Course Description

This two day workshop has been designed to enable who choose to attend the opportunity to explore and reflect on their personal styles, behaviours and capabilities, and the outcomes they have, particularly in the work environment.

Focus for the two days will be on the many aspects of who they are, using questionnaires and other self-assessment tools, and taking time to discuss and consider how they can best manage themselves to get optimal results.

The workshop will be an interactive experience, with time for self-reflection, discussions, challenging concepts and sharing best practice.

Target Student

This course is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their self-awareness, personal effectiveness, and interpersonal skills in the workplace. It is ideal for individuals at various career stages who wish to gain deeper insights into their personal styles, behaviors, and capabilities.

The workshop is particularly suitable for those looking to improve their emotional intelligence, communication skills, and ability to handle challenging situations.

Professionals aiming to develop their leadership potential or seeking personal growth opportunities in their careers would benefit greatly from this introspective and interactive two-day program.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this course. It is open to professionals at all levels who are interested in personal development and enhancing their effectiveness in the workplace. Participants should come with an open mind and a willingness to engage in self-reflection and group discussions.

While no specific prior knowledge or experience is required, attendees will benefit most if they:

• Have some work experience to draw upon during discussions
• Are prepared to participate actively in group exercises and share their experiences
• Are open to feedback and willing to explore new perspectives on their personal and professional behavior

As noted in the course outline, all delegates will be asked to complete a personal SWOT analysis and an online Personality Test prior to the workshop to identify personal styles.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this two-day workshop, participants will be able to:

• Gain deeper insights into their personal styles, behaviors, and capabilities
• Develop a greater understanding of their emotional intelligence and strategies to enhance it
• Identify and leverage their preferred learning styles for personal development
• Recognise and appreciate different personality types and their impact on workplace interactions
• Apply tools and techniques for effectively managing challenging situations at work
• Enhance self-awareness and understanding of how personal style affects workplace outcomes
• Develop strategies to optimise personal performance and achieve better results in their professional roles
• Improve interpersonal skills and communication with colleagues of diverse personality types

Course Content

All delegates will be asked to complete a personal SWOT analysis and an online Personality Test to identify personal styles.

Day One

• Who I am and what I'd like to get from this programme
  • Ice-breaker activities and introductions
  • Setting personal objectives for the workshop
  • Exploring individual motivations and career aspirations
• Exploring personal styles – building self-awareness and awareness of others
  • Understanding personality types using established models
  • Analysing results of pre-course personality assessments
  • Recognising strengths and potential areas for development
• Considering how different types react and interact and what that means for me
  • Exploring communication styles across personality types
  • Role-playing exercises to practice effective interactions
  • Developing strategies for adapting to different personality types in the workplace
• Emotional Intelligence (EI) – what is EI and how can I develop my personal EI?
  • Introduction to the concept of Emotional Intelligence
  • Self-assessment of EI competencies
  • Practical exercises to enhance self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills

Day Two

• What does "successful" look like for me?
  • Defining personal and professional success
  • Aligning individual goals with organisational objectives
  • Creating a vision board for future career aspirations
• Learning Styles – how do I learn and what does that mean for my development?
  • Introduction to various learning style models
  • Identifying individual learning preferences
  • Developing strategies to maximise learning effectiveness in various situations
• Dealing with challenging situations - Tools and techniques to use when dealing with difficult situations
  • Identifying common workplace challenges (e.g., conflicts, difficult conversations, change management)
  • Introduction to problem-solving frameworks and conflict resolution techniques
  • Role-playing exercises to practice handling challenging scenarios
• Personal actions and commitments based on the two day workshop
  • Reflecting on key learnings and insights gained
  • Developing a personalised action plan for implementing new skills and behaviours
  • Setting SMART goals for continued personal and professional development