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What you will learn - Discover The Specifics Of How To Develop Coaching Skills
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Get BIG Savings with our Ultimate Coaching Salespeople Online Bundle, 10 Certificate Courses
- Coaching Salespeople
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Facilitation Skills
- Motivating Your Sales Team
- Handling a Difficult Customer
- Leadership and Influence
- Delivering Constructive Criticism
- Appreciative Inquiry
- Goal Setting & Getting Things Done
- Employee Recognition
1. Coaching Salespeople: Discover The Specifics Of How To Develop Coaching Skills
Coaching is not just for athletes. More and more organizations are choosing to include coaching as part of their instruction. Coaching salespeople, when done correctly, will not only increase sales, it will have a positive impact on the community and culture of a company. The benefits of coaching salespeople are numerous and worth exploring
With our “Coaching Salespeople” course, you will discover the specifics of coaching salespeople.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand coaching
- Identify the difference between coaching and training
- Monitor data
- Practice coaching activities
- Affect company culture
2. 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.
3. Facilitation Skills: How to Lead Meetings and Discussions More Effectively
Facilitation is often referred to as the new cornerstone of management philosophy with its focus on fairness and creating an easy decision making process. Creating a comfortable environment through better facilitation will help you understand what a good facilitator can do to improve any meeting or gathering and put the theory into practice yourself.
This Facilitation Skills course can help any scale of organization make better decisions, you will gain a strong understanding of what facilitation is all about, as well as learn new tools that you can use to facilitate small meetings. Additionally you will learn to command a room and dictate the pace of a meeting, skills that will set you up to become a great facilitator yourself.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define facilitation and identify its purpose and benefits
- Clarify the role and focus of a facilitator
- Differentiate between process and content in the context of a group discussion
- Provide tips in choosing and preparing for facilitation
- Identify a facilitator's role when managing groups in each of Tuckman and Jensen's stages of group development: forming, storming, norming and performing
- Identify ways a facilitator can help a group reach consensus: from encouraging participation to choosing a solution
- Provide guidelines in dealing with disruptions, dysfunctions and difficult people in groups
- Define what interventions are, when they are appropriate and how to implement them
4. Motivating Your Sales Team: Keep Your Sales Team Motivated to Pursue Leads and Close Deals Day After Day
Everyone can always use some inspiration and motivation. This course will help you target the unique ways each team member is motivated. Finding the right incentive for each member of your sales team is important as motivation works best when it is developed internally. Harness this through better communication, mentoring, and developing the right incentives.
Motivating Your Sales Team will help you create the right motivating environment that will shape and develop your sales team with right attitude and healthy competition. Instilling that unique seed which grows the motivation in your team will ensure an increase in performance and productivity. Have the best sales team you can have through better motivation.
By the end of this Motivating Your Sales Team Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Discuss how to create a motivational environment
- Understand the importance of communication and training in motivating sales teams
- Determine steps your organization can take to motivate sales team members
- Understand the benefits of tailoring motivation to individual employees
- Apply the principles of fostering a motivational environment to your own organization
5. Handling a Difficult Customer: Learn How to Deal with Difficult Customers and Situations
Handling difficult customers may seem like a thankless job. Fortunately, you can develop skills to adapt to the challenges difficult customers pose and extend these skills to handling difficult people and situations throughout your daily life. By improving the focus of your thoughts and feelings, how you manage stress and how well you listen to and empathize with others, you will be better able to meet the challenges other people pose in both your professional and personal life.
This course offers guidelines and examples on how to handle different types of challenging customers that you will face, along with specific approaches that can make those interactions not only less challenging, but more rewarding as well.
By the end of this Handling a Difficult Customer Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Cultivate a positive attitude
- Manage internal and external stress
- Develop abilities to listen actively and empathize
- Build a rapport with customers in person and over the phone
- Understand the diverse challenges posed by customers
- Develop strategies to adapt to challenging circumstances
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. 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
- Recognize the importance of setting goals and the method used to set them
8. 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
9. Goal Setting & Getting Things Done: Become a Productivity Pro & Blaze Through Your To-Do Lists
Goal Setting is one of the most basic and essential skills someone can develop. We touch on goal characteristics, time management, and what to do when setbacks occur. This course will provide the knowledge and skills you need to complete more tasks, and get things done.
