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Eat, Drink & Move: Nutrition, Exercise and Hydration Strategies for the Healthy Nurse
by Nurse Keith
Nurses work hard and can lead demanding lives, both personally and professionally. Focusing on proper nutrition, hydration and exercise is paramount for maintaining optimal health, happiness and performance. This webinar will present strategies for assessing your personal practices and considering ways to improve or enhance them. ...
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Centrifugal Pumps--Types and Components Training
by Skillsoft - Health and Safety
This course is designed to provide you with an overview of the basic classifications of centrifugal pumps in use today as well as identify and describe the major components of this type of industrial pump. The primary objective of this training is to help you more fully understand the mechanical components and operating systems used at your facility. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. ...
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Session 4: Staying Well with Hope, Gratitude, Curiosity, Zest and Love
by Caregiving
In our work, we do what we can to keep a client and a family caregiver well. What about keeping ourselves well? In this program, we’ll look at the five traits of well-being, as described in Positive Psychology: Hope, Gratitude, Curiosity, Zest and Capacity to Love and Be Loved. During the program, you’ll create an action list to help you incorporate each trait in your work and in your life. ...
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Your Home Away From Home: Creating and Fostering Healthy Work Environment
by Nurse Keith
Nurses spend a great deal of time at work. Sometimes, it may seem that we spend more time with our colleagues and patients than our own families. Taking this reality into consideration, fostering and creating healthy, functional workplaces and workplace communication is essential to preventing burnout and increasing professional satisfaction. Please join me as we discuss and explore strategies and resources for making our work environments the healthy places that they are destined to be. ...
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Session 4: Go Ahead, It’s Allowed: Fun, Leisure and Recreation for the Healthy Nurse
by Nurse Keith
Nurses work hard, and they are givers by nature. But we all know that there are costs associated with not remembering how to play and relax. This webinar will review the importance of leisure, fun, play, recreation and pleasure. We will also explore ways to make time and space for expanding the presence of these important ingredients in your life. ...
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Radio Frequency Basics
by LearnTech® from Automated Learning
This RF training course, Radio Frequency Basics, is an interactive multimedia eLearning program intended for anyone working in the area of radio frequency communications who requires a basic understanding of RF fundamentals. RF as a form of electromagnetic radiation Fundamental use categories and devices that use RF energy Transmission, absorption, and reflection RF transmission, waveform, phase, frequency, wavelength RF within the EM spectrum Relation of speed, frequency, wavelength Terms used in describing RF, range, band, channel Waveform characteristics related to RF signals Voltage, current, phase relationship Impedance and impact of impedance in feed lines Amplitude, voltage, current, power, polarization, harmonics Problems in RF Transmission ...
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DC Circuit Theory
by Skillsoft - Health and Safety
This one-hour course is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of DC Electrical Theory. It is also intended to enhance your understanding of the operation and design of DC circuits components and sources. You will learn about basic DC electrical terms equations and theory and solve problems involving resistance voltage and current. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives for this course are to: define the following terms: Voltage Volt Current Ampere Resistance and Ohm; describe Ohms Law; solve problems using Ohms Law; calculate the total resistance in a series circuit; and calculate the total resistance in a parallel circuit. ...
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The Mechanics of Communicating Effectively
by Skillsoft - Business
Your voice your ability to listen and your body language are your three vital communication tools. However because they are given at birth they are often taken totally for granted. People mistakenly believe that because these tools are in constant daily use that they are already the best they can be. However it is possible to improve the quality of these communication essentials and this course sets out to help you do just that. ...
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Enhancing Listening Skills
by Skillsoft - Business
Have you ever been taken by surprise by an unexpected deadline? Have you ever left a meeting unsure about what was decided? Have you ever asked a supervisor for advice only to later forget what your supervisor told you? You can avoid problems like these by using effective listening skills. Effective listening helps you to know whats going on in your organization get cooperation from your co-workers solve problems and be successful in your work. However most people dont listen very well. This course will help you to improve your ability to listen to others. You will learn the skills you need to understand what people say read their unconscious nonverbal messages and get others to want to listen to you. You also learn how to apply these skills in a variety of business situations such as interviews business meetings and negotiations. ...
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Optimizing E-mail at Work
by Skillsoft - Business
In todays business world e-mail is used to do everything from processing orders to supplying information. Because of the limitations of telephone communication when people who are very busy or sometimes in different time zones work together e-mail use is on the rise in U.S. E-mail offers a plenitude of new opportunities for business but understanding how to properly use it is essential in order to take advantage of these opportunities. This course will tell you what makes e-mail unique and provide you with the skills to write send and receive business e-mail effectively. You will learn how to best use the features that are commonly included in e-mail programs in a way that improves your communicative ability and efficiency at work. ...
