Taking Initiative

Taking the initiative is an important step in going forward in both our professional and personal life. By taking the initiative, we present a positive image to others while also increasing our self-esteem. If we want anything to happen, we must take action. This is what initiative is all about. Seize opportunities and run with them. Don’t allow excuses keep you from taking advantage of incredible possibilities. Visualize what you want, believe it, and make it a reality.

Our Taking Initiative session will teach participants what initiative is, how to take it on, the benefits of it, and when to recognize one’s position. Enrolling in this class is the first step in making something wonderful happen for you! That’s some initiative!

INR 199 / USD 10

Module 1

What is Initiative?
Definition
Benefits, Personal, and Professional
Why People Do Not Take Initiative
Make Initiative a Priority
Knowledge Check

Module 2

Take a Chance
Be open-minded.
Be Adaptable
Making Decisions
Take Responsibility
Knowledge Check

Module 3

Recognize When You Can Step In
Know Your Strengths and Skills
Go the Extra Mile
Listen Carefully
Fill in the Gaps
Knowledge Check

Module 4

Recognize When You Can Go Outside the Normal
Consider Culture and Values Before Acting
Is It in the Scope of Your Authority?
Communicate Ideas
Act on Solutions
Knowledge Check

Module 5

Weighting the Consequences
Ask Questions
Risk, Impact, or Cost Analysis
Is Authorization Necessary?
When Risks Are Too High
Knowledge Check

Module 6

Good or Bad
The Good
The Bad
Develop Judgment
Avoid Acting on Emotion
Knowledge Check

Module 7

Confidence
Are You Confident?
Build Confidence
Positive Thinking
Visualization
Knowledge Check

Module 8

Find Opportunities
Internal Opportunities
External Opportunities
Apply Core Competencies
What Problems Exist, and Will They Grow?
Knowledge Check

Module 9

Be Persistent
Handle Setbacks
Manage Change
Modify Ideas When Necessary
Move Forward
Knowledge Check

Module 10

Balance Initiative and Restraint
Consider the Work Involved in an Idea
Develop Emotional Intelligence
Know the Buy-in of Stakeholders
Do Not Push All Ideas Forward
Knowledge Check

Assessment

Post-Test