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Back to School

Back to School!

It is the time of year the parent’s are buying school supplies, kids are packing their new backpacks, and school administrators are preparing for the upcoming year. It is a perfect time to ensure school employees are ready!

Online training can help satisfy yearly requirements or simply provide an option for professional development and growth.

School Training Solutions can provide online training options for your school employees.

   

Posted in Blog on August 1st, 2017. No Comments.



New Courses for the 21st Century Employee

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New Courses for the 21st Century Employee

The hot topic in employee training is 21st Century Skills. These desired skills were compiled with input from teachers, experts, and business leaders with a focus on traits and knowledge individuals need to succeed. Twenty-first century skills shape more well-rounded and efficient employees.

Smart Horizons has spent the last two years developing courses that help hone an employee’s skills, efficiency, and effectiveness in:

  • Communications
  • Behavior and Etiquette
  • Productivity
  • Management and Leadership

I would be happy to provide the full list of new courses available. We can provide a comprehensive 21st Century Skills training curriculum for your organization or department.

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Posted in Blog on July 27th, 2017. No Comments.



A Focus on Pupil Transportation Growth

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A Focus on Pupil Transportation Growth


As the pupil transportation industry grows with new technology and procedures, so does the educational needs and expectations of individuals within the industry. For these reasons, the NAPT Certification Program continues to cultivate the best professionals in the industry.

The list of Certified Pupil Transportation Professionals continues to develop. Are you on it?

You can start your NAPT Certification online right now!

Professional Development NAPT Certification
Posted in Blog on July 20th, 2017. No Comments.



STS Highlights: July 2017

STS Highlights: July 2017

STS Highlights: July 2017

Fathers Day Infographic6 Significant Communication Barriers Found Across Cultures (Article)

In order to communicate effectively, you need to become familiar with the norms of different cultures; or, at the very least, acknowledge that those differences exist.

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Emergency RespondersCross-Cultural Communication Discounted Price: $15

This course discusses the unique characteristics of communicating across cultural lines. It also discusses various cultural perspectives, and the skills and abilities needed to address them in the workplace and society.

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Keep the kids entertained while learning with these fun coloring activities.

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Diversity

Diversity Training Online Course Combo

Price: $45

Includes 3 independent lessons:

  • Diversity in the Workplace (1 Hour)
  • Communication and Diversity (1 Hour)
  • Tolerance and Respect (1 Hour)

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Distracted Walking
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YOLO stands for “you only live once.” It is a program developed by students for students to help combat “distracted walking” caused by activities such as texting, playing handheld games, listening to music, or talking on the phone.
 
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Posted in Blog on July 13th, 2017. No Comments.



6 Significant Communication Barriers Found Across Cultures

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6 Significant Communication Barriers Found Across Cultures

Ignorance is viewed as the primary barrier in cross-cultural communication. In order to communicate effectively, you need to become familiar with the norms of different cultures; or, at the very least, acknowledge that those differences exist.

In this post, we’ll describe 6 major areas where communication barriers are likely to occur. This will help address the ignorance frequently found in cross-cultural communication.

1. Gestures

When you’re unfamiliar with a spoken language, you may resort to hand signals as a form of communication. However, if misinterpreted, those hand signals may cause disastrous results.

For example: In the Western culture, the “V-for-victory” sign performed with the palm outward is viewed as a symbol of peace; but, in Great Britain, if done with the back of the hand outward, it’s equivalent to a middle finger.

9 American Hand Gestures Never to Make Overseas.

 

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2. Eye Contact

If you’re traveling abroad, be wary of eye contact. Some cultures may view it as impolite, rude, or even flirtatious.

In the U.S., eye contact is often portrayed as a form of honesty and alertness. Yet, in many Hispanic cultures, eye contact is often avoided as a sign of respect for someone in a position of authority, such as a law enforcement officer.

3. Comfort Zones

Comfort zones are a big part of non-verbal communication. A comfort zone is the distance that is maintained between people while they communicate. This distance will vary from culture to culture.

For example: Americans usually maintain an arms-length distance during a conversation, while Hispanics tend to be more comfortable at a closer distance. Those from Arab cultures are comfortable much closer still.

 

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4. Touch

Touch can be used to convey compassion and understanding. In some cultures, it’s fundamental to communication. In others, it can be perceived as inappropriate – especially between opposite genders.

Arabs, Hispanics, and Turks tend to use a larger amount of personal contact during conversation. Cultures where there is less contact include most Northern European cultures and many Asian cultures.

5. Directness

Americans think of themselves as honest and frank by being direct. Some Asian cultures may find too much frankness rude and offensive. They may use words like “maybe” or “perhaps” to avoid offending others when they really mean “no.”

6. Time

The mainstream U.S. population tends to admire promptness and tight schedules. Time is money, they say.

Slower-paced cultures, for example Island time, do not seem too concerned about schedules and timeliness. In some Hispanic cultures, the relaxed “mañana” attitude prevails; things will get done when they get done – no rush!

Read our blog post: 6 Secrets to Time Management.

 
When communicating with someone new, it is crucial to be considerate of their culture.

You should always MEET on common grounds to establish a respectful environment.

  • Make time to discuss.
  • Explore differences.
  • Encourage respect.
  • Take personal responsibility.

Enroll now in the STS course: Cross-cultural Communication to learn more.

 

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Regularly $30.00 / Now $15.00

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Posted in Blog on July 13th, 2017. No Comments.



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