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PRODUCTIVITY & WELL-BEING

Thriving in a busy work environment 

ASSERTIVENESS

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COLLABORATION

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EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

RESILIENCE

TIME

MANAGEMENT

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

FOUNDER

GREENHOUSE PR

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I have had some very positive feedback. They loved the fact that Savage Communications trainers come from an agency background, understanding the pressures and needs of the clients.

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

MHP

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Thank you for such an insightful training day last week, we all came away from it feeling so positive and ready to tackle our busy schedules. 

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

LANSONS

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This was an excellent, hands-on time management training session, appropriate for staff at all levels dealing with conflicting deadlines from both internal and external stakeholders.

Assertiveness

ASSERTIVENESS

Express yourself confidently in challenging situations.

  • Define assertiveness and its benefits

  • Distinguish between assertive, aggressive, and passive behaviours

  • Recognise the cost of not being assertive

  • Voice your needs and wants with confidence

  • Use verbal and non-verbal techniques to land your message

  • Structure important conversations for impact

  • Reframe negative assumptions and manage self-talk

  • Handle conflict and unreasonable expectations calmly

  • Prepare for difficult conversations with clarity

Collaboration

COLLABORATION

Build trust and work effectively across teams.

  • Avoid blame by using constructive, conciliatory communication

  • Select the most effective channels for verbal and written communication

  • Manage expectations and keep colleagues informed

  • Use empathy, active listening and open questions

  • Appreciate colleagues’ personalities and priorities

  • Deliver sensitive messages with the right language and tone

  • Adopt a “yes, if…” not “no, because…” mindset

  • Depersonalise challenging conversations and remain objective

  • Build trust and create a culture of respect

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Apply EQ skills to improve relationships and communication.

  • Recognise and manage your own emotions and triggers

  • Understand the emotions of others and respond effectively

  • Practise empathy to build stronger relationships

  • Manage assumptions that limit collaboration and performance

  • Improve communication through awareness of preferences

  • Deliver messages in a way that is elegantly assertive

  • Build trust and establish common ground across teams

Emotional Intelligence
Resilience

RESILIENCE

Manage stress and bounce back from setbacks.

  • Stay calm under pressure and adopt a problem-solving mindset

  • Reframe setbacks as learning experiences

  • Build constructive support networks without over-sharing

  • Lead by example: protect the team rather than projecting stress

  • Manage upwards with solutions, not just problems

  • Recognise and challenge limiting beliefs

  • Use optimism and positivity to sustain energy and focus

  • Understand the psychology of stress and its physical impact

  • Maintain balance through healthy routines

Time Management

TIME MANAGEMENT

Prioritise and plan for maximum productivity.

  • Prioritise tasks effectively (urgent vs. important)

  • Identify and eliminate time-wasters and distractions

  • Plan ahead to avoid bottlenecks and roadblocks

  • Run effective meetings and briefings

  • Overcome procrastination and interruptions

  • Negotiate priorities and say yes on your terms

  • Manage expectations of colleagues and clients

  • Adapt to personal energy cycles for peak productivity

  • Set boundaries to protect your time

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