Taking Initiative Training

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What is taking initiative?

Researchers Michael Frese and Doris Fay define initiative as “work behavior characterized by its self-starting nature, its proactive approach, and by being persistent in overcoming difficulties that arise in pursuit of a goal.”

When you show initiative, you do things without being told; you find out what you need to know; you keep going when things get tough; and you spot and take advantage of opportunities that others pass by. You act, instead of reacting, at work.

Most of us have seen initiative in action. Maybe you’ve seen a young manager who fills her boss’s shoes when she’s sick and the rest of the team is unsure what to do; or perhaps you’ve seen a team member proposing a process improvement plan to the executive board.

Initiative has become increasingly important in today’s workplace. Organisations want employees who can think on their feet and take action without waiting for someone to tell them what to do. After all, this type of flexibility and courage is what pushes teams and organisations to innovate, and to overcome competition

Course aims

With our “seeing and taking initiative” online course, participants will learn what initiative is, how to take it on, the advantages of it, and when to know one’s place. By enrolling on this e-learning course, participants will be taking the first step in making something positive happen for them! Now that is initiative!

Course objectives

The objectives of this seeing and taking initiative online course are to:

• Identify what initiative looks like
• Recognize when you can take steps outside the normal
• Build confidence for themselves
• Learn to find opportunities
• Learn good and bad aspects of initiative
• Balance initiative and restraint

Why choose our online training courses?

All our e-learning courses can be accessed on any electronic/computerised device. You can study at work or at home, in your own time and at your own pace!

1. Easy to follow and understand
2. Only 6-12 hours recommended study time
3. 1 year access to course & learning materials
4. Access your course anytime, anywhere & on any device
5. Complete course on desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone
6. Additional references and downloadable materials available
7. Certificate (CPD Accredited)

Course accreditation

1. The content of this online training course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Our leadership, management and soft skills e-learning courses are suitable for those looking to improve their skills and advance their career.

Those interested in soft skills development, personal and professional development, presentation skills, communication skills, project management, leadership and management skills.

Course Delivery – via desktop PC/AC, laptops, tablets or smart phones

All our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors to meet mandatory and statutory requirements.

Soft skills development, personal and professional development, presentation skills, communication skills, project management, leadership and management skills.

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