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Six Thinking Hats Handouts

Six Thinking Hats Handouts

Type: pdf        Scope: 1. Primer

Size: 88.57KB




Six Thinking Hats Delegate notes

Six Thinking Hats delegate notes

Type: pdf        Scope: 1. Primer

Size: 0.3MB




Negotiation

Definition Negotiation takes place whenever two or more people or groups desire outcomes which are interdependent. Successful negotiating results in a win-win agreement in which all parties gain overall, even though they may have to make concessions in the process.

Type: pdf        Scope: 1. Primer

Size: 64.70KB




Zin Obelisk Instructions

Team Building using Zin Obelisk.

Type: pdf        Scope: 3. Outline

Size: 33.82KB




Six Thinking hats posters

A3 Posters for use with Six Thinking Hats

Type: pdf        Scope: 1. Primer

Size: 0.2MB




Implementing and closing a project

Hints, tips, tools and advice on how to implement a project and close it down successfully.

Type: pdf        Scope: 2. Fundamentals

Size: 0.4MB




Six Thinking Hats Tutor Guide

Six thinking Hats Tutor Guide

Type: pdf        Scope: 1. Primer

Size: 0.6MB




Basic Non Verbal Communication Skills

Most of the basic communications gestures are the same all over the world. When people are happy, they smile; when they are sad or angry they frown or scowl. Nodding of the head is almost universally considered to indicate ‘yes’ or affirmation. Shaking of the head is considered to be ‘no’ or negation.

Type: pdf        Scope: 1. Primer

Size: 66.38KB




Dressing Points for Men

Your impact can be made negative by wearing styles which do not complement your figure shape. They can make you appear less confident, less dynamic or less approachable. In order for you to come across as credible your clothes should be a natural extension of yourself. When buying clothes, consideration should be given to their shape, style, colour, texture, patterns and fit. These should harmonise with your own body shape and genetic colouring and also reflect your individual personality.

Type: pdf        Scope: 1. Primer

Size: 35.08KB




Active Listening

Active listening is a way of listening and responding to another person that improves mutual understanding. Often when people talk to each other, they don’t listen attentively. They are often distracted, half listening, half thinking about something else.

Type: pdf        Scope: 3. Outline

Size: 86.83KB




Change Management

The Concise Oxford Dictionary defines change as "making or becoming different". While this may be too vague most management dictionaries do not attempt to tackle a definition.

Type: pdf        Scope: 2. Fundamentals

Size: 63.95KB




Dressing Points for Women

Your impact can be made negative by wearing styles which do not complement your figure shape. They can make you appear less confident, less dynamic or less approachable. In order for you to come across as credible your clothes should be a natural extension of yourself. When buying clothes, consideration should be given to their shape, style, colour, texture, pattern and fit. These should harmonise with your own body shape and genetic colouring and also reflect your individual personality.

Type: pdf        Scope: 1. Primer

Size: 36.43KB




Desert Island Exercise

Outdoor / Indoor exercise. Last 1 hour upwards

Type: pdf        Scope: 1. Primer

Size: 28.91KB




33 Ways to save time

33 ways to save time!Q

Type: pdf        Scope: 1. Primer

Size: 16.40KB




Simple Time Line exercise

Time Line exercise...how many days have you left to spend doing what you want to etc.

Type: pdf        Scope: 3. Outline

Size: 19.73KB




Kolbs Learning Styles Questionnaire

Kolb's Learning Styles Questionnaire. Mapped over to Honey & Mumford; however some care needs to be taken when using this.

Type: pdf        Scope: 1. Primer

Size: 0.1MB




Assessment and Evaluation

There have been several 'surveys' on the use of evaluation in training and development. Results initially appear heartening; many trainers/organisations responding about the extensive approaches they use. However when more specific and penetrating questions are asked, many professional trainers and training departments are found to use only 'reactionaries' (general vague feedback forms), including the invidious 'Happy Sheet' where, for example, questions such as 'How good did you feel the trainer was?', and 'How enjoyable was the training course?' are used.

Type: pdf        Scope: 3. Outline

Size: 82.45KB




Zin Obelisk Questions

Zin Obelisk Questions

Type: pdf        Scope: 3. Outline

Size: 36.02KB




Train the Trainer 2 day event

The Programme in Perspective Why People train almost every day of their lives, often without realising they are doing it and this 2 day learning event is a brief guide to the key skills, knowledge and abilities that are required to be an effective trainer. It is not intended to be used in place of a more formal training qualification such as the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD www.cipd.co.uk), the Certificate in Training Practice (CTP) or the Trainer Assessment Programme (TAP) which are available from the Training Foundation (www.trainingfoundation.co.uk). Programme Aim To introduce the concept of adult centred learning principles and explore the skills, knowledge and abilities required by an individual to be an effective trainer. Learning Objectives After completing this programme, participants will be able to: State and explain in detail what is meant by the Structured Approach to Training. Defining ‘Learning Outcomes’ from the Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) Be able to design competency based learning events based on the LNA Identification of effective methods of learning that are appropriate to the subject matter Know how to manage individuals and groups within a learning environment Design competency based assessments Reliability and validity of assessments Evaluation of learning interventions

Type: pdf        Scope: 4. Detailed

Size: 1.0MB




Zin Obelisk Answer Sheet

Zin Obelisk Answer Sheet

Type: pdf        Scope: 3. Outline

Size: 24.30KB




Six Thinking Hats

Six Thinking Hats - tutor notes

Type: pdf        Scope: 1. Primer

Size: 0.5MB




Planning a Workshop

Do's and Dont's on Planning A Workshop

Type: pdf        Scope: 1. Primer

Size: 2.5MB




Building Succsessful Teams

Teams are not the same as other groups; they need to be planned, built and maintained. A number of people who happen to work together in the same place may not operate as a team, and may not need to. A team has a distinct characteristic - it is a group working together to achieve a common purpose and may be composed of people drawn from different functions, departments or disciplines. Increasingly, teams are groups which are set up for a specific project, are empowered to steer and develop the work they do, and are responsible for their achievements.

