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Unfortunately, many people don’t know how to build an “idea generating” organisational culture. If you only do one training program with your team this year, then the “Idea Generating” training program should be at the top of your list.

Action Plan for our Tailored Idea Generating Course

  1. How to promote an ‘Idea Generating’ culture.
  2. Tools to move your company beyond the prehistoric ‘suggestion box’.
  3. How to structure an idea to nurture it to fruition.
  4. How to build creativity into your team.
  5. How to identify the best ‘idea generators’ in your organisation.
  6. What do you do if nobody is listening to your ideas?

Idea Generating In-House Program Details

For maximum effectiveness, this program is best conducted as an in-house program.

  • Ideal group size: 4–12 participants
  • Venue: For your convenience, you can choose to conduct this program at your business premises. Alternatively, we can provide a training venue at a small additional cost.
  • Duration: Your Idea Generating Course can be modified to fit inside your timeframe.
  • Cost: Price on request.
  • Target Audience: Employees, Supervisors, Team Leaders, Senior Managers or CEO’s

If you would like more information on this training program, please contact: Deborah Dear on 1300 323 752 or email: [email protected] or contact us online today.

Your business cases should also indicate the risks and the alternative costs, including the cost of doing nothing. This course is ideal for people who would like to improve the quality of their written business cases. Participants will learn the eight key components of writing an effective business case.

  • State the proposal
  • Outline the consultation process
  • Quantify the costs and benefits
  • Align to business priorities & strategy
  • Identify the key risks
  • List key personnel
  • Quantify the cost on not going ahead
  • Use clear and concise language

How to Write a Business Case In-House Program Details

For maximum effectiveness, this program is best conducted as an in-house program.

Ideal group size: 7–12 participants

Venue: For your convenience, you can choose to conduct this program at your business Alternatively, we can provide a training venue at a small additional cost

Duration: This program can be conducted as a one day or half day program

Cost: Price on request

If you would like more information on this training program, please contact: Preferred Training Networks on 1300 323 752 Email: Deborah at [email protected]

Be vigilant with social media too. Some employees are probably addicted and will spend all day on social media if they can. Check performance – For example, somebody might tell you they’ve been flat out on the project since last week. Ask them to demonstrate to you the actual tasks that have been completed in the week.

Looking at your current work environment from the eyes of a fresh graduate can be very enlightening. Many graduates believe that the work environment is less structured than at university and is a place where emergencies are occurring in no logical manner.

Graduate induction training courses are highly values by graduates Graduates are almost  crying out for training on how to cope with both heavy and light workloads. Graduates need to understand exactly what the organisation expects from them. They need to learn how to be more accountable for their daily tasks in the beginning of their careers. Some graduates have unrealistic expectations of the workload and reporting structure. The course helps reset unrealistic graduate expectations.

Your Graduate Induction skills program is custom designed to give new graduates personal effectiveness and work orientation skills The graduate induction  program will provide techniques towards effective time and personal management. It also provides options towards managing expectations and improving the communication skills among the graduates.

Graduate Induction Training Course In-House 

For maximum effectiveness, this program is best conducted as an in-house program.

  • Ideal group size: 4–12 participants (usually a 1-2 day program).
  • Venue: For your convenience, you can choose to conduct this program at your business premises. Alternatively, we can provide a training venue at a small additional cost.
  • Duration: Your Graduate Induction Program Course can be modified to fit inside your timeframe.
  • Cost: Price on request.
  • Target Audience: Graduates

If you would like more information on this training program, please contact: Deborah Dear on 1300 323 752 or email: [email protected] or contact us online today.

Graduate Induction Course 4.3 out of 5 based on 60 user ratings.

Goal setting can be described as a personal planning process. It helps participants to identify what they want to achieve in their personal life and/or their professional life.

Goal setting has been proven to be a more effective method of achieving targets as opposed to aspirations.

Goal setting can be described as a personal planning process. It helps participants to identify what they want to achieve in their personal life and/or their professional life.

Goal setting has been proven to be a more effective method of achieving targets as opposed to aspirations. In order to be able to achieve your lifetime goals, it is important to set them effectively. If you are looking for a goal-setting workshop to enhance your skills, our course is ideal for you. Participants will learn to develop accurate goal-setting skills for overall development.

