Training Materials

Developing as a Professional is a how-to guide to presenting yourself well in business and social situations. You will learn what qualities define a professional and what you can do to gain recognition as a true professional in your workplace. The tips in this book are easy to turn to for on-the-job advice on everything from developing good work habits to minding your cubicle manners, as well as networking and scheduling your time effectively. Finally you will find new ways to cope with workplace challenges such as defusing conflict and managing pressure and stress.

Maximize your marketable strengths. Create a permanent, positive belief system. The rewards will touch every area of your life. Develop a positive belief system. Risk change and overcome fears. Turn negative thinking patterns around.

Give confident, enthusiastic, and persuasive presentations. With an emphasis on the need for preparation and practice, this course provides guidance on how to organize, create, and deliver effective presentations. Conquer your fear of public speaking. Prepare and deliver well organized presentations. Capture and maintain audience interest

The activities and techniques outlined in this book will teach you to communicate clearly, correctly, and concisely; format documents for maximum impact; use shirtsleeve English to get your point across; tailor your communication to different learning styles; and simplify your messages to ensure they will get read. Paring your writing down to a distinct and concise message makes a huge difference in what your reader pays attention to and retains. Today’s limited time, technological advances, and increased pace of communication means that every written word counts. You will learn critical skills for delivering messages with impact, such as constructing eye-catching subject lines and using parallel construction.