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What you will learn - Create & Maintain Better Relationships In Your Workplace
  • Information keeper
  • Neutralizing emotions
  • Kouzes and Posner
  • A Personal Inventory
  • Creating Criteria
  • Creating a Shortlist
  • Not Delegating Tasks
  • Be collaborative
Get BIG Savings with our Office Politics for Managers Online Bundle, 5 Certificate Courses
  1. Office Politics for Managers
  2. Leadership and Influence
  3. Conflict Resolution
  4. Team Building For Managers
  5. Delivering Constructive Criticism
1. 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
2. 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
3. Conflict Resolution: Learn How To Resolve Conflicts of Any Size

There are many ways to resolve conflicts - surrendering, running away, overpowering your opponent with violence, filing a lawsuit, etc.

Conflict resolution grew out of the belief that there are better options than using violence or going to court. Today, conflict resolution is used in a wide range of industries covering an array of different situations. This course will demonstrate the six-step process to resolve conflicts of any size.

You will also learn crucial conflict resolution skills, including dealing with anger and using the Agreement Frame.

Course Topics:

  • Building Positive Energy
  • Fishbone Diagram
  • Agreement Frame

By the end of this Conflict Resolution Online Short Course, you will be able to:

  • Understand what conflict and effective conflict resolution mean.
  • Understand all six phases of the conflict resolution process.
  • Understand the five main styles of conflict resolution.
  • Be able to adapt the process for all types of conflicts.
  • Be able to break out parts of the process and use those tools to prevent conflict.
  • Be able to use basic communication tools, such as the agreement frame and open questions.
  • Be able to use basic anger and stress management techniques
4. Team Building For Managers: Create An Environment of Greater Collaboration and Collegiality Through Team Building

Team building is an important part of the work experience. It is not only applicable to your work life, but also transfers over to your personal and social life. When working with a team, it is important to fully engage yourself. One should take the time and proper steps, to become the best team member they can be.

With our Team Building For Managers course, you will learn how important team building is and how beneficial it can be. Through this course, you will gain a new perspective on teamwork, and become a valuable member to any team they are placed in. Follow the information in this course and create a positive atmosphere within your company with the use of teams.

By the end of this Team Building For Managers Online Short Course, you will be able to:

  • Discuss the benefits of team work
  • Understand the importance of intentionally fostering teamwork
  • Determine strategies your organization can take to build teams
  • Understand the benefits of games and social activities in building a team
  • Apply the principles of team building to your own organization
5. Delivering Constructive Criticism: How to Manage Criticism to Benefit Your Organization

Delivering Constructive Criticism is one of the most challenging things for anyone. Through this course you will gain valuable knowledge and skills that will assist with this challenging task. When an employee commits an action that requires feedback or criticism it needs to be handled in a very specific way. 

Constructive Criticism if done correctly will provide great benefits to your organization. It provides the ability for management to nullify problematic behaviors and develop well rounded and productive employees. Constructive feedback shows an employee that management cares about them and will invest time and effort into their careers.

By the end of this Delivering Constructive Criticism Online Short Course, you will be able to:

  • Understand when feedback should take place
  • Learn how to prepare and plan to deliver constructive criticism
  • Determine the appropriate atmosphere in which it should take place
  • Identify the proper steps to be taken during the session
  • Know how emotions and certain actions can negatively impact the effects of the session
  • Recognise the importance of setting goals and the method used to set them

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Office Politics for Managers 5 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course: 

Course 1 - 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 2 - 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 3 - Certificate In Conflict Resolution Online Course

Section One: Getting Started

Section Two: Introduction to Conflict Resolution

  • Conflict, What Is It?
  • What is Effective Conflict Resolution?
  • Understanding the Effective Conflict Resolution Process

Section Three: Effective Conflict Resolution Styles

  • Collaborating
  • Competing
  • Compromising
  • Accommodating
  • Avoiding

Section Four: Creating a Communicative Atmosphere

  • Defuse Emotions
  • Setting Ground Rules
  • Choosing the Time and Place

Section Five: Mutual Understanding

  • What Do I Want?
  • What Do They Want?
  • What Do We Want?