Our Goal Setting and Getting Things Done course will cover strategies to help you deal with distractions and overcome procrastination. These skills will translate into increased satisfaction in your professional and personal life. You will learn the Goal Setting characteristics of successful people and in turn will become happier and more productive.
By the end of this Goal Setting online short course, you will be able to:
- Overcome procrastination
- Manage time effectively
- Accomplish important tasks
- Self-motivate
- Create SMART goals
10. Employee Recognition: Effective Company Recognition Programs Keep Employees Motivated, Safe and Happy!
Employee recognition program is not a luxury, it is a necessity. With a well-built employee recognition program, companies can improve job retention, employee engagement, team work, reinforcing company values, and more. Company recognition can influence their employees to work hard, and smart. Instead of just saying thank you to an employee who has been with the company for 10 years, take the time to give them some sort of certificate, or thoughtful gift. Employees are more likely to continue employment with a company if they feel they are appreciated.
Let's learn how to create an effective programs/guidelines to provide a well thought recognition for employees better morale and productivity.
By the end of this Employee Recognition Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Assess the type of Employee Recognition Program(s) your company needs
- Train leadership to recognize their employees
- Know when and where recognition is needed
- Construct a culture of recognition
- Maintain an effective Employee Recognition Program
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Ultimate Coaching Salespeople Bundle, 10 Courses includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Coaching Salespeople
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: What Is a Coach?
- Be a Coach
- Roles
- Responsibilities
- Face Challenges
Module Three: Coaching
- Be Confident
- Build Connections
- Communicate
- Focus on the Process
Module Four: Process
- Define Effective Salespeople
- Coaching vs. Training
- How Coachable Is an Employee (A. G.R.O.W.T.H.)
- Avoid the Gap
Module Five: Inspiring
- Individualize
- Personalize Rewards
- Acknowledge Success
- Provide Opportunities Over Punishment
Module Six: Authentic Leadership
- Vulnerability
- Be Yourself and Encourage Individuality
- Listening
- Appreciate Effort
Module Seven: Best Practices
- SMART Goals
- Be Realistic
- Brainstorm Options
- Take Away
Module Eight: Competition
- Social Pressure
- Gamification
- Rewards
- Don’t Go Overboard
Module Nine: Data
- Provide Clear Metrics
- Measurable Results
- Analyze Data
- Visualize Trends
Module Ten: Maintenance Strategies
- Benefits of Internal Program
- Choose a Method
- Create a Culture
- Train Coaches
Module Eleven: Avoid Common Mistakes
- Poor Leadership
- Ineffective Communication
- Incomplete Data
- Don’t Be Afraid to Let Go
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 2 - Coaching and Mentoring
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 3 - Facilitation Skills
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Understanding Facilitation
- What is facilitation?
- What is a facilitator?
- When is facilitation appropriate?
Module Three - Process vs Content
- About process
- About content
- A facilitator's focus
Module Four - Laying the Groundwork
- Choosing a facilitated approach
- Planning for a facilitated meeting
- Collecting data
Module Five - Tuckman and Jensen's Model of Team Development
- Stage One - Forming
- Stage Two - Storming
- Stage Three - Norming
- Stage Four - Performing
Module Six - Building Consensus
- Encouraging participation
- Gathering information
- Presenting information
- Synthesizing and Summarising
Module Seven - Reaching a Decision Point
- Indentifying the options
- Creating a short list
- Choosing a solution
- Using the multi-option technique
Module Eight - Dealing with Difficult People
- Addressing disruptions
- Common types of difficult people and how to handle them
- Helping the group resolve issues on their own
Module Nine - Addressing Group Dysfunction
- Using ground rules to prevent dysfunction
- Restarting and reframing issues
- Some of the ways of restarting and reframing includes
- Getting people back on track
Module Ten - About Intervention
- Why intervention may be necessary
- When to intervene
- Levels of intervention
Module Eleven - Intervention Techniques
- Using your processes
- Boomerang it back
- ICE it - Identify, Check for agreement, Evaluate how to resolve
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 4 - Motivating Your Sales Team
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: Create a Motivational Environment
- Conduct Frequent Team Check-Ins
- Train Your Team
- Emulate Best Practices
- One Size Does Not Fit All!
Module Three: Communicate to Motivate
- Regular Group Meetings
- Regular One on One Meetings
- Focus on Strengths and Development Areas
- Ask for Feedback
Module Four: Train Your Team
- Focus on Training and Development
- Peer Training
- Mentoring
- Keep the Focus Positive!
