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Transformational
Leadership Skills |
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HOW
TO BUILD A COMPELLING VISION & ENROLL OTHERS |
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Learn how to use various
tools in communicating vision, mission and values to different levels
in the school to enrol them in building a compelling future. |
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GOALS
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At the end of the course,
participants will learn : |
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Why
mission and core values are essential in working towards a
vision |
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How
to internalise the meaning of vision and core values personally
and what it means to live and operate by the core values |
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To
review and clarify the schools vision and mission |
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To
create a shared set of values for the school |
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To
refine departmental action plans |
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COURSE
HIGHLIGHTS: |
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Moving
from Control to Commitment Management |
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Mission
and Vision Review current statements in small groups with
these questions: |
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Create
Shared Values Small group and large group consolidating,
organising and naming of the values |
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Action
Plans departmental groups work through a structured process |
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Final
Reflection small group discussion and large group reports |
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Action
Plan for Development |
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HOW
TO COACH AND COUNSEL YOUR STAFF |
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This is a highly interactive
workshop, filled with practical skills that participants can employ
in their schools organisation immediately for coaching in a variety
of situations. |
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GOALS
AND OBJECTIVES: |
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At the end of the course,
participants will learn to : |
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Apply
and demonstrate coaching and mentoring skills to achieve better
performance |
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Provide
guidance and feedback on performance |
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Give
regular feedback on progress |
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Coach
subordinates for better performance |
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Identify
underlying causes of conflict in interpersonal relationships |
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Help
those involved in conflict to identify mutually beneficial
solutions |
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COURSE
HIGHLIGHTS: |
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What
is Coaching? |
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Reasons
for Poor Performance at Work |
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Understanding
Your Coaching Styles |
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Coaching
Models |
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Essential
Skills and Techniques of a Good Coach |
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Creating
Same Side of the Desk Thinking |
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Strategies
for Managing and Coping with Difficult Situations |
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Practising
the 5-S Coaching Conversation Model |
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Personal
Action Plan |
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HOW
TO CONDUCT PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS EFFECTIVELY |
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This is a comprehensive
workshop on what it takes to make the appraisal process really work.
It is structured to present positive, pro-active strategies that
equip participants with performance assessment skills. Participants
learn a simple 6-step process for conducting all performance appraisal
meetings. They will also participate in pre- and post- evaluation
sessions to gauge their improvement. |
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GOALS
AND OBJECTIVES: |
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At the end of the course,
participants will learn to : |
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Identify
and measure current skills in conducting performance appraisals
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Improve
the skills needed for effective performance-management and
appraisal |
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Put
staff at ease and ask questions that generate confidence so
that the staff is working from the same point of reference
as their supervisor |
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Use
a 6-step process for conducting all performance appraisal
meetings |
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COURSE
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The
Staff Performance Review: Why Bother? |
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The
challenge of performance management |
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The
process of performance based management |
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Performance
based management: How to remain fair and objective |
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The
Performance Appraisal Process |
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Identify
and measure your current skills in performance appraisal through
Performance Appraisal Skills Inventory by Kenneth R. Phillips |
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Being
aware of your weak spots and how to improve them |
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A
6-step process for conducting performance appraisal meeting |
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Actionability
/ Follow-up |
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Contracting
with staffs action plan |
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Four
Key Conversations in Performance Management |
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Three
phases of performance management conversations |
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Four
key conversations |
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Conversation
Planner for Establishing Direction |
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Conversation
Planner for Coaching for Results |
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Conversation
Planner for Reviewing Performance |
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Conversation
Planner for Developing Others |
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Rewards,
Incentives and Motivation |
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Staff
motivation |
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How
to build commitment |
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Action
Plan for Development |
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HUMOR
AT THE WORKPLACE |
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No one sets out to be
negative, grumpy or frustrated. However, during times of change,
turmoil and pressure, negativity and frustration subtly creeps into
the workplace sabotaging you, your productivity and your teams
effectiveness.
Identify and control the effect of negativity in your workplace
and replace it with a more positive and productive attitude. Just
remember, It takes more muscles to frown than to smile. |
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GOALS
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Understand
the positive impact of humor in the workplace. |
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Experience
the importance of humor and laughter to health and well-being |
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Learn
how humor plays a powerful role in the creative thinking process |
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Realize
first hand the benefits of humor in their bodies, minds, emotions,
and spirits |
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Learn
how to create environments that foster humor and lightness |
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Learn
how to stop taking themselves so seriously and cooperate better |
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COURSE
HIGHLIGHTS: |
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Introductions
and Orientation |
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Humor
defined |
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Understanding
the Creative Me |
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Establishing
an alter-ego |
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Benefits
of humor mind, body, emotions, spirit |
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Taking
Charge: Controlling Emotions, Attitude and Abilities |
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Practising
the steps to defusing negative reactions |
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Telling
stories in impactful ways |
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The
Humor Contract |
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Action
Plan for Development |
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MANAGING
AND LEADING CHANGE WITH IMPACT |
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Organisations are dynamic
and have to constantly change and adapt to change which can be sudden
and unexpected. Staff members , too, must learn how to cope with
changes; and school leaders have a challenging task ensuring that
levels of productivity are maintained despite changes and uncertainties.
This programme is not about controlling others, but rather doing
things in a way that gets others to want to follow and be part of
the organisations vision and mission, especially during the change
process. It is also aimed at those who wish to design effective
change processes that will positively impact the organisation. |
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GOALS
AND OBJECTIVES: |
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At the end of the course,
participants will learn : |
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The
leader's role in change |
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How
to clarify a mission and stay on the path |
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How
to perceive individual responses to change |
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The
communication skills of leadership |
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What
to look for in teams during the change process |
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How
resistance is created or eliminated |
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How
to manage change in organisations |
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States
of excellence on organisational leadership |
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COURSE
HIGHLIGHTS: |
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Understanding
the Needs for and Dynamics of Change |
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Looking
at the Change Process |
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Understanding
the 3 levels of Change |
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To
Manage and Contribute to Change |
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Managing
Personal Change A 5-step model |
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Taking
Charge of Your Own Reactions To Change |
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Equipping
School Leaders With The Skills & Tools To Lead And Manage
Change |
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Becoming
an Effective Change Agent |
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Tools
and Skills for Leading and Managing Change Organisational
Change |
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Steps
in Managing the Change |
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An
Action Plan for Department/Teams Success |
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PARTICIPATORY
STRATEGIC PLANNING |
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Facilitated Planning is
a structured process for turning ideas into productive action and
visible accomplishments. Too many plans end up on the shelf and
never become reality. This unique planning process allows you to
achieve consensus among participants from diverse backgrounds and
gain their commitment to getting plans implemented. In this programme,
you will learn how to facilitate and actualise learning at your
organisation. |
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GOALS
AND OBJECTIVES: |
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At the end of the course,
participants will learn : |
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Help
groups uncover their obstacles and associated underlying causes |
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Develop
strategies which focus a group towards a new direction |
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Develop
action plans to ensure that new visions are turned into results |
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Get
buy-in and create momentum for getting plans implemented |
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Use
a common framework for decision-making, communication, planning
and problem-solving |
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Develop
greater initiative and responsibility for turning plans into
action |
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Produce
more innovative solutions to tough problems by engaging all
members of a group and getting more ideas into the process |
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Explore
a variety of applications for these skills |
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COURSE
HIGHLIGHTS: |
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Defining
the Context for Planning |
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Maximising
Buy-in |
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Identifying
the Obstacles |
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Creating
New Directions |
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Creating
Action Plans |
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Using
the Planning Process |
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Action
Plan for Development |
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TAKING
THE GUESSWORK OUT OF YOUR NEW TEAMMATE |
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GOALS
& OBJECTIVES : |
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At the end of the workshop,
participants will know how to : |
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Build
synergy within the team and share common practices and goals |
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Assess
their individual style based on Team Management Profile so
that they can build on strengths and improve the areas where
they are not as strong |
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Understand
their motivators and learn specific techniques to be self-motivated
and motivate their team |
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Develop
a spirit of esprit de corps, teamwork and mutual co-operation |
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Participants
will develop a personal action plan to drive their development
