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Assertiveness

Code:
GA
Presenter:
Madeleine O'Brien
Dates:
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01/11/12
01/05/13
29/10/13 09:30-12:30, 14/03/14 09:30-12:30

Description:
This half day course is for individuals who would like to gain some insight into different types of behaviour and its impact on others. In particular it focuses on strategies for behaving assertively in the workplace and avoiding being either a doormat or a bully.

Objectives:

  • explore the differences between different types of behaviour (passive, aggressive, assertive).
  • identify the payoffs for these behaviours.
  • identify how assertive behaviour can help ensure you are not imposed upon (or seen to be imposing on others).
  • discuss how you can ask for what you want directly, openly, and in an appropriate way and avoid unproductive conflict.
  • practise assertive speech and behaviour.

Building Better Relationships through Self Awareness

Code:
GBSA
Presenter:
June Cullen
Dates:
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30/11/12
18/03/13
20/11/13 09:30-13:00, 04/04/14 09:30-13:00

Description:
Communicating with colleagues & customers can be frustrating when we just don't seem to look at the world in the same way. This half day session explores the theory of personality type (using the MBTIŽ instrument) to promote greater understanding of self and others to facilitate better communication between people. Those attending will be sent an online MBTI questionnaire in advance of the session.

Effective Time Management

Code:
GTM
Presenter:
Dal Riata - Madeleine O'Brien
Dates:
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23/10/12
06/02/13
25/04/13
22/10/13 09:30-13:00, 06/02/14 09:30-13:00, 09/04/14 09:30-13:00

Description:
This half day course is designed for people who would like to gain personal and shared insights and ideas about how to get more from the time available to them. It offers a practical approach to avoiding overload by helping people appreciate the core principles of effective time management in relation to their current working practices. It covers a variety of areas including self assessment of current time management, techniques for improvement and sample tools which can be of practical assistance in making the necessary changes to decisions taken around the effective management of time and workload.

Objectives:

  • understand the principles of effective time management.
  • identify practical tools to manage time.
  • reflect on the application of these tools in everyday work life.
  • identify key obstacles/challenges in managing time and develop an action plan.

Managing Work Life Balance

Code:
GMS
Presenter:
Madeleine O'Brien
Dates:
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20/03/13
25/03/14

Description:
This one day course is designed for individuals who would like to pursue a more effective work/life balance. It provides an opportunity to take time to explore options and practise techniques which may assist you in achieving an effective work/life balance. (Please note, however, that it is not a time management course)

Objectives:

  • identify the key components of an effective work/life balance.
  • identify a variety of effective work/life balance practices.
  • identify the impacts of over-stress, under-stress and cumulative stress.
  • learn how to manage pressure in order to improve performance and to avoid the negative effects of excessive pressure.
  • identify ways of adapting to individual differences (the individual's and others') so that everyday conflict becomes manageable.
  • to identify individual strategies for making work/life balance an achievable reality.

Strategies for finding your Work Life Balance

Code:
NLSWL
Presenter:
Madeleine O'Brien
Dates:
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06/11/12
15/11/13 10:30-12:30

Description:
This two hour learning bite session will enable you to consider your current state of balance and help you to plan your journey towards a chosen path of improved well being and balance. Included in this short session will be practical tips and techniques for proactively taking control of your life in all of its colourful shades - work, family, health, leisure, career, personal development, spirituality, finance etc.

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