Section Six: Focusing on Individual and Shared Needs

  • Identify Common Ground
  • Build Positive Energy and Goodwill
  • Strengthen Your Partnership

Section Seven: Analysing to the Root Cause

  • Examining Root Causes
  • Creating a Cause and Effect Diagram
  • Identifying the Benefits of Resolution

Section Eight: Create Options

  • Generate, Don’t Evaluate
  • Creating Mutual Gain Options and Multiple Option Solutions
  • Digging Deeper into Your Options

Section Nine: Solution Building

  • Creating Criteria
  • Creating a Shortlist
  • Choosing a Solution
  • Building a Plan

Module Ten: The Short Version of the Process

  • Evaluating the Situation 
  • Choosing Your Steps 
  • Creating an Action Plan 
  • Using Individual Process Steps

Module Eleven: Additional Tools

  • Stress and Anger Management Techniques 
  • The Agreement Frame 
  • Asking Open Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

Course 4 - Certificate In Team Building For Managers Online Course

Module One: Getting Started

Module Two: What Are the Benefits of Team Building?

  • Better Communication and Conflict Resolution
  • Effectiveness
  • Motivation
  • Camaraderie

Module Three: Types of Team Building Activities    

  • Games
  • Activities
  • Education
  • Social Gatherings
  • Module Four: Games
  • Games for Introductions
  • Games to Build Camaraderie
  • Games for Problem-Solving
  • Games to Stimulate Interaction

Module Five: More Team Building Games

  • Games to Build Trust
  • Games to Motivate
  • Games to Build Communication
  • Games for Conflict Resolution

Module Six: Activities

  • Activities to Build Camaraderie
  • Activities for Idea Sharing
  • Activities to Build Trust
  • Activities to Stimulate Interaction

Module Seven: More Team Building Activities

  • Activities to Motivate
  • Activities to Improve Working Together
  • Activities to Build Communication
  • Activities for Conflict Resolution

Module Eight: Social Gatherings

  • Singing/Karaoke
  • Dinner/Potlucks
  • Physical Activities
  • Meetings

Module Nine: Common Mistakes When Team Building

  • Allowing Cliques to Develop
  • Not Delegating Tasks
  • Rewarding in Private/Criticizing in Public
  • Disjointed Plans of Grandeur

Module Ten: Formatting a Team Building Plan

  • Define the Goal
  • Consult Team Members
  • Research and Create Structure
  • Keep It Fun

Module Eleven: Evaluate

  • Was the Goal Met?
  • Was the Team Building Cohesive?
  • What Did the Team Think of the Team Building?
  • How Can the Team Building Be Improved for Next Time?

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

Course 5 - Certificate In Delivering Constructive Criticism Online Course

 

Module One - Getting Started

Module Two - When Should Feedback Occur?

  • Repeated events or behavior
  • Breaches in Company policy
  • When informal feedback has not worked
  • Immediately after the occurrence

Module Three - Preparing and Planning

  • Gather facts on the issue
  • Practice your tone
  • Create an action plan
  • Keep written records

Module Four - Choosing a Time and Place

  • Check the ego at the door
  • Criticize in private, praise in public
  • It has to be face to face
  • Create a safe atmosphere

Module Five - During the session (Part 1)

  • The feedback sandwich
  • Monitor body language
  • Check for understanding
  • Practice active listening

Module Six - During the Session (Part 2)

  • Set goals
  • Be collaborative
  • Ask for a self-assessment
  • Always keep emotions in check

Module Seven - Setting Goals

  • SMART goals
  • The Three P's
  • Ask for their input
  • Be as specific as possible

Module Eight - Diffusing Anger or Negative Emotions

  • Choose the correct words
  • Stay on topic
  • Empathize
  • Try to avoid "You messages"

Module Nine - What Not to Do

  • Attacking or blaming
  • Not giving them a chance to speak
  • Talking down
  • Becoming emotional

Module Ten - After the Session (Part 1)

  • Set up a follow-up meeting
  • Make yourself available
  • Be very specific with the instuctions
  • Provide support and resources

Module Eleven - After the Session (Part 2)

  • Focus on the future
  • Measuring results
  • Was the action plan followed?
  • If improvement is not seen, then what?

Module Twelve - Wrapping Up

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Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.


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Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.


