ACHIEVING THE POSSIBLE IN IMPOSSIBLE TIMES
Goodbye 2009! Tough challenges arise when you have the "perfect economic storm" ... mortgage crisis, high fuel prices, inflation, stock market woes and job losses! To put icing on the cake it was a presidential election year. When will the economy turn around so we begin seeing possibilities? Greene will help you take a realistic look at how to handle the overwhelming opinions, news and outlooks regarding the current economy. Walk a moment in the past during a dark hour - The Great Depression. Begin to understand how your thinking truly defines your future. Gain the insight needed to capitalize on your own mental resources to create permanent changes in their lives. As Og Mandino stated, "All the gold in the world cannot buy a dying man one more breath - so what does that make today worth?" The program is designed to help participants see the possibilities in their own economy, personal life and professional life.
- LIFE IS ALL ABOUT PLAN b
- BREAKTHRU SILOS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION
- THE IT DEPARTMENT – NOT THE ENEMY
- START THE CONVERSATION
- DO YOUR COMMITMENTS MATCH YOUR CONVICTIONS
People usually reassess their priorities and how they spend their time after a major life upheaval. Learn to recognize the binding commitments that are frequently the result of day-to-day commitments, too small to attract our attention. Learn five tips to closing the gap between what we value and what we do. Participants will “take stock” during the workshop of what matters most. The exercise will assist in putting your money where your mouth is. Most often individuals find it does not take a life change, just a 2 degree change. Utilizing the framework from the session will get people thinking through “what’s important” long before it’s too late.
- NEW GENERATION – CHANGING THE WAY WE THINK ABOUT LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
- MEASURING LEADERSHIP BRAND EQUITY
- E-MANNERS
ORGANIC CHANGE
Everyone is excited about change, right? When management breathes the word “change” fear automatically develops and everyone starts talking. Organic Change is about developing an internal philosophy and action plan for embracing change. This program is designed to outline steps that guide your team to develop an action plan for instituting change. When you develop a plan from the inside out, participants buy-in and feel obligated to embrace the plan. Organizations are embracing change daily. Learn the hard and soft barriers to change within your organization and you will become a fan of organic change.
INCREASE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT – INCREASE THE BOTTOM LINE
Are your employees “friends” at work? There is a measurable benefit when employees develop social networks at the office. When individuals that work together have a common bond the results are increased retention and improved productivity. Learn the beginning steps to emotional engagement at work. Participants will take back real life action steps to immediately put into place. The outcome will be Customer retention, product penetration and employee buy-in.
PROPOSE TO YOUR CUSTOMERS – CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT
If you proposed, would your Customers say yes? Do they want to buy your company shirt, wear your ring or get a tattoo with your logo on it? Surveying your Customers once a year or every other year is a snapshot in time. If a Customer is engaged they are not just loyal, they are emotionally attached. Participants will learn how to connect with customer’s emotions, tap into the number one effective advertising opportunity and build relationships for life.
WALK THE WALK – LEADING WITH HEART
Thousands of organizations develop rules, procedures and guidelines on how employees are supposed to act, work and follow. Walking the walk is often overlooked because there are no “guidelines” for doing the right thing. People will improve their brand equity with co-workers and leaders. Ashley will offer insight on integrity and aiming for excellence. It is often as simple as “actions speak louder than words.” Leaders will walk away with the courage to help others reach their potential. Companies who are researched and interviewed for their leadership understand a great leader will grow their organization with compassion and caring. This program was designed to help leaders set clear expectations to lift others up to a new level of performance.
RISKING EXCELLENCE
Your Organization score is the highest rating on Customer surveys and employees seem extremely satisfied.You are an admired business in your industry. Why would you want change? When an organization reaches a peak of excellence, there comes an even greater danger – complacency. Your Customers’ change with the times, and so should you. What if Coca-Cola did not ever introduce new products? Would they remain the strongest brand in the United States? In this session participants will identify emerging markets and put a stop to complacency.
FROM MANAGING TO LEADING
Are you a task master or motivator and developer of people? One is an important function of managing and the other leading, but both most likely falls under your realm of responsibilities – or at least should. Running today’s ever-evolving and complex Organization requires solid leadership ability from all levels of management. The days of simply managing a team of people are behind us. Today’s employees prefer quality leadership in a collaborative environment to be successful. This session will uncover how to evolve your status from a manager to a leader by discovering the qualities that make a leader effective.
THE STRATEGIC VOLUNTEER
Research supports that volunteerism has been on the decline for roughly thirty years. So, what is yourmotivation to volunteer your time? Are you serving or being served? As Organizations continue to evolve and become more complex, the role of the director is critical to ensure the organization is ready for the challenges of today and tomorrow. If you are not getting what you need out of volunteering, what makes you think you are giving back? This session will discuss the role of the director and what you need to do to ensure you are getting the rewards you need in volunteering.
INTERNAL NEGOTIATING SKILLS: CONVERSATION AS A MANAGEMENT TOOL
Effective negotiating is a powerful, and underutilized, management tool. Changing the approach in which you deliver a message to others can help maximize your effectiveness as a manager and leader. Come prepared to learn how to take your communication skills to the next level and discover how to sell your thoughts and ideas to key internal decision makers, direct reports, and outside vendor/partners.
ORGANIZATION GROWTH STRATEGIES FOR BOARD MEMBERS
Today’s Organization will need to be prepared to face tomorrow’s challenges. Gone are the days of easy and automatic growth. For future success, Organizations will have to be innovative and open to new ideas. This will require a different way of thinking and a different approach to running the business. Be prepared to explore new and innovative concepts to help your Organization grow and thrive during these unprecedented economic times.
