Taking On Greater Responsibility: Step-Up Skills for Non-Managers

Gaining new skills is the first step to meeting new job demands!

Do you have what it takes to step up to the plate to lead, work in teams and juggle new assignments with your current responsibilities? What about having a "can-do" attitude that prepares you for additional growth? Now you can acquire new skills and prepare to make a positive difference at work. In this career development course, you will lay the foundation to achieve good performance now and integrate additional skills to exceed present role expectations. You will develop a customized approach to think strategically, to solve problems and to make sound decisions so you can adapt to change and grab new opportunities.

Seminar Number: 02132

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Who Should Attend

Those interested in professional development training and getting the skills to improve their performance and growth within their organization should attend this course.

Classroom2 Day(s)
1.2 CEU, 12 PDU

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Now you can acquire new skills and prepare to make a positive difference at work. In this career development course, you will lay the foundation to achieve good performance now and integrate additional skills to exceed present role expectations. You will develop a customized approach to think strategically, to solve problems and to make sound decisions so you can adapt to change and grab new opportunities.

Feel confident when asked to "step up to the plate" with new projects outside your regular work activities
Take your skills and potential to new heights with proven-in-action, "get-ahead" career development strategies
Understand your role in today's new workplace...and gain the new skills and competencies required for success
Meet the rising pressure of tight budgets and lean organizations
Map out a plan of action to enhance your efficiency and career development potential

Identifying and Assessing Your Strengths/Liabilities in the Five Key Skill Areas

Discovering the must-have skills to help you get and stay competitive
Identifying barriers that could be holding you back

First Key to Success: Being Business Smarts and Savvy

Identifying ways to support your organization’s mission, vision and strategy
Monitoring internal/external factors and trends that impact your business operations
Positioning yourself as an indispensable asset with valuable insights and skills

Second Key to Success: Communicating Strategically

Flexing your communication style to achieve more productive business outcomes
Developing, communicating and projecting a winning personal “brand”
Positively propelling yourself forward by applying strategic communication skills

Third Key to Success: Managing Change

Developing resiliency in a constantly changing workplace
Adjusting and practicing coping strategies to adapt and thrive in a vigorous and changing work environment
Crafting your unique “brand” to project a proactive, can-do attitude

Fourth Key to Success: Working in Teams

Identifying your various roles when working in different teams
Acquiring the skills to deal with group tensions, participation, and productivity
Using analytic thinking, communication and decision-making skills to increase team productivity

Fifth Key to Success: Managing Time

Taking personal responsibility for time management
Using technology solutions to get more work done in less time
Practicing communication skills to tactfully say “no” to help you manage your work flow

Planning for Greater Responsibility

Confidently presenting a coherent plan using your performance goals
Creating a plan to work more collaboratively with your manager to take on new responsibilities

Learning Objectives

Demonstrate Confidence When Asked to “Step Up” to Opportunities on New Projects Outside Your Regular Work Activities
Apply the Skills Required to Advance to the Next Step of Your Career
Map Out a Plan of Action to Enhance Productivity and Career Developmental Potential

Self-Development to Take on Greater Responsibility

Identify the Importance of Self-Development as Critical to Upward Mobility
Identify the Five Key Areas for Success in Taking on Greater Responsibility
Assess Skill Level in the Five Key Areas for Taking on Greater Responsibility

Being Business Smart and Savvy

Define Business “Savvy” and Discover the Impact of the Current Economic Environment on Organizations
Define Your Organization’s Mission, Vision, and Strategy
Articulate Your Role as a High-Level Contributor in the Process of Achieving Strategic Results for Your Organization
Identify Business Trends That Will Allow You to Create Value-Added Contributions at Work

Communicating Strategically

Identify Your Communication Style
Apply Skills to Flex to Other’s Communication Preferences
Develop and Communicate a Strong Personal Brand

Managing Change

Discuss Common Reasons for Resisting Change, and Identify Strategies for Remaining Resilient
Identify a Managing Change Model and Transformational Strategies
Develop a Brand That Projects a Proactive Change Attitude Brand

Working in Teams

Identify the Roles You Can and Should Bring into Each Team Encounter
Analyze When and How to Use Team Roles to Promote Team Productivity
Synthesize Analytic Thinking, Communication, and Decision-Making Skills in the Team Problem-Solving Setting

Managing Time

Identify and Take Responsibility for Time Management Strategies
Create a Working Environment That Utilizes Technology Solutions to Get More Done in Less Time
Utilize Communication Skills with Time Management Needs to Tactfully Say “No” and Control Work Flow

Preparing the Plan for Greater Responsibility

Synthesize Strategic Development and Performance Goals into a Coherent Plan for Application of Skills at Work
Synthesize Strategic Development and Performance Goals into a Coherent Presentation
Present Your Strategic Development and Performance Plan for Feedback

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American Management Association (AMA) is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AMA complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, AMA is authorized to issue the IACET CEU.