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  • Delivery: Online
  • Access: Unlimited Lifetime
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  • Duration: 6 to 8 hours per course
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Qualification: Certificate
About This Course
What you will learn - Create & Maintain Better Relationships In Your Workplace
  • Information keeper
  • Neutralizing emotions
  • Kouzes and Posner
  • A Personal Inventory
  • Creating Criteria
  • Creating a Shortlist
  • Not Delegating Tasks
  • Be collaborative
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  1. Office Politics for Managers
  2. Leadership and Influence
  3. Conflict Resolution
  4. Team Building For Managers
  5. Delivering Constructive Criticism
1. 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
2. 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
3. Conflict Resolution: Learn How To Resolve Conflicts of Any Size

There are many ways to resolve conflicts - surrendering, running away, overpowering your opponent with violence, filing a lawsuit, etc.

Conflict resolution grew out of the belief that there are better options than using violence or going to court. Today, conflict resolution is used in a wide range of industries covering an array of different situations. This course will demonstrate the six-step process to resolve conflicts of any size.

You will also learn crucial conflict resolution skills, including dealing with anger and using the Agreement Frame.

Course Topics:

  • Building Positive Energy
  • Fishbone Diagram
  • Agreement Frame

By the end of this Conflict Resolution Online Short Course, you will be able to:

  • Understand what conflict and effective conflict resolution mean.
  • Understand all six phases of the conflict resolution process.
  • Understand the five main styles of conflict resolution.
  • Be able to adapt the process for all types of conflicts.
  • Be able to break out parts of the process and use those tools to prevent conflict.
  • Be able to use basic communication tools, such as the agreement frame and open questions.
  • Be able to use basic anger and stress management techniques
4. Team Building For Managers: Create An Environment of Greater Collaboration and Collegiality Through Team Building

Team building is an important part of the work experience. It is not only applicable to your work life, but also transfers over to your personal and social life. When working with a team, it is important to fully engage yourself. One should take the time and proper steps, to become the best team member they can be.

With our Team Building For Managers course, you will learn how important team building is and how beneficial it can be. Through this course, you will gain a new perspective on teamwork, and become a valuable member to any team they are placed in. Follow the information in this course and create a positive atmosphere within your company with the use of teams.

By the end of this Team Building For Managers Online Short Course, you will be able to:

  • Discuss the benefits of team work
  • Understand the importance of intentionally fostering teamwork
  • Determine strategies your organization can take to build teams
  • Understand the benefits of games and social activities in building a team
  • Apply the principles of team building to your own organization
5. Delivering Constructive Criticism: How to Manage Criticism to Benefit Your Organization

Delivering Constructive Criticism is one of the most challenging things for anyone. Through this course you will gain valuable knowledge and skills that will assist with this challenging task. When an employee commits an action that requires feedback or criticism it needs to be handled in a very specific way. 

Constructive Criticism if done correctly will provide great benefits to your organization. It provides the ability for management to nullify problematic behaviors and develop well rounded and productive employees. Constructive feedback shows an employee that management cares about them and will invest time and effort into their careers.

By the end of this Delivering Constructive Criticism Online Short Course, you will be able to:

  • Understand when feedback should take place
  • Learn how to prepare and plan to deliver constructive criticism
  • Determine the appropriate atmosphere in which it should take place
  • Identify the proper steps to be taken during the session
  • Know how emotions and certain actions can negatively impact the effects of the session
  • Recognise the importance of setting goals and the method used to set them

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Office Politics for Managers 5 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course: 

Course 1 - 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 2 - 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 3 - Certificate In Conflict Resolution Online Course

Section One: Getting Started

Section Two: Introduction to Conflict Resolution

  • Conflict, What Is It?
  • What is Effective Conflict Resolution?
  • Understanding the Effective Conflict Resolution Process

Section Three: Effective Conflict Resolution Styles

  • Collaborating
  • Competing
  • Compromising
  • Accommodating
  • Avoiding

Section Four: Creating a Communicative Atmosphere

  • Defuse Emotions
  • Setting Ground Rules
  • Choosing the Time and Place

Section Five: Mutual Understanding

  • What Do I Want?
  • What Do They Want?
  • What Do We Want?

