: Create & Maintain Better Relationships In Your Workplace
You have likely experienced some form of Office Politics. Working with different personalities, opinions, backgrounds, and values is a challenge in any environment. It is an inevitable fact that when people are working together personalities can and will clash. No one is an island, so working together as a team is incredibly important for the organization and every employee.
Office Politics is about creating and maintaining better relationships. It is about communicating and working with your peers and colleagues in a way that is mutually beneficial. Employees who understand the positive aspects of Office Politics are better team members and end up being more successful and productive.
By the end of this Office Politics for Managers Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Understand the purpose and benefits of office politics
- Setting boundaries and ground rules for new employees
- Learn to interact and influence among colleagues
- Learn how to manage various personality types in the office
- Determine how to gain support and effectively network
- Recognize how you are a part of a group and how you function
8. Health and Wellness at Work: Make your Workplace a Safe and Healthy Environment
Health is Wealth. It is the core of every progress whether on an institutional level such as a company or on an individual level. Making sure that each person’s health and wellness is not taken for granted. Learning how to keep them safe is identical to making your business safe as well.
By the end of this Health and Wellness at Work Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Access Health and Wellness Program Needs
- Plan a Health and Wellness Program
- Implement a Health and Wellness Program
- Maintain a Health and Wellness Program
9. Workplace Diversity: Learn How Workplace Diversity Affects Your Workplace
With the world becoming more mobile and diverse, diversity has taken on a new importance in the workplace. This Workplace Diversity Online Short Course will help you understand what diversity is all about, and how you can help create a more diverse world at work and at home.
Diversity relates to gender, age, linguistic and cultural background, disability, religious belief and pregnancy and family responsibilities. Diversity also refers to the many other ways we are different in other respects such as educational background, socio-economic background, personality profile, geographic location, marital status, etc.
By the end of this Workplace Diversity Online Short Course, you should be able to:
- Explain the definition, terms, and history of diversity
- Describe the meaning of stereotypes and biases, how they develop, and the reasons for your own perspectives
- List strategies for removing barriers to encouraging diversity for yourself, in the workplace, and in the social community
- Use active listening skills to receive messages in a diverse population, employ effective questioning techniques, and communicate with strength
- Understand the importance of body language, both your own, and that of others, and recognize its importance in interpersonal communications
- Identify ways to encourage diversity in the workplace, and prevent and discourage discrimination
- Understand and respond to personal complaints, and develop a support system to manage the resolution process
- List the steps a manager should take to record a complaint, analyze the situation, and take appropriate resolution action
- Identify the process an organization must follow to receive and respond to a complaint, and then creating mechanisms to prevent or reduce repeat situations.
10. Creating a Positive Work Environment: Learn How To Recognize A Positive Work Environment
This course gives you a solid grounding in how you can play a role in creating a positive environment in your workplace. It shows you what a positive work environment is like and how you can help build one, whether you are an employee or a leader in the workplace. This course introduces you to various team player roles and responsibilities and then digs deep into the structure and flow of effective workplace relationships.
Here you will learn how to recognize a positive work environment and understand the key elements that are needed to create one. You will also discover what you can do personally to build on in your workplace and figure out what type of team player you are. Along the way you will be shown the importance of effective workplace relationships in creating and maintaining a positive environment at work. You will also reveal your personal strengths and weaknesses in working cooperatively and your preference for dealing with workplace conflict.
After you complete this Creating a Positive Work Environment course, you will be able to:
- Recognize what a positive workplace looks like.
- Know and understand the key elements necessary to create and maintain a positive work environment.
- Understand as an employee what you can to do personally to create and maintain a positive work environment.
- Understand as a leader the responsibility you have to create and maintain a positive work environment.
- Discover what type of team player you are and how that relates to your functioning in the team.
- Know the importance of effective workplace relationships in creating and maintaining a positive work environment.
- Know and understand the importance of working as a team and guidelines to good teamwork.
- Discover your personal strengths and weaknesses in working cooperatively.
- Discover your preference for dealing with workplace conflict.
- Learn and practice various methods to deal with workplace problems.
- Learn some of the common meeting problems and how to make your meetings more positive and effective.
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The Ultimate Appreciative Inquiry 10 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Certificate In Appreciative Inquiry Online Course
Module One - Geting Started
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Know the meaning of appreciative inquiry
- Think in positive terms and avoid thinking negatively
- Encourage others to think positively
- Recognise positives attributes in people
- Create positive imagery
- Manage and guide employees in a positive environment
Module Two - Introducing Appreciative Inquiry
- What is Appreciative Inquiry?
- Generating a Better Future
- Engaging People in Positive Thought
- Change the Person, Change the Organisation
Module Three - Changing the Way You Think
- Shifting from "What's Wrong?" to "What's Right?"
