This mini course helps learners make the most out of the precious few hours in their day, focusing on personal attitude and motivation, environment and managing interruptions
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Fundamental management skills
What first?
An introduction to the art of prioritisation, offering learners some basic principles to keep themselves organised and maintain good relationships with people who demand their attention and time
Two ears; one mouth
A short topic about why effective listening is important, helping learners to identify and rectify common listening mistakes
Tug of war
This bite-sized topic focuses on the principles of successful change management, helping learners adapt to the changing circumstances in their personal and professional environments
Sway this way
This mini-module will help learners to think about why, where, when and how they seek to influence others and help them to bring more people around to their way of thinking
Strength far and wide
This quick best practice tool supports learners in managing a successful virtual team and overcoming possible challenges posed by differences in distance, time and culture
Seal the deal!
A helpful short module full of top tips for improving learners’ bargaining competence, supporting them to get a good deal in whatever negotiating situation they find themselves
Perfect prep
This short topic highlights everything that a learner could do to ensure the success of their presentation before delivery through considering the presentation purpose and content, audience, venue and delivery environment
On the edge of their seats
A simple guide to brilliant presentation delivery, helping learners understand how to gain and sustain the attention of their audience, keep their nerves under control and their presentation on track
Minutes matter
This short module introducers learners to the fundamental rules of capturing and issuing meaningful and effective meeting minutes
Let Stan do it
An introduction to the art of delegation, helping learners understand the barriers to delegating and explaining how, when and what to delegate to other members of their team
It’s what you don’t say
This mini-course shows learners how to use the fundamentals of non-verbal communication to add meaning and emphasis to the words they say
I prefer the carrot
This short topic offers learners a different perspective on workplace needs and motivation, helping them understand how to use rewards and recognition to get the best from their teams
I like talking to you
In this short challenge, learners compete to uncover the five top tips for building an immediate rapport with people they have never met before
Head in the sand?
This topic helps learners to uncover the ways they might be avoiding difficult but important conversations and offers easy-to-apply strategies to tackle them head on
From form to perform
A helpful short topic on each of the different stages of team development, offering learners an understanding of what it takes for a team to excel
Chair in control
A useful guide for anyone who wants to lead productive meetings that make the best use of everyone’s time, including those new to chairing or those who want to improve their skills
Assert yourself
A confidence-boosting introduction to assertiveness, helpful for learners who want to be able to express their opinions and needs without suffering negative consequences
Act SMART
In a few minutes, learners can get inspired to adopt positive change by learning how to set objectives that they can and will achieve
A matter of style
A simple tool to help leaders continually assess and adapt their leadership style and associated behaviours to support motivated and productive staff teams