Teaching Topics
Courses - Description & Time / Location
The Essence of Leadership (ES-ESL-115)
Instructor: Andrew Sirlin, Faculty of Queens College
Open to: Supervisors and Managers
History has identified numerous qualities as well as characteristics of great leaders. And the greatest leaders have one thing in common; they have developed their leadership style around their own personalities and their values. Many people think that leaders are born. However, leadership skills can be honed if we understand our strengths as well as areas that need improvement. Becoming a successful leader comes down to applying a few important principles of leadership. Join us for this workshop and gain insight about the leadership skills you already have and those you want to develop.
Persuasive Communication in the Workplace (FPD-PCW-213)
Instructor: Andrew Sirlin, Faculty of Queens College, CUNY
Open to: Supervisors and Managers
Persuasion is an important concept to use when attempting to alter the attitudes, beliefs and mindsets of others in order to encourage them to support your way of thinking. If you want to be a more effective communicator, manage with more cooperation, or learn how to increase persuasion skills to win support for your ideas, join us for this workshop.
The Key to Unlocking Your Strengths (FPD-KUS-213)
Instructor: Andrew Sirlin, Faculty of Queens College, CUNY
Open to: All Employees
Self-esteem is an important aspect of who we are and how we are perceived by others. It is one of the most essential factors in maintaining satisfaction in our everyday lives, both personally and professionally. This workshop will focus on helping you to assess and maximize your strengths and enhance your self-esteem.
Leadership Skills for Supervisors (ES-LSS-213)
Being an effective leader requires more than simply getting things done- today, a higher level of supervisory skill is required. This workshop will focus on how to: empower yourself and your staff, build credibility and trust, effectively listen, provide constructive feedback, use effective decision-making tools and problem-solving techniques.
The Psychology of Achievement (FPD-HCYT-215)
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2015
Time: 9-11am
Location: Classrooms 1 and 2
Instructor: Andrew Sirlin, Queens College Faculty
Open to: All Employees
Understand how to master the mindset that lead to greater success and happiness. Learn how to create an attitude of expectancy with clear steps to a brighter future. This lecture takes a look at the thoughts, actions and habits of high achievers. Examine the role your perspective plays in how you see things, how to eliminate worrying, expand your comfort zone and create the life of your dreams.
Corporate Culture: The Environment for People in the Workplace (FPD-CEPW-215)
Begins: Thursday, October 29, 2015
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Classrooms 1 and 2
Instructor: Andrew Sirlin, Queens College Faculty
Open to: All Employees
Culture is the environment that surrounds you at your workplace all of the time. Culture is made up of the values, beliefs, underlying assumptions, attitudes, and behaviors shared by employees. It is the one thing that makes your organization unique. It’s your company’s personality. Corporate Culture becomes the behavior that results when a group arrives at a set of rules, generally unspoken and unwritten, for working together. Join us and learn about the central concepts of corporate culture; identifying the negative characteristics of an unhealthy culture and how to create the characteristics that are necessary for a healthy work environment.
How a Great Leader Exceeds Expectations (ES-HGLE-215)
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2015
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Classrooms 1 and 2
Instructor: Andrew Sirlin, Queens College Faculty
Open to: Supervisors and Managers
Leadership is about taking charge and influencing others to follow you. It’s about exceeding expectations by going the extra mile, by consistently going the distance to insure success. Join us for this workshop and learn to apply a few very simple, but important, principles of leadership. Also, great leadership requires a complex set of skills which have to be honed and fined tuned. Great leaders all share common characteristics which make them successful. Workshop participants will learn the truths which underpin the behaviors and actions of a great leader
Additional Courses Taught By Dr. Andrew Sirlin
Becoming a Master Communicator
Managing Multiple Priorities
Stress Management for Today's Workforce
Managing Change with Enthusiasm
Achieving Superior Performance
Coaching Techniques for Managers
Motivating and Influencing Your Team
Understanding Your Leadership Style
Conflict Resoution