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Newsletter 9: October 2005

THIS MONTH
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Team Metrics

Training Workshops for Supervisors

Evaluating Training

101 Great Training Games

Sexual Orientation in the workplace

Persuasive presentations

Special Offer, discount on titles.

To request more information on any of the products you can email: info@iol-uk.co.uk

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Welcome to the latest edition of Communicate

A new leadership programme explores how leadership is about consistently being the best person you can possibly be.

The key message is to spread enthusiasm, inspire confidence and demonstrate integrity to your team.

Managers are people who do the things right, while leaders are people who do the right things.

'Leadership Pickles' the latest leadership training video, click on this link to find out more!

To book a preview call 01884 821870 or email : preview@iol-uk.co.uk

Each month we highlight new releases and special offers available - just click on the left hand titles for further information. Remember, if you need help finding any other training resources then click on email links within this newsletter or just give us a call and we will do the rest!

As always we would welcome your feedback. If you have something to say about this email news bulletin or any of the products featured, then please email us at: feedback@iol-uk.co.uk
Alternatively call on 01884 821870.

BOOKS / Publications

Team Metrics
Resources for Measuring and Improving Team Performance
Mike Woodcock and Dave Francis

Mike Woodcock and Dave Francis are two of the most influential writers and designers of materials for team development of the last 30 years. This collection of Team Metrics brings together some of their very best material for measuring aspects of team performance. The collection includes a variety of audits, questionnaires and surveys, which can be used in a training environment or as real-time team interventions. The 27 items in the collection cover team and team leader skills, team development, team motivation, team roles, team culture, climate and communication, making this a must-have collection of team development materials for trainers, facilitators and team leaders.

A CD is supplied with every manual which provides a Powerpoint slide presentation for each of the 27 metrics.
Contents
Metrics For Auditing Generic Team Effectiveness:

team effectiveness audit;

the team effectiveness index;

team blockage questionnaire;

high energy teamwork assessment;

team leadership skills assessment;

process manager skills audit;

team management roles questionnaire;

team values questionnaire;

team meeting effectiveness index;

team motivation assessment;

team skilful problem solving skills assessment;

the team decision-making questionnaire;

audit of inter-team skills;

top team audit;

HQ/Divisional relationships audit.

team building readiness survey;

team facilitator's competence audit;

does the team need an external facilitator?;

which external facilitator?;

calibrating myself: a team feedback exercise;

team sensing interviews;

autonomous workgroups assessment.

Click here for contents list

317 pages A4 Looseleaf

Price: �299.00

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Training Workshops for Supervisors
Author: Frank Atkinson and Dean Fathers

The five workshops cover the following key skills:

introduction to supervisory skills

assigning work

dealing with poor performance

personal effectiveness

time management

160 pages A4 Paperback

Price �75.00

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Evaluating Training
Author: Sharon Bartram & Brenda Gibson

Training without evaluation is like travelling without a destination. Today's trainers need to demonstrate that what they are doing produces a benefit to the organization that employs them.
This manual provides a variety of tools and techniques for measuring results. Part One introduces the idea of the evaluation audit. It examines factors such as organizational culture, readiness for learning and evaluation strategy, and shows how to assess current practice and how to plan for the future. Part Two contains 24 instruments for measuring training effectiveness and the impact of training at various levels. They are designed to help you answer two key questions: 'What have people learned?' and 'What difference has their learning made to them, to their department and to the organization?' The forms in Part Two can be copied for immediate use or adapted to suit the needs of your own organization.

Evaluating Training can be used:

* as a means of personal development for trainers
* to establish a systematic approach to training evaluation
* as a basis for reviewing whatever evaluation you already undertake.

168 pages A4 Looseleaf

Price: �125.00

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Activities / Games / Simulations

101 Great Training Games provides not just activities that your people will really enjoy, their learning will be real, solid and longlasting. As children we learned through play, and as adults we still would, if we were taught that way. Think of every memory you have � the strongest ones will be linked to emotion of some sort � so creating an atmosphere of fun in your training sessions will make the learning experience positive and intense. These games are geared to provide whole-brain learning, across all the senses and learning preferences. There are active and reflective games; visual, auditory and kinaesthetic treats and we leave it up to you to put in olfactory and gustatory!

How do I order 101 Great Training Games?

101 Great Training Games is available for just �249.00 plus carriage and VAT.

To order yours, simply call us on 01884 821870

Or alternatively, you can e-mail your details and we'll call you back!

To book your Preview click here or if you would like more information call 01884 821870

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VIDEO (VHS/DVD)

Are you and your staff confident in dealing with issues relating to sexual orientation in the workplace?

Do you know the serious consequences if you're not?

Contains an engaging blend of documentary, powerful drama and real-life experiences.

Our new dvd/video training pack is aimed at all managers and staff. It will help learners to:

� Recognise that sexual orientation is a key aspect of diversity; over one in twenty people are lesbian, gay men or bisexual (LGB).

� Understand that many LGB people choose not to be out at work; it may not always be obvious but most of us will have LGB people as colleagues and customers.

� Recognise how to behave appropriately to LGB people; to treat everyone with respect and dignity in order to create a pleasant working atmosphere, and boost morale and performance.

� Understand the law so as to avoid costly legal cases and potential brand damage

� Appreciate the business case for behaving appropriately; the �pink pound� is worth up to an estimated �10 billion per year.

This video pack has been produced in association with Stonewall, the UK's leading gay equality organisation.

Order your preview copy now!
Tel: 01884 821870
Email: preview@iol-uk.co.uk

Pack includes:
DVD and comprehensive facilitator's notes/self study guide (with VHS option available).
For more information on other diversity resources call 01884 821870 (CD-ROM, DVD, online or video); www.iol-uk.co.uk

Prices: DVD POA

Prices exclude delivery and VAT.

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e-Learning

Persuasive Presentations

Many people feel nervous about making presentations. Others may be too over-confident - believing they are good
presenters when, in reality, their audience is miles away.

Whatever your experience is, Persuasive Presentations can help you present to people with confidence and clarity. To produce this resource Skill Boosters teamed up with Up Front Limited, specialists in training skills and creative solutions for a range of blue-chip companies.

How much does an audience remember about your presentation? The answer will be very little unless you've learnt the right techniques. Persuasive Presentations interactive activities show you the value of prioritising and reinforcing your key points so as to engage your audience.

Recognise how the impact of improved non-verbal communication - voice and body language - and handling questions effectively, can boost the power of your presentation. Understand how to retain, and if necessary regain, the attention of your audience when they're thinking about what's for lunch, and how to close your performance with a bang, not a whimper.

Key learning outcomes

Recognise the value of preparation
Know how much time to spend planning
Giving an engaging performance
Retain and regain attention
Channel nervous energy
Understand how to grab attention
Using visual aids
Handling question and answer sessions

e-learning - Online and/or CD-ROM, user booklet. Click here for an overview pdf

To book your FREE Preview click here or if you would like more information call 01884 821870

CD-ROM and Intranet versions available on annual licence, please email your details for a quotation (Please specify number of potential users and delivery format when requesting a quotation).

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Special Offers

Video training courses from Mind Resources 25% discount off the shown list price until 31st October.

Click here for full list.

Video training from Capita 25% discount off the shown list price until 31st October.

Click here for full list.

Fenman Training Manuals, Activity packs and DVDs :- any 2 products 20% discount / any 4 products 30% discount / any 6 products 40% discount.

Click here for full list.

To order you can click here or call 01884 821870.

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