What You'll Learn
When workers truly enjoy their work, their commitment to the company improves, attrition decreases, and productivity increases. This creates an upward spiral of positivity where employees are happier because they feel valued and respected. This translates into better mental health, as well as increased productivity and corporate profitability.
This intensive program will provide managers with the strategies and tools to increase workplace productivity by both improving employee engagement and reducing friction during times of workplace stress. Managers will learn how to integrate scientifically validated methods into their current workplace to enhance business results.
With an emphasis on research in the field of positive psychology, this program engages participants in a series of case studies and class-based activities to demonstrate the integration of this science into organizational management.
Program Benefits
- Learn how to establish positivity ratios with strategies that boost team creativity and collaboration to build a more innovative and engaging workplace.
- Acquire techniques for trust-building through empathic communication strategies that enhance team cohesion and support greater employee engagement.
- Master Conflict Resolution Skills that reduce workplace friction and promote an environment of more open communication and mutual respect.
- Learn effective communication techniques that foster psychological safety, empathy, open dialogue, active listening, and constructive feedback.
- Learn how to leverage employees’ intrinsic motivators and implement initiatives that engage employees in a more meaningful and sustainable way.
- Develop leadership skills that emphasize resilience, empathy, and positivity.
- Create your own “Team Maximizer” toolkit including strategies that build team communication and improve manager-employee collaboration.
- Earn a Certificate of Completion from the Harvard Division of Continuing Education.
Topics Covered
- Building positivity ratios to establish a positive company culture
- Trust building with empathic communication strategies
- Fixed vs. learning mindsets
- Employee burnout prevention strategies
- Improving team creativity and collaboration
- Resolving conflict productively
- A framework for well-being (PERMA-V)
- Goal achievement
Who Should Enroll
For the manager who wants to increase employee engagement, satisfaction and team productivity. A minimum of two years of management experience is recommended.
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April Schedule
Week 1, Day 1
- Positive Psychology and Employee Engagement
Week 1, Day 2
- Building Self and Team Awareness
Week 2, Day 1
- Building Resilient Employees
Week 2, Day 2
- The Organization and Bringing it All Together
Instructors
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Michael McCarthy
Michael McCarthy is an experienced leader, serial entrepreneur, and educator with a career focused on driving innovation and developing leadership skills. For over 12 years, he has served as an instructor at Harvard Division of Continuing Education, teaching courses on positive workplace dynamics, entrepreneurship, and sales management. Over his career, he has led seven successful companies, including ten years as the world’s top stock market timer, managing teams of traders in Boston and New York. -
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Tessa Misiaszek
Tessa is the Head of Research with the Korn Ferry Institute. She is also an Instructor with Harvard Division of Continuing Education and is the cofounder of the Happy at Work podcast. She also taught in the Simmons School of Management and Hult International Business School for several years.
Certificates of Leadership Excellence
The Certificates of Leadership Excellence (CLE) are designed for leaders with the desire to enhance their business acumen, challenge current thinking, and expand their leadership skills.
This program is one of several CLE qualifying programs. Register today and get started earning your certificate.