- It's not eliminating mistakes - It's holding up success
- Positive language will affect people's thinking
- Limit or remove negative phrasing
Module Four - Four D Model
- Discovery
- Dream
- Design
- Delivery
Module Five - Four I Model
- Initiate
- Inquire
- Imagine
- Innovate
Module Six - Appreciative Inquiry Interview Style
- Framing positive questions
- Solicit positive stories
- Finding what works
- Recognize the reoccurring themes
Module Seven - Anticipatory Reality
- Imagining a successful future will affect the present
- Controlling negative anticipation
- Current decisions will be influenced positively
- Base it on Data and Real examples
Module Eight - The Power of Positive Imagery
- Shaping performance with positive imagery
- Being better prepared for adversity
- People are more flexible and creative
- Think of the perfect situation
Module Nine - Influencing Change Through Appreciative Inquiry
- Using strengths to solve challenges
- Confidence will promote positive change
- Inquiry is a seed change
- People will gravitate towards what is expected of them
Module Ten - Coaching and Managing with Appreciative Inquiry
- Build around what works
- Focus on increases
- Recognise the best in people
- Limit or remove negative comments
Module Eleven - Creating a Positive Core
- Strengths
- Best Practices
- Peak Experiences
- Successes
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 2 - Certificate In Civility in the Workplace Online Course
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Introduction
- What is Uncivil Behavior?
- Three reasons why you should be civil
- Dealing with difficult personalities
- Cost and rewards
Module Three - Effective Work Etiquette
- Greetings
- Respect
- Involvement
- Being politically correct
Module Four - Costs and Rewards
- Incivility and the costs
- Civility and rewards
- Four causes of incivility
- How to overcome it
Module Five - Conflict Resolution
- Collaborating
- Competing
- Compromising
- Accommodating
- Avoiding
Module Six - Getting to the Cause
- Examining the root cause
- Creating a cause-and-effect diagram
- Forgiveness
- Benefits of resolution
Module Seven - Communication
- Para-verbal communication
- Non-verbal communication
- Listening skills
- Appreciative inquiry
Module Eight - Negotiation
- Three sides to incivility
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- Creative problem-solving
Module Nine - Identifying your Needs
- Completing a needs analysis
- Focus groups
- Observations
- Anonymous surveys
Module Ten - Writing a Civility Policy
- Designating the core group
- Defining what is unacceptable behavior
- Defining the consequence
- Writing the policy
Module Eleven - Implementing the Policy
- The first steps
- Training
- Addressing complaints
- Enforcing violators
Module Twelve - Wrapping up
Course 3 - Certificate In Business Etiquette Online Course
Section One: Getting Started
- Objectives
Section Two: What is Business Etiquette
- Defining Etiquette
- Why Bother with Business Etiquette
Section Three: Networking
- The Cold Introduction
- First Impressions Matter
- The Business Card
- Sorry, what was your name again?
Section Four: What to Wear
- Is a Dress Code Optional?
- 10 tips for that perfect look
Section Five: Introductions Over, What Next?
- The bone crusher and the dead fish
- Conversation Etiquette
- Stages of Conversation
Section Six: The Business Lunch
- Which Fork First?
- Eating with Etiquette
Section Seven: Restaurant Etiquette
- Ordering Correctly
- Alcohol
- Paying the Bill and Tipping
Section Eight: Email Etiquette and Netiquette
- Understanding Netiquette
- Email Etiquette: The Do’s and Don’ts of Email
- Grammar
Section Nine: Telephone Etiquette
- 10 Tips for Telephone Etiquette
- Leaving Voicemail
- Mobile Manners
Section Ten: The Written Letter
- Saying Thank You with Style
- Letters the Basic Structure
- Writing the Letter
Section Eleven: International Etiquette
- Some Basic Rules
- Business Card Etiquette
- Personal Space
- Gifts
- Communication
Section Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 4 - Certificate In Coaching and Mentoring Online Course
Section One: Getting Started
- Objectives
Section Two: Coaching, Mentoring, aren’t they the same?
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- The G.R.O.W. Model
Section Three: Setting Goals
- “G” for Goals
- Identifying Appropriate Goal Areas
- Create SMART Goals
Section Four: The Reality of GROW
- Understanding Where You Are
- Past Performance
Section Five: Options of GROW…
- Your Path to BIG Success
- The Best Approach
- Structuring a Plan. 22
Section Six: It’s a Wrap
- Create a Development Plan
- First Step
- Motivation
Section Seven: The Importance of Trust
- What is Trust?
