Workshops

During times of change, our stress can increase, while our coping skills are put to the test. Building resiliency focuses on developing an understanding of what happens during a change and offers new ways of coping and creating resiliency through the process.

During this workshop you’ll learn to:

· Define the stages of change

· Identify common reactions and ways of dealing with change

· Determine techniques for minimizing negative effects of change

· Create a personal plan for building resiliency through change

Change can be one of the most stressful things to happen to employees today, however it’s also one of the most common occurrences in today’s workplaces, with changes happening at an almost unprecedented rate. Despite the number of organizational initiatives being implemented, more than half of planned changes fail. For organizational change to be successful, individuals must have the capacity to make changes within themselves, while leaders enact strategies to ease the discomfort and confusion that accompanies change initiatives. 

Those participating in this session will be able to:

After participating in this session, you will know how to:

· Describe how the speed and complexity of change have accelerated, and the resulting organizational impact

· Challenge cognitive biases that reinforce the current state

· Learn strategies to challenge the status quo and encourage continuous improvement

· Discuss decision making methods to survive and thrive during times of change and uncertainty

· Create a plan to adapt to continually changing environments

Employee engagement and retention are the newest buzzwords on everyone’s minds, but what do they really mean? Leaders and human resource professionals today are in the unique position of motivating employees to give their best and building employee loyalty in a booming economy, where the motto is “do more with less”. This seminar is about the hidden, hard-to-identify reasons that employees disengage and eventually leave and organization. Join us to learn about the 10 myths of employee engagement and inspire new levels of commitment and performance, now and into the future. 

You can expect to:

· Learn what employee engagement is, what factors impact it and how to detect whether your organization is at risk.

· Be able to build the business case for employee engagement and retention strategies.

· Measure the effectiveness of various engagement strategies.

· Learn what top employers do differently.

Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, we’ll explore yours and others’ personal preferences around communication, decision-making and more. 

During this interactive workshop you’ll learn:

· Your personal preferences and how these can influence behaviour

· The unique gifts inherent to your Myers-Briggs type

· How the facets of each type impact areas such as communication styles, decision-making, problem solving, managing change, and dealing with conflict

· Ways to leverage your strengths to enhance personal and team effectiveness

“If you want something done well, you have to do it yourself.” This saying governs the way that many of us approach tasks, but the sad truth is that in a world where time is at a premium it’s difficult, if not impossible, to get everything done without help. This is where delegation becomes key. Effective leaders know that delegating and supporting others to succeed will allow them the time and energy needed to focus on critical tasks that require their attention.

This workshop focuses on the art of effective delegation, providing leaders with the tools and time needed to manage successfully. 

During this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to:

· Identify when delegation is appropriate

· Determine the level of direction and involvement required based on individual and task characteristics

· Apply coaching skills to support and empower employees to succeed

· Employ techniques to make the best use of delegation

Since Daniel Goleman first introduced the term, emotional intelligence has garnered attention by individuals seeking greater success. In fact, it’s been suggested that IQ can get you the job, but EQ/EI (emotional quotient/emotional intelligence) gets you promoted. This one-day workshop explores the components of EI and ways to strengthen areas of opportunity. 

Participants can expect to be able to:

· Define EI and explain how it contributes to organizational and career success

· Identify strengths and opportunities inherent in their use of EI

· Discuss and develop strategies to enhance your use of EI, both personally and professionally

The reality of today’s workplaces is that everyone is busy and looking for more hours in the day. Being busy, however, does not mean we’re being productive. In fact, studies suggest that many of the tasks being completed aren’t the ones that contribute to key organizational goals and, incredibly, most people lose over 2 hours of work time each day due to interruptions and other workplace time wasters. This is a primary concern for organizations having to “do more with less”, and employees seeking to maintain a balance between their work and personal lives.

This interactive session focuses on the following topics:

· Efficiency versus effectiveness

· Building awareness of how work time is spent

· Tips for overcoming common time wasters

· Prioritizing tasks

· Accomplishing more by working smarter, not harder

Organizations and the dynamics of business are consistently changing, creating periods of confusion and uncertainty. Operating within these environments can be stressful for employees and leaders who are tasked with achieving organizational goals while working in a state of flux. Fortunately, there are those individuals who are skilled at not only persisting during these periods, but who thrive. This workshop provides insights into the characteristics of those individuals and offers ideas about how to adapt successfully deal with uncertain times.

After attending this workshop, you will be able to:

· Define uncertainty

· Identify the traits and behaviours needed to thrive in uncertain times, and how to develop these

· Determine strategies to enable work planning and decision-making during uncertainty

· Create an action plan for working through, and thriving in uncertaint