Module Five: Emulate Best Practices
- Look to Industry Leaders
- Solicit Team Member Suggestions
- Take a Field Trip!
- Leverage Outside Expertise
Module Six: Provide Tools
- The Right Tools
- Ask Team Members What Tools They Need
- Provide High Quality Tools
- Allow for Training
Module Seven: Find Out What Motivates Employees
- One Size Does Not Fit All!
- Find Out What Motivates Individuals
- Discover What Motivates the Team
- Tailor Rewards to Employees
Module Eight: Tailor Rewards to the Employee
- Motivation is Personal!
- Choose 1-3 Motivators
- Employee’s Personal Goals
- Reward Achievements
Module Nine: Create Team Incentives
- Incentives Foster Teamwork
- Team Goals
- Choose 1-3 Motivators
- Reward Achievements
Module Ten: Implement Incentives
- Regular Incentives
- Mark Milestones
- Encourage Friendly Competition
- Keep the Value Reasonable
Module Eleven: Recognize Achievements
- Recognition Motivates!
- Recognize Achievements Regularly
- Recognize Achievements Publically
- Document Achievements
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 5 - Handling a Difficult Customer
Module One: Getting Started
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Cultivate a positive attitude
- Manage internal and external stress
- Develop abilities to listen actively and empathize
- Build a rapport with customers in person and over the phone
- Understand the diverse challenges posed by customers
- Develop strategies to adapt to challenging circumstances
Module Two: The Right Attitude Starts with You
- Be Grateful
- Make Gratitude a Habit
- Keep Your Body Healthy
- Invoke Inner Peace
Module Three: Stress Management (Internal Stressors)
- Irritability
- Unhappiness With Your Job
- Feeling Underappreciated
- Not Well Rested
Module Four: Stress Management (External Stressors)
- Manage Your Work Space
- Loud Work Environment
- Co-Worker Relations
- Demanding Supervisor
Module Five: Transactional Analysis
- What is Transactional Analysis
- Parent
- Child
- Adult
Module Six: Why are Some Customers Difficult
- They Have Truly Had a Bad Experience and Want to Vent
- Want Someone to be Held Accountable
- They Have Truly Had a Bad Experience and Want Resolution
- They are Generally Unhappy
Module Seven: Dealing with the Customer Over the Phone
- Listen to the Customer’s Complaint
- Build Rapport
- Do Not Respond with Negative Words or Emotion
- Offer a Verbal Solution to Your Customer
Module Eight: Dealing with the Customer In Person
- Listen to the Customer’s Concerns
- Build Rapport
- Respond with Positive Words and Body Language
- Aside from Words
Module Nine: Sensitivity in Dealing with Customers
- Customers who are Angry
- Customers who are Rude
- Customers with Different Cultural Values
- Customers who Cannot be Satisfied
Module Ten: Scenarios of Dealing with a Difficult Customer
- Angry Customer
- Rude Customer
- A Customer from Another Culture
- An Impossible to Please Customer
Module Eleven: Following up With a Customer Once You Have Addressed Their Issue
- Call the Customer
- Send the Customer an Email
- Mail the Customer a Small Token
- Snail-Mail a Handwritten or Typed Letter
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 6 - Leadership and Influence
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 - Delivering Constructive Criticism
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
Course 8 - Appreciative Inquiry
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 9 - Goal Setting & Getting Things Done
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Overcoming Procrastination (Part 1)
- Eat that frog
- Just do it
- The 15 minute rule
- Chop it up
Module Three - Overcoming Procrastination (Part 2)
- Remove distractions
- Start small and build
- Reward yourself
- Set realistic deadlines
Module Four - Four P's of Goal Setting
- They need to be positive
- They need to be personal
- They need to be possible
- They need to be prioritised
Module Five - Improving Motivation
- Remember peak moments
- Write down your goals
- Use gamification
- Track your progress
Module Six - Wise Time Management
- Urgent/important matrix
- The 80/20 rule
- Utilise a calendar
- Create a ritual
Module Seven - Tips for Completing Tasks
- One minute rule
- Five minute rule
- Break up large tasks
- Utilise technology
Module Eight - Increase your Productivity
- Repeat what works
- Get faster
- Remove "should" from your dictionary
- Build on your successes
Module Nine - "To Do"List Characteristics
- Focus on the important
- Chunk, Block, Tackle
- Make it a habit
- Plan ahead
Module Ten - Smart Goals
- Specific
- Measurable
- Attainable
- Realistic
- Timely
Module Eleven - Mistakes will Happen
- Accept it
- Bouncing back
- Adapt and learn from them
- If needed, ask for help
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 10 - Employee Recognition
Module One: Getting Started
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Assess the type of Employee Recognition Program(s) your company needs
- Train leadership to recognize their employees
- Know when and where recognition is needed
- Construct a culture of recognition
- Maintain an effective Employee Recognition Program
Module Two: The Many Types of Incentive
- Safety Incentives
- Years of Service
- Productivity
- Attendance & Wellness Incentives
Module Three: Designing Employee Recognition Programs
- Purpose
- Employee Involvement
- Budget
- Keep it Simple
Module Four: How To Get The Buzz Out
- Be Creative With Designs
- Paper the Walls
- Use Social Media
- Go Mobile!
