This lesson summarises Thomas Kilmanns framework on Conflict Resolution. It covers the different styles of competing, avoiding, accommodating, compromising and collaborating in an easy to understand visual table. There is a task for learners to complete that has them filling in examples of the styles. There is also a word document that has reference to a couple of you-tube videos that can be useful to introduce the lesson. Files are presented in pdf and word format for editing if required. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This 15 slide powerpoint training presentation shows learners show to summarise text. This is an essential skill that takes practice to master. The resource also contains worksheets that complement the presentation. Files are available in pdf and ppt editable format. Presentation Content: What does summarising mean? Strategies to use when summarising – Nutshell method What Not to Summarise Task 1 – Write a summary about yourself Task 2 – Summarise a passage – example answer provided Task 3 – Group Activity – summarise an article ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This resource contains a 20 slide editable PPT presentation and pdf file suitable for ESOL, ESL and workplace learners. Small Talk is an essential communications skill. The presentation is colourful, to a professional standard and has lots of clip art and activities for learners to engage in. It also has a printout for the teacher that gives directions for activities for each slide that is useful as a Lesson Plan. Learning Objectives: Understand the meaning of Small Talk. The benefits of using it. Know when it is appropriate to use. Understand what Small Talk is not. Be able to engage in Small Talk. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources Please remember to Follow Me to receive further updates and new resource offerings. Thanks.

These worksheets are an excellent way to start learners thinking about customer service and the role it plays in the business. They contain definitions and brainstorming activities as well as written work activities that capture personal experience with thought provoking questions. They lead up to providing good examples to produce roleplays with. Additionally there is a self analysis survey for learners to complete. It is titled 'Customer Service Self analysis for your and your centre' (Daycare) I have used these resources when teaching early childhood educators, retail staff and other service industries. The resource includes answers and are available in both pdf and .doc format for editing purposes if required. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This resource contains two CV templates that you can fill in with your own information. The CV's are formatted and have space for you to type in your specific information. There are prompts to help you with this. They are standard CV's and it will generally be up to personal preference as to which one you will choose to use. It would be useful to have basic word skills to work with the documents. Delete any information not required by selecting and using the Delete key. Remember a hard page break is Ctrl Enter. Use this instead of just continually using the enter key as this can muck up formatting.

This resources is for anyone in the education sector or business that wants to learn how to manage and prioritise their time more effectively. The resource contains a powerpoint presentation and word documents that can be used as handouts for learners. The powerpoint presentation has a notes section that is part of the overall lesson plan. It suggests activities for learners so that the presentation is interactive and engaging. The two word documents are activities for learners to participate in as part of the overall lesson. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This lesson on Phone Etiquette is an essential life skill that will particularly suit students training for the workplace, office and business administration. Telephone skills, using manners and correct phrases to communicate is an essential part of Customer Service training. Students will learn to engage with Business Customers on the telephone in a friendly, polite and professional manner. They will also learn appropriate language to use with customers through practice, correct vocabulary and role-play. This product is fully editable and is provided in the following formats: PowerPoint, word and pdf. It contains, a PowerPoint presentation, teacher notes, paper based quiz, roleplay cards and message pad template. Agenda for Lesson: The 7 P’s of Call Handling Excellence Polite phrases to use within your telephone conversations Telephone Etiquette Quiz Roleplay Activities

This 46 slide presentation is a complete lesson that shows learners how to conduct themselves, prepare for and complete a job interview. It addresses questions that will arise during an interview and suggested responses. It is interactive in that there are tasks for learners to complete in pairs and groups. The lesson concludes with mock interview practice by participants. It is provided in a ppt editable version and a pdf. Topics Covered: Sharing Experiences Types of Interviews Stages of an effective interview The PAR technique Body Language Three most feared Questions Practice a Mock Interview ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This resource is an interactive PowerPoint presentation (30 slides) that focuses on Customer Service Skills in the workplace. It is a ready to teach package. Also included is a teachers / facilitators document with notes next to slides that has answers and suggested activities while working through the presentation. It is provided in both pdf , ppt, and word format for editing if required. The lesson contains the following topics: Customer Service Definition Poor vs Exceptional Service Why Exceptional Service is Important Practical Tips to Provide an Exceptional Customer Service Experience Scenario based role play activities – good and bad examples from You tube clips ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This resource has been developed as a practice Exercise for learners who have been introduced to Pivot Tables in Excel. It is a practical task that can be undertaken in teams, pairs or individually. It includes a set of data that needs to be analysed. Learners are required to brainstorm questions that a Sales Manager would need to know about the transactional data. They then create pivot tables based on the questions. There is a second spreadsheet that contains 8 sample questions and pivot tables that relate to the questions. This activity has been well received in my classroom of adult learners. They become very engaged in the process and develop a better understanding of the use of pivot tables.

Do your students need to work as a team or group to meet an objective? Learning to work as a team is an important life skill that your students need to master for in the workplace and classroom. Working in groups and collaborating on problems and projects is all part of cooperative learning. This packet contains a professional PowerPoint presentation that should be viewed before teams take on a project of any sort or size. It comes with a revisions worksheet (with answers provided), and Teacher Notes (that can be used as a lesson plan). It is presented in word, pdf and ppt format and is fully editable. The following topics are covered: Qualities of an effective Team Member Skills required to work in a Team Making Decisions as a Team Defining Objectives using Smart Goals Roles and Responsibilities Expected Behaviours and Attitudes Bruce Tuckman Model for Team Collaboration Revision exercise - worksheet with answers Team Challenge If you have any questions about this resource please contact me at resourcecreator1@gmail.com. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

Use this resource to introduce learners to the basics of writing a standard operating procedure for the workplace. This can also be used for Workplace Instructions. It contains a worksheet with definitions and top tips to write an effective procedure and a template for learners to use to write their procedure. It is available in both word and pdf format so that changes can be made if required.

This resource contains a pack of 16 cards that bring up issues that can be faced while delivering a presentation. It also covers best practice skills. It is advisable to prepare well before delivering a presentation and know how to address these issues. It also contains a Trainers Answer Sheet. The card deck can be used in the following ways: • Warm up activities • Part of a lesson on presentation skills. • End of lesson activity • Discussions • Games Instructions: 1. Use the Word document to make any changes to the scenarios. Go straight to 2 if no changes are required. 2. Print out the cards sheet that you want to use. 3. Cut out with scissors or guillotine 4. Shuffle the deck and let learners choose a card. Learners express their opinion and then the group add any other ideas. You have a trainer’s answer sheet available. 5. Optionally, have the group make up their own presentation issues using the black sheet and try them out with each other in groups. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This resource is a powerpoint presentation that shows how to add and subtract time using simple maths rules. It has an example of an easy and more challenging task. I use this in the workplace with groups of learners when practicing filling out timesheets. They can follow the examples given with answers and then create their own examples to test each other on.

This is a small collection of Christmas Photos (15) that can be used within your products, as Xmas cards, for backgrounds or for any other use you can think of. These photos are royalty free and may be used for personal and commercial use. They may not be resold in their current state. I do not require attribution.

This activity is for learners to get to know more about each other. It can be used as a warmer or ice breaker at the beginning of a lesson. Hand out the worksheet and have students work in pairs to fill it in. They need to talk to other people in the class to find out anything that they may have in common. Works well for a speaking activity. Is a lot of fun!