ESSENTIAL SKILLS
WORKSHOPS

This course will focus on the development of the essential skill: “working with others”. There will be practical exercises planned throughout the session that will mimic experiences in the workplace setting. We will explore communication styles, professionalism, working with defensive team members and conflict resolution.

Participants enhance and practice ability for effective speaking and listening during work interactions.

This course delves into strategic management techniques of productivity, projects and people. Areas of focus include inclusive leadership styles at all levels in the new world of work, providing feedback, leading change, people and projects virtually. In this course, attendees will receive action-oriented insights and have exposure to best practices.

Participants discuss key elements of effective presentations, prepare materials, then create a video recording of themselves presenting, to be viewed by the group.

This course will focus on the development of the essential skill, “thinking” in a practical learning environment that will mimic the workplace setting. Using Bloom’s Taxonomy of Critical Thinking Skills, participants will become versed in understanding, analyzing, applying, and evaluating complex scenarios, opposing perspectives and data sources to create reports, pathways and solutions.

Participants discuss and practice emotional intelligence value and subskills.

This course will focus on developing interpersonal and communication skills as well as professional workplace behaviours. It will cover the 4 C’s of communication (clarity, conciseness, correctness and conversational), first impressions, body language and voice. Participants will learn successful presentation formats and strategies for effective public speaking.

Participants examine conflict-handling styles and approaches to developing skills in collaboration.