AMA has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Talent Triangle PDUs

[L] 8 [S&B] 4

Classroom Schedule

22 Sessions Available

$2,195.00 Non Members
$1,995.00 AMA Members
$1,669.00 GSA

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Date	Duration	State	City	Zip
2019-05-06 2019-05-07 May 6, 2019 - May 7, 2019	2 Days	TX	Dallas	75001-3505 Dallas	Register Now
2019-05-20 2019-05-21 May 20, 2019 - May 21, 2019	2 Days	PA	Philadelphia	19019 Philadelphia	Register Now
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 Jun 13, 2019 - Jun 14, 2019	2 Days	DC	Arlington/Washington	22202-4807 Arlington/Washington	Register Now
2019-06-20 2019-06-21 Jun 20, 2019 - Jun 21, 2019	2 Days	IL	Chicago	60601 Chicago	Register Now
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 Jun 27, 2019 - Jun 28, 2019	2 Days	NY	New York	10019 New York	Register Now
2019-07-15 2019-07-16 Jul 15, 2019 - Jul 16, 2019	2 Days	GA	Atlanta	30309-7705 Atlanta	Register Now
2019-07-25 2019-07-26 Jul 25, 2019 - Jul 26, 2019	2 Days	CA	San Francisco	94103-3156 San Francisco	Register Now
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 Aug 8, 2019 - Aug 9, 2019	2 Days	NY	New York	10019 New York	Register Now
2019-08-19 2019-08-20 Aug 19, 2019 - Aug 20, 2019	2 Days	DC	Arlington/Washington	22202-4807 Arlington/Washington	Register Now
2019-09-09 2019-09-10 Sep 9, 2019 - Sep 10, 2019	2 Days	IL	Chicago	60601 Chicago	Register Now
2019-09-16 2019-09-17 Sep 16, 2019 - Sep 17, 2019	2 Days	MA	Boston	02110 Boston	Register Now
2019-09-23 2019-09-24 Sep 23, 2019 - Sep 24, 2019	2 Days	CA	Anaheim	92801 Anaheim	Register Now
2019-10-10 2019-10-11 Oct 10, 2019 - Oct 11, 2019	2 Days	NY	New York	10019 New York	Register Now
2019-10-17 2019-10-18 Oct 17, 2019 - Oct 18, 2019	2 Days	TX	Houston	77001 Houston	Register Now
2019-10-24 2019-10-25 Oct 24, 2019 - Oct 25, 2019	2 Days	DC	Arlington/Washington	22202-4807 Arlington/Washington	Register Now
2019-11-04 2019-11-05 Nov 4, 2019 - Nov 5, 2019	2 Days	GA	Atlanta	30309-7705 Atlanta	Register Now
2019-11-04 2019-11-05 Nov 4, 2019 - Nov 5, 2019	2 Days	CA	San Francisco	94103-3156 San Francisco	Register Now
2019-11-11 2019-11-12 Nov 11, 2019 - Nov 12, 2019	2 Days	PA	Philadelphia	19019 Philadelphia	Register Now
2019-12-02 2019-12-03 Dec 2, 2019 - Dec 3, 2019	2 Days	NY	New York	10019 New York	Register Now
2019-12-05 2019-12-06 Dec 5, 2019 - Dec 6, 2019	2 Days	IL	Chicago	60601 Chicago	Register Now
2019-12-16 2019-12-17 Dec 16, 2019 - Dec 17, 2019	2 Days	DC	Arlington/Washington	22202-4807 Arlington/Washington	Register Now
2020-01-23 2020-01-24 Jan 23, 2020 - Jan 24, 2020	2 Days	TX	Austin	73301 Austin	Register Now

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