LET'S TAKE TIME TO CELEBRATE OUR SUCCESSES!

In the midst of very hectic work schedules and activities, some wonderful things happen to us and to those we support. In this session, participants will take time to process their successes and the many positive personal qualities that lead to valued outcomes. Let's celebrate!

BUILDING EFFECTIVE TEAMS

Learn how to build a high performing team that shares a common goal. Find out what you can do to stimulate positive and effective communication with others toward your team goals. Learn effective ways of managing conflict, dealing with a variety of personality types and staying true to the mission of your organization. Determine how to evaluate your team's progress and maintain good morale.

CONFLICT MANAGEMENT &
DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE

We have all encountered challenging relationships with co-workers, business associates and different parties with whom we need to work. Gain a better understanding of emotional, physical, and mental forces at work. Learn how to develop an ongoing plan that minimizes stress and promotes viable solutions.

MANAGING UP

Participants explore the concept of “Managing Up”, having a healthy, positive relationship with your supervisor. We assess the needs of your supervisor against your needs as an employee. We will review current research as well as hear from our peers on ways to strengthen this important relationship to insure the best possible outcomes.

BOARD DEVELOPMENT/RECRUITMENT

Recruiting and engaging non-profit Board Members is one of the significant keys to successful operation of a non-profit organization. Matching potential skill sets to the organization's current strategic plan goals sets the foundation for cultivating "the right" board volunteers. We will focus on the entire recruitment process from identification, training/orientation to maximizing a Board members’ support and influence.

FACILITATING OUTSTANDING MEETINGS

Facilitating meetings is an important skill. Positive outcomes include delegating important tasks to others, setting clear and specific priorities and timelines, communicating new goals and objectives, reviewing and reinforcing policies, reviewing milestones and praising positive efforts. Through this workshop, participants will review the importance of making meetings meaningful, targeted and outcome-based while empowering all members.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

Effective communication involves insuring an environment where being focused and "in the moment" sets the tone for actually listening to what people say to you. Speaking your truth in a clear, concise and understandable manner and active listening are the key components to this success. This course goes into depth about the communication process as well as how to insure healthy workplace boundaries and relationships.

KEY NOTE PRESENTATIONS

Keynote presentations serve to inspire and challenge audience members. From 30 minutes to two hours, presentations include such topics as, "Let's Take Time to Celebrate!", "Building Effective Teams", Let's Have Fun While Getting Work Done!", "The Top Tens of Teamwork", and "Ten Strategies for Successful Supervisors".

HIRING & FIRING

Discover how to collect enough information on an applicant to make an informed hiring decision. When a problem arises in the workplace, learn how to effectively assess the need for disciplinary action, implement an appropriate plan, and deal with the emotional, programmatic and/or organizational impact of a disciplinary situation or termination.

STRESS MANAGEMENT

Assess your work style and learn how to establish healthy boundaries with other staff, manage healthy and unhealthy stress, and promote a healthy work environment.

TIME MANAGEMENT

Learn how to recognize time wasters, deal with interruptions, set priorities, and balance the demands of paperwork and deadlines with the need for personal contacts with customers and employees. Assess how electronic communication can be used effectively to support, not prohibit, good time management.