HR training course
Engagement & Productivity
A practical module on keeping a team engaged and productive: the words that motivate, the recognition that lands, and the conditions people actually need to do good work.
Upcoming sessions
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What you will learn
Skills you will walk away with
- Describe strategies for improving engagement, communication and relationships
- Use empowering language and celebrate your team’s achievements
- Provide the workspace and tools people need to be productive
- Support work-life balance so the team performs at its best
About this course
What this course covers
How can managers make sure employees stay consistently engaged and productive? Participants learn strategies to improve engagement, communication and relationships, how to use empowering words and celebrate achievements, and how to build a workplace that provides the tools and support needed for maximum productivity — including why taking breaks matters to performance.
Part of the Advanced Management I: The Relational Leader (TRL) Certificate Program. Take it on its own or as part of the series.
Who should attend
Who this course is for
- New and experienced managers
- First-line, middle and senior managers
- Anyone responsible for a team’s output and morale
Your facilitator
Who teaches this course

Ann Verdine-Jones
Learning On Demand Consultant
Ann Verdine-Jones, MBA, is a Human Resource professional with more than 30 years of experience. While Ann has successfully managed all areas of HR, her recent ventures include an adjunct faculty appointment, consulting with organizations nationally on strategic initiatives, leadership coaching and development, and cross-sectional team building. As an experienced curriculum developer, Ann has successfully designed and implemented dynamic educational programs tailored to diverse audiences. Ann has collaborated with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and educators to ensure curricula are relevant, inclusive, and impactful. Her expertise in integral digital learning tools and adapting content for various learning styles has contributed to the success of numerous workshops and training programs. Ann holds a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Management from Regent University and a Master’s in Business Administration from Western Governors University.
Good to know
Course questions
Instructor-led as a half-day module.
No. This module stands on its own, and also counts toward Advanced Management I.
Yes — 2.75 HRCI and 2.75 SHRM PDC credits.
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