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Taking Initiative
Individual Licence (EUR 40)
Rs.6,400.00
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Taking Initiative
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Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Taking Initiative.
Taking the initiative is a crucial step in moving forward in our professional and personal lives. By showing initiative, it reflects us in a positive light to others as well as builds our own self-esteem. If we want something to happen, we need to make it happen. That is what initiative is all about. Take opportunities and run with them. Do not let excuses cause you to miss out on amazing opportunities. See what...
Why this course matters
This course turns the subject into practical, structured learning you can apply in real business and workplace situations. It is designed to help you move beyond definitions and understand how the ideas, tools and decisions covered in the course fit together.
What you will gain
- Understand the core principles and practical approaches covered in Taking Initiative.
- Recognise situations where those approaches can improve workplace decisions or performance.
- Apply the course ideas more confidently in day-to-day professional situations.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for business professionals, administrators, managers and learners who want practical workplace skills they can apply immediately.
Course at a glance
- Study time: approximately 2 hours.
- Format: self-paced online learning.
- Professional development: CPD course.
Taking the initiative is a crucial step in moving forward in our professional and personal lives. By showing initiative, it reflects us in a positive light to others as well as builds our own self-esteem. If we want something to happen, we need to make it happen. That is what initiative is all about. Take opportunities and run with them. Do not let excuses cause you to miss out on amazing opportunities. See what you want, believe what you want, and make it happen.
With our Taking Initiative course, participants will learn what initiative is, how to take it on, the advantages of it, and when to know one's place. By enrolling in this course, participants will be taking the first step in making something positive happen for them! Now that is initiative!
Completing this course will confer 2 CPD Credits towards internationally recognised Continuous Professional Development Requirements within organisations operating this kind of staff development methodology.
Course Outline
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: What is Initiative?
- Definition
- Benefits, Personal and Professional
- Why People Do Not Take Initiative
- Make Initiative a Priority
- Case Study
- Review Questions
Module Three: Know Clients
- Be Open Minded
- Be Adaptable
- Making Decisions
- Take Responsibility
- Case Study
- Review Questions
Module Four: Recognize When You Can Step In
- Know Your Strengths and Skills
- Go the Extra Mile
- Listen Carefully
- Fill in the Gaps
- Case Study
- Review Questions
Module Five: Recognize When You Can Go Outside the Normal
- Consider Culture and Values Before Acting
- Is It in the Scope of Your Authority?
- Communicate Ideas
- Act on Solutions
- Case Study
- Review Questions
Module Six: Weighing the Consequences
- Ask Questions
- Risk, Impact, or Cost Analysis
- Is Authorization Necessary?
- When Risks Are Too High
- Case Study
- Review Questions
Module Seven: Good or Bad
- The Good
- The Bad
- Develop Judgment
- Avoid Acting on Emotion
- Case Study
- Review Questions
Module Eight: Confidence
- Are You Confident?
- Build Confidence
- Positive Thinking
- Visualization
- Case Study
- Review Questions
Module Nine: Find Opportunities
- Internal Opportunities
- External Opportunities
- Apply Core Competencies
- What Problems Exist, and Will They Grow?
- Case Study
- Review Questions
Module Ten: Be Persistent
- Handle Setbacks
- Manage Change
- Modify Ideas When Necessary
- Move Forward
- Case Study
- Review Questions
Module Eleven: Balance Initiative and Restraint
- Consider the Work Involved in an Idea
- Develop Emotional Intelligence
- Know the Buy-in of Stakeholders
- Do Not Push All Ideas Forward
- Case Study
- Review Questions
Continue your learning
Part of this learning pathway: Personal Development
Course pathway: eBSI SME Academy > Personal Development > Taking Initiative
Explore more Personal Development training or return to the eBSI SME Academy.