Taking Initiative

Module One: Getting Started
Course Objectives
 
Module Two: What is Initiative?
Definition
Benefits, Personal and Professional
Why People Do Not Take Initiative
Make Initiative a Priority
Case Study
Module Two: Review Questions
 
Module Three: Know Clients
Be Open Minded
Be Adaptable
Making Decisions
Take Responsibility
Case Study
Module Three: Review Questions
 
Module Four: Recognize When You Can Step In
Know Your Strengths and Skills
Go the Extra Mile
Listen Carefully
Fill in the Gaps
Case Study
Module Four: Review Questions
 
Module Five: Recognize When You Can Go Outside the Normal
Consider Culture and Values Before Acting
Is It in the Scope of Your Authority?
Communicate Ideas
Act on Solutions
Case Study
Module Five: Review Questions
 
Module Six: Weighing the Consequences
Ask Questions
Risk, Impact, or Cost Analysis
Is Authorization Necessary?
When Risks Are Too High
Case Study
Module Six: Review Questions
 
Module Seven: Good or Bad
The Good
The Bad
Develop Judgment
Avoid Acting on Emotion
Case Study
Module Seven: Review Questions
 
Module Eight: Confidence
Are You Confident?
Build Confidence
Positive Thinking
Visualization
Case Study
Module Eight: Review Questions
 
Module Nine: Find Opportunities
Internal Opportunities
External Opportunities
Apply Core Competencies
What Problems Exist, and Will They Grow?
Case Study
Module Nine: Review Questions
 
Module Ten: Be Persistent
Handle Setbacks
Manage Change
Modify Ideas When Necessary
Move Forward
Case Study
Module Ten: Review Questions
 
Module Eleven: Balance Initiative and Restraint
Consider the Work Involved in an Idea
Develop Emotional Intelligence
Know the Buy-in of Stakeholders
Do Not Push All Ideas Forward
Case Study
Module Eleven: Review Questions
 
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise
Lessons Learned