AMA2132 Taking on Greater Responsibility: Step-up Skills for Non Managers

Course Description:

Overview

• Do you have what it takes to step up to the plate to lead, work in teams, and juggle new assignments with your current responsibilities? What about having a "can–do" attitude that prepares you for additional growth? Acquire new skills and prepare to make a positive difference at work. In this seminar, you will lay the foundation to achieve good performance now and integrate additional skills to exceed present role expectations. You will develop a customized approach to think strategically, to solve problems, and to make sound decisions so you can adapt to change and grab new opportunities. How You Will Benefit Feel confident when asked to "step up to the plate" with new projects outside your regular work activities Take your skills and potential to new heights with proven–in–action, get–ahead career development strategies Understand your role in today's new workplace, and gain the new skills and competencies required for success Meet the rising pressure of tight budgets and lean organizations Map out a plan of action to enhance your efficiency and career development potential

• Identify the master competencies for ongoing professional development (analytic thinking, problem solving, and coaching/feedback seeking) as the foundation on which to achieve performance excellence Integrate and apply the master competencies to exceed present role expectations by developing abilities in the five key skill areas for taking on greater responsibility (e.g., understanding your business, managing change, communicating strategically, juggling new assignments and current responsibilities, and leading and working in teams) Assess current levels of performance in the five key skill areas for taking on greater responsibility to set plans for skill development Identify opportunities for moving up to bigger responsibilities in the five key skill areas by developing action plans to maximize potential and professional contribution Analyze workplace demands and expectations to integrate a productive attitude for facilitating necessary change with and through others Examine and apply communication skills that build confidence and gain support to develop new skills and move up to more challenging responsibilities Develop strategies for creating and maintaining a unique coaching and mentoring partnership with your manager that reflects professional priorities and shared results–based benefits Synthesize fresh ways of thinking, planning, and acting to upgrade present levels of decision making and problem solving and achieve new levels of responsibility, organizational contribution, and professional recognition

• Those interested in greater career development and getting the skills to improve their performance and growth within their organization

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