Soft Skills Training in Maia

This instructor-led, live training in Maia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level office managers who wish to learn knowledge and skills in filing techniques and documentation management. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of effective filing systems.
• Learn techniques for managing and controlling both physical and electronic documents.
• Develop skills in creating, maintaining, and archiving records.
• Apply best practices for documentation management to improve organizational efficiency.

This instructor-led, live training in Maia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level professionals who wish to explore fundamental ethical theories, develop ethical decision-making skills, and understand the role of protocol in maintaining integrity and professionalism. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand fundamental ethical theories and principles.
• Develop skills for ethical decision-making.
• Recognize the significance of protocol in professional settings.
• Learn to navigate ethical dilemmas and conflicts of interest.
• Understand the role of ethics and protocol in different industries.

This instructor-led, live training in Maia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level sales and marketing professionals who wish to leverage neuroscience in their sales practices, ultimately leading to better customer interactions and increased sales success. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles of neuroscience relevant to sales.
• Learn how to apply neuroscience to improve sales techniques and customer interactions.
• Develop skills to create compelling sales pitches based on neuropsychological insights.
• Gain insights into customer behavior and decision-making processes.
• Enhance emotional intelligence and rapport-building skills.

This instructor-led, live training in Maia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who wish to develop their persuasive communication skills to enhance workplace interactions and business success. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core principles of persuasive communication and its relevance in the workplace.
• Apply effective persuasion techniques to influence decision-making.
• Utilize non-verbal communication to reinforce their message.
• Analyze case studies and real-world scenarios to enhance their persuasive abilities.

This instructor-led, live training in Maia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who wish to learn how to use storytelling techniques to improve work relationships, engage teams, and convey key messages effectively. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts of storytelling and its business applications.
• Structure an effective story using key narrative elements.
• Apply storytelling techniques in different workplace scenarios.
• Leverage storytelling for leadership, motivation, and conflict resolution.

This instructor-led, live training in Maia (online or onsite) is aimed at anyone who wishes to enhance their coaching and communication skills. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the impact of coaching and effective communication on peer-to-peer engagement.
• Learn and apply the different coaching and communication best practices.
• Improve communication and influencing skills.
• Conduct coaching sessions with confidence.

This instructor-led, live training in Maia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals and managers who wish to enhance their critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities in personal and professional contexts. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify biases and logical fallacies in reasoning.
• Apply critical thinking techniques to real-world scenarios.
• Improve decision-making processes through structured analysis.
• Enhance problem-solving strategies for complex situations.

This instructor-led, live training in Maia (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level managers who wish to apply Enneagram insights to enhance leadership skills, improve team dynamics, and drive organizational success. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain a solid foundation in the Enneagram system, including the nine personality types, wings, levels of development, and centers of intelligence.
• Use the Enneagram to explore and identify personality type, including strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for growth.
• Better understand team members, improve communication, resolve conflicts, and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Align team and organizational goals, manage change effectively, and cultivate an innovative and adaptive organizational culture.

This instructor-led, live training in Maia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level HR professionals and team leaders who wish to develop effective reskilling and upskilling strategies to prepare their workforce for the evolving demands of the technology sector. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Learn the tools and strategies to identify skills gaps and design impactful reskilling and upskilling initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning to adapt to the rapid changes in the technology sector.
• Implement effective measurement and feedback mechanisms to ensure ongoing program alignment and success.

This instructor-led, live training in Maia (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level commercial management professionals who wish to strengthen their interpersonal and decision-making skills for improved business outcomes. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Enhance customer interactions through anticipation, assertive communication, and market knowledge.
• Strengthen teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
• Develop effective decision-making, disciplined execution, and delegation techniques.
• Improve negotiation, innovation, and change management skills.

Who should attend Individual contributors, Managers, Team leaders, whose success depends on their ability to communicate clearly, to be understood and to influence how another person performs, and create positive working relationships. Course description Individual and team success depends upon the ability of individuals to communicate with others, face to face, as well as virtually. Every interaction with another person determines how you are perceived and every interaction is an opportunity to develop trust and exert positive influence. Whether presenting one to one or to an audience of one thousand, conveying information to a project team or delivering a difficult message, communicating effectively is one of the most powerful skills for achieving your objectives. This course develops your ability to focus on your outcome, tune in to your audience and develop your message for clarity and impact. Your ability to create an environment for open discussion and ongoing dialogue is crucial for communication success. The communications skills covered in this course will increase your ability to exercise choice and control for every type of conversation, influence with out authority and improve quality of relationships and productivity.

The Team Roles identified by Dr Meredith Belbin are used extensively in organisations worldwide. This course will guide you through the Team Roles theory to help identify ways to use your strengths to your advantage and manage your weaknesses as best you can. The course is suitable for individuals who want to learn to function better in, or improve their management of, teams. It is also ideal for existing teams, who, together, can examine ways to work more effectively in their specific environment.

The course is dedicated to sales teams. It focuses on leveraging PowerPoint's functions that aid in the sales process, ie. how to show data effectively, how not to over-clutter slides, and what to focus on in a sales deck.