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Developing Excellent Time Management Habits
by Skillsoft - Business
Time management shouldnt be a separate activity--it should be an integral part of the way you do things. For this to happen you need to be able to develop good time management habits and avoid bad ones. ...
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Your Time and You
by Skillsoft - Business
Before you can decide how to manage your time better you need to recognize how you manage your time now. ...
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Techniques for Improved Time Management
by Skillsoft - Business
If you dont feel that you are the organized type or if making lists or drawing up detailed plans doesnt come naturally dont worry. There isnt just one way in which time can be managed effectively. This course will introduce you to several different techniques for improving your time-management skills--experiment with them and then choose and apply the tools which best suit your own situation. ...
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Business Interpersonal Communication Skills Simulation
by Skillsoft - Business
Effective communication is a critical skill in todays business environment. People are expected to communicate with colleagues customers and management. To do this employees need to understand the strategies and techniques that are essential for effective interpersonal communication in business. You are an account manager for Ottantoto an electronics company. Ottantoto has partnered with Jackies Department Store to create a line of products for the hip price-conscious consumer. Your overall task is to get input on a possible new promotion for the line and present it to the VP of Marketing for Ottantoto. However asking for help project meetings and customer complaints will get in the way. ...
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Coping with Criticism and Feedback
by Skillsoft - Business
We all need feedback so that we can learn and improve. What we often get is criticism or feedback given to us in such a way that we feel defensive or angry. When your emotions get involved it is difficult to be objective and to use the feedback effectively. This course links the concept of emotional intelligence and EQ to the practice of receiving feedback. By doing this it provides you with a powerful approach that enables you to deal effectively with criticism and feedback. You will learn how to seek feedback from those best able to help you and how to deal with feedback regardless of how it is given. Finally you will learn how to make positive use of the feedback you receive. ...
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Crisp Composition
by Skillsoft - Business
When you send off business documents that you have written what do you think the recipients--your readers--hope for? ...
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Effective Feedback for Employees and Colleagues Simulation
by Skillsoft - Business
Feedback is an essential element of successful businesses. Managers employees customers and suppliers alike all benefit from the exchange of meaningful germane feedback. But feedback is a double-edged sword. Given thoughtlessly without proper preparation and consideration it is likely to be ignored by the recipient or worse yet give offense. On the other hand when given properly feedback is a powerful tool for improving performance and increasing productivity. In order to achieve such positive results and avoid negative reactions individuals must be aware of how others receive and employ feedback and learn the process of providing effective critiques. ...
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Effective Telephone Techniques
by Skillsoft - Business
This course provides the learner with critical information about making a good impression when communicating over the telephone. It emphasizes the importance of good telephone etiquette offers tips for building trust over the telephone and discusses important non-verbal actions that are present in most telephone interactions. Additionally it helps the learner make the most out of technology when using voicemail speakerphones cellular phones and conference calls. ...
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Effective Thinking and Creative Problem Solving Simulation
by Skillsoft - Business
Robofac Inc. is a leading supplier of robotic systems for factory automation. The company has had recent success adapting their technology for more specialized applications including medical with the highly successful introduction of their voice-controlled laser surgery arm. Their marketing department is investigating the feasibility of developing "consumer" robots. You the Product Manager have been charged with determining whether its a good idea from a practical standpoint and with proposing a cost-effective implementation plan. In this simulation the first of two the learner interacts with the head of design to brainstorm and gather information and with engineering to target a solution for locomotion--a difficult problem since most of Robofacs work has been in stationary applications. ...
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E-mail as a Marketing Tool
by Skillsoft - Business
How can you find new customers? How can you build stronger relationships with new and existing customers? How can you boost sales of your companys products and services? This course will provide you with useful strategies to help you incorporate electronic mail into your marketing approach. Learn how to communicate effectively with your customers through e-mail. You and your company will benefit from better customer relations and increased sales. ...
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Essentials of Electronic Communication
by Skillsoft - Business
Everyone seems to be using e-mail lately--family members keeping in touch university students submitting assignments companies offering products for sale and office workers carrying out their daily business tasks. Most e-mail users can improve their e-mail skills by learning more about the basic features and potentials of e-mail. Any business person will benefit from developing an understanding of e-mail essentials. ...
