I received exciting news late last week. My 3 courses on "soft" skills developed in partnership with the production company Madecraft are all available now via various providers.
In each course I put together a collection of my experience, research studies and lessons I have learned through the podcast.
These two courses are available via Pluralsight.
How to Become an Effective Team Member
Your hard skills may have gotten you the job, but the non-technical skills (soft skills), will drive your success. In this course you will obtain a comprehensive understanding of the skills you need to succeed in a team. Each section covers specific tactics you can use and build upon each day. First, we delve into self-awareness and networking, as it is important to recognize the value you bring to the team and the importance of building relationships with others. Then you will learn various aspects of communications including how to become a better listener, speaker, presenter and writer. The next section covers how to achieve maximum productivity in a team setting. Conflict in a team is inevitable and in this course you will learn how that conflict can be productive. One of the key benefits of a team is the opportunity to learn from others and in the last section you learn the essentials of giving and receiving feedback.
Top Skills Every Tech Professional Needs
As tech professionals we look to master and keep up to date with our technical skills. But to advance in our careers and enjoy our daily activities, we also must master the “soft” skills. Soft skills are those which may not be specified in your job description but are essential to thrive in it. After completing this course, you will be able to adopt and apply critical soft skills in demand. First, learn how to apply Communication skills you can use with your team and customers. Then, adopt techniques to solve problems creatively, and understand specific methods you can adopt to manage your work in a fast-paced environment. Lastly, apply methods to facilitate quick adaptability and prepare you to succeed in changing environments.
This short course is available via LinedIN Learning
Persuasion at Work: Five Tips on How to Communicate with Influence
In this course you will learn to:
- Build ethical influence with stakeholders.
- Gain team buy-in.
- Optimize your persuasive techniques.
- Support team autonomy.
- Leverage active listening in persuasion.
- Use intrinsic motivators for enhanced audience connection.
I look forward to hear your feedback about these courses. Were they beneficial? What would you add?
