Aligned with the values of WOS and our clients, this program empowers employees to develop self-esteem, confidence, lifelong learning, and metacognition. It also instills personal and professional core values and business culture literacy for workplace success. Our comprehensive mentorship through the interpersonal skills training cultivates professionals who are less prone to engage in workplace conflict, turnover, or absenteeism. Professional Development acts as a catalyst for equipping employees from diverse backgrounds with the necessary interpersonal skills to successfully navigate the workplace.
Our interpersonal skills training is tailored for motivated professionals seeking to enrich both their professional and personal lives. With four courses aligned to the Langer Workforce Maturity Arc, our program ensures individuals are prepared for lasting success in the workplace by enhancing their readiness to assimilate effectively into professional environments. The Langer Workforce Maturity Arc, rooted in Columbia University research, has been fundamental to WOS’ nearly two decades of operation.
Courses
Self-Esteem
Provides a framework for further developing one’s self-awareness through an examination of self-esteem and self-acceptance, values, and career and life visioning.
Metacognition
Identifies knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to support individual and organization learning.
Socio-Economic Values
Covers navigation strategies for integrating personal, community, and professional values and goals through the application of various approaches.
Business Culture
Lays the groundwork for exploring professionalism, employer and employee expectations, conflict management, teamwork, and other interpersonal skills of leadership, ethical behavior, citizenship, and civic literacy.
With 40 hours of immersive in-person, virtual, or self-paced instruction, Professional Development is a deep dive into the interpersonal skills needed to be successful at work, school, or in your employees’ personal lives.
| Self-Esteem | Metacognition | Socio-Economic Values | Business Culture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your Values, Self-Awareness | Lifelong Learning and Learning Styles | Goal Setting and Time Management | Attendance, Punctuality, Virtual Relationship Building and Etiquette |
| Growth Mindset, Self-Esteem, Positive Self-Talk | The Art of Listening, Asking Questions, Mind Mapping, Note Taking | Emotional Intelligence, Empathy | Teamwork |
| Feedback – Receiving and Giving | Decision-Making, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving | Diversity in the Workplace | Managing Conflict |
| Attitude, Resilience, Confidence, Failures and Successes, Imposter Syndrome | Effective Communication | Community and Ethnic Solidarity | Employer Expectations, Professionalism in the Workplace, Business Etiquette |
| Handling Stress, Anger Management, Wellness | Business Writing | Financial Literacy | Transferable Skills, Professional Brand, Elevator Speech |
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