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Team Spark: Create Structure to Help Bridge Barriers

Team Spark: Create Structure to Help Bridge Barriers

The lack of face-to-face interaction reduces the team’s ability to adjust and adapt as quickly as a team that is located all at one site. In situations like this, having a clearly defined structure detailing everyone’s role and responsibilities is a key to success.

Topic: Communication Learning Path: Personal Performance Type: Activities Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: Discussion Trigger, Interpersonal Skills, Team Builder, Teamwork
Team Spark: Cross-Pollinate to Spark Innovation

Team Spark: Cross-Pollinate to Spark Innovation

Within companies and teams, employees have the important role of sharing ideas between groups, departments, and teams. This “cross-pollination” of ideas helps to unlock the inherent creativity and innovation that lies within a company, but may need a spark from another source to bring it to life.

Topic: Communication Learning Path: Personal Performance Type: Activities Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: Discussion Trigger, Interpersonal Skills, Team Builder, Teamwork
Team Spark: Pay Attention To Nonverbal Communication

Team Spark: Pay Attention To Nonverbal Communication

Colleagues in the workplace communicate both verbally and non-verbally. Understanding how to interpret their nonverbal communication can be a great advantage. The meaning of body language and facial expressions may vary from culture to culture, so it is always good to check for understanding.

Topic: Communication Learning Path: Personal Performance Type: Activities Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: Discussion Trigger, Interpersonal Skills, Team Builder, Teamwork
Team Spark: Teach Team Shorthand to New Team Members

Team Spark: Teach Team Shorthand to New Team Members

Most work teams tend to develop their own compressed language that allows team members to communicate quickly and easily with each other. When outsiders join the team, this shorthand may be hard to understand or learn, resulting in conflict and frustration, especially if people are from different cultural backgrounds.

Topic: Communication Learning Path: Personal Performance Type: Activities Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: Discussion Trigger, Interpersonal Skills, Team Builder, Teamwork
Team Spark: Tell Stories to Build Strong Communities

Team Spark: Tell Stories to Build Strong Communities

Storytelling is at the heart of what makes us human and is a universal tool used by groups of people to explain who they are and the experiences that shaped their history. While we might not use cave drawings anymore, we still use storytelling to capture collective histories and lessons learned.

Topic: Communication Learning Path: Personal Performance Type: Activities Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: Discussion Trigger, Interpersonal Skills, Team Builder, Teamwork
Team Spark: Use Intuition to Foster Better Teamwork

Team Spark: Use Intuition to Foster Better Teamwork

When you devote time and effort to communicating with a colleague, especially one from a background different than your own, you can improve the fluency of your communication and eventually be able to detect minute changes in these communications.

Topic: Communication Learning Path: Personal Performance Type: Activities Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: Discussion Trigger, Interpersonal Skills, Team Builder, Teamwork
Discussion Card: Difficult Conversations

Discussion Card: Difficult Conversations

Having a crucial discussion with coworkers and/or employees could mean the difference between resolving an issue or disrupting a relationship. These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (S.O.R.T. O.U.T.) along with thought-provoking questions on better understanding & addressing conflict. Great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.

Topic: Communication Learning Paths: Leadership, Personal Performance Type: Discussion Cards Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality, Government Other Topics: Discussion Trigger, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Learning Reinforcement, Management, Professionalism
Discussion Card: Providing & Receiving Feedback

Discussion Card: Providing & Receiving Feedback

These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (A.D.V.I.C.E.) along with thought-provoking questions on the power of effective feedback (for both managers and employees). These cards are great for a quick training reminder, mentor support or conversation starter.

Topic: Evaluation Learning Paths: Leadership, Personal Performance Type: Discussion Cards Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality, Government Other Topics: Communication, Discussion Trigger, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Learning Reinforcement, Management, Team Builder or Retention Aid, Training Support
Discussion Card: Resolving Team Conflict

Discussion Card: Resolving Team Conflict

When it comes to team conflict, we all know it can be tough - especially if you don't have a plan! These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (R.E.S.O.L.V.E.) along with thought-provoking questions on better understanding & addressing team conflict. Great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.