Module Five: It Starts From The Top!
- Identifying Desirable Behaviors
- Understanding the Goals of the Company
- Setting Guidelines
- Providing Recognition Templates
Module Six: Creating a Culture of Recognition
- Keep Your Staff "In the Know"
- Empower Employees with Peer to Peer Recognition
- Team Building: Encourage Camaraderie
- Motivate by Promoting Fun
Module Seven: The Best Things In Life Are Free!
- Put a Spotlight on Employees in Staff Meetings
- Write it Down
- Display Your Appreciation
- Make Work More Comfortable
Module Eight: A Small Gesture Goes A Long Way
- Have a Party!
- Make a Game of It
- Reward with Small Gift
- Give Them a Break
Module Nine: Pulling Out The Red Carpets
- Have an Awards Ceremony
- Win Large Items
- Vacation
- Career Advancement
Module Ten: The Don’ts of Employee Recognition
- Don’t Forget About The Art Of The High Five!
- Don’t Let It Become Boring
- Popularity Contest or Recognition Program?
- Make Sure the Prize is Motivational
Module Eleven: Maintaining Employee Recognition Programs
- Change the Membership
- Include In New Employee Orientation
- Keep Marketing!
- Annual Awards Ceremonies
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
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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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- Coaching Salespeople
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- Delivering Constructive Criticism
- Appreciative Inquiry
- Goal Setting & Getting Things Done
- Employee Recognition
1. Coaching Salespeople: Discover The Specifics Of How To Develop Coaching Skills
Coaching is not just for athletes. More and more organizations are choosing to include coaching as part of their instruction. Coaching salespeople, when done correctly, will not only increase sales, it will have a positive impact on the community and culture of a company. The benefits of coaching salespeople are numerous and worth exploring
With our “Coaching Salespeople” course, you will discover the specifics of coaching salespeople.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand coaching
- Identify the difference between coaching and training
- Monitor data
- Practice coaching activities
- Affect company culture
2. 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.
3. Facilitation Skills: How to Lead Meetings and Discussions More Effectively
Facilitation is often referred to as the new cornerstone of management philosophy with its focus on fairness and creating an easy decision making process. Creating a comfortable environment through better facilitation will help you understand what a good facilitator can do to improve any meeting or gathering and put the theory into practice yourself.
This Facilitation Skills course can help any scale of organization make better decisions, you will gain a strong understanding of what facilitation is all about, as well as learn new tools that you can use to facilitate small meetings. Additionally you will learn to command a room and dictate the pace of a meeting, skills that will set you up to become a great facilitator yourself.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define facilitation and identify its purpose and benefits
- Clarify the role and focus of a facilitator
- Differentiate between process and content in the context of a group discussion
- Provide tips in choosing and preparing for facilitation
- Identify a facilitator's role when managing groups in each of Tuckman and Jensen's stages of group development: forming, storming, norming and performing
- Identify ways a facilitator can help a group reach consensus: from encouraging participation to choosing a solution
- Provide guidelines in dealing with disruptions, dysfunctions and difficult people in groups
- Define what interventions are, when they are appropriate and how to implement them
4. Motivating Your Sales Team: Keep Your Sales Team Motivated to Pursue Leads and Close Deals Day After Day
Everyone can always use some inspiration and motivation. This course will help you target the unique ways each team member is motivated. Finding the right incentive for each member of your sales team is important as motivation works best when it is developed internally. Harness this through better communication, mentoring, and developing the right incentives.
