Description
This program is designed for employees at the self-management stage of their careers. It develops the personal and business skills needed for a successful career and a better understanding of how organizations work.
The program comprises two modules delivered several weeks apart, allowing participants to complete activities between sessions and begin applying what they learn.
Objectives
Participants explore the values, skills and behaviors required to perform successfully and continue developing at the self-management stage. The program emphasizes self-awareness and personal effectiveness in achieving results in a changing environment.
- Provide tools to support integration into the workplace
- Develop the core values, skills and behaviors needed for a successful career
- Focus development on critical self-management competencies
- Share tools, techniques and experiences that improve personal effectiveness and help participants contribute results at work
Outline
Module 1: Building the Foundation (1 Day)
A. Know Yourself
- Understanding self-awareness
- Identifying the personal and core values that motivate you daily
- Identifying your preferred behavioral style
- Recognizing additional behavioral styles that improve overall performance
- Identifying your preferred learning style
- Conducting a personal SWOT analysis
B. Manage Yourself
- Understanding the importance of proactive personal development
- Identifying learning activities in the workplace
- Demonstrating the ability to give feedback
- Identifying the essential elements of effective communication
- Understanding how work gets done in an organization
- Discussing the importance of a win-win mindset
Module 2: Adding Value to the Business (1 Day)
A. Personal Effectiveness Skills
- Identifying actions to manage work priorities
- Developing personal strategies for better time management
- Identifying ways to improve meeting efficiency and effectiveness
- Explaining the importance of critical thinking
- Demonstrating a simple problem-solving tool
B. Staying at Your Best
- Understanding the importance of a customer-focused approach
- Recognizing how workplace change affects people
- Identifying strategies for coping with stress
- Identifying activities to improve your professional image
- Listing opportunities and activities for continued development
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites.