Internal Consulting school training courses in Chicago, IL (public, in-house or online)

Too many organizations don¡¯t recognize the strategic importance of engaging HR in high-level business decisions. That means it¡¯s up to you¡ªthe HR professional¡ªto position yourself as an internal consultant who understands the organization¡¯s goals and how to achieve them. Through lectures, case studies and role playing exercises, this two-day seminar will give you the skills you need to identify critical business issues and create action plans that drive bottom-line results.

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This course examines methods for achieving personal, group, and organizational goals through effective consulting and management strategies. Topics include trait, behavior, contingency, and contemporary theories of leadership; gender, cultural, and emotional issues in leadership; critical incidents, including stress, burnout, workplace violence, and work-family conflict; strategic planning; and group dynamics.

What skills do you need, to be a successful internal consultant? What skills do you have already which could be developed further? This course gives you the opportunity to review your existing abilities to improve your current performance. Internal consulting is not only about your special or technical knowledge. It is about your ability to communicate. If you fail to get your message across to others, your ideas may be lost and your best plans could fail. Fundamentally important are your abilit...

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Understand how your communication style affects your ability to communicate effectively with others

Detect major communication barriers and build relationships based on positive communication and trust

Apply a five-step process to maximize your effectiveness as a consultant

Recognize the ten primary behaviors that demonstrate resistance and learn how to overcome them

Overcome the human tendency to “solve�a problem before its cause is identified

Enhance your i...

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