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Life IS a Series of Presentations (P.O.I.N.T. Model Review)
Summarizes how to effectively inform, inspire and influence others by using the P.O.I.N.T. Communication Model.
WorkSmarts - Program Summary
A good review of the strategies for working smart.
Anti-Social
This case study looks at drinking and socializing after work hours. Two scenarios are presented for discussion.
Awkward Moments
This case study addresses the issue of dealing with co-workers who are having intimate relations (dating).
Case Study: Suspicion (employee)
Withholding important information
Case Study: The Rivals (manager)
Handling conflict between two employees
Helping Hands
When there is disagreement on how work gets done
Improving Patient Care
Asking an employee to be a part of a focus group to help reduce delays and confusion when transporting patients.
Recruiting a New Member
Asking an existing employee to take on a mentoring role for a new employee.
Scent-sitive Subjects
When a coworker's body odor and perfume have a negative impact on others
Shared Resources
When a colleague monopolizes shared resources
Sharing the Load
This case study helps with understanding the FMLA and the impact on your team. Scenario: You are a manager of a large department. One of your employees has filed for Family Medical Leave due to a sudden illness. You need to find a way to keep your team together and keep up with the work flow.
Teamwork
What is an "unfair advantage" when you are up for a promotion?
Union Fliers
How to handle the possibility of union organization
Work-Life Imbalance
Competing priorities and lack of time
Article: Everyone Needs a Coach
Your time is precious. You need customized, just-in-time solutions. This is one of the reasons corporate leaders are now working with executive coaches. The one-on-one personalized approach gives you what you need when you need it. Coaching can accommodate your busy schedule. And quite often people will tell an outsider what they won’t tell you.
Article: Getting Creative
What inspires you to create? When I ask my clients and workshop attendees this question, I’m usually met with a pause, possibly accompanied by a blank stare and a tendency to search for something shiny to focus on. Most of us aren’t used to thinking about this question, and it makes us uncomfortable. We aren’t sure we really are creative.
Article: Goals and New Year’s Resolutions
What are your hopes and dreams for the New Year? Maybe you’re like a friend of mine whose resolution is that she won’t have any resolutions. I recommend this for those of you who think last year was akin to spending eternity atop a treadmill set on warp speed. Maybe you need a break from resolutions.
Article: Victims in the Workplace
People who lead and manage others might consider the productivity and morale impact when others have to spend time around victims. Years ago a VP at a company I worked for fired someone who did exceptional work. I asked him why he let such a strong performer go. He said no matter how good the work, it didn’t balance out the individual’s destructive behavior on the rest of the staff.
We Can Work It Out!
Article Summary: Conflict in the animal kingdom is usually handled in one of two ways. If some other animal invades his territory, the tiger or the grizzly bear will solve the problem with an attack. The interloping animal might even get eaten in the process. Your average bunny, on the other hand, will opt to run away.