EEF Graduate Programme
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Description
Specifically designed for organisations who take on small numbers of graduates, this modular graduate programme covers the fundamentals required to move smoothly from university life to the work environment.
The mix of interpersonal and leadership skills discussed, together with the more technical aspects of work life such as business writing, means that delegates will quickly contribute more to their team and company.
The maximum group size will be limited, as will the number of participants from any one organisation, so a good mix of companies will be represented. Delegates will benefit from talking to graduates from other companies, offering a great opportunity to find out how other org…
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Specifically designed for organisations who take on small numbers of graduates, this modular graduate programme covers the fundamentals required to move smoothly from university life to the work environment.
The mix of interpersonal and leadership skills discussed, together with the more technical aspects of work life such as business writing, means that delegates will quickly contribute more to their team and company.
The maximum group size will be limited, as will the number of participants from any one organisation, so a good mix of companies will be represented. Delegates will benefit from talking to graduates from other companies, offering a great opportunity to find out how other organisations work.
The EEF Graduate Programme has been registered with the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) and therefore its quality is assured.
The programme is available on an in-house basis and can be customised for your organisation.
Who should attend the EEF Graduate Programme course?
The programme is particularly valuable to newly appointed graduates.
What are the benefits of attending EEF Graduate Programme training?
By the end of the workshop delegates will:
- recognise what a team really is and how they can contribute fully to any team they work in
- appreciate how behaviour and communication impacts those around
- be able to recognise the differences between influencing, persuading and negotiating
- understand and be able to utilise different problem-solving techniques
- be able to understand financial information, budgets and forecasts and know why cash is king!
- be able to develop memos, reports and emails that are both professional and effective
- recognise and deal assertively with time wasters and time-wasting situations
- be able to identify the key steps, terminology, theories and jargon commonly involved in working in a project environment
- be able to prepare a powerful and memorable presentation
- understand that different motivational approaches are required for different people
Key topics in the EEF Graduate Programme course
Module A
Introductions
- Course contract
- Getting to know each other
Team building
- What it is
- How can we work together?
Communication in the workplace
- Interpersonal Skills (IPS)
- Body language and personal impact
- Giving and receiving feedback
Assertiveness
- What it is – and isn't
- Techniques
- Handling difficult situations assertively
Module B
Personal effectiveness and time management
- Self-management
- Working to deadlines
- Handling time-wasting situations
Negotiating, persuading and influencing
- Commercial situations
- Personal situations
- Persuading and influencing skills, hints and tips
Preparing for performance reviews
- Setting personal goals
- Taking responsibility for your career
Creative thinking and problem solving
- Brainstorming methods and techniques
- De Bono's Six Thinking Hats
Module C
Finance for non-finance people
- Basic terminology
- Understanding profit and loss accounts
- Why cash is king!
Business writing
- Writing for effect
- Letter, email and memo writing
- Report writing skills
Customer service
- The customer's always right, right?
- The difference you can make
Module D
Project management
- What is a project?
- Roles and responsibilities of a project leader
- Project planning and project management tools
Professional presentation skills
- How to plan, prepare and present
- Preparing and using visual aids
- Keeping your audience interested
Motivation, team working and programme review
- What is motivation and motivating?
- Some motivation theories and how they relate to the workplace
- Typical team dynamics – what you can expect and how you can help
- What next for you?
- Review of the programme
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