- Trust & Coaching
- How to Build a Trusting Relationship
Section Eight: Feedback
- Characteristics of Good Feedback
- Constructive Criticism
- Encouraging Growth and Development
Section Nine: Obstacles & Roadblocks
- Frequent Obstacles
- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Pyramid
- Reviewing Progress & Re-evaluating Goals
- Focusing on Progress not Shortfalls
Section Ten: Reaching the End
- Achieving the Goal
- Record the Achievements
Section Eleven: How Mentoring Differs from Coaching
- Blending the Two Models
- GROW Model & Mentoring
- It’s all About Relationships
Section Twelve: Wrapping it Up
Course 5 - Certificate In Employee Motivation Online Cours
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - A Psychological Approach
- Herzberg's Theory of Motivation
- Maslow's Hierarchy of needs
- The two models and motivation
Module Three - Object-Oriented Theory
- The carrot
- The whip
- The plant
Module Four - Using Reinforcement Theory
- A history of Reinforcement Theory
- Behavior modification in four steps
- Appropriate uses in the workplace
Module Five - Using Expectancy Theory
- A history of Expectancy Theory
- Understanding the three factors
- Using the three factors to motivate in the workplace
Module Six - Personality's Role in Motivation
- Identifying youe personality type
- Identifying others' personality type
- Motivators by personality type
Module Seven - Setting Goals
- Goals and motivation
- Setting SMART goals
- Evaluating and adapting
Module Eight - A Personal Toolbox
- Building your own motivational plan
- Encouraging growth and development
- Getting others to see the glass half-full
Module Nine - Motivation on the Job
- The key factors
- Creating a motivational organisation
- Creating a motivational job
Module Ten - Addressing Specific Morale Issues
- Dealing with individual morale problems
- Addressing team morale
- What to do when the whole company is de-motivated
Module Eleven - Keeping yourself Motivated
- Identifying personal motivators
- Maximising your motivators
- Evaluating and Adapting
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 6 - Certificate In Leadership and Influence Online Course
Section One: Getting Started
Section Two: How Leadership Evolved
- What is Leadership
- Leadership Characteristics
- Leadership Principles
- Leadership through the ages
- The Great Man
- The Trait Theory
- Transformational Leadership
Section Three: Situational Leadership
- Situational Leadership: Telling
- Situational Leadership: Selling
- Situational Leadership: Participating
- Situational Leadership: Delegating
Section Four: A Personal Evaluation
- Kouzes and Posner
- A Personal Inventory
- Create an Action Plan
Section Five: Modeling the Way
- Inspirational Role Model
- Influencing Others’ Perspectives
Section Six: Inspiring a Shared Vision
- Choose Your Vision
- Communicate Your Vision
- Identifying the Benefit for Others
Section Seven: Challenging the Process
- Your Inner Innovator
- Room for Improvement
- Lobbying for Change
Section Eight: Enabling Others to Act
- Encouraging Growth
- Creating Mutual Respect
- The Importance of Trust
Section Nine: Encouraging the Heart
- Sharing Rewards
- Celebrating Accomplishments
- Making Celebration Part of Your Culture
Section Ten: Influencing Skills
- The Art of Persuasion
- The Principles of Influence
Section Eleven: Setting Goals
- Create SMART Goals
- Long-Term Plans
- Creating a Support System
Section Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 7 - Certificate In Office Politics for Managers Online Course
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - New Hires
- Company core values
- Building relationships
- Encourage respect
- Setting ground rules
Module Three - It's About Interacting and Influencing
- Dealing with different personalities
- Build a culture of collaboration
- Be nice to everyone (not just those who can help you)
- Be a team player
Module Four - Dealing with Rumors, Gossip and Half-Truths
- It's effects on morale
- Reinforce the truth with facts
- Do not participate
- Deal with it swiftly
Module Five - Office Personalities (Part 1)
- Complainer
- Gossiper
- Bully
- Negative Ned / Nancy
Module Six - Office Personalities (Part 2)
- Information keeper
- Know-it-all
- The apple-polisher
- Nosey neighbour
Module Seven - Getting Support for your Projects
- Gain trust through honesty
- Be assertive
- Blow your own horn
- Make allies
Module Eight - Conflict Resolution
- The importance of forgiveness
- Neutralizing emotions
- The benefits of a resolution
- The agreement frame
Module Nine - Ethics
- Benefits of an ethical environment
- Lead by example
- Ensuring ethical behavior
- Addressing unethical behavior
Module Ten - You Are Not an Island
- Never burn a bridge
- Take the high road
- Trust is a two-way street
- Don't hide in your office
Module Eleven - Social Events Outside of Work
- How to decline politely
- Rules when attending
- Meeting new people
- Conversation dos and don'ts
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 8 - Certificate In Health and Wellness at Work Online Course
Module One: Getting Started
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Access Health and Wellness Program Needs
- Plan a Health and Wellness Program
- Implement a Health and Wellness Program
- Maintain a Health and Wellness Program
Module Two: Definition of a Health and Wellness Program
- What is a Health and Wellness Program?
- Productivity
- Cost of Health Care
- Costs of Absenteeism
Module Three: Types of Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Behaviors
- Health Screenings and Maintenance
- Mental Health
- Physical Injuries
Module Four: Health Behavior Programs
- Increasing Physical Activity
- Nutrition & Weight Loss
- Tobacco Cessation
- Substance Abuse Treatment
Module Five: Health Screenings and Maintenance Programs
- Preventative Care Screenings
- Cancer Screenings
- Annual Examinations
- Maintenance Programs
Module Six: Mental Health Programs
- Stress Management
- Support Groups
- Counseling
- Awareness & Education
Module Seven: Evaluate the Need
- Review Current and Previous Programs
- Environmental Factors
- Identify Common Health Conditions and Procedures
- Review Company Information Pertaining to Employee Health
Module Eight: Planning Process
- Form a Health and Wellness Team or Committee
- Define Goals
- Budget
- Programs and Policies
Module Nine: Implementation
- Get Management Support
- Test It Out
- Get the Word Out
- Incentives
Module Ten: Create a "Culture of Wellness"
- Accessible Healthy Eating Options
- Give Them a Break
- Alcohol, Drug, and Smoke-Free Work Environment
- Eliminate Hazards
Module Eleven: Evaluate Results
- Check the Results
- Employee Satisfaction
- Revise Plans as Necessary
- Share Achievements
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise
Course 9 - Certificate In Workplace Diversity Online Course
Section One: Getting Started
- Workshop Objectives
Section Two: Diversity, what is it?
- Group & Discriminatory Terms
Section Three: Stereotypes
- Stereotype or Plain Bias
- Stereotype or Plain Bias
- It Starts With You
Section Four: Tearing Down the Baggage Barriers
- Changing Your Approach
- Workplace Changes
- Social Changes
Section Five: Verbal Communication Skills
- Ten Ways to Listen Better Today
- Asking Questions
- Paraverbal communication
- The Power of Tone
- Communicating With Power
Section Six: Non-Verbal Communication
- Your Body speaks its own Language
- The Signals You Send
Section Seven: Taking a Proactive Approach
- Why a Diversity Audit
- Conducting a Diversity Audit
- Stop Discrimination
- Definitions
- Discourage Discrimination
Section Eight: Coping with Discrimination
- The Warning Signs
- Reprisal Discrimination
- So what should you do?
