{"product_id":"taking-initiative","title":"Taking Initiative","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ebsi-team-licence-note\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying for a team?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose 5 or 10 licences to purchase access for multiple learners at a reduced per-person rate. After purchase, eBSI will contact you to confirm the learner details and arrange course access for each participant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ebsi-sales-wrapper --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ebsi-sales-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevelop practical knowledge and confidence in Taking Initiative.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking the initiative is a crucial step in moving forward in our professional and personal lives. By showing initiative, it reflects us in a positive light to others as well as builds our own self-esteem. If we want something to happen, we need to make it happen. That is what initiative is all about. Take opportunities and run with them. Do not let excuses cause you to miss out on amazing opportunities. See what...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this course matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course turns the subject into practical, structured learning you can apply in real business and workplace situations. It is designed to help you move beyond definitions and understand how the ideas, tools and decisions covered in the course fit together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you will gain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the core principles and practical approaches covered in Taking Initiative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise situations where those approaches can improve workplace decisions or performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the course ideas more confidently in day-to-day professional situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this course for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is suitable for business professionals, administrators, managers and learners who want practical workplace skills they can apply immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 2 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e self-paced online learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional development:\u003c\/strong\u003e CPD course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-scope\"\u003eTaking the initiative is a crucial step in moving forward in our professional and personal lives. By showing initiative, it reflects us in a positive light to others as well as builds our own self-esteem. If we want something to happen, we need to make it happen. That is what initiative is all about. Take opportunities and run with them. Do not let excuses cause you to miss out on amazing opportunities. See what you want, believe what you want, and make it happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-scope\"\u003eWith our Taking Initiative course, participants will learn what initiative is, how to take it on, the advantages of it, and when to know one's place. By enrolling in this course, participants will be taking the first step in making something positive happen for them! Now that is initiative!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompleting this course will confer 2 CPD Credits towards internationally recognised \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous Professional Development\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Requirements within organisations operating this kind of staff development methodology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Outline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule One: Getting Started\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Two: What is Initiative?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefinition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenefits, 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Mile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListen Carefully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill in the Gaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview Questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Five: Recognize When You Can Go Outside the Normal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider Culture and Values Before Acting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs It in the Scope of Your Authority?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunicate Ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAct on Solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview Questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Six: Weighing the Consequences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk Questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRisk, Impact, or Cost Analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs Authorization Necessary?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen Risks Are Too High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview Questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Seven: Good or Bad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop Judgment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid Acting on Emotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview Questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Eight: Confidence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre You Confident?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild Confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositive 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