Type: pdf        Scope: 2. Fundamentals

Size: 59.93KB




Delegate Feedback Form

Like 'em or not we should look at ROI and 'Happy Sheet's' are the first level on Kirkpatrick's model of evaluation! This is an example delegate feedback sheet that is in MS word so you can ammend it in anyway shape or form!

Type: doc        Scope: 4. Detailed

Size: 0.3MB




Planning a Project

Hints, tips, tools and advice on how to plan a project effectively.

Type: pdf        Scope: 2. Fundamentals

Size: 0.6MB




Starting a project the right way

Hints, tips, tools and advice on how to get a project off the ground.

Type: pdf        Scope: 2. Fundamentals

Size: 0.6MB




Constructive Conversations

In any conversations the first few moments can have a major influence on the remainder of the conversation. Getting the tone wrong at the start can put your colleague in an immediate defensive situation, which may result in a less productive conversation from your perspective.

Type: pdf        Scope: 3. Outline

Size: 0.1MB




Development Oppotunities

Employee development is the main route followed by most organisations to improved organisational performance, which in turn requires an understanding of the processes and techniques of organisational, team and individual learning.

Type: pdf        Scope: 3. Outline

Size: 82.81KB




Honest Conversations

A few well-planned questions will show the value you place on the development and performance of the individual and will bring clarity to the discussion. Use all of these types of questions in performance discussions.

Type: pdf        Scope: 1. Primer

Size: 0.1MB




Performance Review Meetings

Preparation and planning is vital to the success of the performance review system. For the actual performance review discussion to be effective, several areas need to be considered.

Type: pdf        Scope: 3. Outline

Size: 57.21KB




Performance Coaching

Coaching is an important tool in People Management and is about developing a person's skills, knowledge and experience so that their job performance improves, leading to the achievement of organisational objectives.

Type: pdf        Scope: 2. Fundamentals

Size: 49.60KB




Using Consultancy Services

"Management consulting is an advisory service contracted for and provided to organizations by specially trained and qualified persons who assist, in an objective and independent manner, the client organization to identify management problems, analyze such problems, recommend solutions to these problems, and help, when requested, in the implementation of solutions."

Type: pdf        Scope: 3. Outline

Size: 56.57KB




Emotional Intelligence

"The ability to perceive, to integrate, to understand and reflectively manage one's own and other people's feelings"

Type: pdf        Scope: 1. Primer

Size: 98.42KB




Strategic Planning

Strategic planning goes to the heart of what an organisation does, why it does it, how it does it and where it is going. It is "a total concept of the whole business involving a framework and process that guides its future" (Napuk).

Type: pdf        Scope: 1. Primer

Size: 52.24KB




Getting Sponsorship

Whether it is charitable support or a business arrangement, sponsorship is a mutual partnership. It is an investment (not a donation) from which both sides gain. It involves: • a sponsor, who funds an item or activity in return for promotional recognition • a beneficiary, who produces the item or undertakes the activity.

Type: pdf        Scope: 1. Primer

Size: 62.16KB




Human Givens Seminar

Human Givens Seminar - 29th May 2008, Cardiff

Type: pdf        Scope: 1. Primer

Size: 0.2MB




Self Esteem Exercise

A nice little exercise that throws some light on how people look at themselves

Type: pdf        Scope: 1. Primer

Size: 69.70KB




Multi Source Feedback 360 Degree Feedback

360’ feedback consists of performance data generated from a number of sources, who can include the person to whom the individual being assessed reports, people who report to them, peers (team colleagues or others in the organisation), and internal and external customers as well as self assessment.

Type: pdf        Scope: 1. Primer

Size: 41.92KB




Glossary of terms used in APM

Glossary of terms used within APM.

Type: pdf        Scope: 3. Outline

Size: 64.23KB




Handling Difficult Situations

There are many difficult situations that may arise during a performance review meeting.

Type: pdf        Scope: 3. Outline

Size: 86.70KB




Get close to your customers

Getting close to the customer involves gathering facts and knowledge about your customers (both current and potential), and turning these into an awareness of what customers want from you and how they perceive your organisation and your products and services. This awareness must then be acted on to ensure that you continually meet customer demands and ensure long-term survival and profitability.

Type: pdf        Scope: 2. Fundamentals

Size: 63.56KB




Trainer Feedback Sheet

Like 'em or not we should look at ROI and 'Happy Sheet's' are the first level on Kirkpatrick's model of evaluation! Trainers are an important part of this loop and should be asked for their feedback as well. This is an example trainer feedback sheet that is in MS word so you can ammend it in anyway shape or form!

Type: doc        Scope: 2. Fundamentals

Size: 0.1MB