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Leading Inherited Underperformers to Success
with Melissa Martin
Have you recently taken over a team with members who aren't meeting expectations? This 1-hour virtual workshop is for managers and leaders who have inherited underperforming team members and want to transform their performance. Understand common reasons for underperformance, learn a structured approach to assess and address performance gaps, and create an individualized action plan for one of your inherited team members, and leave eave with a clear strategy to initiate a performance improvement conversation.
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Connect & Collaborate: Building Your Network at Work
with Rhonda Priest
Do you want to build stronger working relationships with colleagues and managers? This 1-hour virtual workshop is for individual contributors who want to expand their internal network and improve collaboration. Recognize the value of building trust and rapport, identify key stakeholders, and create a relationship map to apply these concepts to your own workplace. Proceed with a clear plan to connect with colleagues and a list of conversation starters you can use to build rapport.
Managing Yourself to Lead Others
with Dana McCammon
Do your emotions sometimes get the best of you in a stressful situation? This 1-hour virtual workshop is for managers who want to strengthen their emotional regulation. You will differentiate between the four components of emotional intelligence, acquire techniques for managing your own reactions, and use a self-reflection journal to apply concepts to a recent challenge. You'll leave with greater awareness of your emotional triggers and a breathing exercise you can use to stay calm under pressure.
Beyond Your Role: Master the Art of Managing Up
with Dana McCammon
Do you feel like your manager doesn't understand your workload or needs? This 1-hour virtual workshop session is intended for individual contributors who want to build a more effective relationship with their manager. We will discuss what "managing up" really means and how to anticipate your manager's needs and communicate on your own. We will use a communication plan to apply these concepts to your relationship. Upon conclusion, you will leave with a clear strategy for becoming a trusted partner to your manager and a template for a proactive status report you can use immediately.
Mastering the Art of Employee One-on-Ones
with Dana McCammon
Do your one-on-one meetings feel like a chore or a simple status update? Or do you wonder what a one-on-one meeting is? In this 1-hour virtual workshop is for managers and team leaders who want to transform their one-on-one conversations from transactional to truly impactful. Comprehend the profound value of regular, focused one-on-ones, incorporate practical techniques to improve conversations and build trust, and commit to holding regular meetings with your team members. Leave equipped with a clear plan to make your one-on-ones a powerful tool for growth and a customizable meeting agenda template you can use right away.
The Art of Communicating Clear Expectations
with Rhonda Priest
Do miscommunications and unfulfilled promises frustrate your team? This 1-hour virtual workshop is for working professionals who want to improve clarity and accountability. You will discover the importance of clearly defined expectations, learn a step-by-step process for communicating them effectively, and create an action plan to apply this framework to your own team. You'll leave with a tangible strategy for eliminating ambiguity and a conversation script you can use to set clear expectations in your next meeting.
Take the Lead: Cultivating an Ownership Mindset at Any Level
with Rhonda Priest
Want to stand out and be seen as a leader, regardless of your title? This 1-hour virtual workshop is designed for the individual contributors who want to develop a greater sense of ownership and initiative. First, we will discuss the difference between a task-oriented and an ownership mindset. Next, learn how to anticipate problems and propose solutions using a problem-solving worksheet. Finally, you will leave with the skills and tools to demonstrate more initiative and a framework for thinking like a leader.
The Art of Meaningful Recognition
with Rhonda Priest
Is your team feeling unappreciated and unmotivated? This 1-hour virtual workshop is for managers who want to boost morale and engagement through genuine recognition. Recognize why meaningful recognition is more powerful than money, learn to identify and implement various types of rewards, and employ a recognition plan tailored to your team's specific needs and preferences. Return to your workplace with a clear strategy for making every team member feel valued.