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Peer Today, Boss Tomorrow™: Take Action

Peer Today, Boss Tomorrow™: Take Action

This video provides a powerful example of how new managers/supervisors can earn credibility by admitting past mistakes and reviews four strategies to effectively make the transition from peer to boss.

Topic: Successfully Leading Others Learning Path: Leadership Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality, Government Other Topics: Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, New Supervisor, Professionalism Closed Captioned
Probe Based on Non-Verbal Cues (Interviewing Tip)

Probe Based on Non-Verbal Cues (Interviewing Tip)

Learn how to listen for words or phrases... clues... that will lead you to probe for the information you need. Or, an expression or gesture during an answer can suggest discomfort or conviction. Here you might probe based on non-verbals.

Topic: Management Learning Path: Leadership Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Office & General Other Topics: Communication, Effective Leadership, Professionalism Closed Captioned
Probe for a Current Work Example #1 (Interviewing Tip)

Probe for a Current Work Example #1 (Interviewing Tip)

Explanation of the probing strategy of probing for a current work example

Topic: Management Learning Path: Leadership Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Office & General Other Topics: Communication, Effective Leadership, Professionalism Closed Captioned
Probe for a Current Work Example #2 (Interviewing Tip)

Probe for a Current Work Example #2 (Interviewing Tip)

Example of interview question and candidate response to prompt probing question. Interviewee is asked about a time when they followed procedures when it wasn't convenient to do so.

Topic: Management Learning Path: Leadership Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Office & General Other Topics: Communication, Effective Leadership, Professionalism Closed Captioned
Probe for a Current Work Example #3 (Interviewing Tip)

Probe for a Current Work Example #3 (Interviewing Tip)

Interviewee is asked to describe when they were especially successful in managing several important priorities? Example of interview question and candidate response to prompt probing question.

Topic: Management Learning Path: Leadership Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Office & General Other Topics: Communication, Effective Leadership, Professionalism Closed Captioned
Probe for a Negative Example (Interviewing Tip)

Probe for a Negative Example (Interviewing Tip)

Another follow-up strategy is to seek contrary evidence. This is a fairly advanced technique for gaining representative skill information. When using the skill, ask for a negative example after you hear a positive answer. And vice versa ask for a positive example after you hear a negative answer. Seeking contrary evidence is simply about looking for representative information on skills ...successes and failures, positives and negatives, achievements and disappointments. Look for a well-rounded picture of the candidate's skills.

Topic: Effective Leadership Learning Path: Leadership Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Office & General Other Topics: Communication, Effective Leadership, Professionalism Closed Captioned
Probe for a Positive Example (Interviewing Tip)

Probe for a Positive Example (Interviewing Tip)

A final follow-up strategy is to seek contrary evidence. This is a fairly advanced technique for gaining representative skill information. When using the skill, ask for a negative example after you hear a positive answer. And vice versa ask for a positive example after you hear a negative answer. Seeking contrary evidence is simply about looking for representative information on skills ...successes and failures, positives and negatives, achievements and disappointments. Look for a well-rounded picture of the candidate's skills.

Topic: Effective Leadership Learning Path: Leadership Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Office & General Other Topics: Communication, Effective Leadership, Professionalism Closed Captioned
Probe for Actions Taken (Interviewing Tip)

Probe for Actions Taken (Interviewing Tip)

Example of interview question and candidate response to prompt probing question. Interviewee is asked to describe a time when they did a market research that was a meaningful influence on product sales.

Topic: Management Learning Path: Leadership Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Office & General Other Topics: Communication, Effective Leadership, Professionalism Closed Captioned
Probe for Causes (Interviewing Tip)

Probe for Causes (Interviewing Tip)

Another follow-up strategy involves Clarifying Actions And Outcomes. Sometimes a candidate's answer will refer to what "we" did or what the "team" accomplished. With these types of responses probe for the specific actions taken by the candidate. You'll also hear answers with outcomes that were caused by the economy, a new product, or a financial commitment. You can then ask a follow-up probe to identify the specific causes of the outcomes.

Topic: Management Learning Path: Leadership Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Office & General Other Topics: Communication, Effective Leadership, Professionalism Closed Captioned
Probe Into Verbal Cues (Interviewing Tip)

Probe Into Verbal Cues (Interviewing Tip)

Interviewee is asked to describe a recent programming challenge, which required they to be particularly systematic in developing a solution. Example of interview question and candidate response to prompt probing question.

Topic: Management Learning Path: Leadership Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Office & General Other Topics: Communication, Effective Leadership, Professionalism Closed Captioned
Redirect

Redirect

Redirecting focus when mistakes are made is a key strategy to building positive relationships.

Topic: Effective Leadership Learning Path: Leadership Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality, Government Other Topics: Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Sales & Service Closed Captioned
Redirection and the Five Steps Explained

Redirection and the Five Steps Explained

Explains how to refocus attention and energy on desirable behavior.

Topic: Effective Leadership Learning Path: Leadership Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality, Government Other Topics: Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Sales & Service Closed Captioned
Redirection With a Coworker

Redirection With a Coworker

How using positive redirection with a coworker improves relationships and performance.

Topic: Effective Leadership Learning Paths: Leadership, Personal Performance Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality, Government Other Topics: Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Sales & Service Closed Captioned
Redirection With a Team Member

Redirection With a Team Member

How using positive redirection with a team member improves relationships and productivity.

Topic: Effective Leadership Learning Paths: Leadership, Personal Performance Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality, Government Other Topics: Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Sales & Service Closed Captioned
Redirection With an Employee

Redirection With an Employee

How a supervisor uses positive redirection to correct a mistake and meet customer needs.

Topic: Effective Leadership Learning Path: Leadership Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality, Government Other Topics: Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Sales & Service Closed Captioned
Repeat the Question (Interviewing Tips)

Repeat the Question (Interviewing Tips)

Example of interview question and candidate response to prompt probing question. Interviewee is asked about a time when they had to deal with a difficult customer.

Topic: Management Learning Path: Leadership Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Office & General Other Topics: Communication, Effective Leadership, Professionalism Closed Captioned
Return to the Target of the Question (Interviewing Tips)

Return to the Target of the Question (Interviewing Tips)

Explanation of the probing strategy of returning to the target of the question

Topic: Effective (& Legal) Interviewing Learning Path: Leadership Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Office & General Other Topics: Communication, Effective Leadership, Professionalism Closed Captioned
Seek Contrary Evidence (Interviewing Tip)

Seek Contrary Evidence (Interviewing Tip)

Explanation of the probing strategy of seeking contrary evidence.

Topic: Management Learning Path: Leadership Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Office & General Other Topics: Communication, Effective Leadership, Professionalism Closed Captioned
Shamu Special

Shamu Special

Review of the power of positive relationships.

Topic: Effective Leadership Learning Path: Leadership Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality, Government Other Topics: Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism, Sales & Service Closed Captioned
Team Troubles? (The 'Fight' Approach to Conflict)

Team Troubles? (The 'Fight' Approach to Conflict)

Some people use an aggressive approach when upset - we call this the 'fight' approach. This vignette helps you anticipate this and help you think about how you can use T.I.M.E. principles when your own emotions are triggered.

Topic: Teamwork Learning Path: Leadership Type: Video Vignettes Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Office & General Other Topics: Change, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism Closed Captioned