Personal and Professional Development Training Courses

 

 

Communication Skills

'Very well organized and well delivered course'

 

A key role for mental health professionals is communicating effectively with patients, their carers and with other professionals, particularly those from other agencies. By getting our message across and by understanding the views and needs of others we can reduce the likelihood of conflict and disagreement. This highly practical workshop looks at the things that make for effective communication and introduces key communication skills that can be used whether communicating with individuals or groups.

 

 

Emotional Intelligence

‘Lots to think about and implement’

 

Research shows that emotional intelligence is a key ability in building and maintaining successful relationships at work. This is a core skill in leading teams, coping with change and managing and resolving conflicts. This highly practical workshop explores the meaning of emotional intelligence, the difference that it makes in practice and how to develop it and how to use

it successfully at work and elsewhere.

 

 

Time Management

‘Course presented everyday work happenings in a formal way which was excellent’

 

Getting the most from our time is a challenge for all of us. The demands placed on clinicians within the NHS increases constantly and it becomes increasingly difficult to find time for the things that really matter to us.

 

 

Negotiation and Influencing Skills

 

‘Excellent session – very interactive, I liked the way the course related to our own case study so we were able to up with an action plan to take away with us when the course was completed’

 

The ability to negotiate an influence on a day-to-day level is an essential skill whether it be agreeing priorities, workloads or other key deliverables. This workshop focuses on cooperative negotiation working towards outcomes that meet the needs of all parties and support long-term relationships. It is practically focused with specifically designed case studies to support and maximise learning.  You will cover:

 

*  Identifying what is negotiating

*  Key skills of effective negotiators

*  Influencing strategies

*  Developing trust

*  Maximise your negotiating power

*  The Prisoners Dilemna exercise

*  Negotiation practice

 

 

Assertiveness Training

‘Excellent educational day’

 

This workshop enables participants to develop their ability to act assertively, even in the most difficult situations, such as feeling unpopular and not wishing

to offend others.

 

 

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