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Foundations of Grammar
by Skillsoft - Business
When do you use "your" or "youre"? "Me" or "myself"? Is "good" an adverb or an adjective? Understanding how to use various types of words is a building block of good writing. To be a good writer you must have a thorough understanding of the basic parts of speech that identify and classify types of words. Then you must be capable of applying the necessary guidelines for more complex uses of various word types. In this course youll complete a comprehensive study on using words correctly. Youll study everything from pronouns to possessives and youll discover how to avoid the most common usage errors. When youve finished the course youll have the necessary building blocks to develop your skill as a top-notch writer. ...
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Communicating Assertively Simulation
by Skillsoft - Business
You are a team leader in an international consulting firm which primarily serves the manufacturing industry. Your group is responsible for producing high-priced Executive Conferences for PR and for profit. While (and because) the groups initial meetings were very profitable the need for more dollars to fund other efforts prompted a new mandate: You must reduce production cycles in order to increase the number of conferences and the industries they target. The firms goal: to increase profit as well as to gain exposure in new markets. ...
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International Communications Simulation
by Skillsoft - Business
In this simulation you will be employed as a Divisional Merchandise Manager (DMM) of home audio and video electronics for Everson and Macombre the parent company of two thriving retail chains—one a department store the other a members-only warehouse for bulk goods and specialty products. In your role as DMM you will oversee the activities of a sizable buying staff and manage purchasing relations with manufacturers and suppliers worldwide. ...
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Punctuating with Skill
by Skillsoft - Business
Should you use a comma or a semicolon? Does the punctuation go inside or outside of the quotation mark? Whats the difference between the parentheses and brackets the hyphen and the dash? Knowing the answers to these questions will ensure that youre using punctuation correctly and to your greatest advantage. In this course youll review the standard rules and guidelines for using punctuation appropriately. Youll also be given the most current information on some of those pesky rules that seem to be constantly changing. In todays world of fast-paced electronic communication its more important than ever to get your meaning across quickly and cleanly. A well-punctuated sentence does just that. ...
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Telephone Skills for Business Professionals Simulation
by Skillsoft - Business
Youre the special events coordinator at Eagle Hotel & Resort. Your job involves booking and coordinating events at the hotel such as weddings banquets family reunions product launches awards ceremonies and business conferences. ...
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The Art of Global Communication
by Skillsoft - Business
Considering that communication is something you do every day how many people actually stop to consider what is happening before they speak? Can you just talk without thinking too much about the target audience the message to be communicated and a host of other information? Communication is too important to be left to chance. The subtleties of language expressions and gestures all enrich the content of what you are saying. Of course when youre communicating on a global scale you need to be sure that what youre saying--and the way you say it--will not cause offense to your cross-cultural audience. In this course youll find out more about the cross-cultural communication process and consider body language gestures and active listening. You will also examine different methods of communication--finding out how best to write present to and communicate orally with your global audience. ...
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Giving Successful Presentations Simulation
by Skillsoft - Business
After years of research and development the Top-Shelf Cola Company is finally ready to release its latest beverage Passion to consumers. Passion is a caffeine-free all-natural soda thats made from real passion fruits. The company has spent ten million dollars to perfect the products taste and to create a brand for the drink. You are a brand manager at Top-Shelf and responsible for the Passion brand along with your coworker Hannah. The drink will be hitting the streets soon and the marketing campaign for Passion has already begun. ...
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Writing with Intention
by Skillsoft - Business
Whether youre preparing a brief e-mail response a business letter a performance review a multi-page proposal or a presentation to a prime customer you know that having a job means having to write. But if youre not a trained writer how do you begin? ...
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Lean Logic
by Skillsoft - Business
Suppose a friend told you that it was more efficient to put on your shoes before your pants when getting dressed. What is the logic behind taking an action that seems so counterintuitive? You probably wouldnt implement this new methodology without a thorough explanation of its origin and logic right? Some of the lean manufacturing suggestions may also strike you as counterintuitive. Thats because Lean Manufacturing is more than a concept it is a philosophy based on definitions vocabulary and principles that may be foreign to you. In this course youll receive an explanation of lean manufacturing logic and learn about its evolution definition philosophy and critical principles. In Lesson 1 youll uncover what lean is and what it isnt how it came to be and what foundational premises exist. In Lesson 2 youll examine the lean principles of value flow pull and perfection that must be applied to any lean undertaking. ...
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Lean Strategies
by Skillsoft - Business
You may have all the proper ingredients but that doesnt necessarily mean that you can make the ultimate dish especially if you are creating it for the first time. Adding the right amount of each ingredient in the proper sequence with specific techniques improves your chances for success. An understanding of lean manufacturing principles and techniques will give you the ingredients you need for a lean transformation. But you also need information about how to put all of these together in the correct sequence. In this course youll learn how to prepare for develop and maintain a lean organization. In Lesson 1 youll learn what lean techniques to implement first and how to make the organizational transition go smoothly. In Lesson 2 youll explore how to deploy specific lean techniques and support your efforts with proven strategies. In the last lesson youll discover how to expand lean initiatives get suppliers involved and set yourself up for a future lean legacy. ...