Action Plan for our Tailored Goal Setting Workshop

  1. How to start the goal setting process.
  2. How to set a 10-20 year plan consisting of smaller goals that will help you achieve your lifetime goals.
  3. How to set a 5 year, 1 year, 6-month and 1-month plan to achieve the smaller goals.
  4. How to easily incorporate your goals into your daily activities.
  5. How to make your goals positive and inspirational.
  6. How to be clear and precise about what you want to achieve.
  7. How to create SMART goals.
  8. Goal setting metrics that will keep you focused when motivation is low.

Goal Setting In-House Program Details

For maximum effectiveness, this program is best conducted as an in-house program.

  • Ideal group size: 4–12 participants
  • Venue: For your convenience, you can choose to conduct this program at your business premises. Alternatively, we can provide a training venue at a small additional cost.
  • Duration: Your Goal Setting Course can be modified to fit inside your timeframe.
  • Cost: Price on request.
  • Target Audience: Employees, Supervisors, Team Leaders, Senior Managers or CEO’s

If you would like more information on this training program, please contact: Deborah Dear on 1300 323 752 or email: [email protected] or contact us online today.

Take a look at our highly recommended and popular training programs: Trust Building, Work-Life Balance Training, and Innovation At Work.

Goal Setting 4.2 out of 5 based on 54 user ratings.

The leader of the team is responsible for creating a good work environment for his/her team. This involves spending time trying to understand what motivates each individual and addressing problems faced by the team.

How willing are your people to give discretionary effort to you?

Ask yourself the following:

  1. I understand the principle of discretionary effort (if not you can skip the other questions as this is critical).
  2. I believe that there is a direct link between discretionary effort and organisational communication.
  3. I know that each person gets motivated by different factors.
  4. I am aware of the practices that lead to demotivation of my team.
  5. I share the vision, mission and principles of my organisation.
  6. I give my team autonomy in performing tasks.
  7. I use different techniques to constantly motivate my team.
  8. I discuss the thoughts and concerns of my team members.
  9. I ensure that my team feels valued by giving them regular feedback.
  10. I have set goals for myself and my team.
  11. I actively listen to people without judgment.
  12. I am aware of my own strengths and weaknesses.
  13. I try to make the workplace an interesting place for everyone working with me.
  14. I set achievable challenges for my team and reward them when they succeed.
  15. I am personally very motivated and energetic.

Discretionary Effort Skills In-House Program Details

For maximum effectiveness, this program is best conducted as an in-house program.

Ideal group size: 4–12 participants

Venue: For your convenience, you can choose to conduct this program at your business premises. Alternatively, we can provide a training venue at a small additional cost.

Duration:  Course can be modified to fit inside your timeframe.

Cost: Price on request.

Target Audience: Employees, Supervisors, Team Leaders, Senior Managers or CEOs

If you would like more information on this training program, please contact: Deborah Dear on 1300 323 752 or email: [email protected] or contact us online today.

This program explores workplace generational dynamics, equipping participants with practical skills to enhance communication and teamwork. Discover key differences in values, expectations, and interaction styles across age groups, along with common misconceptions. Learn actionable strategies to bridge generational gaps, strengthen professional relationships, and foster collaboration. Special focus is placed on leadership’s role in creating a unified, productive environment. Gain insights into effective cross-generational communication and build a more inclusive, high-performing workplace.

There is abundance of evidence that the number one issue in most workplaces stem from a communication issue. There are now 4 distinct generations in the workplace, and they each have different generational communication styles.

Communication tips for different generations

You simply can’t have a one size fits all communication approach. Different generations will interpret your message differently. If you would like some workplace communication tips, then don’t miss this communication skills program tailor-made for each generation.

Influencing Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y and Gen Z employees

Each generation has a different influencing style. If you are looking for an outcome, make sure you understand generational influencing styles. You may want to influence Gen Y employees to stay, or you may want to influence Baby Boomers to coach Gen X Y & Z employees.

How good are you at communicating with different generations?

Ask yourself the following:

  1. I don’t finish people’s sentences for them.
  2. I understand what other people are saying.
  3. I can pick up intuitively when my message is unclear.
  4. I can easily see things from a different generational perspective.
  5. I focus on the issue at hand, not on the person.
  6. I listen more than I talk during a conversation.
  7. I understand the psychology of influencing.
  8. I always ask my listeners if they are following my line of thought.
  9. I always ask for clarification and explanation when I don’t understand something.
  10. I seldom interrupt someone when he/she is saying something.
  11. I never jump to conclusions.
  12. I do not use the one size fits all communication approach.
  13. I understand how different generations interpret messages, and I am aware of different decision-making styles.
  14. I never raise my voice during a conversation.
  15. I understand the motivations and drives of different generations.
  16. I can easily express my feelings and opinions, even when others don’t share them.
  17. I am always aware of my listener’s expressions and emotional reactions.
  18. I admit and apologise for my mistakes and take criticism positively.

