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Leadership, Communications & Change Management

Communication is the fundamental social and leadership skill, and developing this capability is at the very heart of our mission and vision. In order to achieve breakthrough performance - as an individual or an organisation - you need a vision, and you need to inspire and influence those around you to pursue that vision whole-heartedly.

It requires an trustworthy character, passionate relationships and a logical approach to problem-solving. It requires leadership, extraordinary communication skills, and a concern for individuals. it requires our  "Communicate with Influence" series of training and coaching programs.

These courses are designed to significantly improve how you communicate in all aspects of life and work. Whether delivering a sales pitch, justifying a project change request, motivating an employee, dealing with difficult colleagues even managing your own self-talk we show you how to get your point across without damaging your long-term Influence Equity.

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Influential Communication Skills for Project Managers

Training Type: Seminar
Standard Duration*: 2 day(s)

Influential communication is the key skill for project managers and leaders. Leadership is about getting things done through people – motivating, inspiring and influencing stakeholders and team members towards desired outcomes. Our ability to do this is a direct reflection of who we are (our “ethos” or character), what we say (our “logos” or reasoning), and how we say it (our “pathos” or passion). This intensive seminar provides an introduction to the principles of influential communication skills that deliver short term results while building long-term Influence Equity™ among key project stakeholders. It provides tools and techniques with which we can increase our understanding of ourselves, identify the needs and interests of those we’re trying to influence, and target our messages to them with maximum effectiveness.


Practical Steps in Sustainable Change Management

Training Type: Seminar
Standard Duration*: 1 day(s)


Conversational Leadership

Training Type: Workshop
Standard Duration*: 2 day(s)

Great leaders understand the value of powerful communication. And they understand that the most powerful communication occurs in their daily interactions with their workforce. These two days focus on your conversational leadership, and they will change everything... Your leadership impact Your performance Your life


An Introduction to Influential Communication

Training Type: Seminar
Standard Duration*: 1 day(s)

Built on the principles of our Influence Equity Model and the DiSC Behavioural Profile, this seminar introduces the terms, concepts, and principles of effective, influential communication, and forms the foundation on which the "Communicate with Influence" program is built. The seminar can be conducted as a stand-alone event, or can be added to any of the other courses to provide an integrated training experience.


Influencing Project Stakeholders & Decision-Makers

Training Type: Seminar
Standard Duration*: 2 day(s)

90% of our day is spent communicating with the people around us. This intensive 2-day course introduces the principles of influence and outlines the concept of Influence Equity as a model for short-term persuasiveness as well as long-term, lasting influence and power.


Building Motivated Teams

Training Type: Seminar
Standard Duration*: 2 day(s)

The modern workplace requires managers and leaders who are able to work through influence, not force. But how do we build loyalty, commitment and trust in today?s fluid workforce? This seminar addresses the question of what truly motivates people, and outlines techniques through which we can develop loyal, committed and motivated teams.


Powerful Presentations for Project Managers

Training Type: Workshop
Standard Duration*: 2 day(s)

Great leaders communicate ideas with power. It's a skill they have to master - and so can we. This seminar/workshop identifies the characteristics of powerful presentations, and provides you with an opportunity to develop your presentation skills. Combining theory and practice, all delegates will learn and practice techniques and tools to enhance the effectiveness of their presentation skills. As part of this course, each participant will be required to make a presentation to the class in order to practice the concepts and skills learned. The presentations will be recorded and evaluated.


Developing the Heart of Influence

Training Type: Seminar
Standard Duration*: 4 day(s)

True influence comes from within. Great leaders, influential people have a natural ability to positively affect the lives of those around them because they care. They are influential because their lives are built on a firm foundation, and they are confident in who they are. This intensive seminar will challenge you to think about your deepest values and beliefs, your interests and capabilities, and your purpose in life. You will assess your relationships and interactions with other people. You will learn techniques to master your thinking processes, to identify and eradicate self-limiting beliefs, and to develop the characteristics of assertive, influential communication. This seminar is for people are tired of living their lives where they currently are, and are ready to make a significant breakthrough.


DiSC®: Enhancing Personal Effectiveness

Training Type: Workshop
Standard Duration*: 1 day(s)

Understanding people?s behavioural and communication styles enables us to target our communications more effectively to their expectations. Based on the DiSC Behavioural Model. This workshop is recommended as a prerequisite for all communication-related seminars.

* Note that all our courses can be tailored to suit your specific requirements.

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To build influential, effective individuals, teams and organisations.

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