Section Nine: From a Managers Perspective
- Create Detailed Records
- Next Actions
- Investigate the Complaint
Section Ten: From an Organisational Perspective
- Receiving a Complaint
- Making a Decision
- Document, Document, Document
- The Follow-Up
- Lessons Learned
Section Eleven: Employee Discipline
- How to Prepare & Conduct Disciplinary Meetings
- What to Say When Terminating an Employee
Section Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Powerful Words
Course 10 - Certificate In Creating a Positive Work Environment Online Cours
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: What Does a Positive Environment Look Like?
- Introduction
- Characteristics of a Positive Work Environment
- Work-Life Balance
- Training and Development-Focused
- Recognition
- Company as Team
Session 3: What Can I Do?
- As an Employee
- Making Connections
- As a Leader
Session 4: Team Player
- Team Member Roles and Responsibilities Questionnaire
- Team Member Roles and Responsibilities
Session 5 A: Effective Workplace Relationships
- Teams
- Team Experiences
- Motivating Your Team
- Working Cooperatively, Part One
- Working Cooperatively, Part Two
- Working Cooperatively, Part Three
- Managing Conflict, Part One
- Managing Conflict, Part Two
- What is a Conflict?
- Self-Assessment
- Preventing Problems
- Dangerous Misconceptions
Session 5 B: Effective Workplace Relationships
- Meeting Management, Part One
- Meeting Management, Part Two
Session 6: Conclusion
- Take Home Ideas
A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
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OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Device requirements:
Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.
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What you will learn - Strengthen an Organization by Creating a Positive Environment
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- Appreciative Inquiry
- Civility in the Workplace
- Business Etiquette
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Employee Motivation
- Leadership and Influence
- Office Politics for Managers
- Health and Wellness at Work
- Workplace Diversity
- Creating a Positive Work Environment
1. Appreciative Inquiry: Strengthen an Organization by Creating a Positive Environment
Organizations can be thought of as a living being made up of the individuals working within it. Appreciative Inquiry has the ability to change the whole organization by changing the people. Through positive questioning employees will be directed to move in a positive direction. Recognizing the strengths and values of what works, as opposed to what's wrong will transform the individuals and in turn transform the organization.
Appreciative Inquiry is a shift from looking at problems and deficiencies and instead focusing on strengths and successes. It is a tool for change, and it will strengthen relationships throughout your business. Through best practices and positive stories you are able to transform your organization.
By the end of this Appreciative Inquiry Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Know the meaning of appreciative inquiry
- Think in positive terms and avoid thinking negatively
- Encourage others to think positively
- Recognize positive attributes in people
- Create positive imagery
- Manage and guide employees in a positive environment
2. Civility in the Workplace: Create a Professional Culture That Results in Client Satisfaction
While a training program on workplace manners and courtesy may seem like overkill, the reality is: rudeness is an epidemic costing industry millions a year. Indeed, what society seems to be gaining in terms of both knowledge and technological advancement, it’s losing out on basic social values that directly impact the bottom line.
To address the growing problem of incivility in the work setting, this course introduces the concept of civility, its importance to a company, as well as its typical causes and effects. Skills needed to effectively practice civil behavior, as well as different ways organizations can systematize civility in the workplace will also be discussed. The benefits to Civility in the Workplace are countless and will pay off immensely in every aspect of your job.
By the end of this Civility in the Workplace Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Define civility, understand its causes, and enumerate at least three of it's behavioral indicators
- Understand the costs of incivility, as well as the rewards of civility, within the workplace.
- Learn practical ways of practicing workplace etiquette, including the proper use of greetings, respect, involvement, and political correctness.
- Learn the basic styles of conflict resolution and identify the sytle most appropriate for managing particular conflicts in the workplace.
- Learn skills in diagnosing the causes of uncivil behavior.
- Understand the role of forgiveness and conflict resolution in the creation of a civil working environment.
- Understand the different elements of effective communication, particularly effective para-verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Learn facilitative communication skills such as listening and appreciative inquiry.
- Learn specific interventions that can be utilized when there's conflict within the workplace.
- Learn a recommended procedure for systematizing civil behavior within the workplace.
3. Business Etiquette: Look and Sound Your Best in Any Situation
Business etiquette is so much more than knowing which fork to use at lunch with a client. Etiquette is about presenting yourself with the kind of polish that shows you can be taken seriously. Etiquette is also about being comfortable around people (and making them comfortable around you!)
Good etiquette adds to your overall credibility. If you treat all people with respect, show courtesy in the office and dress well, those you work with will most likely think highly of you. On the other hand, poor etiquette can hurt your professional relationships. During this course we will look at many areas of business etiquette, including networking, meeting manners, dining decorum, international business etiquette and more.
At the end of this Business Etiquette Online Short Course, you should be able to:
- Identify what business etiquette is and why it’s important.
- Network with confidence.
- Present themselves professionally.
- Understand the importance of dress codes and what they mean.
- Understand how to use a business card effectively.
- Remember names easily.
- How to conduct themselves at a business lunch.
