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Training in Margaret River for business, individuals and groups

Training

Communication Strategies - Conflict Resolution - Stress Management
(All one day training)
See our Training Calender to June 30, 2010

(Note: many other titles available - call for your needs)

Much of the training offered by gr8relationships.com is centred around improving the quality of relationships we have when we interact with others.

This can include professional environments such as businesses. The interactions employees have with clients can greatly affect the bottom line of that business. Employees who value and respect clients, even when clients are acting less than favourably, will leave a lasting impression on the client. It's not rocket science to know that if we, as a client, have a positive interaction with an employee of your business, we are more than likely to return to your business in the future and refer your business to others.

What training products does gr8relationships.com offer in this area?

  • Communication Strategies

For the better part of every day, we are communicating to and with others. Whether it’s the speech you deliver in the boardroom, the level of attention you give your spouse when they are talking to you, or the look you give the cat, it all means something. This workshop will help participants understand the different methods of communication and how to make the most of each of them.

Course Outline :

Module One: Getting Started
Icebreaker
Ground rules
The parking lot
Workshop objectives
Action plans and evaluation forms
   
Module Two: The Big Picture
What is Communication?
How Do We Communicate?
   
Module Three: Basic Verbal Communication Skills
Varying the Pitch of Your Voice
Using Tone to Your Advantage
Monitoring Your Speed
   
Module Four: Advanced Verbal Communication Skills
Speaking Like a STAR
   
Module Five: Non-Verbal Communication Skills
Body Language
The Meaning of Gestures
   
Module Six: More on Listening
A Word from President Roosevelt
Being an Active Listener
The Signals You Send to Others
   
Module Seven: Asking Good Questions
Open Questions
Closed Questions
Probing Questions
   
Module Eight: Using Appreciative Inquiry
The Four Stages
The Purpose of AI
Examples and Case Studies
   
Module Nine: Bringing People to Your Side
A Dash of Emotion
Plenty of Facts
Bringing it All Together
   
Module Ten: Making Small Talk
Level One: General Topics
Level Two: Sharing Your Ideas and Thoughts
Level Three: Sharing Your Experiences
   
Module Eleven: Overcoming Common Barriers
Language Differences
Cultural Differences
Different Place, Same Time
   
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise
Review of Parking Lot
Lessons Learned
Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

Who is this training for?

Anyone interested in improving the quality of his or her interactions with others:

Sales Assistants
Sales Executives
Company Executives
Anyone dealing face to face or over the telephone with potential and existing clients.

Cost for this training Note: IT COULD BE FREE! If you are a small business owner with an ABN and employ less than 15 people there is a strong chance the training will be FREE. To find out more call Mark on 0403 684 278 or email him at support @ gr8relationships.com

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  • Conflict Resolution

Wherever two or more people come together, there is bound to be conflict. This course will give participants a seven-step conflict resolution process that they can use and modify to resolve conflict disputes of any size. Participants will also learn crucial conflict management skills, including dealing with anger and using the Agreement Frame.

Course Outline :  

Module One: Getting Started
Icebreaker
Ground rules
The parking lot
Workshop objectives
Action plans and evaluation forms
 
Module Two: An Introduction to Conflict Resolution
What is Conflict?
What is Conflict Resolution?
Understanding the Conflict Resolution Process
 
Module Three: Conflict Resolution with the Thomas-Kilmann Instrument
Collaborating
Competing
Compromising
Accommodating
Avoiding
 
Module Four: Creating an Effective Atmosphere
Neutralizing Emotions
Setting Ground Rules
Choosing the Time and Place
 
Module Five: Creating Mutual Understanding
What Do I Want?
What Do They Want?
What Do We Want?
 
Module Six: Focusing on Individual Needs
Finding Common Ground
Building Positive Energy and Goodwill
Strengthening Your Partnership
 
Module Seven: Getting to the Root Cause
Examining Root Causes
Creating a Cause and Effect Diagram
The Importance of Forgiveness
Identifying the Benefits of Resolution
 
Module Eight: Generating Options
Generate, Don't Evaluate
Creating Mutual Gain Options and Multiple Option Solutions
Digging Deeper into Your Options
 
Module Nine: Building a Solution
Creating Criteria
Creating a Shortlist
Choosing a Solutions
Building a Plan
 
Module Ten: the Short Version of the Process
Evaluating the Situation
Choosing Your Steps
Creating an Action Plan
Using Individual Process Steps
 
Module Eleven: Additional Tools
Stress and Anger Management Techniques
The Agreement Frame
Asking Open Questions
 
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise
Review of Parking Lot
Lessons Learned
Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

Who is this training for?

Management responsible for resolving conflict in the workplace
Anyone interested in understanding a structured way to resolve conflict

Cost for this training IT COULD BE FREE! If you are a small business owner with an ABN and employ less than 15 people there is a strong chance the training will be FREE. To find out more call Mark on 0403 684 278 or email him at support@gr8relationships.com

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  • Stress Management

Positive and negative stress is a constant influence on all of our lives. The trick is to maximise the positive stress and to minimise the negative stress. This workshop will give participants a three-option method for addressing any stressful situation, as well as a toolbox of personal skills.

Course Outline:  

Module One: Getting Started
Icebreaker
Ground rules
The parking lot
Workshop objectives
Action plans and evaluation forms
 
Module Two: Understanding Stress
What is Stress?
What is Eustress?
Understanding the Triple A Approach
 
Module Three: Creating Stress-Reducing Lifestyle
Eating Properly
Exercising Regularly
Sleeping Well
 
Module Four: Altering the Situation
The First A
Identifying Appropriate Situations
Creating Effective Actions
 
Module Five: Avoiding the Situation
The Second A
Identifying Appropriate Situations
Creating Effective Actions
 
Module Six: Accepting the Situation
The Third A
Identifying Appropriate Situations
Creating Effective Actions
 
Module Seven: Using Routines to Reduce Stress
Planning Meals
Organizing Chores
Using a To-Do List
 
Module Eight: Environmental Relaxation Techniques
Finding a Sanctuary
Using Music
Seeing the Humor
 
Module Nine: Physical Relaxation Techniques
Soothing Stretches
Deep Breathing
Tensing and Relaxing
Medication
 
Module Ten: Coping with Major Events
Establishing a Support System
Creating a Plan
Knowing When to Seek Help
 
Module Eleven: Our Challenge to You
Creating a Stress Log
Week One: Recording Events
Week Two: Identifying Stressors and Creating a Plan
Week Three: Creating New Habits
Reviewing and Evaluating
 
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise
Review of Parking Lot
Lessons Learned
Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

Who is this training for?

Anyone involved in high stressed employment.
People whose personality lends them to become overly stressed
Stressed people looking for ways to reduce their stress.

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Cost for this training IT COULD BE FREE! If you are a small business owner with an ABN and employ less than 15 people there is a strong chance the training will be FREE. To find out more call Mark on 0403 684 278 or email him at support @ gr8relationships.com

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