Course Description

Fee:

$987 ($789 ASHRAE Member)

Includes course materials, Certificate of Attendance, and course recording.

Course Description

Entering the workforce from a technology or engineering background can be daunting, especially when the challenges extend beyond technical skills. Graduates often find themselves unprepared to tackle the demands of communication, leadership, and teamwork. This immersive three-day workshop is designed to fast-track the development of junior and mid-level professionals, transforming them into indispensable members of any team.

Did you know that 85% of job success is attributed to well-developed soft skills, while only 15% relies on technical expertise? This startling fact, supported by research from Harvard University, the Carnegie Foundation, and the Stanford Research Center, highlights the critical importance of mastering soft skills for career advancement, workplace success, and personal fulfillment.

Join us for this engaging and interactive course, spread over three days with four hours of focused learning each day. You'll learn to overcome common workplace challenges such as poor communication, lack of collaboration, unresolved conflicts, inefficient meetings, and uninspiring presentations. Discover how to enhance management performance, boost productivity, retain top talent, and manage overwhelming workloads with ease.

By the end of this workshop, you'll gain the confidence to communicate effectively, foster collaboration, and build trust within your team. You'll become adept at leading and facilitating impactful meetings, master the art of delivering compelling presentations, and position yourself as a respected leader or team player. Additionally, you'll acquire powerful time management strategies to increase productivity, meet deadlines, and maintain high energy levels.

This is your opportunity to distinguish yourself and make a valuable investment in your personal and professional growth. In a world where average is the norm, choose to be outstanding. Unleash your potential and elevate your career by mastering the skills that truly matter.

Learning Objectives:

• Enhance Communication Skills
  • Develop the ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats.
  • Practice active listening techniques to improve understanding and engagement with colleagues.
• Foster Team Collaboration
  • Learn strategies to build trust and cooperation within teams.
  • Facilitate effective collaboration across diverse groups to achieve common goals.
• Master Public Speaking
  • Gain confidence in delivering presentations that engage and inspire audiences.
  • Learn techniques to structure and deliver persuasive and impactful speeches.
• Develop Leadership Skills
  • Understand key leadership principles and how to apply them in various workplace scenarios.
  • Learn to motivate and guide teams towards achieving organizational objectives.
• Conduct Effective Meetings
  • Master the art of planning and leading meetings that are productive and results-oriented.
  • Implement strategies to ensure meetings are focused, engaging, and time-efficient.
• Improve Time Management
  • Learn tools and techniques to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
  • Develop strategies to increase productivity and reduce workplace stress.

Course Instructors:

Karine Leblanc, Member ASHRAE

Dee Davis, Member ASHRAE

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