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Boost your team’s communication with this tailored in-house business communication workshop. Perfect for Australian workplaces to help participants improve written and verbal communications

Communication is fundamentally about clarity and ridding the organisation of miscommunications and misunderstandings, Learn to get your message across, handle challenging conversations, and build strong working relationships. This business communication course is delivered across Australia and can be customised to suit your team’s needs. Perfect for leaders, teams, and customer-facing roles.

Listening Skills In-House Program Details

Target Audience: This active Listening Skills course can be tailored for the specific cohort whether it be the leadership team, another group of managers/team leaders or employees.

Duration: This course is available as a 1-day course or a truncated 1/2-day course.

Delivery: This course can be delivered both in-person or virtually. For virtual delivery, we can use our virtual platforms or your organisations.

Group Size: We recommend a group size of 4–10 people.

Target Audience:
The course can be tailored for the specific cohort whether it be the leadership team, another group of managers/team leaders or employees.

Duration:
This course is available as a 1-day course or a truncated 1/2-day course.

Delivery:
This course can be delivered both in-person or virtually. For virtual delivery, we can use our virtual platforms or your organisations.

Group Size:
We recommend a group size of 4-10 people.

If you’ve faced an angry group, then you’ll know the importance of this training. The biggest problem with an angry group is that the anger is constant and random. It’s even more unsettling than dealing with an angry individual. This course gives you strategies to keep you safe and quell the group’s anger. So, if your people are in the position of facing an angry group, then this ‘Dealing with Angry People’ workshop is perfect.

‘Dealing with Angry People’ Workshop Nuts and Bolts:

Would you like to attend this tailored ‘Dealing with Angry People’ program? For maximum effectiveness, this course is best conducted as an in-house program.

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

Duration: Each course can be tailored to suit your timeframes.

How to Write an Executive Summary In-House Program Details

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

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

Duration: Each course can be tailored to your timeframes.

Target Audience: Employees who write reports.

“You need to engage the reader with policy and procedure writing. The reader needs to understand the ‘why’ and the ‘consequences,’ otherwise you’re just treading water.” – P Quinn

Some policies are too long and impossible to understand. Other policies are wafer thin and serve no useful purpose.

So, if you’d like to improve how your policies are written and communicated, then this course is perfect.

Policy Writing Skills Training In-House Program Details

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

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

Duration: Each course can be tailored to suit your timeframes.

Target Audience: Document control teams

Policy Writing was ranked 4.3 out of 5 based on 33 user ratings.

Have a look at your workforce. If they do not appear content, then you are losing productivity. If they are unmotivated, wave goodbye to discretionary effort and engagement. Take the test below to see how motivated your team is.

How well does your organisation motivate your team?

Ask yourself the following:

1. Our people feel valued (if you answer no to this critical question, then your organisation faces an unnecessary uphill battle to survive).

2. Our managers understand the links between motivated employees and increased productivity.

3. We tackle motivational issues individually rather than a one size fits all approach.

4. We actively remove unnecessary processes that demotivate employees.

5. We share the vision, mission and principles of the organisation.

6. Our people are empowered to make decisions.

7. We encourage open and honest feedback.

8. We set and benchmark goals and stretch people to keep them motivated.

9. Our people often give discretionary effort.

10. We actively get to the root cause of any problems instead of focusing resources on symptoms of the problem.

11. The management team is motivated, positive, passionate and energetic.

12. Our values are embedded in our culture.

13. We remove any role ambiguity.

14. We actively listen to employees.

Motivating Employees Skills & Staying Positive 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: This program can be adapted to meet your requirements.

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.

Can your EI really affect your relationship building skills? Research has shown that EI affects team building, leadership, and communication skills. Our Emotional Intelligence Training course helps individuals and teams improve self-awareness, communication, empathy and resilience in the workplace.

‘Emotional Intelligence’ Workshop Action Plan

  1. Understanding the concept and dynamics of EI
  2. Learning the basics of 3 models of EI – Trait, Mixed and Ability-Based
  3. Understanding the correlation between emotional intelligence & relationship building
  4. Analysing the effect of your EI in influencing employees and clients
  5. Using your EI to negotiate and communicate in interpersonal relationships
  6. Avoiding negative feelings and adopting a positive thought process
  7. Self control and change management
  8. Managing emotions to enhance your workplace productivity

In-House ‘Emotional Intelligence’ 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: This program can be adapted to meet your requirements.
  • Cost: Price on request.
  • Target Audience: Employees, Supervisors, Middle Managers or Senior Managers

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.

Emotional Intelligence Course 4.2 out of 5 based on 41 user ratings.