Motivating Your Sales Team will help you create the right motivating environment that will shape and develop your sales team with right attitude and healthy competition. Instilling that unique seed which grows the motivation in your team will ensure an increase in performance and productivity. Have the best sales team you can have through better motivation.
By the end of this Motivating Your Sales Team Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Discuss how to create a motivational environment
- Understand the importance of communication and training in motivating sales teams
- Determine steps your organization can take to motivate sales team members
- Understand the benefits of tailoring motivation to individual employees
- Apply the principles of fostering a motivational environment to your own organization
5. Handling a Difficult Customer: Learn How to Deal with Difficult Customers and Situations
Handling difficult customers may seem like a thankless job. Fortunately, you can develop skills to adapt to the challenges difficult customers pose and extend these skills to handling difficult people and situations throughout your daily life. By improving the focus of your thoughts and feelings, how you manage stress and how well you listen to and empathize with others, you will be better able to meet the challenges other people pose in both your professional and personal life.
This course offers guidelines and examples on how to handle different types of challenging customers that you will face, along with specific approaches that can make those interactions not only less challenging, but more rewarding as well.
By the end of this Handling a Difficult Customer Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Cultivate a positive attitude
- Manage internal and external stress
- Develop abilities to listen actively and empathize
- Build a rapport with customers in person and over the phone
- Understand the diverse challenges posed by customers
- Develop strategies to adapt to challenging circumstances
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. 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
- Recognize the importance of setting goals and the method used to set them
8. 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
9. Goal Setting & Getting Things Done: Become a Productivity Pro & Blaze Through Your To-Do Lists
Goal Setting is one of the most basic and essential skills someone can develop. We touch on goal characteristics, time management, and what to do when setbacks occur. This course will provide the knowledge and skills you need to complete more tasks, and get things done.
Our Goal Setting and Getting Things Done course will cover strategies to help you deal with distractions and overcome procrastination. These skills will translate into increased satisfaction in your professional and personal life. You will learn the Goal Setting characteristics of successful people and in turn will become happier and more productive.
By the end of this Goal Setting online short course, you will be able to:
- Overcome procrastination
- Manage time effectively
- Accomplish important tasks
- Self-motivate
- Create SMART goals
10. Employee Recognition: Effective Company Recognition Programs Keep Employees Motivated, Safe and Happy!
Employee recognition program is not a luxury, it is a necessity. With a well-built employee recognition program, companies can improve job retention, employee engagement, team work, reinforcing company values, and more. Company recognition can influence their employees to work hard, and smart. Instead of just saying thank you to an employee who has been with the company for 10 years, take the time to give them some sort of certificate, or thoughtful gift. Employees are more likely to continue employment with a company if they feel they are appreciated.
Let's learn how to create an effective programs/guidelines to provide a well thought recognition for employees better morale and productivity.
By the end of this Employee Recognition Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Assess the type of Employee Recognition Program(s) your company needs
- Train leadership to recognize their employees
- Know when and where recognition is needed
- Construct a culture of recognition
- Maintain an effective Employee Recognition Program
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Ultimate Coaching Salespeople Bundle, 10 Courses includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Coaching Salespeople
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: What Is a Coach?
- Be a Coach
- Roles
- Responsibilities
- Face Challenges
Module Three: Coaching
- Be Confident
- Build Connections
- Communicate
- Focus on the Process
Module Four: Process
- Define Effective Salespeople
- Coaching vs. Training
- How Coachable Is an Employee (A. G.R.O.W.T.H.)
- Avoid the Gap
Module Five: Inspiring
- Individualize
- Personalize Rewards
- Acknowledge Success
- Provide Opportunities Over Punishment
Module Six: Authentic Leadership
- Vulnerability
- Be Yourself and Encourage Individuality
- Listening
- Appreciate Effort
Module Seven: Best Practices
- SMART Goals
- Be Realistic
- Brainstorm Options
- Take Away
Module Eight: Competition
- Social Pressure
- Gamification
- Rewards
- Don’t Go Overboard
Module Nine: Data
- Provide Clear Metrics
- Measurable Results
- Analyze Data
- Visualize Trends
Module Ten: Maintenance Strategies
- Benefits of Internal Program
- Choose a Method
- Create a Culture
- Train Coaches
Module Eleven: Avoid Common Mistakes
- Poor Leadership
- Ineffective Communication
- Incomplete Data
- Don’t Be Afraid to Let Go
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 2 - Coaching and Mentoring
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 3 - Facilitation Skills
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Understanding Facilitation
- What is facilitation?
