<p>BUILDING THE EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE OF GROUPS By Vanessa Urch Druskat and Steven B. Wolff Although group Emotional Intelligence (EI) can help skilled teams reach their highest potential, it is far more complex than individual EI and therefore more difficult to cultivate. To build group EI, a team must be aware of and constructively regulate the&#8230; </p> <div class="link-more"><a href="https://prismtrainingworld.wordpress.com/2017/05/30/ei-in-groups/">Read More</a></div>

<p>Coaching models A coaching model is a framework; it does not tell you how to coach but, rather, it&#8217;s the underlying structure that you can use when you&#8217;re coaching someone. It&#8217;s like having a high-level strategy that allows you to &#8220;see the battlefield,&#8221; therefore increasing your ability to respond adequately to whatever situation you&#8217;re faced&#8230; </p> <div class="link-more"><a href="https://prismtrainingworld.wordpress.com/2017/05/12/

<p>EIGHT WAYS TO BUILD COLLABORATIVE TEAMS By Lynda Gratton and Tamara J. Erickson The successful execution of a major initiative requires a complex team comprised of many educated specialists from diverse backgrounds. However, while the complexity of a team may be beneficial to an initiative, it can also make collaboration extremely challenging. To maximize the&#8230; </p> <div class="link-more"><a href="https://prismtrainingworld.wordpress.com/2017/04/15/collaborative-teams

<p>WHY TEAMS DON&#8217;T WORK By Diane Coutu Teams consistently underperform, despite the extra resources they have, because of problems with coordination, motivation, and competition. Team expert Professor J. Richard Hackman argues that while even the best leaders cannot guarantee that their teams will deliver results, they can increase the likelihood of their success by setting&#8230; </p> <div class="link-more"><a href="https://prismtrainingworld.wordpress.com/2017/03/30/w

<p>Teams of all types have the best chance to become SuperTeams when their leaders understand the critical importance of RESPECT. This includes the following elements: *Recognition: Making sure that people are recognized individually and appropriately for their contributions. *Empowerment: Giving team members the autonomy and decision-mak ing authority they need to get things done. *Supportive&#8230; </p> <div class="link-more"><a href="https://prismtrainingworld.wordpress.co

<p>Trust is the foundation for respect, and vice versa. On a SuperTeam, trust is a core characteristic that gives people the freedom they need to share information, work collaboratively, and provide critical feedback to other team members. Trust enhances efficiency and effectiveness by reducing the need to communicate; people who trust each other to get&#8230; </p> <div class="link-more"><a href="https://prismtrainingworld.wordpress.com/2017/03/15/trust-importance/">Read More

<p>THE RESPECT MODEL Recognition Recognition is a very powerful tool. People who are recognized for their efforts on the job feel respected, validated, and secure. They are more likely to engage, work harder, and feel better about what they do. Conversely, when their productive behaviors go unrecognized, people are less likely to repeat those behaviors&#8230;. </p> <div class="link-more"><a href="https://prismtrainingworld.wordpress.com/2017/02/28/respect-model/">Read More</a

<p>Throughout human history, respect has been a cornerstone of functioning societies. Social order arose from people&#8217;s respect for their leaders and gods. Highly respected people were protected from harm and given access to superior food, shelter, and other resources. Respect, or success in influencing others, is also a basis for power. Powerful individuals are skilled&#8230; </p> <div class="link-more"><a href="https://prismtrainingworld.wordpress.com/2017/02/15/respec

<p>A team is comprised of two or more people working together toward a common goal. A SuperTeam goes beyond the performance of ordinary teams to consistently deliver superior outcomes relative to customer expectations. Critically, SuperTeam members do not pursue personal goals or agendas; they are solely focused on achieving success as defined by their customers&#8230;. </p> <div class="link-more"><a href="https://prismtrainingworld.wordpress.com/2017/01/30/superteam-engageme

<p>Diverse and dissenting ideas are the nucleus of creativity and innovation. Group leaders can use these eight strategies to elicit these ideas: 1. Asking questions instead of suggesting outcomes. Leaders should focus less on sharing their own opinions and more on collecting information from others &#8212; particularly from those with less influence or who might&#8230; </p> <div class="link-more"><a href="https://prismtrainingworld.wordpress.com/2017/01/15/eight-ways-to-redu

