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Being Assertive

‘Being Assertive’ forms part of the Signify Pollen Series. The Being Assertive series is designed to help you to be more assertive. Albert Ellis said, “Being assertive does not mean attacking or ignoring other’s feelings. It means that you are willing to hold up for yourself fairly- without attacking others.” Assertiveness means that you can voice your ideas, beliefs and opinions with confidence. Assertiveness benefits all your relationships and helps you to tell other people what you like, don’t like, want and need without being self-centred or bullyish. This series aims to help you discover assertiveness as critical skill in your life.

Dealing with Bullying

‘Dealing with Bulling’ is part of the Signify Pollen Series. The Dealing with Bullying series is designed to equip you with the information and support necessary to identify and respond to bullying in any sphere. Maya Angelou said, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” Although it is a basic human right to live and work in a safe environment, there are individuals that violate this right. Bullies are individuals who constantly victimise their targets, sometimes pushing their targets to breaking point. This series aims to help people who are targeted by a bully to deal with this unacceptable circumstance.

Dealing with difficult People

‘Dealing with Difficult People’ is part of the Signify Pollen Series. The Dealing with Difficult People series is designed to help you with some mechanisms and tactics for dealing with people who could be irrational, defensive, argumentative or unproductive to name a few. Dave Willis said, “Show respect even to people who don’t deserve it; not as a reflection of their character, but as a reflection of yours.” We will always encounter difficult people in our lives; it may be at our kids’ school, at work or even a family member or friend. Knowing how to interact with people who are difficult is a valuable skill that will make your life easier and many situations more bearable. This series aims to help you to become more successful in dealing with difficult people.

Decision-Making

‘Decision Making’ is part of the Signify Pollen Series. The Decision-Making series is designed to empower you with the knowledge and techniques to improve your decision-making skills. J. R. Rim said, “It's not about making the right choice. It's about making a choice and making it right.” We make decisions every moment of our lives; from the decision to open our eyes in the morning, deciding what route to take to work, what to wear, until the moment we decide to go to sleep. Big decisions can become disabling if we do not have the skills to see our decisions through. The purpose of this series is to equip you will some techniques and strategies to help you make better decisions.

Diversity Management

‘Diversity Management’ is part of the Signify Pollen Series. The Diversity Management series is designed to help you to overcome the barriers that a diverse and multi-cultural workplace and society may present. Jesse Jackson said, “Inclusion is not a matter of political-correctness. It is the key to growth.” Each person has value to add and a different perspective that is equally worthy to consider. In this series you will gain an understanding of what diversity is, its benefits for your organisation and ways that your organisation can enhance diversity management and inclusivity.

Effective Emails

‘Effective Emails’ is part of the Signify Pollen Series. The Effective Emails series is designed to provide you with a framework for writing clear, concise emails that get the job done. William Wheeler said, ‘Good writing is clear thinking made visible.” Email is the most popular form of communication in business. Given this fact, it is so peculiar that most of us have never received proper training or guidance on how to write emails that effectively communicate our message. This series aims to help you do just that, it will provide you with a solid base of information and rules to follow in the writing of effective emails.

How to talk to anyone

‘How to Talk to Anyone’ is part of the Signify Pollen Series. The How to Talk to Anyone series is designed to equip you will the information and advice on how to become a great conversationalist. Paul J Meyer said, “Communication – the human connection – is the key to personal and career success.” The ability to connect with those around you, to listen, be heard and understood is an incredibly valuable skill. This series aims to prepare you for conversations from small talk, to more complex generational communication.

Meeting Etiquette

‘Meeting Etiquette’ is part of the Signify Pollen Series. The Meeting Etiquette series is designed to provide you with the skills to conduct efficient and effective meetings while avoiding the pitfalls of unproductive, time wasting meetings. Herbert Clark Hoover said, “When the only outcome of a meeting is to have another meeting, it has been a lousy meeting.” Our conduct during meetings also contributes to whether a meeting is a time-waster or a power tool. This series aims to equip you to conduct concise, meaningful meetings that are of great value to any team and organisation.

Personal Branding Series

Personal Branding Series

Problem-Solving

‘Problem-Solving’ is part of the Signify Pollen Series. The Problem-Solving series is designed to help you to better negotiate complex situations through honing in on your problem-solving skills. Robert H. Schullers said, “Never underestimate your problem or your ability to deal with it.” We are often ill equipped to deal with new or unexpected problems. This series aims to provide a framework of techniques that you can lean on when dealing with situations that require innovative solutions on a regular basis.

Sexual Harassment

‘Sexual Harassment’ is part of the Signify Pollen Series. The Sexual Harassment series is designed to equip you with the information and support necessary to identify sexual harassment in the workplace or any other sphere. Sexual harassment is bullying of a sexual nature and it is illegal. Sexual harassment includes a range of actions from mild offences to sexual abuse or assault. Sexual harassment can devastate a victim’s life. The purpose of this series is to create a general awareness around what sexual harassment is, and to help identify sexual harassment in your workplace through awareness and education.