Modules

What do we mean by 'culture' and are there different culture types? How can we accurately identify what the culture is, and if necessary, change it?

...in this module:

  • pods
    • Culture Identifiers
    • Creating a Learning Culture
    • Types of Culture
    • Beliefs
    • Commitment
    • JEDI:Taking Action
We solve problems in rational, logical ways, or in creative, intuitive ways. The module explores why this is, and how to make the best of both approaches.

...in this module:

  • pods
    • Intro to Problem Solving
    • Kawasaki Innovation
    • PintoS
    • Problem Solving Techniques
    • Weighted Matrix
    • Systems 1 & 2
    • Creativity Techniques
    • Being Innovative
Managers need resources to get things done. This module identifies the main external and internal resources managers can access, and also addresses the issues of resourcefulness (cf Indiana Jones) and Exchange Theory.

...in this module:

  • pods
    • Time Management with Others
    • Resource Management:Exchange Theory
    • Resource Management:Internal Resources
    • Resource Management:External Resources
    • Resourcefulness
    • Time Management as a Manager
This module will consider strategies for leading change proactively, and responding to imposed change reactively. It will also use Nudge Theory as a case study in changing people's behaviour..

...in this module:

  • pods
    • Nudge Theory:EAST & DUSI
    • Nudge Theory:MINDSPACE
    • Nudge Theory:Background & Key Principles
    • Delivering & Embedding Change
    • Planning & Introducing Change
    • Reacting to Change
    • 3 takes on organisational change
    • The OD Matrix
This module suggest key skills and tools that focus on relationship-building, and how important core values are in that respect. It also looks at ways in which managers can influence behaviours, decisions and outcomes.
33% complete

...in this module:

  • pods
    • Trust
    • Influence Triangle
    • Persuasion
    • Challenging Conversations
    • Values Agreement
    • Boundary Setting
    • Valuing & Respecting Others
    • Effective Collaboration
    • JEDI:Taking Action
This module discusses the importance of the task brief, and how to construct one; how to use a 4-step model to make high performance more likely; and how to delegate effectively.
71% complete

...in this module:

  • pods
    • Managing Performance:Poor Performance
    • Delegation
    • Effective Briefing
    • Giving Feedback
    • Progress vs. Perfection
    • MP: Specification for Success
    • SMART objectives
For anyone under time pressure who wants practical tools, tips and techniques to manage their time and competing priorities better.
9% complete

...in this module:

  • pods
    • 3As: the bottom line
    • Blame
    • Effective Briefing
    • Prioritising
    • Time Management with Yourself
    • Weighted Matrix
    • Urgent vs. Important
    • 3, 2, 1
    • Project Management:The PM Triangle
    • Time Management with Others
For anyone in a leadership or influence position, who would like to learn how to gain attention and motivation through storytelling.

...in this module:

  • pods
    • Confidence
    • Metaphor
    • Persuasion
    • Powerful Presentations:Be Engaging
    • Powerful Presentations:Beginning, Middle & End
    • Storytelling:Learn From the Masters
    • Storytelling:The Power of Emotion
    • Storytelling:What?... Why?... How?
    • Likeability, Credibility & Affinity
For anyone who wants to be persuasive and get others’ buy in, but is averse to traditional ideas about selling; or f or team leaders who would like to introduce soft selling to their teams.
29% complete

...in this module:

  • pods
    • Dealing with Stress
    • Emotion vs Reason
    • How to Soft Sell
    • Likeability, Credibility & Affinity
    • Persuasion
    • Soft Selling:What & Why?
    • Currencies
For those who wish their organisation or team to be value-led, and to be able to create value based behaviours for themselves and their staff.

...in this module:

  • pods
    • 3 takes on organisational change
    • Alignment
    • Culture Identifiers
    • Delivering & Embedding Change
    • JEDI
    • Planning & Introducing Change
    • Types of Culture
    • Value-based Behaviours
    • Values Agreement
    • Valuing & Respecting Others
    • Beliefs
For anyone who regularly is confronted with the need to think on their feet, and would like access to tools, tips and techniques to develop this skill.
22% complete

...in this module:

  • pods
    • Challenging Conversations:Choose Your Response
    • Ownership (PR)
    • Q&A
    • Rapid Thinking Frames
    • Systems 1 & 2
    • Thinking on Your Feet
    • Thinking Polarities
    • Programme Interrupt
    • Emotion vs Reason
For anyone who would like to do more with less, in terms of limited budgets, and would like to know how to obtain and maximise resources without spending money.

...in this module:

  • pods
    • Feel the Fear…
    • Support Networks
    • Down (& Up) Sides of Uncertainty
    • Values Agreement
    • Resource Management:External Resources
    • Resource Management:Exchange Theory
    • Resource Management:Internal Resources
    • Resourcefulness
    • Resilience