SkillPath Seminars presents
 

Returning to the Workplace: A Manager's Guide On-Site Training

As a manager, you'll learn how to navigate the obstacles and make re-entry into the workplace positive, constructive and satisfying for everyone

Course Description/Agenda

As employees re-enter the workplace after any type of non-work absence or from working remotely, there’s a period of change and transition for everyone…the employee, management and the organization. There are a number of challenges that leaders and managers must be prepared for. To be successful returning employees to the workplace, it requires focus, proactive planning and effective communication. 

As a manager, you'll learn how to navigate the obstacles and make re-entry into the workplace positive, constructive and satisfying for everyone.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Become a well-informed change agent
• Discuss ways to assist employees with fear, anxiety and stress
• Know how to set effective goals, priorities and expectations for employees upon re-entry
• Inspire employees to communicate in a more effective, credible and persuasive manner
• Learn how to use words, tone and nonverbals to motivate others

WORKSHOP AGENDA

Program time: 3 hours

Session 1: The Topic of Change

• Explain how emotional balance is key to successfully managing change
• Describe motivation factors crucial in supporting change
• Review best practices for building and maintaining cohesive and supportive alliances for change
• Discuss effective ways to deal with employee fear, anxiety and stress

Session 2: Setting Goals, Priorities and Expectations

• Discuss techniques for setting, aligning and communicating goals, priorities and expectations
• Explain how to develop standards of performance that will signal when the employee has succeeded
• Review methods for showing employee appreciation

Session 3: Communicating as a Leader in a Time of Change

• Review communication techniques for a professional, diplomatic and persuasive presence in meetings.
• Identify fundamental components needed for a purposeful and credible message.
• Discuss the best way to respond to any type of question
• Describe ways to communicate that gain employee trust

More Seminar Information

SkillPath Seminars Delivery Method  On-Site Training