and establish a cycle of continuous learning |
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COURSE
HIGHLIGHTS: |
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Understanding
Work Preferences and How They Impact on Others |
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Introducing
the Four Work Preference Measures |
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Participants
TMP Report |
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Individual
debriefing |
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Tuckmans
Model of Team Development |
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Integrating
the TMP and Tuckmans Model |
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Individual
Reflection and Personal Action Planning |
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TEAMBUILDING
THROUGH MOTIVATION & FACILITATION |
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This exciting, interactive
workshop provides participants with the skills and knowledge to
work co-operatively and effectively as a team. It will create the
skills and knowledge for participants to take control of building
effective team synergy. |
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WORKSHOP
OBJECTIVES |
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At the end of the course,
participants will learn to : |
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Create
effective teams, working from a shared vision |
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Draw
on individual strengths in building a successful team |
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Create
buy-in for team goals and action plans |
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Bring
the whole person into play for yourself and team members |
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Use
project tools and techniques in planning, setting priorities
for and managing a team project |
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Use
relevant tools and strategies in teambuilding and creating
the most productive environment |
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Establish
the right level of self-management in a team |
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Delegate
effectively |
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Report
back on progress and adapt goals as time and events require |
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Counsel
and coach team members |
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Manage
an ineffective or unco-operative team member |
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Manage
change in a team |
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Generate
a positive, creative and innovative environment |
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COURSE
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Essential
Team Dynamics |
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Review
all relevant elements in the team model |
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Understand
the relevance of each and the relationships with other elements |
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Project
Planning, Team Goals and Action Plans |
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Aligning
school, team and personal goals |
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Vision,
goals and action planning |
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Intuition
and creativity |
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Planning
tools |
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Key
performance indicators and milestones |
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Communication
about the outcomes, action plans and reporting |
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Structuring
a Team for Maximum Effectiveness |
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Interpersonal
styles; individual strengths |
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Balance
in team contribution |
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Managing
individuality |
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Positive
mental attitude, motivation and encouragement |
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Creating
and maintaining buy-in |
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Reporting,
Responsibility and Accountability |
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Communicating
about milestones and problems |
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Delegating |
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Reviewing
and amending goals and action plans |
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Balancing
responsibility and accountability |
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Models
for self-managing teams |
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Personal
Strengths |
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Self-motivation |
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Holding
the vision |
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Being
fair on yourself |
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Being
fair on others |
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Negotiating
in a team environment |
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Handling
Problems |
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Identifying
problems early |
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Identifying
and managing manipulative behaviours |
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Managing
change in the composition of a team |
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Managing
change in team priorities |
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Managing
change in project goals |
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Managing
an ineffective or uncooperative team member |
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Managing
out an unsuccessful team member |
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Feedback;
applying accountability and responsibility models |
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Holding
the vision |
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Creating
a powerful and positive team environment |
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The
80/20 rule in management of your people |
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The
80/20 rule for yourself |
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Innovation |
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Openness
and exchange |
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Earning
trust |
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Action
Plan for Development |
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GOALS
& OBJECTIVES : |
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At the end of the workshop,
participants will know how to : |
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Build
synergy within the team and share common practices and goals |
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Assess
their individual style based on Team Management Profile so
that they can build on strengths and improve the areas where
they are not as strong |
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Understand
their motivators and learn specific techniques to be self-motivated
and motivate their team |
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Develop
a spirit of esprit de corps, teamwork and mutual co-operation |
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Participants
will develop a personal action plan to drive their development
and establish a cycle of continuous learning |
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COURSE
HIGHLIGHTS: |
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Understanding
Work Preferences and How They Impact on Others |
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Introducing
the Four Work Preference Measures |
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Participants
TMP Report |
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Individual
