This training is practical and grounded in real workplace situations. You’ll learn how to build a strong negotiation strategy, understand union expectations, avoid common negotiation pitfalls, and keep conversations moving forward. The course also covers the legal framework, how to manage conflict, how to break deadlocks, and how to turn negotiation challenges into opportunities for stronger labour relationships.

The course is ideal for HR managers, industrial relations teams, union leaders, line managers, executives, and anyone who needs to negotiate workplace issues fairly and effectively. By the end, you’ll walk away with a clear understanding of collective bargaining and the negotiation process, along with practical tools that help you prepare properly, set a strong mandate, manage difficult behaviour, and resolve conflict professionally. The goal is not only to help you negotiate better but to help reduce labour disputes and create healthier, more collaborative relationships in the workplace.

Good negotiation skills do more than resolve issues; they prevent them. When both sides communicate clearly, follow a structured process, and negotiate in good faith, the organisation becomes more stable and productive.

If you want practical, effective skills in staff union negotiations, collective bargaining, and labour relations, this course will give you exactly that.

Enroll here: https://www.astrotech.co.za/staff-union-negotiations/

The post Negotiation Strategies for HR and Unions first appeared on Astrotech Learning.

[su_row]
[su_column size=”1/2″]

TOPICS

• Understanding that change and crises will continue to challenge Business
• The need for clear, concise and constant Communication in a time of crisis
• Ensuring Fair process with all Employee Dealings
• Alternatives to retrenchments such as:
  • Salary reductions
  • Implementation of short time
  • Layoffs
• The process of Retrenchment
• Strategies around Managing Human Capital into the future

[/su_column]
[su_column size=”1/2″]

OUTCOMES

• Understand what you need to reach consensus and agreement on and where you need only consult
• Walk away with a clear understanding of the alternatives to retrenchment
• Gain a clear understanding of a section 189 notification and the process that needs to be followed for Retrenchment.
• Understand the benefits of reaching full and final settlement agreements where possible
• Know how to best manage your human capital into the future

[/su_column]
[/su_row]

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Managers and Business Owners who are involved with strategic decision making around employees during a time of crisis.
• Human Resources and Industrial Relations Managers and Officers
• Any Manager Head of Discipline or Department, who is part of the communication chain in relation to possible changes of current conditions of employment for employees
• Any other member of staff who needs to be informed of the various options available to manage employees and cut costs in a time of change and crisis

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

TRAINING CHANNELS:

ON DEMAND TRAINING

Flexible Training: No minimum delegates. Your Date. Your Duration. Face to Face or Online.

[su_button url=”#” style=”flat” background=”#30597b” size=”5″ class=”popmake-16851 btn-enquiry” icon=”icon: pencil-square-o”]Enquire[/su_button]

The post Webinar: Labour Relations first appeared on Astrotech Learning.

[su_row]
[su_column size=”1/2″]

TOPICS

• Dealing with the challenges of moving from specialist to manager including building credibility with your team and senior management
• Management functions
  • Planning, organizing (delegation), leading and controlling
• Performance management
  • Setting KPI’s
  • Performance management discussions
  • Coaching
• People management
  • Motivation
  • Building a team
  • Dealing with conflict

[/su_column]
[su_column size=”1/2″]

OUTCOMES

• Understand the challenges faced in the transition from a specialist to a manager
• Learn how people dynamics work and how to apply it to successful people management
• Learn how to get the best out of your team
• Get exposed to current leadership trends and thinking

[/su_column]
[/su_row]

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Specialists who have developed into a management position
• Engineers, technicians and other technical staff who have developed into a management position
• Professionals who need to develop their management skills

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

TRAINING CHANNELS:

ON DEMAND TRAINING

Flexible Training: No minimum delegates. Your Date. Your Duration. Face to Face or Online.

[su_button url=”#” style=”flat” background=”#30597b” size=”5″ class=”popmake-16851 btn-enquiry” icon=”icon: pencil-square-o”]Enquire[/su_button]

The post Webinar: Specialist to Manager first appeared on Astrotech Learning.

