SHN

The Sheltered Housing Network

Supporting All Involved in The Provision of Sheltered and Supported Housing

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AT WORK

General Information
This course covers a variety of topics to help participants develop a range of interpersonal skills including: building self esteem, assertiveness, listening and communicating, dealing with stress and organising their working pattern in respect of their time management.

A range of training methods will be used in delivering the course content. This will assist in ensuring effective input of course material. Participants will be encouraged to take an active part in each session.

Aims & Objectives Of The Course
The aim of the course is to develop the skills of participants in developing their interpersonal skills with the aim of utilising this knowledge to increase their effectiveness at work. Participants will develop their skills, attitudes and knowledge in the areas of:

Evaluating their own individual interpersonal skills
Appropriate use of techniques to develop individual skills
Utilising these skills to increase their effectiveness in the workplace
Goal setting and prioritising

Objectives
By the end of the course participants should be able to:

List their strengths and needs in relation to interpersonal skills
Demonstrate techniques to adopt a positive approach
Develop a time management philosophy that they can use in their work
Adopt a structured approach to goal setting and prioritising their workload
Demonstrate their listening and communication skills
Create an action plan to develop their own interpersonal skills further

Summary
The course is designed to be flexible and the content and setting can be varied to meet the particular requirements of individual groups.

Participants will be encouraged to adopt a supportive and positive approach to the group as a whole. It is hoped that this will allow individuals to achieve greater proficiency and confidence through taking part in a stimulating and enjoyable learning programme.

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