Tailored ‘Emotional Intelligence’ Course Outline

Module Topics Key Learning Outcomes
Module 1: Foundations of Emotional Intelligence Emotional Intelligence (Goleman)
  • Understanding Goleman’s core components of emotional intelligence
  • Exploring how emotions shape workplace interactions
  • Recognising the role of EI in leadership and personal development
Key Emotional Intelligence Competencies
  • Identifying the primary elements of EI and their impact
  • Developing strategies to strengthen emotional intelligence skills
  • Applying EI techniques in daily professional and personal scenarios
Using Emotional Intelligence in Work and Social Settings
  • Enhancing self-awareness for better interactions
  • Adapting emotional intelligence to different workplace situations
  • Managing emotional responses in high-pressure environments
Module 2: Building Self-Awareness and Emotional Management Developing Self-Awareness
  • Recognising personal emotional triggers and their effects
  • Using mindfulness and self-reflection to increase awareness
  • Implementing techniques for better emotional regulation
Evaluating Emotional Intelligence Skills
  • Conducting an EI self-assessment to determine strengths and gaps
  • Recognising opportunities for personal growth
  • Knowing the reflection in the mirror
  • Creating a plan for continuous EI development
The Emotional Competency Framework
  • Exploring the four key EI domains: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, and Relationship Management
  • Understanding how each competency contributes to professional effectiveness
  • Applying the framework to practical workplace challenges
Module 3: Emotional Intelligence in Action Emotions and Workplace Performance
  • Analysing the link between emotions and workplace productivity
  • Understanding how emotions influence decision-making and motivation
  • Using emotional intelligence to improve performance outcomes
Applying the SCARF Model
  • Exploring the SCARF model’s role in emotional responses
  • Identifying how perceived threats and rewards affect workplace behaviour
  • Implementing SCARF strategies to enhance emotional resilience
Module 4: Action Planning and Future Development Developing a Personal Emotional Intelligence Growth Plan
  • Summarising key insights and learnings from the course
  • Creating an actionable plan to enhance emotional intelligence
  • Setting measurable goals for long-term EI improvement
Final Reflection and Next Steps
  • Identifying personal takeaways from the training
  • Committing to ongoing emotional intelligence practice
  • Implementing new strategies to build stronger relationships and workplace effectiveness

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What exactly is emotional intelligence and why is it important at work?
A: Emotional intelligence (EQ) is your ability to recognise, understand and manage emotions in yourself and others. In a work setting, it helps with communication, conflict resolution, leadership, and maintaining psychological safety.

Q: Who should attend this emotional intelligence training course?
A: This course is ideal for team leaders, managers, HR professionals, project leads, and anyone who interacts regularly with others and wants to improve their influence, relationship skills, and self-management.

Q: Can emotional intelligence skills be developed or improved?
A: Yes. Emotional intelligence is not fixed — it can be developed over time using practices like self-awareness, emotional regulation, feedback, and guided training.

Q: How is this course delivered? Is there a virtual option?
A: We offer both in-house face-to-face delivery and virtual delivery. Our virtual sessions are interactive and use tools that simulate real conversations and emotional scenarios.

Q: What will I learn in this emotional intelligence training?
A: Participants will learn to:

  • Enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation
  • Recognise others’ emotions (empathy) and respond appropriately
  • Manage stress, adapt under pressure, and make better decisions
  • Use EQ in leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and feedback

 

Q: How long is the course and what group size works best?
A: The course can be run as a half-day or full-day workshop. We recommend group sizes between 6 to 12 participants to allow for interactive exercises and personalised feedback.

Q: Is emotional intelligence training beneficial for leaders specifically?
A: Absolutely. Leaders with high EQ are better at motivating teams, navigating change, handling conflict, and building trust and engagement within their teams.

Q: What makes this course different from other EQ or soft skills training?
A: Our program is highly tailored to workplace scenarios. We embed role-plays, real organisational challenges, and follow-up reinforcement tools so participants can apply EQ skills immediately on the job.

The influencing skills workshop content is engaging. The course focusses on both internal and external customers too. When you don’t have hierarchical or statutory power, then you really need influencing skills and persuasion techniques.

Questions you might be asking yourself:

How do I influence my manager? How can I persuade customers? How do I influence my peers in the workplace?

  1. Understanding the difference between influencing and manipulating
  2. Establishing positive attitude and commitment from your colleagues and employees
  3. Profiling your persuasion style
  4. Creating a road map to establish your influencing skills
  5. Learning the different approaches of influencing
  6. Understanding that a one size fits all approach is not effective
  7. Accepting the diversity in personalities
  8. Learning to actively solve problems and interpret information
  9. Strategies to improve decision-making and influencing in crisis situations
  10. Be mindful of myopic influencing styles and do not get lost in detail
  11. Identify the person of power quickly in any meeting
  12. What works and what doesn’t
  13. Acknowledging your strengths
  14. Opposition thinking styles
  15. Preparing for the unexpected
  16. Tell-tale signs of an experienced persuader
  17. Dealing with dirty tricks and gambits

Influencing 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.
  • Duration: This program can be adapted to meet your requirements.
  • Cost: Price on request.
  • Target Audience: Employees, Supervisors, Team Leaders & Senior Managers

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.

Influencing Skills Training Workshop and Persuasion Techniques 3.8 out of 5 based on 34 user ratings.
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