This course was designed with today's manager in mind. The...understaffed, over-committed, super-tasked professional with more responsibilities than time or space can seemingly allow. Today's managers and leaders are doing more with less than ever before, and without a proactive strategy to recognize, manage, and reduce stress, long-term health and performance can deteriorate.
This course was developed to improve the health, well-being and productivity of the current or future manager, through private, self-paced study that features the best of interactive learning tools without the hassel or headaches of traditional forms of training.
The pressures of work, and life in general can add up quickly, especially in today's fast-paced society. By taking this interactive course that features video vignettes, case studies, interactive response toods, games, and research-based recommendations, you can take a fast-paced journey to understanding the causes of your stress, and a significant step toward achieving a stress-management plan and lifestyle that will bring back healthy thinking, peace and contentment, even during the most challenging times.
Who Should Take This Course:
Current or future managers, leaders, or team members who wish to have a repeatable methodology for recognizing, managing and reducing stress in all areas of life.
Interactive Tools You'll Use:
Self-paced instruction and navigation
Audio/Video case-study vignettes
Build-in notepad
Learner-response
"Professor" insights
"Coach" tips
"Flashcard" memory helps
Games
Instant-grading quizzes and tests
What You Will Learn:
I. Identifying Stress
Good Stress
Prolonged Stress
Common Reactions to Stress
Targeting Your Personal Stress Points
Recognizing Stress
Your Responses
II. Stress In The Workplace
Symptoms
Burnout
Evaluating Your Burnout Factors
Seasons of Stress
III. Stop The Stress
Admit Your Stress
Slow Down
Get Away
Set Goals and Plan
Keep a Journal
Take Time for Yourself
Take Time for Others
Communicate Your Needs
IV. Are You a Stress Maker?
The Qualities of a Good Manager
Be a good listner.
Be compassionate.
Give positive feedback
Learn how to give healthy criticism.
Display a sense of humor.
Don't ask your team to do what you're not willing to do.
Don't be a dictator.
Be fair.
Communicate.
Offer incentives.
Celebrate success.
Lifestyle Lesons
Keep Work and Home Separate
Simplify
V. Resolving Conflicts in the Workplace
Calculating Your Conflict Quotient
Tips for Avoiding Unnecessary Conflict
Watch what your say.
Keep lines of communication open.
Be accessible.
Encourage innovation.
Don't take credit for someone else's work.
Consider everyone.
Be flexible.
Treat others the way you want others to treat you.
Get training.
VI. Take Charge!
Setting Your Goals
It's Time For A Plan
Characteristics of Good Goals
Realistic and reachable
Measurable
Record Your Goals
Plan for Success
VII. Review and Application
Final Exam
