This premier virtual series is now available for non-members to participate.
The Essential Skills for Thriving in the Workplace Series is designed to support the growth and development of individual contributors (employees in non-leadership roles). The goal of the series is to equip employees with the foundational skills necessary for success in the workplace. Through courses that are interactive and practical, employees will hone essential soft skills that will empower them to thrive in any position and contribute more effectively to their teams and organizations.
Beginning in October 2024, learners who complete all four courses in this series will receive a digital Certificate of Completion and brand-new badge! Celebrate your achievement by sharing your certificate and badge on social media and adding them to your LinkedIn profile.
Four live virtual courses, 1.5 hours per course, one course per week
Using Emotional Intelligence to Strengthen Work Relationships: This course is designed to help employees develop their emotional intelligence, enabling them to effectively apply those skills in their workplace interactions and elevate their interpersonal relationships. Participants will learn practical strategies to regulate their emotions, navigate diverse relationships with colleagues, and come away with a comprehensive toolkit to contribute to a positive work environment.
Communicating with Intention for Meaningful Outcomes: This course is focused on communication strategies that are intentional and empathetic, aimed at increasing communication effectiveness while also supporting genuine connections. With clear communication outcomes in mind, participants will develop an awareness of their personal communication styles and patterns in order to purposefully approach their interpersonal interactions.
Fostering Trust through Personal Accountability: This course focuses on the impact of individual responsibility in building a trusting workplace culture, empowering employees to take ownership of their actions and contribute to a collaborative environment. Through analyzing both the practical and emotional dimensions of trust, participants will assess their strengths and weaknesses in areas such as reliability, consistency, authenticity, and integrity as well as implement practical techniques to foster trusting relationships and enhance teamwork.
Critical Thinking for Creative Problem Solving: This course delves into the benefits and impact of both creative and critical thinking, recognizing that creative thinking fosters flexibility and curiosity to discover possible solutions, while critical thinking promotes objectivity and rationality to determine which is most effective. Your employees will emerge equipped with the tools and techniques necessary to cultivate a critical mindset and embrace curiosity in problem solving, empowering them to tackle challenges with confidence and creativity.
Join us on the first four Fridays of these months: February, April, June, August, and October 2025
1st Friday
9:00–10:30 AM: Using Emotional
Intelligence to Strengthen Work
Relationships
2nd Friday
9:00–10:30 AM: Communicating with
Intention for Meaningful Outcomes
3rd Friday
9:00–10:30 AM: Fostering Trust
through Personal Accountability
4th Friday
9:00–10:30 AM: Critical Thinking for
Creative Problem Solving
HEC Members: The price for prescheduled public sessions is $45 per seat, per course. Bulk rate pricing is available for groups of 10 or more. Please contact Leslie Gibo at lgibo@hecouncil.org. The content of these courses can also be tailored to support your company’s unique culture, environment, and values and reflect situations that are relevant to your employees. Contact the HEC Talent & Organizational Development Department for the pricing of privately facilitated virtual sessions or in-person sessions, either at your location or at HEC’s training facilities. Schedule the entire series or select the individual courses that fit your needs.
Non-Members: These courses are a member-only benefit. Please contact the HEC Membership Development Department for information on how to become an HEC member.
Contact Information:
Talent & Organizational Development
Christina Tamaru, Trainer
(808) 440-8813