debriefing |
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Tuckmans
Model of Team Development |
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Integrating
the TMP and Tuckmans Model |
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Individual
Reflection and Personal Action Planning |
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THE
SKILLS AND PRACTICES OF A LEARNING ORGANISATION |
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In todays increasingly
complex and rapidly changing environment, the ability to learn is
critical. As we make sense of continuously changing conditions,
we are being challenged to learn more and learn faster. What is
required is the capacity to perceive, make sense of what is occurring,
find new solutions and apply these on the job. The learning organisation
provides new principles, practices, and structures to help organisational
members thrive in changing conditions. A learning organsation is
one in which all members continuously learn together and are capable
of transforming themselves to achieve desired results. In this program
you will learn what a learning organisation means and six practices
to build the learning capacity of your organisation. |
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GOALS
AND OBJECTIVES : |
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At the end of the course,
participants will learn to : |
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Define
the learning organisation and what it means for your organisation |
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Assess
the learning environment in your organisation |
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Understand
how learning for innovation differs from traditional learning |
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Identify
practices that can be implemented within your organisation
to generate greater learning |
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Identify
opportunities within your organisation to get started |
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Create
a process for building momentum for change, starting small
or planning a more in-depth transition |
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Integrate
the learning organisation with other organisational strategies
and initiatives |
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COURSE
HIGHLIGHTS: |
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Why
the Learning Organisation |
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Making
the case for why a Learning Organisation is necessary in todays
environment |
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Definition
of a Learning Organisation |
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What
is a Learning Organisation and examples of what they look
like in operation |
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Conditions
for a Learning Organisation |
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An
exercise to identify what conditions encourage learning |
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Why
the Learning Organisation |
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Making
the case for why a Learning Organisation is necessary in todays
environment |
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Review
Models of Key Contributors to the Learning Organisation |
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Senge:
Fifth Discipline |
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Hurst:
Crisis and Renewal |
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Redding:
Strategic Readiness |
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Pedler:
The Learning Company |
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Wheatley:
A Simpler Way |
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Overview
of the Five Disciplines of a Learning Organisation |
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Systems
Thinking |
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Personal
Mastery |
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Mental
Models |
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Team
Learning |
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Shared
Vision |
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Group
Discussion |
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A
group discussion of learning organization behaviours currently
present and those that need development |
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Starting
& Sustaining Momentum |
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Places
to start implementing and practices for sustaining the Learning
Organisation |
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Action
Plan for Development |
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VALUES
INTO ACTION |
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Organisation values can
be defined as the way things are done, what is expected in relationships,
what you stand for, the beliefs on which you premise your policies
and actions. Values comprise the things that are most important
to your organisation. |
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GOALS
AND OBJECTIVES: |
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At the end of the course,
participants will learn to: |
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Review
and clarify the schools vision and mission |
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Create
a shared set of values for the school |
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Refine
departmental action plans |
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COURSE
HIGHLIGHTS: |
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Mission
and Vision Review current statements in small groups with
these questions: |
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What
words or phrases stand out? |
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Where
have you seen examples of the vision or mission in action? |
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What
are the most challenging aspects of this vision and mission? |
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Where
should we focus priority attention to achieve this vision? |
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Create
Shared Values Small group and large group consolidating,
organising and naming of the values |
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Using
the pre-work lists, participants will meet in small groups
to consolidate their individual values into the top five most
important values for the school in the future. As a large
group, we will organise these small group items into a consolidated
set of values for the whole group. |
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Action
Plans departmental groups work through a structured process |
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Departmental
groups will review current action plans |
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For
next year, departments will identify: |
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The
Victory completed accomplishment for next year |
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Assessment
of current situation: strengths, weaknesses, potential
benefits and dangers |
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Commitments
description of the measurable, agreed upon goals |
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Key
Actions, responsibilities and target dates |
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Final
Reflection small group discussion and large group reports |
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Key
points from the departmental plans |
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Areas
of concern, areas of excitement |
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Points
of connection between department plans |
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Most
important actions to move forward to achieve the vision |
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Action
Plan for Development |
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