Classroom/ Online: Yes/ Yes
Scheduling Date(s):
Note: Please click specific date for detailed venue and course fee etc.
Having Fun@Work
Synopsis
Fun@Work is designed to help participants discover the fun of working and how to inject enthusiasm into daily interactions. Participants will discover that each individual has the ability to achieve happiness in carrying out their daily routine by harnessing their sense of humor and promoting a philosophy of fun at work. A positive attitude will be emphasized and participants will learn ways to inject fun in all areas of work. Building trust and enhancing relationships will also be emphasized so that they are able to achieve a positive work environment that is beneficial to everyone
Fun@Work is designed to help participants discover the fun of working and how to inject enthusiasm into daily interactions. Participants will discover that each individual has the ability to achieve happiness in carrying out their daily routine by harnessing their sense of humor and promoting a philosophy of fun at work. A positive attitude will be emphasized and participants will learn ways to inject fun in all areas of work. Building trust and enhancing relationships will also be emphasized so that they are able to achieve a positive work environment that is beneficial to everyone
Objective
What you will learn in this programme:
- To understand humour and the importance of injecting fun into the work place
- To identify ways to improve interactions with key internal and external customers
- To apply tools and techniques to enhance the fun element in accomplishing daily tasks
Outline
- Defining humour
- The purpose of having fun at work
- Video- The SMILE principle ie sincerity, motivation, Integrity, laughter & enthusiasm
- Ways to create a Fun working environment - Presentation of ideas by group leaders
- Benefits of laughter - How humour can benefit us and our colleagues
- 5 types of humour we can use to enhance our environment
- Enhancing relationships at Work - The Whale Done approach -Video
- Develop trust, accentuate the positive, redirect negative situations
- Injecting fun and enthusiasm in routine activities
- The Fish philosophy - How employees of a company were able to inject fun and enthusiasm into daily routine- Case study
- Types of humour to avoid
- Setting a Personal Action Plan
Who should attend
- Managers, executives, staff at all levels
Methodology
- Talk, pp presentation
- Group discussions,
- Videos, case studies
- Personal reflections and action plans
Testimonials
Fun & Mind inspiring! Very interesting workshop.
National Environment Agency
We understand, more or less, attitude is everything. The workshop is interesting & encouraging! Trainer is very good.
MEA Technologies Pte Ltd
Simple concepts that serve as important reminders for better work life. Thanks for the trainer for the knowledge.
Ministry of Health
Trainer brings many stories & personal examples to across the point. Videos were useful in seeing examples of fun @work being applied in real life. Good reminder of how our attitudes and mindset affect our work & lives of others. This was a great surprise... I thought I was just going to learn techniques.
Antics Holdings Pte Ltd
Trainer let participants apply learning objectives to workplace. It is an interactive method which I find it better than usual writing on chart board. Trainer is with humour, knowledgable ability to give added good advice to participants.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Appreciate principles were shared that are applicable @ Work. Colorful attractive materials that are easy to read & understand. Engaging trainer who processes relevant knowledge & shares extensively.
Ministry of Manpower
Informal and relaxing pace. Good interaction among trainer and participants. Very personable, shared very interesting experiences in his life.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
This is a GREAT workshop & will highly recommended to my fellow colleague! Excellent Presentation & engagement with the class!
National Heritage Board
The trainer speaking was clear and easy to understand. it is full score!
Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority
National Environment Agency
We understand, more or less, attitude is everything. The workshop is interesting & encouraging! Trainer is very good.
MEA Technologies Pte Ltd
Simple concepts that serve as important reminders for better work life. Thanks for the trainer for the knowledge.
Ministry of Health
Trainer brings many stories & personal examples to across the point. Videos were useful in seeing examples of fun @work being applied in real life. Good reminder of how our attitudes and mindset affect our work & lives of others. This was a great surprise... I thought I was just going to learn techniques.
Antics Holdings Pte Ltd
Trainer let participants apply learning objectives to workplace. It is an interactive method which I find it better than usual writing on chart board. Trainer is with humour, knowledgable ability to give added good advice to participants.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Appreciate principles were shared that are applicable @ Work. Colorful attractive materials that are easy to read & understand. Engaging trainer who processes relevant knowledge & shares extensively.
Ministry of Manpower
Informal and relaxing pace. Good interaction among trainer and participants. Very personable, shared very interesting experiences in his life.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
This is a GREAT workshop & will highly recommended to my fellow colleague! Excellent Presentation & engagement with the class!
National Heritage Board
The trainer speaking was clear and easy to understand. it is full score!
Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority
Profile of James Suresh
James is a multi-talented trainer and best-selling author. He has over 20 years of training experience. The co-creator of Singapore's comic icon 'Mr. Kiasu', James has written comic books and recently wrote and published a best-selling illustrated book on Singapore which has won two awards.
He is an accredited PR practitioner, a certified FISH trainer as well as an EQ Trainer with Six Seconds Inc (USA) an NLP practitioner, a certified teacher with NIE and MOE registered instructor and certified teacher with a certificate in education. James holds a Masters in Communication Management and a Bachelors in Business Administration.
James has been featured on news radio in the 'Positive Business Minutes' series and on Channel News Asia for his role in promoting community cohesion and interaction. He has also been featured in press advertisements promoting the Singapore Kindness movement.
Some of his past and present clients include:
SIA-Engineering, CAAS, Mindef, Ministry of Education, Philips Singapore, Panasonic-Singapore , Penang Skill Development Centre, Capitaland, HDB, SMRT, Warren Golf &Country Club, IRAS, Singapore Police Force, EM Services, Mendaki, OCBC, National University of Singapore, Civil Service College, Ministry of Health, Deloitte Consulting, Deutsche Bank, Uniqema Sdn Bhd, UMW Corporation Sdn Bhd., Taylor's College, B Braun Medical Industries, The Straits Times, Management Development Institute Of Singapore, Medical Imaging Pte Ltd,, Fosroc Ltd - Saudi Arabia., British Petroleum, Keppel, Teradyne - Shanghai. GEC -Philippines, British Education Centre - Jakarta, Mediacorp Singapore, Exxon. Intel-Penang , Mediacorp, Baxter International, Republic of Singapore Navy, Safti - Military Institute, Port of Singapore Authority, Marketing Institute of Singapore and etc.
