Motivational Interviewing for Leaders in the Helping Professions (CHES)

CHES Competencies

1.1.5 Apply ethical principles to the assessment process

1.3.1 Identify data collection instruments

1.4.1 Identify and analyze factors that influence health behaviors

1.5.1 Identify and analyze factors that foster or hinder the learning process

MCHES Competencies

1.1.4 Apply theories and/or models to the assessment process

2.3.1 Select planning models for health education/promotion

Upon successful completion, the users will be able to:

1. Describe the four processes of motivational interviewing (MI).

2. Explain three ways the MI approach to leadership is different from more traditional concepts of leadership.

3. Discuss two ways that trust in the employees benefits the company.

4. Contrast the leadership styles of: directing, guiding, delegation, supportive, and collaboration.

5. Compare and contrast preparatory change talk with commitment talk.

6. List two examples of times when MI conversations with employees are most appropriate and two when it is not appropriate.

7. Explain engaging.

8. Name and describe the three innate psychological needs we all have.

9. Describe three characteristics of the responsive organization.

10. Explain how having trust and avoiding conflict affect a leadership team.

11. Discuss why it is important to see perspectives from the employee’s point of view and involve the employee in decisions about change.

12. Give two examples of MI mobilizing language.

13. Give two examples of MI questions that can be used to explore or increase confidence.

14. Discuss the usual stages that happen when an organization makes changes and three ways using MI can facilitate them.