- Understand basic guidelines regarding, grammar standards in all written communication.
- Understand telephone etiquette.
- Understand the benefits of international etiquette.
4. Coaching and Mentoring: Get the Best out of your Employees to Increase Productivity
You are in your office looking over your performance report and it happened again. Your low performing employee failed to meet quota this month even after you spoke with them about the importance of meeting goals. This employee has a great attitude and you know they can do better. You just do not know how to motivate them to reach the goal. Money used to work, but that has worn off. You are baffled and you know being frustrated makes matters worse. What do you do?
The Coaching And Mentoring course focuses on how to better coach your employees to higher performance. Coaching is a process of relationship building and setting goals. How well you coach is related directly to how well you are able to foster a great working relationship with your employees through understanding them and strategic goal setting.
By the end of this Coaching and Mentoring Online Course, you will be able to:
- Identify the difference between mentoring and coaching,
- Understand the GROW model.
- Identify and set appropriate goals using the SMART method of setting goals.
- Understand how to identify the current state or reality of your employee’s situation.
- Identify the steps needed in defining options for your employee
- Understand how to create a preliminary plan.
- Finalize a plan or wrap it up motivating your employee to work within them.
- Identify the benefits of fostering trust with your employee.
- Identify the steps in giving effective feedback.
- Identify and overcome obstacles that hinder the growth and development of your employee.
- Identify the end and how to transition your employee to other growth opportunities.
- How to use both mentoring and coaching to enable long-term development through a positive relationship with your employee.
5. Employee Motivation: How to Motivate your Team to Achieve Organizational Goals
When you think of staff motivation, many things may come to mind: more money, a bigger office, a promotion, or a better quality of life. The truth is, no matter what we offer people, true motivation must come from within. Regardless of how it is characterized, it is important to get the right balance in order to ensure that you have a motivated workforce.
The Employee Motivation course will give you several types of tools to become a great motivator, including goal setting and influencing skills. You will also learn about five of the most popular motivational models, and how to bring them together to create a custom program.
By the end of this Employee Motivation Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Defining motivation, an employer's role in it and how the employee can play a part
- Identifying the importance of Employee Motivation
- Identifying methods of Employee Motivation
- Describing the theories which pertain to Employee Motivation - with particular reference to psychology
- Identifying personality types and how they fit into a plan for Employee Motivation
- Setting clear and defined goals
- Identifying specific issues in the field, and addressing these issues and how to maintain this going forward
6. Leadership and Influence: Become a Great & Influential Leader
They say that leaders are born, not made. While it is true that some people are born leaders, some leaders are born in the midst of adversity. Often, simple people who have never had a leadership role will stand up and take the lead when a situation they care about requires it. A simple example is parenting. When a child arrives, many parents discover leadership abilities they never knew existed in order to guide and protect their offspring.
Once you learn the techniques of true Leadership and Influence, you will be able to build the confidence it takes to take the lead. The more experience you have acting as a genuine leader, the easier it will be for you. It is never easy to take the lead, as you will need to make decisions and face challenges, but it can become natural and rewarding.
By the end of this Leadership and Influence Online short Course, you will be able to:
- Understand what leadership means.
- Explain the Great Man Theory.
- Explain the Trait Theory.
- Understand Transformational Leadership.
- Understand how to adapt your leadership styles for the people you lead.
- Understand leading by Directing
- Understand leading by Coaching
- Understand leading by Participating
- Understand leading by Delegating
- Kouzes and Posner
- Conduct a personal inventory
- Create an action plan
- Establish personal goals
7. Office Politics for Managers: Create & Maintain Better Relationships In Your Workplace
You have likely experienced some form of Office Politics. Working with different personalities, opinions, backgrounds, and values is a challenge in any environment. It is an inevitable fact that when people are working together personalities can and will clash. No one is an island, so working together as a team is incredibly important for the organization and every employee.
Office Politics is about creating and maintaining better relationships. It is about communicating and working with your peers and colleagues in a way that is mutually beneficial. Employees who understand the positive aspects of Office Politics are better team members and end up being more successful and productive.
By the end of this Office Politics for Managers Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Understand the purpose and benefits of office politics
- Setting boundaries and ground rules for new employees
- Learn to interact and influence among colleagues
- Learn how to manage various personality types in the office
- Determine how to gain support and effectively network
- Recognize how you are a part of a group and how you function
8. Health and Wellness at Work: Make your Workplace a Safe and Healthy Environment
Health is Wealth. It is the core of every progress whether on an institutional level such as a company or on an individual level. Making sure that each person’s health and wellness is not taken for granted. Learning how to keep them safe is identical to making your business safe as well.
By the end of this Health and Wellness at Work Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Access Health and Wellness Program Needs
- Plan a Health and Wellness Program
- Implement a Health and Wellness Program
- Maintain a Health and Wellness Program
9. Workplace Diversity: Learn How Workplace Diversity Affects Your Workplace
With the world becoming more mobile and diverse, diversity has taken on a new importance in the workplace. This Workplace Diversity Online Short Course will help you understand what diversity is all about, and how you can help create a more diverse world at work and at home.
Diversity relates to gender, age, linguistic and cultural background, disability, religious belief and pregnancy and family responsibilities. Diversity also refers to the many other ways we are different in other respects such as educational background, socio-economic background, personality profile, geographic location, marital status, etc.