Your Interpersonal Skills for 4 Different Generations program can be custom designed. The program will provide techniques and strategies that will enable different generations in your workplace to effectively handle difficult situations and communicate more openly with their colleagues.

Interpersonal Skills For 4 Different Generations In-House Program

For maximum effectiveness, this program is best conducted as an in-house program.

Ideal group size: 4–12 participants.

Venue: For your convenience, you can choose to conduct this program at your business premises. Alternatively, we can provide a training venue at a small additional cost.

Cost: Price on request.

Target Audience: Employees, Supervisors, Team Leaders, Senior Managers or CEO’s.

If you would like more information on this training program, please contact: Deborah Dear on 1300 323 752 or email: [email protected] or contact us online today.

This program will provide participants with the foundation skills to be effective facilitators. Participants will learn how to incorporate adult learning principles, differentiate between process and content and understand group dynamics.

Facilitator Skills Training Workshop Session Plan

MODULE 1: Adult Learning Styles

  • Overview of adult learning principles
  • Review of adult learning styles
  • Application of experiential learning model
  • Different personality styles in a room – what to expect

MODULE 2: Purpose of Facilitation

  • Identify purpose of facilitation
  • Develop relevant outcomes
  • Overview of Bloom’s Taxonomy
  • Effective evaluation
  • Practical exercises and discussion

MODULE 3: Process and Content

  • Differentiate between process and content
  • Ensure process matches content
  • Maximise outcomes by using effective processes
  • Design effective facilitation sessions
  • Practical exercises and discussion

MODULE 4: Questioning and Listening Skills

  • Questioning and listening leads to results
  • Understand how to use questions to unify a group
  • Reach consensus on organisational direction through questioning
  • Use laddering techniques to understand thinking styles
  • Practical exercises and discussion

MODULE 5: Group Dynamics

  • Improve understanding of group dynamics
  • Utilise group dynamics to improve learning outcomes
  • Develop strategies for managing group dynamics
  • Differentiate between task and maintenance roles
  • Practical exercises and discussion

MODULE 6: Facilitation Techniques

  • Demonstrate a range of facilitation techniques
  • Design relevant facilitation techniques
  • Practise facilitation techniques
  • Practical exercises and discussion

Guidelines for an In-House Facilitation Training Program

Group Size: An ideal group size is 4– 10 participants.

Venue: For your convenience, you can choose to conduct this facilitation skills program at your offices. Alternatively, we can provide a venue at a small additional cost.

Duration: This course can be tailored to meet your timeframes.

Cost: Upon request.

Target Audience: Trainers, Facilitators and Projects Leads

Complementary and aligned courses include: 

  • Supervisor Training Courses
  • Corporate Training Courses
  • Professional Development Workshops
  • Performance Management Training
  • Employee Upskilling Programs

If you would like more information on this training program, please contact: Deborah Dear on 1300 323 752 or email: [email protected] or contact us online today.

Managing Energy Levels at Work In-House Program Details

For maximum effectiveness, this program is best conducted as an in-house program.

  • Ideal group size: 4–10 participants.
  • Venue: For your convenience, you can choose to conduct this program at your premises. Alternatively, we can provide a training venue at a small additional cost
  • Duration: This program can be conducted as a one day or half day program
  • Cost: Price on request.

If you would like more information on this training program, please contact us at 1300 323 752 or Email: [email protected]

This tailored ‘Employee and Industrial Relations’ training program will provide participants with the confidence to better manage employee relationship issues. Whether it is dealing with a formal behavioural issue or simply talking with staff about pay and conditions, managers need to be correctly informed. Without the correct information, managers run the risk of making poor decisions on the run or shooting from the hip and potentially inflaming the original issue.

Employee and Industrial Relations In-House Workshop

For maximum effectiveness, this program is best conducted as an in-house program.

Ideal group size 7–12 participants

Venue: For your convenience, you can choose to conduct this program at your premises. Alternatively, we can provide a training venue at a small additional cost

Duration: This program can be conducted as a one day or half day program

Cost: Price on request.

If you would like more information on this training program, please contact:
Preferred Training Networks on 1300 323 752
Email: Deborah at [email protected]

Employee & Industrial Relations Training Course 4.2 out of 5 based on 26 user ratings.
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