Learn the value of authentic appreciation in creating a healthy workplace culture where everyone on your team feels truly valued.

This course will introduce participants to the foundational concepts ofÌýThe 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace. This training helps supervisors and managers effectively communicate appreciation and encouragement to their employees, resulting in higher levels of job satisfaction, healthier relationships, and decreased cases of burnout.

Participants will complete theÌýMotivating by Appreciation Inventory, whichÌýidentifies each individual’s language of appreciation and provides a report with specific action items meaningful to you within your primary appreciation language.

Key Learning Outcomes

• The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace.
• Their language of appreciation through completion of theÌýMotivating by Appreciation Inventory.Ìý
• Learn how to communicate authentic appreciation in ways meaningful to your coworkers.
• How to effectively lead teams by applying 5 Languages of Appreciation to their work setting.

Course Duration: 1 day | Continuing Education Contact Hours: 7

This course is part of theÌýPersonal Leadership Development Program

Course Endorsements & Partnerships

This course qualifies as credits toward the International Association of Business Communicators' (IABC) professional certifications.ÌýÌý

When applying to sit for either the exam for Communications Management Professional (CMP)® or Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP)® or to apply for recertification, Gardiner Centre courses can be an integral part of your application package.Ìý

To learn more about this global standard certification, visit:Ìý.ÌýTo inquire about sitting for a certification exam, contact the local IABC NL chapter atÌýiabcnl@gmail.com, or visit:Ìý.Ìý

Instructor(s)

Jennifer Kelly (she/her)

Jennifer has been a facilitator with Gardiner Centre for seven years and teaches courses in cross-cultural communication, cultural safety, workplace communications, presentation skills and more. Jennifer has worked as a curriculum developer with many of Gardiner Centre’s clients, including the Government of Nunavut.

Jennifer is committed to creating a safe and inclusive learning space and thrives on mutual learning and sharing in the classroom.

Jennifer has completed training in Trauma Informed Practice (Justice Institute of British Columbia) and Working Effectively With Indigenous Peoples (Indigenous Corporate Training Inc.). Jennifer has also worked extensively with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) subject matter experts to develop courses in critical DEI areas.

Jennifer holds a Master of Arts degree in Applied Communication, a Bachelor of Post-Secondary Education degree (Adult Education), and a certificate in Curriculum Development and Instructional Design (Mount Royal University).