Effective Discipline

Effective Discipline helps managers learn effective techniques for addressing problem behavior. Discussing work performance, especially when that performance does not meet expectations, can be difficult. No one likes to get negative feedback, and giving it can be just as unappealing. But disciplining team members, and eliminating performance problems, is a critical management skill. Like most management skills, it's a skill that must be developed to be effective. Using communication skills, the manager works to preserve the individual's self-respect and encourage the best kind of discipline-self-discipline. By involving team members in performance discussions and gaining their commitment to behavioral change, managers can turn a potentially negative interaction into a positive developmental step.

During this 4-hour workshop managers will review video presentations and case studies, participate in group discussions, practice new skills, and receive immediate feedback. Managers leave the workshop with implementation tools, troubleshooting guides and additional resources to help them apply the skills they have learned on the job.

Managers and team leaders will be able to:

  • Use the techniques of effective discipline to eliminate problem behavior.
  • Communicate concerns in terms of behavior rather than perception or opinion.
  • Minimize defensiveness and focus on solutions.
  • Reduce conflict avoidance behaviors that undermine team morale, impact perceived fairness and impede overall productivity.
  • Review performance to make sure the problem is resolved.
  • Recognize the importance of team member participation in defining the problems and solutions.