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Communication skills have long been recognised as essential to professional success and many a career has stalled, faltered or stagnated thanks to a lack of communication skills. Contrary to urban myth, few of us are born with this skill, instead most have either practised or learned from mistakes. This course is designed to assist delegates to improve their communication skills and in consequence their ability to work with others. Mediation skills are subtly yet meaningfully different. Excellent communication is a pre-requisite but more important is the ability to listen and take note of what is being said. The role of the mediator is to help parties reach a solution to their problem and to arrive at an outcome that both parties are happy to accept. Mediators avoid taking sides, making judgements or giving guidance. They are simply responsible for developing effective communications and building consensus between the parties. This course also covers the wider range of skills, in addition to communication, that are required to be an effective mediator.

Change management is a process that aims to effectively introduce change in an organization to achieve desired goals and adapt to a changing environment. It requires understanding the reasons why change is necessary, identifying areas requiring modification and clearly defining the goals and benefits that the change is to bring. Change management is a dynamic process that requires flexibility, openness to feedback and readiness to adapt the strategy depending on people's reactions and changing conditions. It is also crucial to understand that change will not always be easy, so it is important to create a plan that takes into account both organizational goals and the needs of individuals in the change process.

Audience Staff who need to be fully prepared to deliver high quality Coaching sessions

• To individual members of their own staff
• To their teams
• To individuals who are not directly connected to their own teams but who would value their independent – and non-judgemental - input

Format of the course A combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Delegate Coaching sessions – with full feedback

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Define “Coaching” and explain in detail the use of Coaching to improve individual and team performance – particularly relating its use to understanding the reasons behind (and rectifying) under-performance
• Deliver meaningful Coaching Sessions

In an increasingly globalised world, we work in more multicultural environments where conflicts between individuals and groups are possible. The fundamental belief behind conflict resolution is that conflicts are unavoidable but that they are manageable. Assertiveness, self-confidence, negotiation ability, interpersonal and other skills are pivotal in supporting conflict resolution. In our everyday life, we encounter many occasions where we consciously or unconsciously (with family members, friends, clients, business partners) manage conflicts. Mastering conflict resolution helps to resolve conflicts effectively, as well as helping us to communicate better, persuade efficiently, improve business results as well as enhancing organisational and personal behavior and performance. This course offers a mix of theories and concepts, combined with group exercises and individual activities to enable delegates to share ideas and develop their skills. Objectives:

• To understand the fundamentals and nuances of conflicts in organizations
• To explore key concepts, factors, theories, types, and models in conflict resolution
• To discover the personality types, leadership styles supporting negotiation skills
• To learn the art of assertiveness and self-confidence
• To experiment, experience and practice conflict resolutions 

The Ishikawa Diagram, also known as the fishbone diagram or cause-and-effect diagram, is a tool created by Kaoru Ishikawa. It is used to visually depict the potential causes of a specific event or problem, facilitating the analysis of the factors that might contribute to a particular issue. The diagram resembles the skeleton of a fish, hence the name "fishbone," and is used to identify and organize the causes of an issue systematically. It is particularly useful in product development and quality management processes, where identifying the root causes of problems is crucial. The Ishikawa Diagram helps teams brainstorm and categorize causes, such as methods, machinery, materials, manpower, and environment, to find the root cause of a quality or performance proble​m

Cultural differences can have a significant impact on teamwork. Different cultures may prefer different communication styles, such as direct, indirect, expressive, or more evasive. This may lead to differences in the interpretation of messages. Gestures, tone of voice, and words used can have different meanings in different cultures. Something that is acceptable in one culture may be offensive in another. Different cultures may have different approaches to hierarchy in the workplace. Some cultures may be more hierarchical, where decisions are made by people higher up in the hierarchy. Cultures differ in their approach to working time and deadlines. Some cultures may value punctuality more, while others may be more flexible. Different cultures may have different approaches to conflict. Some cultures may avoid confrontation, while others may prefer open conflict resolution. In some cultures, decisions are made after consultation and team discussions, while in others decisions are made by a single leader. Different cultures have different perceptions and approaches to diversity. It is important to build awareness and respect for cultural differences in the workplace. In teamwork, it is crucial to understand and respect cultural differences. Building an atmosphere of open communication, respect and flexibility in accepting diversity can help manage cultural differences and create an effective work environment. This also opens the door to benefiting from diversity through diverse perspectives and ideas.

At the end of the course, the participants should be able to:

1. Acquire an understanding of  self-mastery as a foundation for inspiring leaders
2. Strengthen and sustain their execution capabilities and contribute to the creation of a high performance culture
3. Lead cultural transformation and change processes in their respective areas of influence using emotional intelligence and change management tools

Methodology:

1. Lecture
2. Workshops
3. Video showing
4. Role playing

The training is intended for managers, HR specialists and everyone who is responsible for conducting appraisal interviews with employees. Thanks to participation in the training, Managers: - they will appreciate the importance of assessing employees, - they will learn to use the grading system to build motivation and commitment, - will be perceived as fair assessors, - learn to have difficult conversations with employees, - learn what standards of behavior they should present during evaluation interviews, - they will learn about their strengths and weaknesses in communication and receive tools for improvement, - they will increase their sense of self-confidence in contacts with subordinates and in difficult situations.

