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Directing Employees Training Course

The ‘Directing Employees’ training course is designed to teach the skills and techniques needed to effectively manage and lead others in the workplace. In this course, participants will learn how to communicate objectives and expectations, delegate tasks, provide feedback, resolve conflicts and motivate employees. You will gain practical strategies on how to successfully lead and manage teams, create a positive environment, set clear goals, and encourage performance.

The course also explores techniques for problem-solving and decision-making, as well as conflict resolution for improved team dynamics. With the knowledge and tools gained from this course, you’ll be ready to direct others more effectively and build successful, productive teams. Unlike, sheep who don’t follow directions in a traditional sense, people require tailored and thoughtful guidance to ensure cooperation and compliance. People need tailored directions to comply.

Managers and leaders balance the need to be directive and supportive. It is also important to be caring and compassionate; however, there are situations which do require a more directive style.

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Key Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this tailored ‘Directing Employees’ course, participants will possess the skills to:

  • Set clear and reasonable expectations.
  • Describe what collaborative communication is.
  • Use directive language that is unambiguous.
  • Set a platform for dialogue.
  • Use the GROW model to understand staff needs.
  • Keep employees engaged and motivated.
  • Kick-start crucial performance discussions.
  • Be aware of the dangers of symptomatic responses.
  • Practice expectations management.
  • Use consequences effective and fairly.
  • Negotiate when appropriate.
  • Construct clear and agreed action plans
  • Ensure directives are carried out.

Course Description

Workshop Action Plan to Direct Employees

Managers and leaders balance the need to be directive and supportive. It is also important to be caring and compassionate; however, there are situations which do require a directive style.

  • How to be more directive in the workplace.
  • How to use different situational communicative styles.
  • How to identify your unique directive style.
  • How to maintain open communication in the workplace.
  • How to create rapport.
  • How to anticipate opposition thinking styles.
  • How to reduce information leaks and rumours.
  • How to set expectations and keep people informed.
  • How to manage people who don’t want to be directed.
“A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.” – Rosalyn Carter 

‘Directing Employees’ 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: Supervisors, Team Leaders and Management.

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.

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