Taking the Initiative

Taking the initiative is something we must do in our professional and personal lives. By demonstrating initiative, it positively reflects on us and increases our self-esteem. If we want to make things happen, we may need to take the initiative to get it done. We cannot allow excuses to cause us to miss out on great opportunities to develop ourselves or to implement new ideas. 

In this course, participants will learn how to take the initiative in both their personal and professional lives. They will also know more about the concept and advantages of taking the initiative to do something. Whether it is to create your own business, work on a DIY project for a family member, or even implement a new idea at work, participants will learn to step up and make positive things happen. 

Course Objectives:

  • Discover what initiative looks like
  • Understand when you can take actions outside the normal
  • Develop self-confidence
  • Discover how to find opportunities to take initiative
  • Understand the positive and negative aspects of taking the initiative
  • Learn to balance initiative and restraint