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Personal effectiveness

  • April 16, 2026
  • 09:30 - 16:30
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£330.00
plus VAT
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non-Member £500.00
plus VAT
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As the world of work is rapidly changing and organisational structures and work activities are continually evolving, the expectation of staff to work at the height of their effectiveness has increased.

This course will help you understand your own personal working style and how it impacts upon others.

Discover ways to advance your personal and professional potential by making positive changes to allow you to develop and better self-manage yourself.

What will you learn?

Participants on this course will learn how to:

  • Recognise your personal working style and your impact upon others
  • Identify your key goals and explore ways to achieve them
  • Use different methods to build effective working relationships
  • Learn better strategies for effective time management
  • How to deal with conflict and realise the consequences of avoiding it
  • Use different techniques to build your self-confidence and resilience
  • Create a plan for continued self-development to successfully achieve your goals

Who is it for?

Anyone who wishes to improve their overall effectiveness at work by increasing confidence, building resilience and enhancing relationships.

It is particularly useful for those who want to make changes to the way they work or those who are taking on new roles and responsibilities.

Cost and duration

This course lasts for one day and is delivered at the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce Training Hub by our approved expert trainers.

These sessions are also perfect for groups of staff that require the same training and can also be organised at your offices, an external location of your choosing.

Complementary courses we would recommend:

  1. Time management mastery
  2. Motivation and delegation
  3. Assertiveness at work 

Download our training brochure below to find out more.

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Louise Couper

Louise is a passionate learning and development professional who has been delivering training on behalf of the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce for almost 15 years. With a background in hospitality, the charity sector and oil and gas, she brings real-world insight and warmth to every session. Louise has helped hundreds of teams across a wide range of industries to build stronger leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. She specialises in soft skills training that is engaging, practical and rooted in evidence-based approaches. Drawing on psychology-informed tools, she creates interactive sessions that delegates consistently describe as energising, thought-provoking and packed with practical tools they can apply straight away.

Location

Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce
The Hub, Exploration Drive
Aberdeen Energy Park
Bridge of Don
Aberdeen
AB23 8GX

Availability Places available

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