- What is a facilitator?
- When is facilitation appropriate?
Module Three - Process vs Content
- About process
- About content
- A facilitator's focus
Module Four - Laying the Groundwork
- Choosing a facilitated approach
- Planning for a facilitated meeting
- Collecting data
Module Five - Tuckman and Jensen's Model of Team Development
- Stage One - Forming
- Stage Two - Storming
- Stage Three - Norming
- Stage Four - Performing
Module Six - Building Consensus
- Encouraging participation
- Gathering information
- Presenting information
- Synthesizing and Summarising
Module Seven - Reaching a Decision Point
- Indentifying the options
- Creating a short list
- Choosing a solution
- Using the multi-option technique
Module Eight - Dealing with Difficult People
- Addressing disruptions
- Common types of difficult people and how to handle them
- Helping the group resolve issues on their own
Module Nine - Addressing Group Dysfunction
- Using ground rules to prevent dysfunction
- Restarting and reframing issues
- Some of the ways of restarting and reframing includes
- Getting people back on track
Module Ten - About Intervention
- Why intervention may be necessary
- When to intervene
- Levels of intervention
Module Eleven - Intervention Techniques
- Using your processes
- Boomerang it back
- ICE it - Identify, Check for agreement, Evaluate how to resolve
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 4 - Motivating Your Sales Team
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: Create a Motivational Environment
- Conduct Frequent Team Check-Ins
- Train Your Team
- Emulate Best Practices
- One Size Does Not Fit All!
Module Three: Communicate to Motivate
- Regular Group Meetings
- Regular One on One Meetings
- Focus on Strengths and Development Areas
- Ask for Feedback
Module Four: Train Your Team
- Focus on Training and Development
- Peer Training
- Mentoring
- Keep the Focus Positive!
Module Five: Emulate Best Practices
- Look to Industry Leaders
- Solicit Team Member Suggestions
- Take a Field Trip!
- Leverage Outside Expertise
Module Six: Provide Tools
- The Right Tools
- Ask Team Members What Tools They Need
- Provide High Quality Tools
- Allow for Training
Module Seven: Find Out What Motivates Employees
- One Size Does Not Fit All!
- Find Out What Motivates Individuals
- Discover What Motivates the Team
- Tailor Rewards to Employees
Module Eight: Tailor Rewards to the Employee
- Motivation is Personal!
- Choose 1-3 Motivators
- Employee’s Personal Goals
- Reward Achievements
Module Nine: Create Team Incentives
- Incentives Foster Teamwork
- Team Goals
- Choose 1-3 Motivators
- Reward Achievements
Module Ten: Implement Incentives
- Regular Incentives
- Mark Milestones
- Encourage Friendly Competition
- Keep the Value Reasonable
Module Eleven: Recognize Achievements
- Recognition Motivates!