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Lean Techniques
by Skillsoft - Business
Imagine that youre shopping at a local furniture store when you see a lamp that you must buy. Its exactly what youve been looking for at the right price. But the lamp model is out of stock and the only one left is the floor sample. Naturally you inquire about purchasing the sample but the sales person tells you that the store has a policy of prohibiting this. Why? Wouldnt it make sense to give the customer what he wants exactly when he wants it? Yes but the furniture store is not a lean business. In fact the furniture industry uses batch and queue processes that inconvenience the customer at every turn. In this course youll learn how lean techniques can help organizations maximize value and minimize waste. In Lesson 1 youll examine lean production techniques that can be successful for many manufacturing organizations. In Lesson 2 youll explore organizational techniques critical to the lean enterprise and youll discover what implementation techniques must be in place for an organization to become lean. ...
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The Impact of Culture on Communication
by Skillsoft - Business
Everything you say is influenced by culture. You operate with a set of invisible beliefs values and assumptions that become apparent to other people in the way you behave. Culture is important to the way you communicate even though it is often hidden. ...
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Understanding Writing Mechanics
by Skillsoft - Business
One of the biggest challenges in writing is to feel confident about appropriately applying the mechanics of writing. How do you know what should or shouldnt be capitalized? When is it appropriate to abbreviate words names places and business terms? How do you know when to spell out a number or when to use a figure? How can you get past those troublesome words that are commonly misspelled? This course gives you the answers. Youll explore the rules of capitalization and abbreviations. Youll learn some of the special situations that influence how numbers are used and youll get tips and techniques to make spelling troublesome words easier. Your creativity will be enhanced when youre confident about writing mechanics. ...
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Getting the Most from Business Documents
by Skillsoft - Business
How often have you or one of your colleagues stayed at work late to finish an important report or proposal to meet a deadline? Then two days later you receive a call from the intended recipient asking you where the report is. You faxed it over and it got lost in their fax room. Now youve missed the benefit of having met your deadline. This familiar scenario illustrates the importance of selecting an appropriate document type and delivery method for your written business documents. "Getting the Most from Business Documents" explains the different business document types such as memos reports and proposals and the best uses for each. The course shows you how to align the message content document type and delivery method--Internet fax mail courier and so on--so that your business documents receive the right level of attention and achieve their designated purpose. Independent topics address five of the most commonly used business documents. You work hard on your business writing. Dont waste that effort with careless choice of document type or inappropriate delivery method. Learn how to prepare lay out and deliver business documents that reflect well on you and your company. ...
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An Essential Guide to Giving Feedback
by Skillsoft - Business
The performance of any business depends upon the performance of everyone within the organization. To ensure that all staff are meeting their potential it is essential that there is a culture which enables feedback to be given and received. This course enables you to become familiar with the key aspects of giving candid constructive feedback about performance. The purpose of this course is to enable you to enhance your skills in giving feedback. The course starts by exploring the nature of feedback and it then develops a practical approach to the feedback process. Giving feedback is not always straightforward however and so the final part of this course looks at barriers to giving feedback and strategies for dealing with situations where your feedback is challenged. ...
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Effective Listening Simulation
by Skillsoft - Business
Although relatively straightforward in theory the process that transforms effective listening into successful communication requires great skill awareness and practice. In the course of this simulation you will attend a day-long seminar studying the topic of Effective Listening through various exercises lectures quizzes and small-group activities. ...
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Winning Negotiation Simulation
by Skillsoft - Business
This simulation places you in the role of marketing manager in an insurance company. Because office space is at a premium you have been asked to move your department off-site and to set up telecommuting for your employees. You are under a strict deadline and your task in this simulation is to negotiate with your companys Information Technology department to have the equipment and networks set up within 60 days. The IT department is relatively small and very busy so it will be a challenge to get them to agree to your requests and timeline. ...
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The Effective Business Meeting Simulation
by Skillsoft - Business
As the lead project coordinator for Pantheon Electronics a national reseller of home and office electronics you will oversee the daily activities of a project management group. Functioning as both a meeting coordinator and a conference chair person you will test your skills in a broad range of situations running the gamut from materials procurement to conflict mediation. ...