Section Six: Focusing on Individual and Shared Needs

  • Identify Common Ground
  • Build Positive Energy and Goodwill
  • Strengthen Your Partnership

Section Seven: Analysing to the Root Cause

  • Examining Root Causes
  • Creating a Cause and Effect Diagram
  • Identifying the Benefits of Resolution

Section Eight: Create Options

  • Generate, Don’t Evaluate
  • Creating Mutual Gain Options and Multiple Option Solutions
  • Digging Deeper into Your Options

Section Nine: Solution Building

  • Creating Criteria
  • Creating a Shortlist
  • Choosing a Solution
  • Building a Plan

Module Ten: The Short Version of the Process

  • Evaluating the Situation 
  • Choosing Your Steps 
  • Creating an Action Plan 
  • Using Individual Process Steps

Module Eleven: Additional Tools

  • Stress and Anger Management Techniques 
  • The Agreement Frame 
  • Asking Open Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

Course 4 - Certificate In Team Building For Managers Online Course

Module One: Getting Started

Module Two: What Are the Benefits of Team Building?

  • Better Communication and Conflict Resolution
  • Effectiveness
  • Motivation
  • Camaraderie

Module Three: Types of Team Building Activities    

  • Games
  • Activities
  • Education
  • Social Gatherings
  • Module Four: Games
  • Games for Introductions
  • Games to Build Camaraderie
  • Games for Problem-Solving
  • Games to Stimulate Interaction

Module Five: More Team Building Games

  • Games to Build Trust
  • Games to Motivate
  • Games to Build Communication
  • Games for Conflict Resolution

Module Six: Activities

  • Activities to Build Camaraderie
  • Activities for Idea Sharing
  • Activities to Build Trust
  • Activities to Stimulate Interaction

Module Seven: More Team Building Activities

  • Activities to Motivate
  • Activities to Improve Working Together
  • Activities to Build Communication
  • Activities for Conflict Resolution

Module Eight: Social Gatherings

  • Singing/Karaoke
  • Dinner/Potlucks
  • Physical Activities
  • Meetings

Module Nine: Common Mistakes When Team Building

  • Allowing Cliques to Develop
  • Not Delegating Tasks
  • Rewarding in Private/Criticizing in Public
  • Disjointed Plans of Grandeur

Module Ten: Formatting a Team Building Plan

  • Define the Goal
  • Consult Team Members
  • Research and Create Structure
  • Keep It Fun

Module Eleven: Evaluate

  • Was the Goal Met?
  • Was the Team Building Cohesive?
  • What Did the Team Think of the Team Building?
  • How Can the Team Building Be Improved for Next Time?

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

Course 5 - Certificate In Delivering Constructive Criticism Online Course

 

Module One - Getting Started

Module Two - When Should Feedback Occur?

  • Repeated events or behavior
  • Breaches in Company policy
  • When informal feedback has not worked
  • Immediately after the occurrence

Module Three - Preparing and Planning

  • Gather facts on the issue
  • Practice your tone
  • Create an action plan
  • Keep written records

Module Four - Choosing a Time and Place

  • Check the ego at the door
  • Criticize in private, praise in public
  • It has to be face to face
  • Create a safe atmosphere

Module Five - During the session (Part 1)

  • The feedback sandwich
  • Monitor body language
  • Check for understanding
  • Practice active listening

Module Six - During the Session (Part 2)

  • Set goals
  • Be collaborative
  • Ask for a self-assessment
  • Always keep emotions in check

Module Seven - Setting Goals

  • SMART goals
  • The Three P's
  • Ask for their input
  • Be as specific as possible

Module Eight - Diffusing Anger or Negative Emotions

  • Choose the correct words
  • Stay on topic
  • Empathize
  • Try to avoid "You messages"

Module Nine - What Not to Do

  • Attacking or blaming
  • Not giving them a chance to speak
  • Talking down
  • Becoming emotional

Module Ten - After the Session (Part 1)

  • Set up a follow-up meeting
  • Make yourself available
  • Be very specific with the instuctions
  • Provide support and resources

Module Eleven - After the Session (Part 2)

  • Focus on the future
  • Measuring results
  • Was the action plan followed?
  • If improvement is not seen, then what?

Module Twelve - Wrapping Up

Requirements

Entry requirements

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

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Computer requirements

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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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