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Retreat Details   Conflict Management Retreat   Effective Time Management Retreat   Building Team and Team Spirit Retreat   Self Esteem for Peak Performance Retreat   Assertiveness at Work Retreat   Stress Management Retreat   Communicating with Confidence Retreat		Retreat Details
		Today more people than ever before from all walks of life and all corners of the world are seeking for and participating in retreats. Maintaining a sense of balance in modern life can feel like an impossible challenge. Countless demands on our time, energy and attention can quickly pull us off centre. And when we are out of balance it soon takes its toll on our mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. Often the first thing to be sacrificed in an effort to stay on top of things is our own spiritual needs. Time to reflect on the purpose and meaning of our lives. Space to enjoy just being, rather than constant frenetic ‘doing’. Silence to heal the heart and empower the mind. Modern life which promised more leisure has in fact brought the work place right into our homes, through modern communications technology. This technology has created pressure to respond faster, make snap decisions and to be constantly available. The pace of change is accelerating out of control, and our poor minds and bodies are often left picking up the pieces. We can’t fight the changes around us; we can only prepare ourselves for them. In fact the term retreat has been derived from the military. The army would retreat from battle in times of uncertainty to re-align its troops for an effective victory. However more and more leaders are now realizing the need of the time is to take time out and to stop managing others for a while and start to manage the self first. The purpose of retreats could be summed up in three letters ‘S.O.S’. To step-back that is de-stress, observe i.e. attain a deep insight into one’s existence, re-learn new skills and unlearn old ones, and to steer, that is to re-align our progress with our vision and mission. It is a physical relief to be in a quiet environment, even for a day. Noise pollution is one of the principal causes of stress in the world today. In recent times retreats have made a huge comeback as an effective remedy for modern living. By taking a few days out from your own busy life, you will be sharing in a beautiful and ancient custom of seeking balance through retreat. You body, mind and soul will thank you for this precious gift to yourself. We invite you to this ultimate experience, away from your busy schedules to experience what it is like to be a human being, rather than a human doing! Contact us for a free consultation: info@thesixthelement.com [ TOP ]
		Conflict Management Retreat
		Conflict Management is a skill which individuals in the business sector are adding to their resumes. However these skills are also invaluable in your day to day life, whether you are resolving a dispute with your customer or discussing differences with your teenager. Conflicts can be resolved without angry upsets and hurt feelings. In fact, managed conflicts are a healthy way to bring important issues to light and strengthen relationships with co-workers, management, customers and personal relationships. Learning Goals Include: A new perspective of conflict Different styles to deal with conflict Conflict Management strategies that work How to give and take feedback Different communication styles How to recognize actual and potential conflict situations How to deal with specific conflict areas How to increase your influence in conflict situations How to deal with specific conflict areas How to increase your influence in conflict situations [ TOP ]
		Effective Time Management Retreat
		In nanoseconds nineties, time management skills are at the top of the personal development tool kit. This course is designed to relate effective time management to the achievement of business objectives and key tasks and jobs. Consideration is given to time management issues, personal effectiveness and self-assessment. Delegates will be introduced to the concept of urgent vs important and taught how to deal with potentially time wasting meetings, telephone calls and paperwork. Key Learning Points: The importance of time management Taking control of your time Delegation Handling interruptions and disruptions How to spend your time wisely Effective meetings Managing your diary Prioritizing – urgent vs important Planning Clarity of thought Restoring balance Setting and achieving goals Meeting deadlines [ TOP ]
		Building Team and Team Spirit Retreat
		Many organizations put people in work groups and call them teams – then wonder why there is little team work and no team spirit. Don’t make that mistake. People need to know and practice the characteristics of great teams. Learning Goals Include: How to develop the characteristics of a successful team How to build trust and team spirit Clarifying roles and responsibilities Establishing team purpose/vision and mission Understanding and resolving conflict in a team [ TOP ]
		Self Esteem for Peak Performance Retreat
		Self esteem is the foundation of self-motivation, assertive communication and personal empowerment. We all benefit from understanding the secrets of self-esteem and how to build it within ourselves and others. This course connects self-esteem with work performance, highlighting the role which self esteem plays in the effective management of responsibilities, roles, relationships and resources. Key Learning Points: What self esteem is and why it is so important Where self esteem comes from and why we lose it Important steps to building self esteem for peak performance Creating a self-help strategy Overcoming the ABC (anger/blame/complain) to self esteem killers How to free yourself from fear Finding greater meaning and purpose in your work Turning aggression and submission into assertiveness Maintaining natural self-discipline Asking for assistance and feeling okay about it [ TOP ]
		Assertiveness at Work Retreat
		Communicating your needs, ideas and opinions assertively in the workplace is vital to being effective and successful, and yet surprisingly few people have mastered this essential art. This course starts by defining assertiveness and teaching you how to distinguish between aggressive, submissive and assertive behaviour. You will learn the role of self-esteem and self-image in being assertive and essential skills of assertiveness. By the end of the course you will understand how and when to use these skills to achieve optimum results in every interpersonal interaction. What you will learn: The benefits of assertive behaviour Assertive vs aggressive or submissive behaviour The impact of verbal and body language on assertiveness How to deal with fear How to give and receive feedback How and when to be assertive Understanding our rights Building self-esteem and self-confidence, the cornerstone of assertiveness [ TOP ]
		Stress Management Retreat
		Designed to help managers and professionals develop positive attitudes in order to protect themselves from negative and stressful influences as well as building confidences in dealing with difficult people and situations. The seminar should also assist in the avoidance of consuming others’ stress and being affected by their emotion. You will learn: To identify the type and level of stress which you are experiencing To relax and refresh your mind and body anywhere, anytime To turn negative, energy draining thoughts into positive, empowering thoughts To develop a constantly positive attitude and protect yourself from negative and stressful influences To strengthen your ability to respond and therefore build your confidence in dealing with difficult people and situations To turn resistance into acceptance and release creative energy To stop consuming others’ stress and being affected by their emotions Using new tools and techniques such as Filtering, Recovery, Acceptance, Detached Involvement Creating a daily personal plan to prevent stress Managing anger [ TOP ]
		Communicating with Confidence Retreat
		You will learn to identify the type of communicator you are, and to examine what you are really trying to impart in your interaction. You will get insights into the true nature of your personality and learn how to strengthen your attitudes and responses in all situations. The seminar will also explore the main criteria for effective communication; touching on role, body language, assertiveness, listening skills, making clarity and empowerment, and making the most use of ones inner resources. Key Learning Areas: Raising awareness of effective communication processes Recognizing your communication style and that of others Bridging the gender gap in communication Communicating effectively at presentations and interviews Understanding and working with non-verbal; communication Developing assertive responses Creating self-confidence and self-respect as a foundation for well balanced communication [ TOP ] The Sixth Element conducts private retreats and is available to organize a retreat for your company or group in any part of the world. [ Click here to arrange a retreat ]