About This Course

Taking the initiative is a crucial step in moving forward in our professional and personal lives. By showing initiative, it reflects us in a positive light to others as well as builds our self-esteem. If we want something to happen, we need to make it happen. That is what initiative is all about. Take opportunities and run with them. Do not let excuses cause you to miss out on amazing opportunities. See what you want, believe what you want, and make it happen. With our Taking Initiative workshop, you will learn what initiative is, how to take it on, the advantages of it, and when to know one's place. By enrolling in this workshop, you will be taking the first step in making something positive happen for them! Now that is initiative! Module One: Getting Started Module Two: What is Initiative? Definition Benefits, Personal and Professional Why People Do Not Take Initiative Make Initiative a Priority Module Three: Know Clients Be Open Minded Be Adaptable Making Decisions Take Responsibility Module Four: Recognize When You Can Step In Know Your Strengths and Skills Go the Extra Mile Listen Carefully Fill in the Gaps Module Five: Recognize When You Can Go Outside the Normal Consider Culture and Values Before Acting Is It in the Scope of Your Authority? Communicate Ideas Act on Solutions Module Six: Weighing the Consequences Ask Questions Risk, Impact, or Cost Analysis Is Authorization Necessary? When Risks Are Too High Module Seven: Good or Bad The Good The Bad Develop Judgment Avoid Acting on Emotions Module Eight: Confidence Are You Confident? Build Confidence Positive Thinking Visualization Module Nine: Find Opportunities Internal Opportunities External Opportunities Apply Core Competencies What Problems Exist, and Will They Grow? Module Ten: Be Persistent Handle Setbacks Manage Change Modify Ideas When Necessary Move Forward Module Eleven: Balance Initiative and Restraint Consider the Work Involved in an Idea Develop Emotional Intelligence Know the Buy-in of Stakeholders Do Not Push All Ideas Forward Module Twelve: Wrapping Up Duration: 1-2 day in-house workshop with an expert trainer, dependent on your needs (in-person or online)

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Quotations are valid for 60 days. Website pricing is subject to change without prior notice. Payment is due within 30 days, or as specified for approved accounts with written agreements with ht+a, alternatively it is due upon receipt of an invoice. All bank charges for forex transactions are to be borne by the client. Delegate placements on public courses or scheduling of in-house courses will only be confirmed once payment, an approved purchase order or a signed quotation/agreement is received. For in-person public courses, the fee includes the event venue, coffee, refreshments, and lunch. It does not include accommodation or other travel expenses. ht+a will share accommodation discount options with you if available and recommends booking 2 weeks before an event to ensure the event is a confirmed go-ahead. ht+a is not liable for travel expense losses due to cancellation by either party, weather, flight delays, or other unforeseen circumstances. For in-person in-house courses, unless otherwise specified, pricing assumes the training will take place at the client's location and ht+a will not provide catering. The Client will ensure that the training room will be equipped with all necessary tools including flip charts, markers, video projectors/screens, appropriate furnishings and ample electrical outlets. Sustainability & Materials: - Delegates require an email address and a stable and active internet connection with suitable equipment (computer, smartphone or tablet) to access course materials and, where applicable, to complete online tests and join live video calls. - Printed course materials will not be provided, including for in-person or in-house events. Customers may print their course materials if desired. - ht+a no longer provides publications (textbooks) as part of the course fee. It is the customer's responsibility to procure any supplementary material either as an add-on from ht+a (payment is required in advance), OR from the VDA (https://shorturl.at/fbHJs) or the AIAG (https://shorturl.at/z73jg) directly (all corresponding shipping and duties will be for the customer's account). Due to copyright, ht+a does not provide digital copies of publications. - Digital certificates will be provided. Certificates for VDA QMC courses will only be issued once full payment is received. Certificates for ht+a courses will be automatically issued upon completion of course requirements. Customers may print their certificate if desired.