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Improving Your Cross-cultural Communications
by Skillsoft - Business
Picture the scene. Youve been asked to contact some new clients based over 3000 miles away. Youve never spoken with them before and youre not sure what response youll get. This is a familiar situation that is played out daily in many organizations around the world. How many times have you found yourself in this situation? ...
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Cross-cultural Communications Simulation
by Skillsoft - Business
Youre the newly hired general manager of the Springfield Strikers a womens professional soccer team. The team had a mediocre record over the past season and did not draw as many fans as the more successful teams in the league. Now its the off-season and your job is to make changes to improve the teams on-field performance without going over budget. ...
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Avoiding Errors in Usage and Punctuation
by Skillsoft - Business
Have you ever received an e-mail so poorly worded that you hit the delete button before you even finished reading the message? Have you ever opened a letter so confusing that you couldnt understand what the author was trying to say? If so you understand the frustration of receiving a badly written message. Are you afraid that you might have sent messages that have been discarded or misunderstood for similar reasons? If so this course will help you to improve your basic usage and punctuation skills so that your messages are read and understood. ...
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Building Improved Work Relationships Simulation
by Skillsoft - Business
Business doesnt take place in a vacuum. In order to succeed employees at every level must forge relationships with both internal and external customers. The key to those relationships is effective communication. ...
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Rational Decision-making and Problem Solving Simulation
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Robofac Inc. is a leading supplier of robotic systems for factory automation. The company has had recent success adapting their technology for more specialized applications including medical with the highly successful introduction of their voice-controlled laser surgery arm. Their marketing department is investigating the feasibility of developing "consumer" robots. You the Product Manager must work with the VP of Marketing the head of Design and the head of Engineering to determine whether or not this is a good business decision and to analyze if Robofacs infrastructure can absorb the project using only existing resources. In this simulation part two of two the emphasis is on rational problem solving and decision-making. ...
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Lean Value
by Skillsoft - Business
Finding methods to capture customer-driven value is not a new activity. Youve probably analyzed processes conducting customer surveys and used audits to determine what customers want. Yet according to lean thinkers these techniques dont go far enough. They still departmentalize the value concept. Lean experts propose a more holistic view of value that stretches beyond organizational boundaries and stream from manufacturer to supplier to producer. This course explores this value principle in depth. In Lesson 1 youll consider the benefits of the lean transformation for your own business and look through the lean manufacturing lens to redefine product value. Then in Lesson 2 youll learn about value-stream mapping - a technique designed by several forefounders of the lean manufacturing movement. Applying this technique to identify waste create an ideal value stream and initiate lean projects will be the culmination of your new-found knowledge. ...
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Team Interpersonal Communication Skills Simulation
by Skillsoft - Business
Interpersonal communication is an essential skill for the modern worker. Rarely does an employee work in complete isolation. People interact with customers peers teams managers and executives. Leaders especially must be able to demonstrate good communication within their teams. When leaders practice good communication skills their teams are motivated inspired and committed. There are several strategies that leaders can practice to improve their interpersonal communication skills. This simulation focuses on them. ...
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Robust Design and Process
by Skillsoft - Business
The goal of robust design is to provide a more efficient cost-effective means of improving a product or process. Designed to ensure consistent high-level performance in line with strict customer requirements the robust design methodology relies on an organized framework of experimentation and analysis to develop a product or process. This approach to engineering and design results in reduced product and process variability so that the product or process under development is minimally impacted by use-conditions and other uncontrollable factors. By deploying a variety of strategies to reduce sensitivity to the noise factors that degrade performance it also ensures maximum robustness. In this way robust design facilitates the development of products and processes that achieve the required level of performance at the minimum expenditure in the shortest timeframe and under a wide range of use-conditions. ...
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Leadership Communication Skills
by Skillsoft - Business
In this course you will learn what the requirements of leadership are how to communicate your suitability for the role and how to communicate with those you lead. ...
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Listening to Comprehend
by Skillsoft - Business
Do you need to better understand the basic meaning of a conversation or presentation? If you need to be able to identify what is said to you in a more effective manner then this course is for you. This course teaches you how to comprehend verbal and visual messages to maximize your understanding of others. Because this course teaches listening skills it is important to have your audio turned on for certain sections. In some instances the text that is spoken will display in the caption text box. In these case the important feature is not what is said but how it is said. In these sections it would be most effective for you to turn off the captions to get the full effect of the audio. In other instances audio is presented without accompanying text. To complete these sections you must have your audio turned on. ...
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Communicating for Results
by Skillsoft - Business
For many people success in the workplace depends on their abilities to influence others to take a particular course of action. This course gives a practical demonstration of how to communicate for best results in three common but sometimes difficult situations. ...
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