Topic: Conflict Resolution Learning Paths: Leadership, Personal Performance Type: Discussion Cards Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality, Government Other Topics: Discussion Trigger, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Management, Problem Resolution
Courage 2 Coach™ - Program Introduction/Model

Courage 2 Coach™ - Program Introduction/Model

This engaging video lays out the Courage 2 Coach™ (C2C) model for effective coaching. A narrator/coach works through a high level coaching scenario using a dramatic situation.

Topic: Coaching & Mentoring Learning Paths: Leadership, Personal Performance Type: Video Introduction Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: Interpersonal Skills, Problem Resolution, Professionalism Closed Captioned
Introduction (from ACTIONS Speak!™)

Introduction (from ACTIONS Speak!™)

Introduction to the program. Interviewing today is not just about gathering behavioral predictors. It includes respect and care for the person. Past actions are the best predictors of future performance.

Topic: Hiring & Recruiting Learning Paths: Leadership, Personal Performance Type: Video Introduction Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality, Government Other Topics: Interpersonal Skills, Effective (& Legal) Interviewing, Successfully Leading Others, Management Closed Captioned
Life is a Series of Presentation - Introduction

Life is a Series of Presentation - Introduction

Introduces the concept that life is a series of presentations.

Topic: Communication Learning Path: Personal Performance Type: Video Introduction Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality, Government Other Topics: Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Sales & Service Closed Captioned
Ready. Set. CHANGE! - Opening

Ready. Set. CHANGE! - Opening

An introduction on adapting to a restructure change within the workplace.

Topic: Change Learning Path: Personal Performance Type: Video Introduction Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality, Government Other Topics: Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism Closed Captioned
WorkSmarts - Program Introduction

WorkSmarts - Program Introduction

Introduction of four strategies for being work smart.

Topic: Professionalism Learning Path: Personal Performance Type: Video Introduction Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality, Government Other Topics: Collaboration, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Resolution Closed Captioned
Courage 2 Coach™ - Program Conclusion / The Bottom Line

Courage 2 Coach™ - Program Conclusion / The Bottom Line

This quick video provides a quick summary of the C2C model and how it's simplicity is still a powerful way to get the most out of your employees. The bottom line... coaching works!

Topic: Coaching & Mentoring Learning Paths: Leadership, Personal Performance Type: Video Summary Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism Closed Captioned
Life IS a Series of Presentations (P.O.I.N.T. Model Review)

Life IS a Series of Presentations (P.O.I.N.T. Model Review)

Summarizes how to effectively inform, inspire and influence others by using the P.O.I.N.T. Communication Model.

Topic: Communication Learning Path: Personal Performance Type: Video Summary Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality, Government Other Topics: Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism Closed Captioned
Anti-Social

Anti-Social

This case study looks at drinking and socializing after work hours. Two scenarios are presented for discussion.

Topic: Professionalism Learning Path: Personal Performance Type: Case Studies Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: Communication, Harassment Prevention, Interpersonal Skills
Awkward Moments

Awkward Moments

This case study addresses the issue of dealing with co-workers who are having intimate relations (dating).

Topic: Professionalism Learning Path: Personal Performance Type: Case Studies Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: Communication, Compliance, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership
Improving Patient Care

Improving Patient Care

Asking an employee to be a part of a focus group to help reduce delays and confusion when transporting patients.

Topic: Effective Leadership Learning Paths: Leadership, Personal Performance Type: Case Studies Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare Other Topics: Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism
Recruiting a New Member

Recruiting a New Member

Asking an existing employee to take on a mentoring role for a new employee.

Topic: Effective Leadership Learning Paths: Leadership, Personal Performance Type: Case Studies Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism