Past Workshops

  1. Now You’re the Boss

    Oct 10, 2019, 9:00am - 3:00pm

    “The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good [people] to do what he/she wants done, and self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it.” -Theodore Roosevelt Congratulations, you’re advancing in your career.  Yesterday, you were a co-worker with your peers, and now you’re their boss.  You are now responsible for the development of your former co-workers and the success of your department. 

  2. Change Style Preference: Strengthening Your Capacity to Lead Self & Others through Change

    Oct 8, 2019, 9:00am - 12:00pm

    What is your change style preference? Would you be an originator? A conserver? Or would you find yourself in the pragmatist category? Which category would my team members fall? Does it matter? Yes it does...knowing our tendencies and understanding their respective implications provide us with the tools to be more effective in our change efforts.

  3. FIRST RUN FRIDAYS Bullying in the Workplace

    Oct 4, 2019, 9:00am - 12:00pm

    “Knowing what's right doesn't mean much unless you do what's right.” -Theodore Roosevelt   Bullying in the workplace has become a common practice over the past ten years.  Bullying takes many forms. If you feel as if you are being bullied, there is a good possibility that your instincts are correct. According to the Workplace Bullying Institute, a 2017 survey found that 19% of Americans have suffered abusive conduct at work; another 19% have witnessed it; 63% are aware that workplace bullying happens.

  4. Using Your Strengths @ Work online

    Oct 3, 2019, 9:00am - 11:00am

    **You must have participated in the StrengthsFinder introductory workshop to attend this workshop.** You may be wondering how can you apply your strengths at work. Have you given any thought about how focusing on your strengths allows you to unleash your highest potential, leading you to be happier at work and more productivity? Weakness fixing only prevents failure, but strengths-building leads to success – Gallup.

  5. What will it be Today? Conflict, Compete or Collaborate

    Sep 25, 2019, 9:00am - 12:00pm

    There are many choices to be made in the workplace. The workplace can be a breeding ground for conflict due to different personality and communication styles. We can choose to ignore or accelerate conflict with others, or we can choose to allow conflict to make the positive changes within our organization. On the other hand, we can choose to work collaboratively, or cooperatively together to further the goals of our organization. It's a choice we make, so what will it be today?

  6. Communication and Conflict

    Sep 17, 2019, 9:00am - 12:00pm

    Conflict is a part of our daily lives at work or at home. How we manage conflict has a direct impact on how fulfilled we feel about our work, the quality of work, and the quality of work from our respective teams or units. Effectively dealing with and using conflict as a positive tool is a major component of success in current or future leadership roles.

  7. Why Can't We All Just Get Along?

    Sep 11, 2019, 9:00am - 12:00pm

    "Success in life, in anything, depends upon the number of persons that one can make himself agreeable to.” -Thomas Carlyle Working relationships are improved when you know and understand your personality style. Why? Because it helps you understand your behavior and why you act the way you do. When you can figure out what makes people tick and what ticks them off, you can create strategies for improving your relationships with them.

  8. FIRST RUN FRIDAYS Future Trends in Leadership

    Sep 6, 2019, 9:00am - 12:00pm

    What major trends and issues will affect leadership in the next 3-5 years? How can we look ahead to take actions now that help us create a better tomorrow? We analyze trends and issues facing society and present them in interactive workshops. Primary focus areas include trends in technology, demographics, economy,, and other relevant fields. Examples include: Artificial intelligence Machine learning The changing demography of the US Makers Climate changes After attending this session leaders will be able to:

  9. Civility @ Work online

    Sep 5, 2019, 9:00am - 11:00am

    Workplace stress and tension are rising, which manifests as rudeness and inappropriate behavior.   

  10. Flex Your Leadership Style

    Aug 28, 2019, 9:00am - 12:00pm

    The foundation of personal and professional success lies in understanding self, understanding others and realizing the impact of personal behavior on the people around you. DISC provides an insight into an individual’s style that can help predict the likely trends of their behavior in the future.

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