[su_row]
[su_column size=”1/2″]

TOPICS

• What is emotional intelligence?
• Why is EQ important in business and at work
• The importance of EQ and leadership
• Understanding the EQ model:

• Self-awareness
• Self confidence
• Self-control
• Empathy
• Motivation
• Social competency

• Deal with tension & conflict more constructively
• Access your own levels of EQ
• Creating an EQ Development plan
• Learn strategies to develop your EQ

[/su_column]
[su_column size=”1/2″]

OUTCOMES

• Improve your Workplace Effectiveness with Improved Emotional Intelligence awareness
• Use Emotional Intelligence Knowledge to become a Better Leader
• Learn how to Develop your Emotional Intelligence
• Improve your Decision Making Capabilities
• Learn how to give Honest & Candid Feedback

[/su_column]
[/su_row]

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Leaders that want to improve their interaction with their teams
• All staff that have to deal with customers and/or colleagues on an on-going basis
• New Managers who wish to better prepare themselves for their new position
• Anyone wishing to develop into a leadership role
• Anyone else with an interest in Emotional Intelligence

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

TRAINING CHANNELS:

ON DEMAND TRAINING

Flexible Training: No minimum delegates. Your Date. Your Duration. Face to Face or Online.

[su_button url=”#” style=”flat” background=”#30597b” size=”5″ class=”popmake-16851 btn-enquiry” icon=”icon: pencil-square-o”]Enquire[/su_button]

The post Webinar: Emotional Intelligence first appeared on Astrotech Learning.

[su_row]
[su_column size=”1/2″]

TOPICS

• Understanding the impact of accuracy and attention to detail mistakes
• Understand why and when mistakes happen
• Three types of attention
• Psychology and its impact on attention  
• Understanding the psychology of attention
• Cognitive processes affecting attention to detail
• Techniques and methods that will assist you in concentration, focus and attention
• General tips
• Improving proof reading and errors transcribing
• Exercises to improve attention
• Improving attention to detail within a team or organisation

[/su_column]
[su_column size=”1/2″]

OUTCOMES

• Achieve awareness around the importance of care and checking
• Develop a culture of pride and accuracy within your team
• Learn techniques to improve accuracy and attention to detail with daily tasks
• Learn how to enhance performance with accuracy and attention

[/su_column]
[/su_row]

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Finance and accounts personnel
• Sales personnel responsible for quoting
• People working with detailed tasks

Duration: 1 hour

TRAINING CHANNELS:

ON DEMAND TRAINING

Flexible Training: No minimum delegates. Your Date. Your Duration. Face to Face or Online.

[su_button url=”#” style=”flat” background=”#30597b” size=”5″ class=”popmake-16851 btn-enquiry” icon=”icon: pencil-square-o”]Enquire[/su_button]

The post Webinar: Accuracy & Attention to Detail first appeared on Astrotech Learning.

[su_row]
[su_column size=”1/2″]

TOPICS

• What is growth mindset and fixed mindset?
• Looking at growth mindset from individual, leadership and organizational perspective
• Taking Control of Your Own Destiny
• Recognising that Brains & Talent are merely a starting point
• The Key to Great Accomplishment
• Viewing Challenges as Opportunities
• Cultivating Grit
• Characteristics of Growth mindset leaders/managers – their responses to uncertainty/challenges
• Coaching staff to develop a growth mindset
• Developing a growth mindset culture in the organisation

[/su_column]
[su_column size=”1/2″]

OUTCOMES

• Developing and enhancing GRIT
• Understand how many limitations are self-imposed and how to overcome this
• Be able to develop a new way of thinking
• Understand how adversity can be an integral part of the learning process

[/su_column]
[/su_row]

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Managers within organisations who want to develop a growth mind-set culture
• HR Professionals
• Anyone who wants to develop and grow in this changing environment

Duration: 1 hour

TRAINING CHANNELS:

ON DEMAND TRAINING

Flexible Training: No minimum delegates. Your Date. Your Duration. Face to Face or Online.

[su_button url=”#” style=”flat” background=”#30597b” size=”5″ class=”popmake-16851 btn-enquiry” icon=”icon: pencil-square-o”]Enquire[/su_button]

The post Webinar: A Growth Mindset – The Key to Career Survival first appeared on Astrotech Learning.

[su_row]
[su_column size=”1/2″]

TOPICS

• Accepting and Understanding our new Reality
• Protecting yourself, your family, colleagues and community – Physically and Emotionally
• Really understanding Social Distancing and flattening the curve
• Acknowledging your fears while taking positive actionable steps
• Building your Resilience under continuous stress
• Managing information to stay informed but not overwhelmed

[/su_column]
[su_column size=”1/2″]

OUTCOMES

• Better understand the COVID-19 environment
• Learn how to deal with the change that surrounds us
• Be able to manage the volumes of COVID-19 related information better

[/su_column]
[/su_row]

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• All employees
• Managers and HR Professionals supporting teams
• Anyone who needs to adapt to the changing environment

Duration: 1 hour

TRAINING CHANNELS:

ON DEMAND TRAINING

Flexible Training: No minimum delegates. Your Date. Your Duration. Face to Face or Online.

