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Returning to the Workplace: A Manager's Guide Webinar

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 Webinar Information

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Course Summary	As a manager, you'll learn how to navigate the obstacles and make re-entry into the workplace positive, constructive and satisfying for everyone
Delivery Method	Virtual Classroom (Live)
Who Should Attend	Managers, supervisors