Motivation and self-direction
Training courses and articles about motivation and self-direction: taking charge and sticking to your intentions.
Motivation comes and goes. Self-direction helps you to stay on track and get things done, even on less motivated days. Here you will find training courses and articles from The House of Coaching about procrastination, taking responsibility and self-directed teams.
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That's a lot SMARTER!
Do you know that feeling? You have set a SMART goal, beautifully worked out with specificity, measurability, achievability, relevance and time-boundedness. Perhaps...
That's a lot SMARTER!
Do you know that feeling? You have set a SMART goal, beautifully worked out with specificity, measurability, achievability, relevance and time-boundedness. Perhaps it was learning a new language in six months or cutting your coffee consumption in half. In theory it sounded perfect, but halfway down the road you became discouraged. What went wrong?
Before we introduce the solution, let us refresh what the SMART method exactly entails:
Specific: Your goal must be clear and concrete.
Measurable: There must be a way to assess your progress and to know when you have reached your goal.
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Self-direction is the bomb!
In the ever-changing world of work, self-directed teams are the trend of today. But what exactly is self-direction? And what makes self-directed teams...
Self-direction is the bomb!
In the ever-changing world of work, self-directed teams are the trend of today. But what exactly is self-direction? And what makes self-directed teams so great? In this blog article, we take a closer look at self-directed teams, their benefits, the pitfalls you need to watch out for, what is expected of a coach, and of course we give you valuable tips and techniques to get started with these teams. So, let us take you on this inspiring journey of empowerment and challenges!
What are self-directed teams?
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Learn to facilitate! The key to successful meetings.
We have all been there. A meeting where nobody seems to know what needs to happen. Everyone looks at their watch and waits until…
We have all been there. A meeting where nobody seems to know what needs to happen. Everyone looks at their watch and waits until it is finally over. But what if I tell you that there is a way to prevent this? Facilitation techniques!
Facilitation techniques are a set of skills and techniques used to help groups of people achieve their goals. With these techniques, you create an environment where everyone can actively participate in the process. And the best part of all? They are easy to use and even fun!
Let us look at some popular facilitation techniques:
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How do you develop emotionally intelligent leadership?
Emotionally intelligent leadership is the art of communicating effectively and responding to your own emotions and those of others. It helps leaders make more effective...
Emotionally intelligent leadership is the art of communicating effectively and responding to your own emotions and those of others. It helps leaders make more effective decisions, build better relationships and create a more positive working atmosphere.
An emotionally intelligent leader is aware of her or his own emotions and can regulate them effectively. She can also understand the emotions of others and respond to them in a constructive way. This helps them resolve conflicts, solve problems and create better team dynamics.
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Collaboration and self-direction
Build strong and effective teams together. Have you ever felt that the traditional top-down approach to leadership does not always yield the desired...
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Self-motivation vs procrastination
Increase your productivity and focus. Do you find that self-motivation and positive self-talk are sometimes a challenge? Perhaps you often talk negatively to...
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Time Management
Do the right things right in the 21st century. Discover how to combine the principles of Steven Covey's "The 7 Habits" and the method of David…