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Counseling for Managerial Effectiveness

The basic purpose of counseling is to assist individuals to make their own decisions from among the choices

available to them for the purpose of enhancing their personal and performance effectiveness. Experience

shows that an employees performance is not confined to work related factors alone. It is also found to be

intertwined with personal non-job factors. It is imperative therefore that executives focus on professionally

helping the employees solves not only their performance related problems but also their personal problems.

He or she can use counseling as a behavioral supportive technique to provide relief for the employees from

the stresses and strains of organizational life. Managerial counseling can help employees see personal as well

as organization related problems more objectively, face them with less anxiety and tension, and thus able to

come to terms with some new insights for the betterment of self.

ObjectivesThis workshop is designed to help managers take on the role of counselor within the scope of their work and

help others realize their own potential. The focus is on helping the participants understand the basics of what

counseling is, counseling processes and what skills are required to make counseling practices effective.

Further, simulation exercises is expected to help the participants gain the added benefit of - Gaining the

respect of others through their understanding & helpful approach; Becoming more aware & accepting of

themselves; Being more understanding & patient towards others; Being better able to develop their own

personal relationships to a deeper level & being more proactive in resolving their own personal issues.

For Whom

This workshop is designed for middle and senior level executives or manager whose role demands working

with a group of young and energetic employees.

Methodology

Besides a few concept-based sessions, the methodology will include presentation, role-plays, simulations and

discussion.

Programme Take Away

This programme will enable the participants to acquire the basic skills of counseling including

Stress Management for Managers: A Biosocial & Psychological perspective; and

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Identifying ones own strengths and weaknesses in rendering counseling service & Future plans forone-self.

Programme Content

1. Stage 1: Stage of Relatingo The art of listeningo EQ in actiono Role Play

2. Stage 2: The stage of understandingo Gathering informationo Types of questionso Handling resistance and reluctanceo Interpersonal dynamicso Role Play

3. Stage 3: The stage of changeo Use counseling skills to change problem situationo Raise red flag: seek professional helpo Role Play & case study.