Workshops

Discovering Transparent Leadership within our Workplace

What would you do differently if you knew you would always be on camera? Practical wisdom, also known as transparent leadership, must be clearly displayed on a daily base as social media brings about new vision into our work culture.

Dr. Barry Schwartz's talk for TED - Technology, Entertainment and Design - explains the importance of wisdom. "Barry Schwartz makes a passionate call for "practical wisdom" as an antidote to a society gone mad with bureaucracy." How can practical wisdom displayed on a daily basis impact both our internal and external customers? We will explore why the "lessons learned" practical wisdom when we remember to be wise.

 

When Us & Them = We

So many times we focus on giving “good customer service” to our customers. Let’s also give good customer service back to our colleagues. Learn more about each person’s job function and discover how we can better help each other.

This is a fun and interactive session.

 

Left behind? - Hush your Mouth!

President Obama used the web and social media tools to connect to his followers and organize his campaign. Like President Obama, non-profit organizations can take the lead in using technology to connect to your audience, gain wisdom from both your internal and external customers and gain additional credibility in a quickly changing world.

 

Learning to Discuss the Tough Topics without the Dread

All people, at one time or another, have to address difficult topics. We may avoid these challenging topics because it’s difficult to get our point across in a respectful manner that takes into consideration why different people think and feel the way they do.

During this fun and interactive session we will tackle those difficult topics and learn practical and respectful ways to communicate in a manner that’s beneficial to both parties.

Feel free to think of those situations you wish you could take care of with a magic wand. We will practice using these practical tools together.

This workshop promises to provide helpful, practical tools you can take back and use the very next day.

Topic such as healthy boundaries, individual preference, and “appropriate and respectful” communication techniques will be emphasized.

 

When Us and Them = We

So many times we focus on giving “good customer service” to our clients. Now let’s focus on how we can do the same for each other. With so much focus on the external customer it can be easy to lose sight of the importance of treating each other with the same respect and dignity we give our customers.

This fun, interactive workshop will give us the opportunity to seek further insight on ways we can better collaborate with each other. This will not be a “lecture” type format.

Areas that will be discussed will include the importance of preference, the Five Love Languages, and other data that supports strength base philosophy and leadership models.

This workshop is appropriate for all levels within an organization.

 

If You Had My Boss You’d Be (fill in the blank)

Everybody has a boss. Traditionally there has been a belief that it’s your boss who is responsible for creating a positive work environment. This workshop will explore positive and pro-active methods to further develop even the most solid professional work relationship. Come learn, have fun and share ideas. This workshop will give you tools you can take back and use the very next day in your workplace.

 

Listening with Kind Eyes

There is a vast difference between hearing and listening. One of the most powerful “acts of kindness” we can give another person is the honor of really listening to them. In our busy world of work we will more fully understand how the benefits of listening can prove to be one of our most valuable tools. We will learn by using interactive means in a fun and yet insightful manner.

 

Would you Rather Be Right, Liked or Respected

Leaders many times describe these reasons for nonperformance from their employees in different ways:

• They don’t think it’s worth the effort.
• They don’t want to do it.
• They don’t have a reason for doing it.
• They don’t care.
• Leaders who are proactive, look to themselves to provide the direction that will increase the performance and respect from their employees. This class will using material from First, Break All The Rules

 

What The World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently
written by Marcus Buckingham & Curt Coffman

• Based on a mammoth research study conducted by the Gallup Organization involving 80,000 managers across different industries discovered the best managers are those who attract, focus, and keep their most talented employees and are the ones who reject conventional wisdom.

This workshop promises to provide helpful and practical tools that can be customized for your organization.

This workshop would be helpful for anyone within any level of leadership. For those who may be contemplating the goal of leadership this would be an excellent workshop for them to see the view from the leadership perspective.

 

The Good, Bad and Ugly Side of Technology within the Workplace

As technology grows at such a rapid pace it can be difficult to know all the do’s and don’ts as it relates to our technology filled workplace. Topics we will discuss include telephone and email etiquette. Learn the consequences of email flaming in the workplace and discuss why definitions of confidentiality may need to be further broadened and policies may need to be created. Liability issues are now even more critical and the consequences of not staying ahead of technology and its use can put your agency in harms way. We will use current case histories to enhance our learning.

 

I love to Tell the Story

Whether we are trying to motivate our colleagues, clients, or even family members telling our story gives a rich and interesting flavor to those “lessons learned.” As we reflect upon the path of our career there are those stories that we will never forget and can help us remember why we do the work that we do and stay connected to these stories. Come ready to learn from each other. You can choose to be a listener or a storyteller for it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that we will need both. This workshop will prove to be an interesting and rewarding experience and one that will provide us with a unique experience every time. Come join the fun!

Different Strokes for Different Folk

This workshop will uncover many of the most common reasons people are challenged to work together in healthy and productive ways.

This workshop will give a peek into the classic assessment tool the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. This workshop will be worthwhile and fun.

 

Introduction to Myers Briggs

Everybody Knows:

• Some people just talk to hear their voices and
• Others keep all the information to themselves.

This workshop will uncover many of the most common reasons people are challenged to work together in healthy and productive ways.

This workshop will give a peek into the classic assessment tool the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory. This workshop will be worthwhile and fun.

 

Conflict Resolution

Learning to discuss the Tough Topics without the Dread.

All people, at one time or another, have to address difficult topics. We may avoid these challenging topics because it’s difficult to get our point across in a respectful manner that takes into consideration why different people think and feel the way they do.

During this fun and interactive session we will tackle those difficult topics and learn practical and respectful ways to communicate in a manner that’s beneficial to both parties.

Feel free to think of those situations you wish you could take care of with a magic wand. We will practice using this practical tool together.

This workshop promises to provide helpful, practical tools you can take back and use the very next day.