Every workplace has its own norms around conflict. Some groups avoid it all costs, others feel comfortable diving in. Whatever the norms in your workplace, there is great value in bringing everyone together to understand and name those norms and give employees the skills to manage conflict effectively. This workshop is recommended for whole organizations or teams within organizations.

In this two-hour workshop, participants will learn:
    •   Their own behavior in conflict and how it affects others
    •   Why managing conflict is more effective than avoiding or initiating it
    •   How to be heard even when you disagree
    •   What to do when conflict between others is making you uncomfortable
    •   What behaviors cross the line in workplace conflict
    •   The role of leaders in managing conflict

In today’s business climate, collaboration is more key than ever. Unfortunately, sometimes groups go to great lengths to meet, but the meeting is poorly facilitated and the outcomes are disappointing. It’s our conviction that every leader, manager, or coordinator in an organization should have a basic toolkit of facilitation skills. 

In this two-hour workshop, participants will learn:
    •  The nuts and bolts: check-in, timekeeping, building a realistic and relevant agenda
    •  How to facilitate effectively when you a member of the group
    •  Strategies that create space and safety for all members (not just the experts and extroverts) to participate
    •  How to move an agenda along — being firm without being pushy
    •  How to normalize, leverage, or bypass conflict according to the purposes and personality of the group
    •  How to aid the group with simple visuals

Supervising people is a hard job. Maybe you’ve been promoted to supervisor in your workplace, but you’re not really sure how to develop and encourage excellence in your staff. And when they come to you with problems and frustrations, you’d like more skill for those conversations. This workshop will give you an essential toolkit for bringing out the best in your employees.

In this three-hour workshop, participants will learn how to:
    •    Notice, encourage, and reward employees
    •    Coach toward performance
    •    Coach toward emotional and social intelligence
    •    Have difficult conversations with employees who are not meeting expectations
    •    Ask employees open-ended questions that lead to learning and insight
    •    Bring both support and accountability into your relationships with direct reports

These retreats are offered for mature individuals who are at a choice or growth point in their lives or careers. You may be feeling overwhelmed by options or unable to move to the next level in your personal or professional growth.

In this six-hour retreat, individuals will:
    •    Gain an understanding and appreciation for their gifts, strengths, and skills
    •    Understand where their time and energies are currently being spent
    •    Envision and detail choices available to them
    •    Engage in personal strategic planning around dreams and goals
    •    Benefit from the perspective and facilitation of an experienced coach