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The word 'Change' lit up as a neon sign.

Bringing clarity to change.

This is a recap of our most recent PeopleUnboxed webinar.

Change is something that everyone experiences, but almost no one feels fully prepared for.

Arlene and Jo unboxed the emotions the change curve can evoke, where to focus your energy when feeling uncertain and how to communicate confidently through it all.

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The image is of 4 butterflies, at different stages of growth, emerging from its cocoon.

From a classroom to a career.

After 14 years in education, Kloe unboxes how stepping into a professional environment can feel both exciting and overwhelming.

Through her experience at People Unboxed, she has realised it’s not just about grades and that communication and confidence is extremely important.

She shares some realities, skills, and advice for anyone about to take that step.

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a small child is running forward across grass. The child’s back is facing the camera, and both arms are stretched outward. Slightly further away and out of focus, there is an adult figure crouching with arms open, facing the child.

“You’re so lucky”.

A phrase Rachel hears often when people discover her working hours, and one that never quite sits comfortably as she wants to challenge the belief that flexibility is a rare perk. As a parent of two young children and a committed professional, she wants to be present for everyday family moments while continuing to grow her career. That shouldn’t require good fortune.

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The PeopleUnboxed team sat around a boardroom table.

What we learnt from menopause training.

At PeopleUnboxed we talk a lot about creating meaningful learning experiences, so were very excited to step into the learner seat ourselves.

In this blog Rachel recaps our recent menopause training day we completed as a team.

Menopause effects million, yet it is still misunderstood or ignored. It reminded us that inclusion is not a policy, it’s behaviours.

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A close-up image of a lion's face.

Push yourself outside your comfort zone.

Courage doesn’t have to be rare or scary, it’s practical and accessible.

In this blog, Charley explores how to build the courage to step outside your comfort zone.

At the end you can question yourself, what is one step I could take this week to be a little braver?

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The 4Ps of Candid Conversations

eLearning

The “Four Ps” model can help us to plan for a difficult or candid conversation so that both parties find it beneficial.

Learning Outcomes

  • Learn how to plan for a difficult or candid conversation so that both parties find it beneficial
  • Understand how to use the 4Ps to deliver a difficult message
  • Consider how this can help manage under-performance in a structured manner

Assertive Disagreement

eLearning

When you disagree with someone, it is often best to be direct and clear, as it avoids an unfortunate misunderstanding. People can shy away from disagreement as it can sometimes feel confrontational. The assertive approach introduced in this module helps you to express your disagreement in a professional, constructive manner.

Learning Outcomes

  • Learn what assertiveness is
  • Learn a process to put your case across without getting emotional
  • Provide context for how to use the model in a real-world environment

Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument

eLearning

Because no two individuals have exactly the same expectations and desires, conflict is a natural part of our interactions with others. This self-test assessment will tell you more about your predominant style of handling conflict and what this means.

Learning Outcomes

  • Provide a starting point for your development
  • Identify your conflict handling style
  • Learn about the five conflict handling modes

AID Feedback Model

eLearning

Providing feedback that encourages open dialogue and communication enhances your credibility as both a teammate and as a leader. AID is a simple feedback model that can be used for positive moments and those that need corrective action.

Learning Outcomes

  • Learn a simple model for providing feedback
  • Identify your own role in each of the stages
  • Discover the benefits of creating a feedback culture

Action-Centred Leadership

eLearning

Good managers and leaders should have full command of the three main areas of the Action-Centred Leadership model and should use each of the elements according to the situation.

Learning Outcomes

  • Discover John Adair’s action-centred leadership model
  • Learn how to adapt the model for your own work situation
  • Investigate the danger of becoming out of balance

Question Types

eLearning

Asking the right question is at the heart of effective communication and information exchange. Using the right questions can improve a whole range of communication skills; the information we receive back (the answer) will depend very much on the type of question we ask.

Learning Outcomes

  • Learn why asking the right question is at the heart of effective communication and information exchange
  • Discover why the right questions in a particular situation can improve a whole range of communication skills

Dr. Mehrabian’s Communication Model

eLearning

We are always communicating, even when we are not speaking. Other factors communicate what we really think and feel, which can be explained by looking at Albert Mehrabian’s communication model.

Learning Outcomes

  • Learn the impact of mixed messages when communicating
  • Understand that communication is a blend of words, body language and tone

Situational Leadership

This course will explore situational leadership as an adaptive leadership style. It’s about choosing the leadership style that best fits the individuals goals and circumstances.

Learning objectives

  • Understand Hersey and Blanchard’s situational leadership model
  • Recognise directive and supportive behaviours
  • Understand the four leadership styles, based on directiveness and support
  • Understand the development levels of team members, based on competence and commitment
  • Become confident with flexing your leadership style to the individual and the situation