Motivational Interviewing for HR & Leaders – 1 Day Course in Calgary, AB

Schedule

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 am to Mon, 09 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Regus – AB, Calgary – McDougall | Calgary, AB

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Strengthen employee engagement and performance through motivational interviewing techniques for HR professionals and organizational leaders.
About this Event

Group Discounts:

• Save 10% when registering 3 or more participants
• Save 15% when registering 10 or more participants


Duration: 1 Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, beverages, and light snacks included


Course Overview

This 1 Day intensive course introduces HR professionals and leaders to Motivational Interviewing (MI) — a collaborative, employee-centered approach to improve engagement, drive performance, and foster professional growth. Through real-world case studies, hands-on exercises, and guided reflection, participants will learn to conduct effective performance conversations, address resistance, and enhance team motivation. Participants will leave with practical skills to boost employee commitment and collaboration immediately. The course also emphasizes building stronger leader-employee relationships and sustainable engagement strategies.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Apply MI principles to enhance employee engagement and performance
  • Conduct effective coaching and feedback conversations
  • Recognize and address workplace resistance with empathy
  • Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability
  • Integrate MI techniques into leadership and HR workflows
  • Develop actionable strategies to support sustainable team motivation

Target Audience

  • HR professionals and talent managers
  • Team leaders, supervisors, and department heads
  • Organizational development specialists
  • Learning and development professionals
  • Senior managers responsible for employee engagement

Why Choose This Course?

In today’s corporate environment, leaders and HR professionals must inspire performance and engagement without relying solely on authority or incentives. This course equips participants with practical MI tools to foster trust, collaboration, and accountability, while driving measurable improvements in employee engagement.

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Want to train your entire team?
In-house sessions are available for organizations looking to embed motivational communication skills across leadership and HR teams, ensuring immediate, practical impact and stronger workforce performance. These sessions help align managers and HR professionals on consistent engagement strategies.

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Agenda
Module 1: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

Info: • Understand MI principles and spirit
• Learn why MI is vital for HR and leadership
• Identify common challenges in employee motivation
• Icebreaker Exercise


Module 2: Core MI Communication Techniques

Info: • Master open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries (OARS)
• Build empathy and active listening skills
• Recognize resistance in workplace conversations
• Activity


Module 3: Understanding Employee Motivation

Info: • Explore intrinsic and extrinsic motivation factors
• Learn techniques to identify employee goals and aspirations
• Align individual objectives with organizational goals
• Case Study


Module 4: Conducting Effective Performance Conversations

Info: • Apply MI to feedback and coaching discussions
• Handle difficult or underperforming employee conversations
• Foster engagement and accountability
• Role Play


Module 5: Leading Change and Engagement Initiatives

Info: • Use MI to guide teams through organizational change
• Encourage collaboration and shared ownership
• Strengthen team morale and alignment
• Simulation Exercise


Module 6: Overcoming Workplace Resistance

Info: • Manage conflicts and skepticism constructively
• Build trust and psychological safety in teams
• Encourage voluntary behavioral change
• Scenario Practice


Module 7: Developing an Action Plan for Leadership

Info: • Create a personal plan to integrate MI in daily leadership
• Set measurable goals for engagement and performance
• Plan strategies for ongoing leadership development
• Action Plan Presentation


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Regus – AB, Calgary – McDougall, 639 5 Ave SW, Suite 2500 Calgary, AB, Calgary, Canada

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