[su_button url=”#” style=”flat” background=”#30597b” size=”5″ class=”popmake-16851 btn-enquiry” icon=”icon: pencil-square-o”]Enquire[/su_button]

The post Webinar: Dealing with Our New Reality first appeared on Astrotech Learning.

[su_row]
[su_column size=”1/2″]

TOPICS

• Understanding the Virus
• COVID-19 and the Workplace environment
• What is PPE?
• The Importance of Being Informed
• Employee responsibilities
• Measures to prevent the spread
• Good Personal Hygiene to reduce Infection
• Social Distancing
• Travel Requirements & Considerations
• Working from Home
• When someone tests positive
• Mental Health Considerations and dealing with Stress
• Vulnerable employees
• The OHS Act

[/su_column]
[su_column size=”1/2″]

OUTCOMES

• Gain a better understanding of the virus, its spread and prevention
• Protect yourself and your family by knowing how to stay safe once back at work
• Learn practical methods of protecting yourself and your colleagues
• Be allowed to go back to work by being prepared

[/su_column]
[/su_row]

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Any staff members needing to go into the office either temporarily or on a longer term basis during the COVID-19 threat.

Duration: 1 hour

TRAINING CHANNELS:

ON DEMAND TRAINING

Flexible Training: No minimum delegates. Your Date. Your Duration. Face to Face or Online.

[su_button url=”#” style=”flat” background=”#30597b” size=”5″ class=”popmake-16851 btn-enquiry” icon=”icon: pencil-square-o”]Enquire[/su_button]

The post Webinar: Returning to Work – Safety Preparedness first appeared on Astrotech Learning.

[su_row]
[su_column size=”1/2″]

TOPICS

• Management Responsibilities
• The OHS Act
• Preparing the Workplace environment
• PPE & it’s Role
• Communication and Education
• Vulnerable employees
• Travel Requirements & Considerations
• Working from Home
• Measures to prevent the spread
• Mental Health Considerations and Preparedness
• When someone tests positive
• Planning for Different Scenarios

[/su_column]
[su_column size=”1/2″]

OUTCOMES

• Be informed as a manager about your responsibilities
• Understand your responsibilities to your team in these times
• Learn how to keep your staff informed of the virus, its spread and prevention
• Ensure that your company is fulfilling their statutory safety obligations by being informed
• Be allowed to go back to work by being prepared

[/su_column]
[/su_row]

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Any managers needing to go into the office either temporarily or on a longer term basis during the COVID-19 threat.
• Any managers with staff needing to go into the office either temporarily or on a longer term basis during the COVID-19 threat.

Duration: 1 hour

TRAINING CHANNELS:

ON DEMAND TRAINING

Flexible Training: No minimum delegates. Your Date. Your Duration. Face to Face or Online.

[su_button url=”#” style=”flat” background=”#30597b” size=”5″ class=”popmake-16851 btn-enquiry” icon=”icon: pencil-square-o”]Enquire[/su_button]

The post Webinar: Returning to Work for Managers (Safety Preparedness) first appeared on Astrotech Learning.

[su_row]
[su_column size=”1/2″]

TOPICS

• Management Responsibilities
• The OHS Act
• Preparing the Workplace environment
• PPE & it’s Role
• Communication and Education
• Vulnerable employees
• Travel Requirements & Considerations
• Working from Home
• Measures to prevent the spread
• Mental Health Considerations and Preparedness
• When someone tests positive
• Planning for Different Scenarios

[/su_column]
[su_column size=”1/2″]

OUTCOMES

• Be informed as a manager about your responsibilities
• Understand your responsibilities to your team in these times
• Learn how to keep your staff informed of the virus, its spread and prevention
• Ensure that your company is fulfilling their statutory safety obligations by being informed
• Be allowed to go back to work by being prepared

[/su_column]
[/su_row]

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Any managers needing to go into the office either temporarily or on a longer term basis during the COVID-19 threat.
• Any managers with staff needing to go into the office either temporarily or on a longer term basis during the COVID-19 threat.

The post Returning to Work for Managers (Safety Preparedness) first appeared on Astrotech Learning.