Habits of Distinguished Professionals (Virtual)
Habits of Distinguished Professionals (Virtual)
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At the end of this course, the participants should be able to:
- Gain tools to shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset, enabling greater adaptability and resilience by learning how to embrace challenges, learn from failure, and continuously improve.
- Learn how to maximize productivity through utilizing effective tools like the Eisenhower Matrix and the 80/20 Rule.
- Learn how to eliminate timewasters and focus on tasks with high-payoff.
- Understand the science of habit formation and how to create lasting change.
- Learn active listening and clear communication techniques to improve collaboration and influence.
- Gain confidence in presenting ideas effectively to diverse audiences.
- Develop self-awareness, self-management, and empathy to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics.
- Learn how to manage stress and emotions in high-pressure situations.
- Understand the principles of leading teams to high-performance.
- Learn how to lead by example and inspire others through servant leadership.
- Discover strategies to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world through continuous learning.
- Learn structured problem-solving techniques to tackle complex challenges.
- Gain confidence in generating innovative solutions and driving change.
- Develop strategies to maintain physical and mental well-being, and to build resilience and avoid burnout.
- Develop a structured action plan to implement new habits and skills.
Foundations of Professional Excellence
- Introduction to Professional Excellence
- What Sets Distinguished Professionals Apart?
- Pyramid of Professional Excellence (adapted from Jim Collins’ Good to Great):
- Knowledge, Technical Skills, Soft Skills, Habits and Mindset
- Pyramid of Professional Excellence (adapted from Jim Collins’ Good to Great):
- The Role of Habits in Long-Term Success
- Atomic Habits (James Clear)
- Self-Assessment: Where Am I Now?
- What Sets Distinguished Professionals Apart?
- The Growth Mindset
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- Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
- Embracing Challenges and Learning from Failure
- Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)
- Time Management and Prioritization
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- The 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle) & Prioritization Frameworks (Eisenhower Matrix)
- Handling Timewasters
- Building Discipline and Consistency
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- The Compound Effect
- Overcoming Procrastination
- Accountability Systems
Mastering Interpersonal and Leadership Skills
- Effective Communication
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- Active Listening
- Clear and Concise Communication
- Overcoming Communication Barriers
- Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
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- The Definition and importance of Emotional Intelligence
- The Four Components of EQ (Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management)
- Managing Stress and Emotions
- Collaboration and Teamwork
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- Characteristics of highly successful teams
- Team Building Basics
- Promoting trust and cooperation in teams
- Leadership and Influence
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- Leading by example
- The servant leader
- Increasing your positive influence
Advanced Habits for Sustained Success
- Lifelong Learning and Adaptability
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- Keeping yourself updated
- The learning curve
- Lifelong learning and professional development
- Innovation and Problem-Solving
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- Design Thinking Process
- The innovative approach to problem solving
- Work-Life Integration and Well-Being
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- Maintain a life balance
- Cognitive flexibility and emotional regulation
- Creating a Legacy and Giving Back
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- Revisiting personal mission and vision
- Action planning
- Leadership
- Habit formation
- Emotional intelligence
- Team building
- Time and self-management
- Stress management
- Excellence
This training course will be carried out through the use of best practices and the right combination of engaging and purposeful tools such as:
- Practical, relevant case studies
- Group activities and workshops
- Related role plays
- Experiential learning
- Brain storming
- Stimulating mental activities
- Engaging team competitions
- Suitable training Videos
- Presentations
- Self–assessments
- Learning with Simulations and Games
Individuals aiming for professional excellence through professional development while focusing on both personal growth and interpersonal excellence.