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Quick Look Course Summary:Taking Initiative Course
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Next Public Course Date:
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Length: 1 day(s)
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Price (at your venue): 1 Person R 4,811 EX VAT 3 Person R 3,654 EX VAT 10 Person R 2,719 EX VAT
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Certification Type: Non-Accredited
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Locations & Venues: Off-site or in-house. We train in all major city centres throughout South Africa.
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Taking Initiative Course
Duration: 1 day
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
Who should attend this course?Â
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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About this course
This course is not accredited. It is delivered as a professional skills programme, and delegates receive a BOTI certificate of attendance.
If you need a credit-bearing outcome for B-BBEE skills development, SETA grant or learnership purposes, please see our accredited qualifications and skills programmes, or read about BOTI accreditations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course accredited?
No. This course is delivered as a practical, facilitator-led skills programme and delegates receive a BOTI certificate of attendance. If you need a credit-bearing outcome for B-BBEE skills development, SETA grant or learnership purposes, ask us about our accredited qualifications, skills programmes and unit standards.
Can this course be delivered in-house at our premises?
Yes. Every BOTI course can be delivered on-site at your offices anywhere in South Africa, or at a scheduled public venue, and can be customised to your team and industry.
How do I book or get a quote?
Use the enquiry form on this page for a tailored quote, or call 011 882 8853 / email [email protected]. The course length and next public course date are shown in the Quick Look summary.
Can this training count towards our B-BBEE scorecard?
Spend on this course still counts as skills development expenditure for B-BBEE purposes, but it does not count as accredited training spend, and the Codes limit how much non-accredited training can contribute. Please confirm the treatment with your skills development facilitator or B-BBEE verification agency.
Do you tailor the training to our industry?
Yes. Our training is built around your business, using practical, real-world examples relevant to your team and sector.