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Performing Under Pressure

Duration: 1 day

Who is it for?

For anyone who wants to improve their understanding and management of pressure for themselves and their team.

Objectives

  • Recognise the signs, symptoms and causes of pressure for individuals both in and outside the workplace

  • Identify ways to develop a working lifestyle to reduce pressure

  • Identify strategies to prevent reactive behaviour and remain calm under pressure

  • Help others to manage their pressure and identify ways of improving team performance

  • Practise relaxation techniques in order to improve health and concentration levels

Course Outline
  • What is pressure? Is pressure inevitable? Is there healthy pressure?
  • Recognising the physical, mental and emotional signs of pressure
  • Common patterns of pressure in the workplace today
  • A personal pressure barometer – a questionnaire
  • Where does pressure begin? Who is responsible for it?
  • Effective management of the priorities and demands on your time
  • The impact of pressure on a team
  • How to set fair work goals for yourself and for others
  • Learn practical strategies and techniques to manage pressure in all areas of your life
  • Learning to work with your energy and work patterns
  • Understanding the uncertainty caused by change and how to navigate through it
  • Identify the causes of pressure and minimise your reactions to difficult people at work
  • Preventative ideas to manage conflict and anger at work

 

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