- Recognize Achievements Regularly
- Recognize Achievements Publically
- Document Achievements
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 5 - Handling a Difficult Customer
Module One: Getting Started
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Cultivate a positive attitude
- Manage internal and external stress
- Develop abilities to listen actively and empathize
- Build a rapport with customers in person and over the phone
- Understand the diverse challenges posed by customers
- Develop strategies to adapt to challenging circumstances
Module Two: The Right Attitude Starts with You
- Be Grateful
- Make Gratitude a Habit
- Keep Your Body Healthy
- Invoke Inner Peace
Module Three: Stress Management (Internal Stressors)
- Irritability
- Unhappiness With Your Job
- Feeling Underappreciated
- Not Well Rested
Module Four: Stress Management (External Stressors)
- Manage Your Work Space
- Loud Work Environment
- Co-Worker Relations
- Demanding Supervisor
Module Five: Transactional Analysis
- What is Transactional Analysis
- Parent
- Child
- Adult
Module Six: Why are Some Customers Difficult
- They Have Truly Had a Bad Experience and Want to Vent
- Want Someone to be Held Accountable
- They Have Truly Had a Bad Experience and Want Resolution
- They are Generally Unhappy
Module Seven: Dealing with the Customer Over the Phone
- Listen to the Customer’s Complaint
- Build Rapport
- Do Not Respond with Negative Words or Emotion
- Offer a Verbal Solution to Your Customer
Module Eight: Dealing with the Customer In Person
- Listen to the Customer’s Concerns
- Build Rapport
- Respond with Positive Words and Body Language
- Aside from Words
Module Nine: Sensitivity in Dealing with Customers
- Customers who are Angry
- Customers who are Rude
- Customers with Different Cultural Values
- Customers who Cannot be Satisfied
Module Ten: Scenarios of Dealing with a Difficult Customer
- Angry Customer
- Rude Customer
- A Customer from Another Culture
- An Impossible to Please Customer
Module Eleven: Following up With a Customer Once You Have Addressed Their Issue
- Call the Customer
- Send the Customer an Email
- Mail the Customer a Small Token
- Snail-Mail a Handwritten or Typed Letter
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 6 - Leadership and Influence
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 - Delivering Constructive Criticism
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
Course 8 - Appreciative Inquiry
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 9 - Goal Setting & Getting Things Done
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Overcoming Procrastination (Part 1)
- Eat that frog
- Just do it
- The 15 minute rule
- Chop it up
Module Three - Overcoming Procrastination (Part 2)
- Remove distractions
- Start small and build
- Reward yourself
- Set realistic deadlines
Module Four - Four P's of Goal Setting
- They need to be positive
- They need to be personal
- They need to be possible
- They need to be prioritised
Module Five - Improving Motivation
- Remember peak moments
- Write down your goals
- Use gamification
- Track your progress
Module Six - Wise Time Management
- Urgent/important matrix
- The 80/20 rule
- Utilise a calendar
- Create a ritual
Module Seven - Tips for Completing Tasks
- One minute rule
- Five minute rule
- Break up large tasks
- Utilise technology
Module Eight - Increase your Productivity
- Repeat what works
- Get faster
- Remove "should" from your dictionary
- Build on your successes
Module Nine - "To Do"List Characteristics
- Focus on the important
- Chunk, Block, Tackle
- Make it a habit
- Plan ahead
Module Ten - Smart Goals
- Specific
- Measurable
- Attainable
- Realistic
- Timely
Module Eleven - Mistakes will Happen
- Accept it
- Bouncing back
- Adapt and learn from them
- If needed, ask for help
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 10 - Employee Recognition
Module One: Getting Started
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Assess the type of Employee Recognition Program(s) your company needs
- Train leadership to recognize their employees
- Know when and where recognition is needed
- Construct a culture of recognition
- Maintain an effective Employee Recognition Program
Module Two: The Many Types of Incentive
- Safety Incentives
- Years of Service
- Productivity
- Attendance & Wellness Incentives
Module Three: Designing Employee Recognition Programs
- Purpose
- Employee Involvement
- Budget
- Keep it Simple
Module Four: How To Get The Buzz Out
- Be Creative With Designs
- Paper the Walls
- Use Social Media
- Go Mobile!
Module Five: It Starts From The Top!
- Identifying Desirable Behaviors
- Understanding the Goals of the Company
- Setting Guidelines
- Providing Recognition Templates
Module Six: Creating a Culture of Recognition
- Keep Your Staff "In the Know"
- Empower Employees with Peer to Peer Recognition
- Team Building: Encourage Camaraderie
- Motivate by Promoting Fun
Module Seven: The Best Things In Life Are Free!
- Put a Spotlight on Employees in Staff Meetings
- Write it Down
- Display Your Appreciation
- Make Work More Comfortable
Module Eight: A Small Gesture Goes A Long Way
- Have a Party!
- Make a Game of It
- Reward with Small Gift
- Give Them a Break
Module Nine: Pulling Out The Red Carpets
- Have an Awards Ceremony
- Win Large Items
- Vacation
- Career Advancement
Module Ten: The Don’ts of Employee Recognition
- Don’t Forget About The Art Of The High Five!
- Don’t Let It Become Boring
- Popularity Contest or Recognition Program?
- Make Sure the Prize is Motivational
Module Eleven: Maintaining Employee Recognition Programs
- Change the Membership
- Include In New Employee Orientation
- Keep Marketing!
- Annual Awards Ceremonies
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Requirements
Entry requirements
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education
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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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