John Locke
An Englishman Abroad
"We are born, then we die. Let's have a laugh in between."
John Locke's List of Training Topics
Training courses are developed to suit your companies needs. The following is a guide to what is available. Training is carried out, on or off company premises to suit requirements. General Seminars open to all companies are held depending upon demand. These are held at a central location.

Customer Care For all staff
  • To have a clear statement of what your Customer Care Policy is.
  • To assess present weak points within the organization
  • Exceeding customer expectations.
  • Developing lasting relationships.
  • Creating the correct atmosphere.
  • Obtaining positive responses.
  • The follow through.

The Supervisor and First Level Manager - For Existing, New or Prospective Supervisors
  • What is a Supervisors job
  • How to deal with people
  • Handling descent
  • Motivation
  • Leadership
  • Delegation
  • Communication
  • Stress Performance appraisals

Sales Training - For All Sales Staff
  • The differing sale techniques are explored
  • How to listen and gain information
  • Build up relationships that last
  • Focus on needs
  • How not to use excuses
  • Recognizing positive signs
  • Knowing when to close and how to

Team Building - For Supervisors or Team Leaders
  • How to set up a team
  • Making your team productive
  • Strategies
  • Tools available to help make decisions
  • Solving group problems and conflict
  • Team building activities
  • Leading a team

Motivation in the work place - For All Levels of Management
  • Why people work
  • The differing levels of motivation
  • Avoiding conflict
  • Recognizing motivational needs
  • Using motives to improve efficiency
  • Self motivation

Telephone at Work - For Anyone Who Does or is Likely to Answer the Telephone
  • The importance of the telephone in the work place
  • How to create atmosphere on the telephone
  • Correct ways to respond to verbal abuse
  • Reduce hold time
  • Voice mail When is it appropriate What should the message be
  • Taking good messages
  • The three things that keep customers coming back

Brainstorming - For Team Leaders and Managers
  • Who do we need to brainstorm
  • Is there a Manager or Leader
  • What are our aims
  • How do we interpret the information gathered
  • Handling conflict
  • Presenting the answers

Communication - For Supervisors and First Level Managers
  • How to listen
  • Running a meeting
  • Keeping conflict constructive
  • Keeping it to the point
  • The writing process
  • Do not assume
  • What to avoid

Public Speaking - For All Staff Required to get a Message Across
  • Presenting yourself
  • Visual aids
  • How to use your voice
  • Constructing a presentation
  • The use of humor
  • Annoying habits
  • How to practice
  • Make them listen