Identifying and Taking Initiative
Description
Taking the initiative is crucial in moving forward in our professional and personal lives. Taking the initiative 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. See what you want, believe what you want, and make it happen. Do not let excuses cause you to miss out on unique opportunities.
With our "Identifying and Taking Initiative" course, 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 class, you will be taking the first step in making something positive happen for them! Now that is initiative!
Course Curriculum
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Introduction
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Course Objectives ..
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Module 1
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What is Initiative? .. -
Definition .. -
Benefits, Personal, and Professional .. -
Why People Do Not Take Initiative .. -
Make Initiative a Priority .. -
Knowledge Check ..
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Module 2
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Take a Chance .. -
Be Open Minded .. -
Be Adaptable .. -
Making Decisions .. -
Take Responsibility .. -
Knowledge Check ..
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Module 3
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Recognize When You Can Step In .. -
Know Your Strengths and Skills .. -
Go the Extra Mile .. -
Listen Carefully .. -
Fill in the Gaps .. -
Knowledge Check ..
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Module 4
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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 .. -
Knowledge Check ..
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Module 5
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Weighing the Consequences .. -
Ask Questions .. -
Risk, Impact, or Cost Analysis .. -
Is Authorization Necessary? .. -
When Risks Are Too High .. -
Knowledge Check ..
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Module 6
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Good or Bad .. -
The Good .. -
The Bad .. -
Develop Judgment .. -
Avoid Acting on Emotion .. -
Knowledge Check ..
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Module 7
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Confidence .. -
Are You Confident? .. -
Build Confidence .. -
Positive Thinking .. -
Visualization .. -
Knowledge Check ..
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Module 8
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Find Opportunities .. -
Internal Opportunities .. -
External Opportunities .. -
Apply Core Competencies .. -
What Problems Exist, and Will They Grow? .. -
Knowledge Check ..
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Module 9
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Be Persistent .. -
Handle Setbacks .. -
Manage Change .. -
Modify Ideas When Necessary .. -
Move Forward .. -
Knowledge Check ..
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Module 10
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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 .. -
Knowledge Check ..
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Assessment
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Post Test ..
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