By the end of this Workplace Diversity Online Short Course, you should be able to:
- Explain the definition, terms, and history of diversity
- Describe the meaning of stereotypes and biases, how they develop, and the reasons for your own perspectives
- List strategies for removing barriers to encouraging diversity for yourself, in the workplace, and in the social community
- Use active listening skills to receive messages in a diverse population, employ effective questioning techniques, and communicate with strength
- Understand the importance of body language, both your own, and that of others, and recognize its importance in interpersonal communications
- Identify ways to encourage diversity in the workplace, and prevent and discourage discrimination
- Understand and respond to personal complaints, and develop a support system to manage the resolution process
- List the steps a manager should take to record a complaint, analyze the situation, and take appropriate resolution action
- Identify the process an organization must follow to receive and respond to a complaint, and then creating mechanisms to prevent or reduce repeat situations.
10. Creating a Positive Work Environment: Learn How To Recognize A Positive Work Environment
This course gives you a solid grounding in how you can play a role in creating a positive environment in your workplace. It shows you what a positive work environment is like and how you can help build one, whether you are an employee or a leader in the workplace. This course introduces you to various team player roles and responsibilities and then digs deep into the structure and flow of effective workplace relationships.
Here you will learn how to recognize a positive work environment and understand the key elements that are needed to create one. You will also discover what you can do personally to build on in your workplace and figure out what type of team player you are. Along the way you will be shown the importance of effective workplace relationships in creating and maintaining a positive environment at work. You will also reveal your personal strengths and weaknesses in working cooperatively and your preference for dealing with workplace conflict.
After you complete this Creating a Positive Work Environment course, you will be able to:
- Recognize what a positive workplace looks like.
- Know and understand the key elements necessary to create and maintain a positive work environment.
- Understand as an employee what you can to do personally to create and maintain a positive work environment.
- Understand as a leader the responsibility you have to create and maintain a positive work environment.
- Discover what type of team player you are and how that relates to your functioning in the team.
- Know the importance of effective workplace relationships in creating and maintaining a positive work environment.
- Know and understand the importance of working as a team and guidelines to good teamwork.
- Discover your personal strengths and weaknesses in working cooperatively.
- Discover your preference for dealing with workplace conflict.
- Learn and practice various methods to deal with workplace problems.
- Learn some of the common meeting problems and how to make your meetings more positive and effective.
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Course 1 - Certificate In Appreciative Inquiry Online Course
Module One - Geting Started
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Know the meaning of appreciative inquiry
- Think in positive terms and avoid thinking negatively
- Encourage others to think positively
- Recognise positives attributes in people
- Create positive imagery
- Manage and guide employees in a positive environment
Module Two - Introducing Appreciative Inquiry
- What is Appreciative Inquiry?
- Generating a Better Future
- Engaging People in Positive Thought
- Change the Person, Change the Organisation
Module Three - Changing the Way You Think
- Shifting from "What's Wrong?" to "What's Right?"
- It's not eliminating mistakes - It's holding up success
- Positive language will affect people's thinking
- Limit or remove negative phrasing
Module Four - Four D Model
- Discovery
- Dream
- Design
- Delivery
Module Five - Four I Model
- Initiate
- Inquire
- Imagine
- Innovate
Module Six - Appreciative Inquiry Interview Style
- Framing positive questions
- Solicit positive stories
- Finding what works
- Recognize the reoccurring themes
Module Seven - Anticipatory Reality
- Imagining a successful future will affect the present
- Controlling negative anticipation
- Current decisions will be influenced positively
- Base it on Data and Real examples
Module Eight - The Power of Positive Imagery
- Shaping performance with positive imagery
- Being better prepared for adversity
- People are more flexible and creative
- Think of the perfect situation
Module Nine - Influencing Change Through Appreciative Inquiry
- Using strengths to solve challenges
- Confidence will promote positive change
- Inquiry is a seed change
- People will gravitate towards what is expected of them
Module Ten - Coaching and Managing with Appreciative Inquiry
- Build around what works
- Focus on increases
- Recognise the best in people
- Limit or remove negative comments
Module Eleven - Creating a Positive Core
- Strengths
- Best Practices
- Peak Experiences
- Successes
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 2 - Certificate In Civility in the Workplace Online Course
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Introduction
- What is Uncivil Behavior?
- Three reasons why you should be civil
- Dealing with difficult personalities
- Cost and rewards
Module Three - Effective Work Etiquette
- Greetings
- Respect
- Involvement
- Being politically correct
Module Four - Costs and Rewards
- Incivility and the costs
- Civility and rewards
- Four causes of incivility
- How to overcome it
Module Five - Conflict Resolution
- Collaborating
- Competing
- Compromising
- Accommodating
- Avoiding
Module Six - Getting to the Cause
- Examining the root cause
- Creating a cause-and-effect diagram
- Forgiveness
- Benefits of resolution
Module Seven - Communication
- Para-verbal communication
- Non-verbal communication
- Listening skills
- Appreciative inquiry
Module Eight - Negotiation
- Three sides to incivility
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- Creative problem-solving
Module Nine - Identifying your Needs
- Completing a needs analysis
- Focus groups
- Observations
- Anonymous surveys
Module Ten - Writing a Civility Policy
- Designating the core group
- Defining what is unacceptable behavior
- Defining the consequence
- Writing the policy
Module Eleven - Implementing the Policy
- The first steps
- Training
- Addressing complaints
- Enforcing violators
Module Twelve - Wrapping up
Course 3 - Certificate In Business Etiquette Online Course
Section One: Getting Started
- Objectives
Section Two: What is Business Etiquette
- Defining Etiquette
- Why Bother with Business Etiquette
Section Three: Networking
- The Cold Introduction
- First Impressions Matter
- The Business Card
- Sorry, what was your name again?
