The EEF Graduate Programme

Specifically designed for organisations who take on small numbers of graduates, this modular graduate programme covers the fundamentals required to move smoothly from university life to the work environment.

The mix of interpersonal and leadership skills discussed, together with the more technical aspects of work life such as business writing, means that delegates will quickly contribute more to their team and company.

The maximum group size will be limited, as will the number of participants from any one organisation, so a good mix of companies will be represented. Delegates will benefit from talking to graduates from other companies, offering a great opportunity to find out how other organisations work.

The EEF Graduate Programme has been registered with the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) and therefore its quality is assured.

The programme is available on an in-house basis and can be customised for your organisation.

Who should attend the EEF Graduate Programme course?

The programme is particularly valuable to newly appointed graduates.

What are the benefits of attending EEF Graduate Programme training?

By the end of the workshop delegates will:

recognise what a team really is and how they can contribute fully to any team they work in
appreciate how behaviour and communication impacts those around
be able to recognise the differences between influencing, persuading and negotiating
understand and be able to utilise different problem-solving techniques
be able to understand financial information, budgets and forecasts and know why cash is king!
be able to develop memos, reports and emails that are both professional and effective
recognise and deal assertively with time wasters and time-wasting situations
be able to identify the key steps, terminology, theories and jargon commonly involved in working in a project environment
be able to prepare a powerful and memorable presentation
understand that different motivational approaches are required for different people

Key topics in the EEF Graduate Programme course

Module A

Introductions

Course contract
Getting to know each other

Team building

What it is
How can we work together?

Communication in the workplace

Interpersonal Skills (IPS)
Body language and personal impact
Giving and receiving feedback

Assertiveness

What it is – and isn’t
Techniques
Handling difficult situations assertively

Module B

Personal effectiveness and time management

Self-management
Working to deadlines
Handling time-wasting situations

Negotiating, persuading and influencing

Commercial situations
Personal situations
Persuading and influencing skills, hints and tips

Preparing for performance reviews

Setting personal goals
Taking responsibility for your career

Creative thinking and problem solving

Brainstorming methods and techniques
De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats

Module C

Finance for non-finance people

Basic terminology
Understanding profit and loss accounts
Why cash is king!

Business writing

Writing for effect
Letter, email and memo writing
Report writing skills

Customer service

The customer’s always right, right?
The difference you can make

Module D

Project management

What is a project?
Roles and responsibilities of a project leader
Project planning and project management tools

Professional presentation skills

How to plan, prepare and present
Preparing and using visual aids
Keeping your audience interested

Motivation, team working and programme review

What is motivation and motivating?
Some motivation theories and how they relate to the workplace
Typical team dynamics – what you can expect and how you can help
What next for you?
Review of the programme

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Our block delivery option is perfect for people who want to acquire their qualification quicker or prefer more intensive training sessions.

There are currently no dates available for this delivery format but dates may be available for other formats.

Our part-time format is convenient for people who are unable to take longer periods out of the workplace.

There are currently no dates available for this delivery format but dates may be available for other formats.

This course is not currently available at Woodland Grange.

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This course is available for delivery on demand at your company.

The content of training programmes delivered in-house/in-company can be tailored to suit your specific needs.

We can also design bespoke programmes especially for you that combine different elements of our training courses.

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