This two day course is designed for people who want to achieve better outcomes from their negotiations with customers, suppliers and colleagues. It teaches the skills and tactics used by effective negotiators and builds the confidence needed to succeed. Delegates learn the different negotiating styles and how to maximise their personal power while protecting important relationships. The course is highly participative with a combination of lecture, discussion, coaching and exercises.

Audience Staff who need to be fully prepared to deliver presentations:

• To their teams
• To clients
• To other audiences internal to the company
• To other audiences external to the company

Format of the course A combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Delegate Presentations – with full feedback

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Prepare and structure an effective presentation
• Prepare themselves properly for that presentation
• Deliver that presentation with confidence
• Use the various visual aids that a presenter might choose to employ in creating a stimulating presentation
• Deal with the different types of people who they will encounter in their presentations

The aim of the training will be to review and improve the competencies necessary to achieve business goals, both in terms of individual and team work, especially through the participants' acquisition of skills such as: - Building an effective style of communicating with others - Practical diagnosis of communication barriers and techniques for actively preventing their occurrence - The ability to effectively exert influence and persuasion - Changing one's own attitudes and modeling constructive behavior (e.g. assertive attitude)

This instructor-led, live training in Maia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level professionals who wish to understand stress dynamics, learn practical strategies to manage stress, and implement techniques to enhance well-being in the workplace. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify personal and workplace stressors.
• Distinguish between productive and negative stress.
• Apply practical techniques to reduce and manage stress.
• Develop resilience through empowerment exercises.

Our services are delivered online to  clients throughout the world in collaboration with a growing international partner network.  Our transformational 10-week, group-based learning programmes are designed to inspire and capacitate mangers, and are hosted by expert
facilitators and coaches, conveniently delivered online in the normal flow of work… By the end of this training, participants have nurtured the following skills:  EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Teams are only as strong as the human relationships that exist between people. COACHING
Essential skills for leaders to be influential and get the best from their people LEADERSHIP
Management is about task and process. Leadership is about people and growth. CULTURE
Sustained engagement builds the habits and norms of a high-performing team. TEAMS
A group of individuals is not a team. Good leaders build great teams.

Audience Staff who need to be fully prepared to deliver high-quality training sessions Format of the course A combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Delegate Presentations – with full feedback

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Prepare and structure an effective training session
• Prepare themselves properly for that training session
• Deliver that training session with confidence
• Use the various visual aids that a trainer might choose to employ in creating a stimulating session
• Deal with the different types of people who they will encounter in their training courses

This 1-1 live training (online) in Maia is aimed at everyone who wish to get more structure and productivity in their job. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Get more in life.
• Control their time.
• Get their focus back.
• Plan their week effectively.
• Know how to deal with stress.

Program Overview As the target group is middle and senior management, they are certain to have experience in negotiation. Our aim is to develop more complex approaches that will allow us to become more effective negotiators. This course will build on the knowledge that participants already have to develop them further as stronger and more experienced negotiators. The win-win approach focuses on finding ways to help both sides feel successful, rather than just focusing on getting what we want. This methodology helps to form long-term relationships and partnerships – with clients, suppliers and within our own organization - and creates a positive basis for future negotiations. There is no point crushing the other party in a negotiation only to find that you need to work with this organization again. The result of such a scenario is that future business will be difficult to secure. We want to enable senior management to use their own strengths and personal experiences, further develop their natural skills, and to use a framework that really works. You will learn to approach every negotiation with a plan and the knowledge and confidence that you will be able to achieve your goals. The course is very interactive and engaging and you will learn negotiation from some of the best business schools in the world. Learning Outcomes: Following the training course, participants will be able to:

• Conduct a factual negotiation and achieve a positive outcome.
• Contribute to planning negotiations, for example to leave room for compromise with the other party to achieve a favourable outcome.
• Set negotiating goals and BATNA.
• Understand emotional intelligence and non-verbal communication and its importance.
• Know when to negotiate and when to walk away.
• Learn techniques to become more persuasive.
• Seek to find common ground with your negotiation partner.
• Use empathy to see their point and how to resolve problems.
• Learn behaviors styles to help you gain an advantage.
• Know the difference between interests and issues.
• Be aware of dirty tricks and combat manipulative techniques.
• Minimize and resolve conflict.
• How to negotiate effectively with different personality styles and types.
• Learn the four steps in the negotiation process.
• Discover various bargaining techniques and strategies to create options for win win gain and move negotiations from bargaining to closing.

Upon completion, participants will know how to negotiate effectively and solidify business relationships going forward.  Format of the Course

• The course methodology involves structured discussion, brainstorming, analysis, problem-solving, role-plays and simulations, presentations and case studies.
• Participants are actively involved at all stages.