Section Four: What to Wear
- Is a Dress Code Optional?
- 10 tips for that perfect look
Section Five: Introductions Over, What Next?
- The bone crusher and the dead fish
- Conversation Etiquette
- Stages of Conversation
Section Six: The Business Lunch
- Which Fork First?
- Eating with Etiquette
Section Seven: Restaurant Etiquette
- Ordering Correctly
- Alcohol
- Paying the Bill and Tipping
Section Eight: Email Etiquette and Netiquette
- Understanding Netiquette
- Email Etiquette: The Do’s and Don’ts of Email
- Grammar
Section Nine: Telephone Etiquette
- 10 Tips for Telephone Etiquette
- Leaving Voicemail
- Mobile Manners
Section Ten: The Written Letter
- Saying Thank You with Style
- Letters the Basic Structure
- Writing the Letter
Section Eleven: International Etiquette
- Some Basic Rules
- Business Card Etiquette
- Personal Space
- Gifts
- Communication
Section Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 4 - Certificate In Coaching and Mentoring Online Course
Section One: Getting Started
- Objectives
Section Two: Coaching, Mentoring, aren’t they the same?
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- The G.R.O.W. Model
Section Three: Setting Goals
- “G” for Goals
- Identifying Appropriate Goal Areas
- Create SMART Goals
Section Four: The Reality of GROW
- Understanding Where You Are
- Past Performance
Section Five: Options of GROW…
- Your Path to BIG Success
- The Best Approach
- Structuring a Plan. 22
Section Six: It’s a Wrap
- Create a Development Plan
- First Step
- Motivation
Section Seven: The Importance of Trust
- What is Trust?
- Trust & Coaching
- How to Build a Trusting Relationship
Section Eight: Feedback
- Characteristics of Good Feedback
- Constructive Criticism
- Encouraging Growth and Development
Section Nine: Obstacles & Roadblocks
- Frequent Obstacles
- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Pyramid
- Reviewing Progress & Re-evaluating Goals
- Focusing on Progress not Shortfalls
Section Ten: Reaching the End
- Achieving the Goal
- Record the Achievements
Section Eleven: How Mentoring Differs from Coaching
- Blending the Two Models
- GROW Model & Mentoring
- It’s all About Relationships
Section Twelve: Wrapping it Up
Course 5 - Certificate In Employee Motivation Online Cours
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - A Psychological Approach
- Herzberg's Theory of Motivation
- Maslow's Hierarchy of needs
- The two models and motivation
Module Three - Object-Oriented Theory
- The carrot
- The whip
- The plant
Module Four - Using Reinforcement Theory
- A history of Reinforcement Theory
- Behavior modification in four steps
- Appropriate uses in the workplace
Module Five - Using Expectancy Theory
- A history of Expectancy Theory
- Understanding the three factors
- Using the three factors to motivate in the workplace
Module Six - Personality's Role in Motivation
- Identifying youe personality type
- Identifying others' personality type
- Motivators by personality type
Module Seven - Setting Goals
- Goals and motivation
- Setting SMART goals
- Evaluating and adapting
Module Eight - A Personal Toolbox
- Building your own motivational plan
- Encouraging growth and development
- Getting others to see the glass half-full
Module Nine - Motivation on the Job
- The key factors
- Creating a motivational organisation
- Creating a motivational job
Module Ten - Addressing Specific Morale Issues
- Dealing with individual morale problems
- Addressing team morale
- What to do when the whole company is de-motivated
Module Eleven - Keeping yourself Motivated
- Identifying personal motivators
- Maximising your motivators
- Evaluating and Adapting
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 6 - Certificate In Leadership and Influence Online Course
Section One: Getting Started
Section Two: How Leadership Evolved
- What is Leadership
- Leadership Characteristics
- Leadership Principles
- Leadership through the ages
- The Great Man
- The Trait Theory
- Transformational Leadership
Section Three: Situational Leadership
- Situational Leadership: Telling
- Situational Leadership: Selling
- Situational Leadership: Participating
- Situational Leadership: Delegating
Section Four: A Personal Evaluation
- Kouzes and Posner
- A Personal Inventory
- Create an Action Plan
Section Five: Modeling the Way
- Inspirational Role Model
- Influencing Others’ Perspectives
Section Six: Inspiring a Shared Vision
- Choose Your Vision
- Communicate Your Vision
- Identifying the Benefit for Others
Section Seven: Challenging the Process
- Your Inner Innovator
- Room for Improvement
- Lobbying for Change
Section Eight: Enabling Others to Act
- Encouraging Growth
- Creating Mutual Respect
- The Importance of Trust
Section Nine: Encouraging the Heart
- Sharing Rewards
- Celebrating Accomplishments
- Making Celebration Part of Your Culture
Section Ten: Influencing Skills
- The Art of Persuasion
- The Principles of Influence
Section Eleven: Setting Goals
- Create SMART Goals
- Long-Term Plans
- Creating a Support System
Section Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 7 - Certificate In Office Politics for Managers Online Course
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - New Hires
- Company core values
- Building relationships
- Encourage respect
- Setting ground rules
Module Three - It's About Interacting and Influencing
- Dealing with different personalities
- Build a culture of collaboration
- Be nice to everyone (not just those who can help you)
- Be a team player
Module Four - Dealing with Rumors, Gossip and Half-Truths
- It's effects on morale
- Reinforce the truth with facts
- Do not participate
- Deal with it swiftly
Module Five - Office Personalities (Part 1)
- Complainer
- Gossiper
- Bully
- Negative Ned / Nancy
Module Six - Office Personalities (Part 2)
- Information keeper
- Know-it-all
- The apple-polisher
- Nosey neighbour
Module Seven - Getting Support for your Projects
- Gain trust through honesty
- Be assertive
- Blow your own horn
- Make allies
Module Eight - Conflict Resolution
- The importance of forgiveness
- Neutralizing emotions
- The benefits of a resolution
- The agreement frame
Module Nine - Ethics
- Benefits of an ethical environment
- Lead by example
- Ensuring ethical behavior
- Addressing unethical behavior
Module Ten - You Are Not an Island
- Never burn a bridge
- Take the high road
- Trust is a two-way street
- Don't hide in your office
Module Eleven - Social Events Outside of Work
- How to decline politely
- Rules when attending
- Meeting new people
- Conversation dos and don'ts
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 8 - Certificate In Health and Wellness at Work Online Course
Module One: Getting Started
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Access Health and Wellness Program Needs
- Plan a Health and Wellness Program
- Implement a Health and Wellness Program
- Maintain a Health and Wellness Program
Module Two: Definition of a Health and Wellness Program
- What is a Health and Wellness Program?
