Enhancing Interpersonal Skills and
Teamwork for Professional Success
Building Connections, Fostering Collaboration, Achieving Goals
Course Description
010-005-EE:
Enhancing Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork for Professional Success
Effective interpersonal skills and strong teamwork are essential components for success in any professional environment. In this engaging course, participants will explore practical strategies to enhance communication, build trust, and foster collaborative relationships within teams. Through interactive exercises and real-world scenarios, we will cover key topics such as active listening, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, and adapting communication styles to diverse team dynamics. Participants will also gain valuable insights into how to motivate others, handle challenges constructively, and contribute to a positive team culture. Whether you are looking to strengthen existing relationships or develop new ones, this course will equip you with the tools to thrive in any team setting and improve your overall professional effectiveness.
Course Details
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Duration
4 days - 9:00 to 5:00 -
Delivery Method
In-person -
Fees
$2,320.00
This includes all course materials, lunch, and refreshments each day. Early bird registration and group discounts are available.
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Upcoming Sessions
To be confirmed.
Topics Covered
- Communication Styles
- Active Listening
- Assertiveness
- Collaborative Problem-Solving (Decision-Making and Building Consensus)
- Emotional Intelligence
- Conflict Resolution & Dealing with Adversity
- Team Leadership and Motivation
- Diverse Work Situations and Team Dynamics
- Building Team Trust
- Creating a Positive Team Culture
Course Benefits
- Enhance your active listening skills and adapting your message to different audiences and situations.
- Gain strategies to build trust and rapport with colleagues to create a cohesive and collaborative team environment.
- Develop tools to address and resolve conflicts constructively
- Recognize, manage, and leverage emotions to enhance interpersonal interactions and team dynamics.
- Collaborate with others to tackle challenges creatively and efficiently
- Learn how to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, working styles, and perspectives,
- Promote inclusivity and innovation within teams.
- Strengthen your ability to contribute confidently to group discussions and decision-making processes
- Understand how teamwork can drive efficiency and deliver better outcomes, leading to improved project success and goal achievement.
- Develop valuable interpersonal and teamwork skills highly sought after by employers and essential for career advancement.
- Gain insights into your own interpersonal strengths and areas for improvement,
- Empowering you to build stronger relationships both in and outside the workplace.
Intended Audience
- Early-career Professionals
- Job Seekers
- Employees looking to Enhance Their Skills
- Community learners
- Managers and Team Leaders
- New Employees or People Transitioning into New Roles:
- Team Members Across all Levels:
- Project Managers
- HR Professionals
- Leaders of Remote or Hybrid Teams
Topics
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Each morning will open with an ice-breaker activity integrating communication and teamwork. The entire week combines a positive psychology team coaching approach to skills exploration and integration.
- The morning session will explore the basic communication styles and active listening skills.
- The afternoon session will explore the fundamentals of effective teamwork (key concepts).
- Both sessions will combine practical exercises and role-play activities.
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- The morning session will explore the various aspects of assertiveness and collaborative problem solving.
- The afternoon session will explore the diversity inherent in teams, dealing with adversity, and managing conflict.
- Both sessions will combine practical exercises and role-play activities.
- End of Day Wrap-up: Formative Evaluation—How are we on track?
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- The morning session will explore concepts of emotional intelligence.
- The afternoon session will explore fostering positive team culture and the practicum.
- Both sessions will combine practical exercise and role-play activities.
- Practicum: In small groups (of 4-5), participants will create a team meeting to present on the last day, integrating all the practical listening and team-building skills.
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- Part of the morning session will be about tying it all together.
- Showcase Skills: Participants will present their learning in a team meeting on a topic and theme of their choice, applying and integrating the learned skills.
- Accountability Partnering
- Wrap-up and key takeaways
Meet our Instructor
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Kelly L. Howarth, M.Ed., PPCC
Kelly Howarth has a Bachelor of Psychology, a Master of Education, a certificate in Human Resources Management, a Diploma in Adult Education, and a Certificate in Personal and Professional Coaching. She is a seasoned Coach, Facilitator, Educational Consultant, and Author with over 25 years of experience helping individuals, professionals, and communities unlock their full potential. Enthusiastic about fostering collaboration and growth, Kelly specialises in interpersonal skills development, team dynamics, and leadership coaching and training.
Drawing from her background in coaching, psychology, human resources management, curriculum and instruction, and community education, Kelly creates engaging learning experiences that combine a hands-on, results-oriented approach to drive positive change that sticks. Through interactive workshops, coaching sessions, and tailored training programs, Kelly has helped countless individuals develop stronger interpersonal connections, resolve conflicts effectively, and enhance collaboration within teams. She is committed to empowering people to thrive in an ever-changing workplace.
Kelly believes that building strong relationships is at the heart of personal and professional success and feels passionate about helping people create more meaningful and productive connections both inside and outside the workplace
