Leading the Way
Following the theme of a journey of discovery for good leadership, the focus of the program (specifically designed and tailored to the particular Government department, statutory body or corporation) is to facilitate discussion and practice of the values and employment principles (Public Administration Act 2004). The three elements of management - work, people and self are linked to the specific workplace and job roles.

WHAT'S BEEN SAID:"I now have a much better understanding of how to demonstrate and live the values", "I have heaps of tips on how to be an effective leader", "the high interactivity and practical exercises really helped my understanding". VicRoads, Vic. Aust.

Strategic Influencing Skills - increased success through balancing I.Q with E.Q in key professional interactions
The ability to influence people is not only dependent upon professional expertise; cognitive and technical. Our intellectual intelligence needs to be balanced with our emotional intelligence if we are to succeed in gaining the cooperation and commitment of team members, colleagues and clients.

Strategic Influencing Skills is a program that is designed to develop the skills that balance IQ with EQ in key professional interactions.

WHAT'S BEEN SAID:"extraordinary workshop", to the point"", "very inspiring and so much fun". Hong Kong Institute of HRM, HK

Be a Winning Team Member
Everyone in any organization has responsibility to 'make it happen'. Groups of people become a winning team when diversity is appreciated and maximized.

The program develops team members' skills and behaviours to work collaboratively to achieve team and organizational goals, build relationships based on trust and take personal responsibility for self management.

WHAT'S BEEN SAID: "different personalities/concerns were handled very well" "responsive to the needs of the team" "good value, useful exercises" Department of Education & Training, Vic. Aust.

Myer-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI) administration available

Managing Time
How we manage time is not just about the effective use of time management tools. With the 'right'attitudes and behaviours we can choose to use our time 'better and smarter'.

The program explores team members' existing time management attitudes and behaviours to establish the highly effective and efficient use of time; a personal doable plan is completed.

WHAT'S BEEN SAID: "opened my mind to different ways of doing things", "very useful", being interactive kept it interesting". City of Glen Eira, Vic. Aust.

Communicating for Success
Highly successful communication is about channelling the messages we send; knowing what we want to say, why we want to say it and using verbal and non-verbal skills and techniques to say it in a way that influences others and evokes positive reaqctions.

The program is designed to deliver skills and behaviours that are crucial to saying 'what you want to say in the way you need to say it'.

WHAT'S BEEN SAID: "ten out of ten", "made me think about how effective a communicator I am and could be", "great energy", "excellent course, fun, very informative, useful information". City of Knox, Vic. Aust.

Dealing with Difficult People
Difficult may be 'different'. Exploring why someone is 'difficult' is crucial to gaining their cooperation.

The '5 Steps of Dealing with Difficult People' is presented as a complete strategy to achieving win-win outcomes in any situaion where people are in disagreement.

WHAT'S BEEN SAID: "brought to my attention things I can work on to change my own behaviour","brought me many solutions", "comprehensive framework", "interactive, fun". Heller Erhman, Hong Kong

Be FABulously famous - Networking
Networking is a task of all professionals, to be practised daily within and outside of the work environment, to achieve organisational and professional and personal benefits.

The program introduces the 3 part FAB strategy - Focused, Approachable, Believable to deliver great networking attitudes and behaviours, and to develop the highly refined communication skills and techniques critical to building a strong and loyal clientele.

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Negotiation- the Art of Win-Win
Principled Negotiation achieves 'what we want' and 'what they want' in a way that maintains relationships.

The skills of preparing and bargaining to achieve mutually agreeable outcomes within a diverse internal and external customer base is introduced and practiced using a 9 step plan - IT'S A DEEAL

WHAT'S BEEN SAID: "The course was fantastic", "I felt involved 100% and interested 100%", "enjoyable and informative" City of Manningham, Vic. Aust.

Interview Skills
Develops the skills of planning, preparing and conducting/presenting for an interview; the techniques of behavioural interviewing; the application of the principles of merit and equity; the gathering of information that is valid and reliable.

WHAT'S BEEN SAID: "Judy Newgreen is extremely capable and professional".Assessment & Development Division,TMP Worldwide, December 2002. PRIORITY ONE TRAINING was contracted by TMP Worldwide (2002-4) to conduct Behavioural Interviews for a number of large Corporate and Government clients.

Train the Trainer
Highly effective training is based on the principles of sensory learning, developing and rehearsing new skills in an energizing, challenging and practical environment.

The skills of planning, preparing, delivering and evaluating are covered to establish a professional training style; through exploring dynamic and creative strategies and techniques, personal training/facilitation styles will be enhanced within the framework of the particular subject matter.

WHAT'S BEEN SAID: "practical exercises - good learning too", "very interactive", "fun", "great ideas". Reebok Services (China) Ltd, Zhuhai, China

See Published Articles: ""Make training a DYNAMIC and EXHILARATING learning experience" HKIHRM officlal journal, April 2006. Written by Ian Newgreen, Director, PRIORITY ONE TRAINING