- Productivity
- Cost of Health Care
- Costs of Absenteeism
Module Three: Types of Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Behaviors
- Health Screenings and Maintenance
- Mental Health
- Physical Injuries
Module Four: Health Behavior Programs
- Increasing Physical Activity
- Nutrition & Weight Loss
- Tobacco Cessation
- Substance Abuse Treatment
Module Five: Health Screenings and Maintenance Programs
- Preventative Care Screenings
- Cancer Screenings
- Annual Examinations
- Maintenance Programs
Module Six: Mental Health Programs
- Stress Management
- Support Groups
- Counseling
- Awareness & Education
Module Seven: Evaluate the Need
- Review Current and Previous Programs
- Environmental Factors
- Identify Common Health Conditions and Procedures
- Review Company Information Pertaining to Employee Health
Module Eight: Planning Process
- Form a Health and Wellness Team or Committee
- Define Goals
- Budget
- Programs and Policies
Module Nine: Implementation
- Get Management Support
- Test It Out
- Get the Word Out
- Incentives
Module Ten: Create a "Culture of Wellness"
- Accessible Healthy Eating Options
- Give Them a Break
- Alcohol, Drug, and Smoke-Free Work Environment
- Eliminate Hazards
Module Eleven: Evaluate Results
- Check the Results
- Employee Satisfaction
- Revise Plans as Necessary
- Share Achievements
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise
Course 9 - Certificate In Workplace Diversity Online Course
Section One: Getting Started
- Workshop Objectives
Section Two: Diversity, what is it?
- Group & Discriminatory Terms
Section Three: Stereotypes
- Stereotype or Plain Bias
- Stereotype or Plain Bias
- It Starts With You
Section Four: Tearing Down the Baggage Barriers
- Changing Your Approach
- Workplace Changes
- Social Changes
Section Five: Verbal Communication Skills
- Ten Ways to Listen Better Today
- Asking Questions
- Paraverbal communication
- The Power of Tone
- Communicating With Power
Section Six: Non-Verbal Communication
- Your Body speaks its own Language
- The Signals You Send
Section Seven: Taking a Proactive Approach
- Why a Diversity Audit
- Conducting a Diversity Audit
- Stop Discrimination
- Definitions
- Discourage Discrimination
Section Eight: Coping with Discrimination
- The Warning Signs
- Reprisal Discrimination
- So what should you do?
Section Nine: From a Managers Perspective
- Create Detailed Records
- Next Actions
- Investigate the Complaint
Section Ten: From an Organisational Perspective
- Receiving a Complaint
- Making a Decision
- Document, Document, Document
- The Follow-Up
- Lessons Learned
Section Eleven: Employee Discipline
- How to Prepare & Conduct Disciplinary Meetings
- What to Say When Terminating an Employee
Section Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Powerful Words
Course 10 - Certificate In Creating a Positive Work Environment Online Cours
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: What Does a Positive Environment Look Like?
- Introduction
- Characteristics of a Positive Work Environment
- Work-Life Balance
- Training and Development-Focused
- Recognition
- Company as Team
Session 3: What Can I Do?
- As an Employee
- Making Connections
- As a Leader
Session 4: Team Player
- Team Member Roles and Responsibilities Questionnaire
- Team Member Roles and Responsibilities
Session 5 A: Effective Workplace Relationships
- Teams
- Team Experiences
- Motivating Your Team
- Working Cooperatively, Part One
- Working Cooperatively, Part Two
- Working Cooperatively, Part Three
- Managing Conflict, Part One
- Managing Conflict, Part Two
- What is a Conflict?
- Self-Assessment
- Preventing Problems
- Dangerous Misconceptions
Session 5 B: Effective Workplace Relationships
- Meeting Management, Part One
- Meeting Management, Part Two
Session 6: Conclusion
- Take Home Ideas
A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Requirements
Entry requirements
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Computer requirements
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Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS
OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Device requirements:
Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.
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