This two day event is
delivered for SHN by The OPAL Foundation. OPAL (which stands for
Opportunities for Personal Achievement in Life) work closely with SHN in
assisting us to ensure all of our training promotes a positive approach
in all that we do. OPAL play an active role in coaching our own trainers
& tutors and we are delighted to be able to offer you an opportunity to
experience their unique style and expertise in the field of personal &
professional development. OPAL specialise in supporting individuals and
organisations in performing well and achieving their desired aims. By
attending this event, you will learn techniques that will enable you to
recognise:
·what you want and why
·how to assert your rights and respect others
·how your ‘mind talk’ can negatively influence you
·steps you can take and processes you can use to create a positive
impact in your life
A range of training
methods will be used during the workshop. This will assist in ensuring
all are included and that the event is lively and interactive.
Participants will be encouraged to take an active part in each session.
Aims & Objectives Of The
Course
Many of us find that we
are increasingly put under pressure during our daily functioning – both
at work and within our personal lives. Using the processes and tools
that you will learn on this two day workshop will enable you manage this
pressure and identify where it comes from. You will also learn how to
recognise and respect your unique strengths and limitations and develop
your skills and self-esteem.
Throughout the workshop
participants will learn practical and effective techniques that they can
use to enhance their personal effectiveness and to achieve their desired
lifestyle.
Objectives
At the end of the
workshop, participants will be able to:
·Identify the skills and behaviours you use currently when
interacting with others
·Learn behaviours that will increase your options for positive
outcomes in all you do
·Practice these behaviours
·Understand a model of 'Assertive' and 'Responsive' behaviours and
practice these behaviours
·Learn a model of influencing behaviours and practice these
behaviours
·Develop these skills and behaviours further both at work and in
your personal life
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.
