Overview
Learn to build trust, enhance communication, and manage conflict for stronger workplace relationships. Get foundational training in a range of practical skills.
Syllabus
Module 1: Understanding Myself and Others
- Identify and describe different personality types and work styles.
- Analyze how individual differences affect communication and productivity.
- Learn strategies for improving relationships through understanding personality traits.
Module 2: Creating Healthy Working Relationships
- Build trust and rapport with colleagues to foster collaboration.
- Use active listening techniques to enhance communication.
- Understand and advocate for personal and team needs.
Module 3: Team Dynamics
- Define team dynamics and their impact on workplace effectiveness.
- Explore Tuckman’s five stages of team development.
- Learn strategies to assess, improve, and rebuild team dynamics.
Module 4: Strengthening Team Relationships
- Create and implement a team charter for alignment and accountability.
- Explore team-building strategies, from icebreakers to mentorship programs.
- Understand the importance of recognition and appreciation in teams.
Module 5: Effective Communication Skills
- Master the communication model for giving and receiving direction.
- Adapt communication styles to suit different personality types.
- Learn effective feedback techniques and avoid common mistakes.
Module 6: Conflict Management Strategies
- Identify common causes and types of conflict in the workplace.
- Apply various conflict resolution approaches including collaboration and compromise.
- Evaluate the success of conflict resolution strategies and rebuild trust.
Taught by
Alan Zucker, Amy Sareeram, Cindy Morgan-Jaffe, Dr. Le'Angela Ingram, Michele Proctor, Natalya H. Bah, Heather Murphy Capps, Doris McMillon, Bascom Destrehan “Dit” Talley, and Marshall Scantlin