<p>WOMEN AND THE HOME In recent years, oversized houses (that are sometimes referred to as &#8220;McMansions&#8221;) have enjoyed great popularity. Yet, Underhill believes that these houses appeal more to men&#8217;s sensibilities than to women&#8217;s. Data suggests that empty nesters want to downsize, and houses which suit nontraditional families sell at a premium. Home buyers do&#8230; </p> <div class="link-more"><a href="https://prismtrainingworld.wordpress.com/2016/12/15

<p>Being an effective speaker is considered a key executive competency, but it is also something of a dying art. People are relying more and more on digital communication, and studies show that listeners&#8217; attention spans are getting shorter. Still, speaking is a more effective mode of communication than writing because vocal intonations help clarify meaning&#8230; </p> <div class="link-more"><a href="https://prismtrainingworld.wordpress.com/2016/11/30/principles-of-pers

<p>THE HEADLINE PRINCIPLE The first 30 seconds of any speech are the most important: In those crucial seconds, the audience forms an opinion about the speaker. Therefore, speakers should not waste that precious first half minute stating what they plan to say or how long they plan to speak, thanking a long list of people,&#8230; </p> <div class="link-more"><a href="https://prismtrainingworld.wordpress.com/2016/11/15/persuasion-principles-ii/">Read More</a></div>

<p>While McGowan developed his seven principles of persuasion based on what makes a good television sound bite, many of the principles work in a wide variety of uncomfortable situations, including those encountered on the job. In all situations, speakers who combine fairness, honesty, and empathy are more likely to see good outcomes result from their&#8230; </p> <div class="link-more"><a href="https://prismtrainingworld.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/persuasion-principles/">Read Mo

<p>CHOOSING WHEN TO GIVE FEEDBACK By identifying the right moments to offer feedback, managers can be more effective in facilitating positive organizational change. Examples of some of the best times managers can give others feedback include: *When someone&#8217;s good work, success, or resourceful behavior deserves recognition. *When there is a high likelihood of improving the&#8230; </p> <div class="link-more"><a href="https://prismtrainingworld.wordpress.com/2016/09/30/giv

<p>GIVING AND RECEIVING FEEDBACK Businesspeople need feedback to guide their careers and direct business results. Feedback is given for only two reasons&#8211;to maintain or change behaviors. Positive feedback is a milestone that lets employees know they are on the right track. Negative feedback helps them understand how to get back on the right track. To&#8230; </p> <div class="link-more"><a href="https://prismtrainingworld.wordpress.com/2016/09/15/giving-receiving-feedback/

<p>USING THE FEEDBACK FORMULA When a businessperson has established a trusting relationship with someone and secured permission to give him or her feedback, it should be done in less than two minutes. Short, direct messages are easier for recipients to hear and act on. The recipients might not like what is being said, but they&#8230; </p> <div class="link-more"><a href="https://prismtrainingworld.wordpress.com/2016/08/31/feedback-skills/">Read More</a></div>

<p>DELIVER AN ELEVATOR PITCH An elevator pitch is a classic technique whereby an individual sells something in a very short period of time. This is accomplished in three easy steps: Create a scene that demonstrates what problem the product solves. Pre-answer anticipated questions and concerns. Close the deal with an action step while asking for a commitment&#8230;. </p> <div class="link-more"><a href="https://prismtrainingworld.wordpress.com/2016/08/13/elevator-pitch/">Read M

<p>SEVEN LEARNING STYLES People learn in different ways, and any audience will include members that have different learning styles. A presenter should accommodate all of these styles. Experts typically recognize seven learning styles: Visual Auditory Verbal Kinesthetic Mathematical Social Solitary Visual aids serve the visual learner best. Including time for group discussions and providing a&#8230; </p> <div class="link-more"><a href="https://prismtrainingworld.wordpress.com/

<p>NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION An audience will consider the messenger before considering the message. They want evidence that the speaker is sincere, honest, interested, confident, and in control. A good speaker will dress at least as well as the best-dressed member of the audience and will always face the audience while speaking. On stage, good speakers are&#8230; </p> <div class="link-more"><a href="https://prismtrainingworld.wordpress.com/2016/07/15/nonverbal-communication-2/