Why Choose this Training Course?The number of women working in key roles in commerce and industry is increasing rapidly and women are becoming more influential. However, many women underestimate their abilities and skills and consequently do not put themselves forward for promotion or talk comfortably about their competence and potential.This York Britishintensive 5-day training course dedicated to women in management and supervisory positions will cover the issues which often represent a mental block for women in their advancement and those that make them hesitant about arguing their case and putting forward their views in meetings and other situations. The key skills of the fully professional woman will be examined with opportunities to share experiences and examine delegates’ thought processes and beliefs This training course will feature:The psychology of confidence and self-beliefThe essential communication skillsPower bases and influenceDealing with prejudice and biasStrategic thinkingWhat are the Goals?By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:Recognise their strengths and overcome their weaknessesSpeak with confidence and convictionMake objective critical and strategic decisionsInfluence and persuade othersPresent information and ideas in a convincing mannerWho is this Training Course for?This York Britishtraining course is suitable to a wide range of professionals and is specially designed for women and will benefit both those who aspire to higher management positions and those who already hold more senior positions but feel limited. It will be especially useful and will greatly benefit to the following:Those on graduate training schemesWomen returnersSupervisors wanting to move into managementPersonal assistants to senior male managersHow will this Training Course be Presented?This York Britishtraining course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes self- report questionnaires and analysis, group discussion, individual presentations, individual and group exercises, videos and input from the international course tutor.
Day One: Understanding MyselfPersonality theoriesPsychometric Tests – Johari Windows, MSQConfidence and Self EsteemRecognising strengths and minimizing weaknessesOrigins of self- doubt and negative thinkingEmotional resilience Day Two: Mastering Interpersonal CommunicationImportance of good communicationBarriers to communicationThe art of effective listeningAsking good questionsUsing non-verbal communicationBuilding rapport Day Three: Power, Persuasion and InfluenceUnderstanding the concept of power basesImportance of knowing what's going on: keeping yourself informedEnhancing your reputation: building good working relationships How to persuade without coercionPutting forward sound ideas and argumentsInfluencing through self-projection Day Four: The Art of PresentationsThe concept of ‘presence’Vocal qualities and voice projectionQualities of good and poor presentationsUse of visual aidsPlanning and practisingIndividual presentations Day Five: Psychology in the WorkplaceMotivation: Why work?Behaviour at work – engagement and commitmentConflict and conflict managementDealing with difficult peopleLeadershipConclusions and action plan