MANAGING THROUGH THE TOUGH TIMES
Succeeding In This "Do More With Less" Economy!
Tough times call for tough decisions. Your management team will either take action to make the decisions to meet their challenges by leading and inspiring their teams ... or, they will retreat into the paralysis of "just holding on." In this current economic climate your managers must be trained to lead in a forward-thinking way because "just holding on" is a strategy doomed to fail. In this program, your managers will learn the best practice skills and strategies of companies who are succeeding even during this tough time. They will learn how to plan, focus, motivate, adapt and lead their teams to be efficient and effective today AND, how to transition those same skills and strategies into the workplace of a healthy economy. They will thrive ... not just survive. As a result, your organization will be well positioned to move ahead of your competition who are still "just holding on." The economy will get better. By investing in your management team you are demonstrating your commitment to your organization, its mission and employees. It´s a smart bottom line investment which will reap benefits now and into the future. Learning Objectives:
In this timely and relevant program, your managers will learn the best practice skills and strategies they can use to thrive now, and help them continue to excel once the business environment has improved. They will learn how to:Successfully lead a department or team through times of change and economic uncertainty
Show employees how to maintain productivity and morale
Motivate employees to see this challenge as an opportunity for success
Learn techniques to get and keep control of projects, competing priorities and critical deadlines so the important work gets done
Build their own personal flexibility and tolerance to change, uncertainty and stress
Lead from strength so employees will know how to follow
Critical Content:
Embracing Change
With this change will come opportunities! Don´t simply embrace the status quo. Understanding and managing to the change are key factors for success in tough times ... and beyond.How to understand and handle the employee resistance that comes with change
Learn best practice leadership skills for managing change in good and tough times
Understand and use the positive aspects of change
Foster a positive and supportive environment that motivates your team now, and lasts when the good times return
Learn why employee engagement is always important
How to keep the lines of communication open and squash the change rumor mill
Techniques for developing a team of high performers who thrive ... not just survive
How to deliver negative news diplomatically and professionally
Doing More With Less
Steps taken to manage through tough times endure. Both right and wrong choices will have lasting consequences. Train your managers how to lead, encourage, motivate and model the right way to tackle this "do more with less" economy. Eliminate the factors that lead to bad decisions and workplace paralysis
Avoid the biggest mistakes managers make in a "do more with less" environment
Learn a best practice Priority Planning Model to pinpoint the things that MUST get done
How to get employees right back on track if they do slip into unproductive habits
Use proven techniques to be more productive despite an endless workload
How to handle interruptions that keep you from getting your work done
A system to eliminate procrastination for you and your team members
Effective time management tips to lighten the load, get more done and reduce stress
How to communicate the importance of "give and take" assignments in today´s world
Eliminate anxiety and stress which hampers productivity
Motivate, Participate and Love Your Job Again
Managers must set a plan in motion to ensure their team is working well together. Team members must understand their tasks and have clear objectives, while retaining a sense of hope and optimism. Your managers must model a positive attitude and realistic, but optimistic, sensibility.Techniques to look at your job from a new, creative and energized perspective
How to keep employees positively engaged in tough times
Creatively motivate and support your team members ... it´s easier than you think
How to keep morale high when faced with difficult changes
How to balance compassion with logic in the face of change
How to squash the "negativity bug" to keep it from spreading
Show your team how to create and maintain their value to your organization
How to emerge from hard times with a positive perspective and renewed skills
Simple techniques to show employees they are valued
Creative rewards that mean more than they cost
Demonstrate how a positive work ethic benefits everyone
US/Canada:
1-800-873-7545
United Kingdom:
0800 328 1140
Australia:
1 800 145 231
New Zealand:
0800 447 301
or e-mail us at:
onsite@skillpath.net
1-800-873-7545
United Kingdom:
0800 328 1140
Australia:
1 800 145 231
New Zealand:
0800 447 301
or e-mail us at:
onsite@skillpath.net
