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Career Track

  • Management level

Leaders Behavioural Science / Conflict management / Leading the team  



  • Sales representative

Leaders Behavioural Science / Business communication skills / Negotiating and persuading



  • Start-up entrepreneur

Tycoon / Presentation skills / Negotiating and persuading

TYCOON- Startup Simulation

2:00-5:00pm, Wednesday, 19 July

Trainer: Will Sung (in English)

Date & Time: 2:00-5:00pm, Wednesday, 19 July

Preferred capacity: 8-20


Becoming an entrepreneur or working in a start-up really shines a spotlight on your DNA as a person, causing you to reflect on your risk appetite, collaboration skills, communication styles, open and closed-mindedness, and learning agility & adaptability.

TYCOON is exclusive to Wilosophy in China, a business simulation gamification tool. This is a foundation workshop that is fun yet very serious in putting you through the paces in 2 business simulations of starting your own business as a solopreneur or a team of co-founders.

 

In this practical workshop you will learn:

·       The 4 stages of a start-up,

·       Developing your mindset

·       Pushing your boundaries

·       Using decision-making skills

DISC Map- Leaders Behavioural Science

2:00-5:00 pm, Thursday & Wednesday, 27 July & 30 August

Trainer: Will Sung (in English)

Date & Time: 2:00-5:00 pm, Thursday, 27 July

Preferred capacity: 8-20


Do you have to deal with people who make you uncomfortable? Do conflicts affect your staff morale? Is conflict interfering with daily productivity at your place of work? If so, you will benefit greatly by attending this workshop, whether you work in HR or any other position in the business.

Behavioural science is a key part of a company understanding a team member's ability to perform and deliver. This course is a foundation workshop that sets you on your journey of discovering how to behave, manage and lead more effectively.

DISC (short for Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Conscientiousness) is a 100-year behavioural methodology that has been adopted and used over 60 times worldwide. The DISC MAP tool is a new and innovative way, exclusive in China to Wilosophy, helping individuals and teams understand leadership and management styles.

In this practical workshop you will learn:

·       Your own behaviour type

·       How it leads to better performing and leading behaviours

·       To manage yourself

·       To manage those around you

Pitching and Presentation Skills

2:00-5:00 pm, Wednesday, 2 August

Trainer: David Butler (in English)

Date & Time: 2:00-5:00 pm, Wednesday, 2 August

Preferred capacity: 8-20

This workshop is designed for front line staff, such as salespeople, who need to communicate effectively to clients and potential clients. It is designed to give you the tools you need to make your core message stick, and inspire the audience to take action.

 

In this workshop, you will build up key micro-skills to improve overall effectiveness of your presenting. Under guidance, you will plan, design and deliver a mini-presentation, and receive feedback on its effectiveness, followed by an active review for lasting impact.

 

In this practical workshop you will learn:

·         Planning and preparing before using Powerpoint

·         Developing the core message

·         Using impactful opening techniques and powerful language

·         Creating a meaningful rapport with the audience

·         Dealing with questions and unexpected interruptions

·         Closing on a high note

Business Communication Skills

2:00-5:00pm, Thursday, 10 August

Trainer: David Butler (in English)

Date & Time: 2:00-5pm, Thursday, 10 August

Preferred capacity: 8-20

Do you need to get clear points across to your team, negotiate important contracts with suppliers or build strong relationships with clients? Learning to deliver clear, concise, meaningful messages plays a vital role in succeeding in the workplace.

This workshop is for highly talented business people who need that extra boost to their communication skills. In just one sitting you can learn simple techniques to improve communication which will bring continuous and long-lasting rewards.


In this practical workshop you will learn:

·        Asking the right questions

·        Why being a great listener is crucial

·        How to reinforce your message with non-verbal communication

·        The importance of showing empathy and sincerity

·        Verbal techniques to create maximum impact

·        How to hold your audience's attention

Negotiating and Persuading

2:00-5:00pm, Wednesday & Thursday, 16 & 24 August

Trainer: David Butler (in English)

Date & Time: 2:00-5:00pm, Wednesday & Thursday, 16 & 24 August

Preferred capacity: 8-20

Business is full of situations where you need to convince others else to do something in your interests, whether it's your team, your partners or your overseas counterparts. An understanding of corporate and national cultures will inform both your strategy and your negotiating manner.

This workshop is for anyone who needs to negotiate with and persuade others to do something in their interests. These situations include negotiating a contract, motivating your team to meet targets or persuading your boss to make a favorable decision.

In this practical workshop you will learn:

  • Choosing your negotiating strategy
  • The importance of BATNA
  • Being a principled and courteous negotiator
  • 6 principles of persuasion and their application to business life
  • The role of company and national culture
  • Dealing with dirty tricks

Conflict Management

2:00-5:00pm, Wednesday, 13 September

Trainer: David Butler (in English)

Date & Time: 2:00-5:00 pm, Wednesday, 13 September

Preferred capacity: 8-20

Do you have to deal with people who make you uncomfortable? Do conflicts affect your staff morale? Is conflict interfering with daily productivity at your place of work? If so, you will benefit greatly by attending this workshop, whether you work in HR or any other position in the business.

It is not always the big arguments but the low-level conflicts which disrupt workflow and staff morale. These may be triggered by conflicting egos, interests, roles or cultures. This work shop will help you understand how and why people react in certain circumstances and show you how to resolve conflict situations more effectively.

In this practical workshop you will learn:

·       Types of conflict and how they start

·       The impact of conflict on an organization and the people working in it

·       Self-awareness in conflict situations

  • Mediation and other ways of dealing with difficult people
  • Safe communication strategies
  • Case studies and role-plays

Leading the Team

2:00-5:00pm, Wednesday, 27 September

Trainer: David Butler (in English)

Date & Time: 2:00-5:00 pm, Wednesday, 27 September

Preferred capacity: 8-20

There are certain key skills which every team leader needs to master, no matter the size of the team. These will be covered, as well as techniques which help to place your team ahead of the competition. You will develop your capability to understand, strengthen and focus your team.

This workshop is for team leaders and managers who seek better results, whether the team is a handful of staff or hundreds of workers. It will enhance your skills to turn team challenges into team strengths.


In this practical workshop you will learn:

·         Dealing with expectations

·         Assertive and empathic communication

·         Six management styles

·         Understanding team roles and delegating effectively

·         Critical feedback and guidance strategies

·         Leading the change and achieving results