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Strive to be a Nobody

Teamwork issues all arise from the individual placing his own self higher than the selves of others. The word 'team' has no 'i', yet people often feel that in a team they should be recognized. Because of the focus on self, people do silly things like sabotaging others, stealing credit, pushing blame and seeking attention. So the first lesson we should teach people is to be nobody.
Nobody refers to our deepest nature, our true self, which is what represents deep inside us. We know that deep inside, even for the most bad person, there are goodness in that person. Our true self is always good, ever-present and in no need of improvement. We just need to let the goodness in ourselves come out. 
Our greatest joy in life comes when we are so deeply engrossed in doing something that we vacate ourselves and give ourselves over to something or someone else. It is when we stand outside of ourselves.  
So being nobody means that we are willing to let go of our own self, our own ego, our own need to be right and our need to be validated by others. Being noboday is  to truly let people see and experience our true selves, which are often good. We don't need to put on a show, impress others or express ourselves because people are not blind, they can see the goodness in us. 
Wanting to be somebody special is nothing wrong. But if this drive for individuality and superiority keeps us aloof and forget that the team is larger than the sum of us, we will be selfish and do things that harm the team. If you are too want to be a good manager or good team player, come for this course...

HOW TO BE A BETTER MANAGER

Power-Packed Weekly Management Training
 
Date: 6/7, 13/7, 20/7 and 27/7 (4 Mondays)  Time: 2 pm to 5.30 pm
 
Venue : The Plaza 02-346 7500a Beach Rd   
 
Investment :1 pax for 4 lessons s$896.00 ; 2 pax & above for 4 lessons each is s$699.00 ; 4 pax & above for 4 lessons s$599.00 ; 8 pax & above each is s$499.00.
 
** This course can also be done at your premise at NO EXTRA Cost. 
 
If you are like most managers, you would probably find that you are lacking in certain skills. This lack is causing you delay in your career growth. Worst of all, your boss expects you to know all and your subordinates are watching you every day. 
 
The truth is that most managers and supervisors are promoted based on their technical skills, and yet it is the managerial and leadership skills that will make them more successful. 
 
In this Power-packed How to Be a Better Manager or Supervisor program, you will learn proven strategies to improve presentation, negotiation, and how you can manage your team & boss. Focused around Asia Coaching Training coaching and training materials used in 39,871 companies worldwide since 1993, you will find the strategies you need to implement significant changes in your career. 
 
This management development program is for managers, bosses, directors, managers, supervisors and executives who want to implement tomorrow what they learn today. This is hands-on learning, conducted over 4 weeks, to give you the impetus and momentum needed. Best of all, you will get coaching from a seasoned Coach. 
 
Now you might be saying - Yeah, I have heard it all before - and maybe you have. But if you are serious about actually doing and implementing something that will improve your career, then invest some time and get the help you need.
 
Note: This course qualifies for PIC(Productivity & Innovation Credit), where you will get 60% Cash Grant from the government. 
 
* Promotion until 31 May 015: Every $7,800 of training services will entitle you to the brand new iPhone 6 + worth $1,288 FREE. Limit to 2 sets per company. Call Idah at 6225-1784 to find out how to get this.
 

POWER-PACKED CONTENTS INCLUDE:

SESSION 1: PEOPLE MANAGEMENT SUCCESS (6 JULY)

  1. Psychology of employees - how to make the best of them
  2. Top 20 ways to motivate people without money 
  3. Inspiring Your People to Be their Best in 7 Ways
  4. Concept of Filling Buckets
  5. Anthony Robbins concept of 6 Human Needs in Management
  6. Power of Validation per Paul Newman
 

SESSION 2: TEAM-BUILDING SUCCESS (13 JULY)

  1. Blair Singer 6 Keys to a Winning Team 
  2. What is Perturbation and How to Push through
  3. De-selection system of hiring people. 
  4. What to Do When You have the Wrong Team
  5. GROW Model on Coaching your team to success
  6. Exercise on how Teamwork can increase output by 3 times
 
Bonus: Test on Do You Really Have a TEAM or TEFB?
 

SESSION 3: LEADERSHIP SUCCESS (20 JULY)

  1. How all Managers can be Leaders NOW
  2. Top 10 Keys of Effective Leaders
  3. How to lead in difficult environment 
  4. Know what you want and get it
  5. Five Ways to Effective Leadership: Have-to, Want-to, Body & Mind, Heart & Soul and Value Add
  6. What to Do When Others Do Not Follow You?
 
Bonus: Game on How to Do the Impossible (cut wood with paper)
 

SESSION 4: MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION AND NEGOTIATION (27 JULY)

  1. Effective Communication in workplace
  2. How to do High Impact Presentation and impromptu speeches
  3. Influence People to Your Thinking
  4. VAK Modalities of Communication (include Test)
  5. Mastering the Art of Listening
  6. How to negotiate for success. 
  7. Case study: negotiate with your customer for 20% price increase.
 
At the end of this program, you will be empowered to rise above all management challenges. 

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