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Professional Excellence Series

Running Effective Business Meetings

Meetings are a normal part of getting things done in an organization yet most people dread going to meetings. Why is that? Usually because the meeting leaders make the top ten most common mistakes and are destined to run meetings that are inefficient and ineffective.

This training will focus on what makes meetings effective and easy ways for you to incorporate these techniques and skills, so you can be more productive and enhance your professional image. Attend this training and get hands on practice and feedback from a professional facilitator so you can conduct a well run meeting.

•7.0 hours •Two ½-day modules •8 people per class

Influencing Without Authority

Often, the ability to influence others without authority is critical to advancement within an organization. This training program focuses on the skills, knowledge and behaviors needed to influence internally. Enhancing your ability to internally influence others enables you to increase productivity,reduce potential conflict, manage expectations, advance in your career and build strong relationships.

•3.5 hours •One ½-day module •10 people per class

During the training, you will build and refine the two key drivers of your ability to influence others – your communication style and your communication skills.

Professional Time Management

Setting priorities and managing time effectively is basic to managing individual and organizational performance. Lost time results in low productivity, which can increase stress and affect the bottom line of any organization or individual. This training program focuses on the TAYLOR Four-Step Productivity Process™ to effectively manage time and increase productivity.

Learn valuable techniques and skills in each step of the process to reduce stress and feel more productive in both your business and personal life.

•3.5 hours •One ½-day module •15 people per class

Win-Win Negotiation Skills

The ability to reach a Win-Win outcome when negotiating with internal clients, external vendors or external clients is a critical competency for any professional that strives to build long-term relationships. This training focuses on the best practices of the world’s top negotiators and the ways they achieve success.

In this class, you will learn:

  • How to prepare for a negotiation
  • How your negotiation style affects your outcome
  • How to best adapt to another person’s negotiation style
  • The skills needed to control the negotiation process
  • How to manage resistance or objections

• 6.0 hours  • Two 1/2-day modules   • 10 people per class

Professional Business Writing

The ability to write effectively is a key component of your communication skills. Because of the competitiveness of today’s job market, developing effective communication skills, especially in business writing, is critical to your success. According to many top recruiters and human resource professionals, an employee’s or a candidate’s writing skills are often the basis of a hiring or promotion decision.

Developing the ability to express yourself clearly, concisely and correctly can help you advance in your career. Many people consider poor writing to be an indication of sloppiness or a lack of intelligence. Clear communication and good writing skills help to enhance your reputation and marketability.

Poor writing reflects badly on you and your business. Polishing your writing skills can save time, eliminate confusion and reduce stress due to misinterpretation.

•3.5 hours          • One 1/2-day module          • 8 people per class

High Impact Presentation Skills

The ability to present confidently and deliver clear, concise, impactful messages is an essential skill for today’s business professionals. This program provides the opportunity to immediately improve your presentation skills by preparing, practicing and delivering presentations in a safe environment with professional feedback.

Attend this training to:

  • Improve the organization and look of your presentations
  • Improve speech and body language to strengthen the message impact
  • Increase confidence and reduce potential anxiety with speaking to groups

•7.0 hours          • Two 1/2-day modules   • 8 people per class

Call (800) 610-8170 or email solutions@taylorperformance.com for more information.