Taking Initiative Course

Course Introduction

Sometimes people see an opportunity to take the initiative, but uncertainty holds them back. This course will give participants the skills and tools needed to act in a situation where they can take the initiative and lead their teams to greater heights.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
Workshop objectives

2. Defining initiative
Definition
Benefits
Why people do not take initiative
Make it a priority
Case Study

3. Take a chance
Be open minded
Be adaptable
Making decisions
Take responsibility
Case Study

4. Recognise When you can step in
Know your strengths and skills
Go the extra mile
Listen carefully
Fill in the gaps
Case Study

5. Recognise opportunities
Consider culture and values
Scope of authority
Communicate ideas
Act on solutions
Case Study

6. Weighing the consequences
Ask questions
Risk, impact, cost analysis
Is authorisation necessary?
When risks are too high
Case Study

7. Good or bad
The good
The bad
Develop judgement
Avoid acting on emotion
Case Study

8. Confidence
Are you confident?
Building confidence
Positive thinking
Visualisation
Case Study

9. Find opportunities
Internal opportunities
External opportunities
Apply core competencies
What problems exist
Case Study

10. Be persistent
Handle setbacks
Manage change
Modify ideas
Move forward
Case Study

11. Initiative and restraint
Consider the work involved
Develop emotional intelligence
Stakeholders
Do not push all ideas
Case study

12. Topics not discussed
Post workshop overview

Course Duration

1 day/s

Who should attend

This course is intended for anyone who wants to take initiative in situations, but does not know how.

**Quote does not include Any Exam Fees (if applicable)

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