UPCOMING SEMINARS FOR 2009 - PUBLIC AND MANAGEMENT
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                                                                          NEW FOR 2010  

STAYING POSITIVE IN CHALLENGING TIMES- Fundamentals Insights for Achieving Your Personal Best.  In the current work environment, most people are dealing with a lot of uncertainty and change, with a subsequent negative impact on productivity and personal job satisfaction.  This session will help you to turn off the "negative virus" in your life. Ottawa Session  Flyer   Kingston Session  Flyer

NEW! - ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES FOR MANAGERS/LEADERS – Fundamentals of Dealing Effectively with Others - This series of modules is designed to build a solid understanding of an essential set of competencies.  Included are; Communication, Motivation, Facilitation, Meeting Skills, Work Relationships, Dealing with Emotions & Conflict and Dealing with Change Resistance.  Flyer  Dates TBA  We can customize it for you.

MOTIVATION AND STAFF RETENTION IN THE SERVICE INDUSTRY - Fundamentals of Employee Selection and Motivation.  Employee turnover is one of the biggest issues facing the service industry.  Let us help you to improve employee retention in your organization.  Sample Flyer

THE A-MAZE-ING RACE - Building a Stronger Team

Change Management Version also available

Bring your staff together with this unique teambuilding seminar that is challenging, entertaining, practical and educational.  By combining a practical seminar with the ultimate experiential, fun experience, we can help you to re-energize and/or reward your team.    Flyer   Sales Version  Road Show Version

Client Testimonials  Intro/Overview

Bookings available in Kingston, Ontario - Call us for details

SCHEDULED PUBLIC SEMINARS for 2010

                                                        CUSTOMIZED IN-HOUSE VERSIONS AVAILABLE

• NEW! - Staying Positive in Challenging Times - Customized for Your Environment

   March 24,  April 20, 2010 in Ottawa,  Flyer   
   April 22, in Kingston  Flyer

• Meeting Facilitation 101 - Fundamentals of Running Effective and Productive Meetings

   Cost $1095, plus GST   March 30-31, 2010, in Ottawa, Ontario

FLYER  Sponsored by the GC Training Group,

http://www.gctraining.ca/Workshops/GC-17-11.php

• NEW! - Employee Motivation and Retention - Customized for Your Environment

   Cost $325 plus GST  Dates TBA Earlier Flyer   

• Getting Change Buy-In - Fundamental Strategies for Dealing with People's Resistance to Change

    Cost $675, plus GST   TBA in Ottawa, Ontario

          EARLIER FLYER          Earlier English Version  Earlier French Version

• Client Service for IT/IM Professionals - Customized for Your Environment

   Formerly Sponsored by the Knowledge Institute for  Federal Government Employees
   Cost $675 plus GST  TBA Ottawa, ON   Earlier Flyer    English Overview   French Overview

   Also available in English and French for in-house teams

    Additional Offering on November 17-18 -  Sponsored by the GC Training Group at     

     http://www.gctraining.ca/Workshops/GC-17-14.php

• Don't Choke on the Butterflies - Presenting Effectively in Front of a Group

   Cost $375, plus GST For Day 1, Day 2 is optional  - Cost $300

TBA - On Demand in Ottawa, Ontario FLYER- WORD document

• Building Stronger Work Relationships - New Version Available FLYER

      2 day Cost $795 plus GST -  TBA in Ottawa, Ontario  

   Sponsored by the GC Training Group,  

http://www.gctraining.ca/Workshops/GC-17-8.php

                  KEYNOTES AND CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

NEW KEYNOTE/WORKSHOP - Staying Positive in Challenging Times  1 Day Version

Available in shorter/longer versions

NEW KEYNOTE/WORKSHOP- Employee Motivation and Retention  1 Day Version

Available in shorter/longer versions

KEYNOTE/WORKSHOP - Change Leadership Considerations FLYER

                      The Human Side of Change Management FLYER

                      Ideal for Conferences or Staff Retreats

KEYNOTE/WORKSHOP - Creating a More Positive Work Experience FLYER

                      Ideal for Conferences or Staff Retreats

WORKSHOP - Building a Stonger Team FLYER

                      Ideal for Conferences or Staff Retreats

LUNCH & LEARN- Don't Choke on the Butterflies FLYER

                     Also effective for Conference Workshops

BILINGUAL - Improving Client and Work Relationships

                         Améliorer les relations avec le client et les relations de travail

                          2 Day Version Table of Contents      Case Studies

                          1 Day Version Table of Contents

NEW UPCOMING MANAGEMENT SEMINARS NEW
Will be scheduled based on Demand - CALL US! 613.546.6532

SEMINAR #1 -Management Fundamentals - Succession Planning
In many organizations, down-sizing has led to a loss of key management skills and the requirement for Succession Planning. The following process will enable you to develop your supervisors and managers. We include at least three individual assessments in order for each participant to build on their strengths and develop their weaknesses.

The following is a typical two or three day process:
1. Introduction
        - How do others perceive you?
        - Motivators and de-motivators in your job
2. Building Positive Relationships
        - The Relationship STAR, key elements in a relationship
        - What is the role of a manager/supervisor and what skills are required?
3. Interpersonal Skills
        - Communication - Barriers to Listening
        - Emotional Intelligence
        - The DISC Model - An Overview of Behavioural Characteristics
        - Insights to Success™ reports, Adapting to others, The Art of Assertiveness
4. Managing in the Workplace
        - Sources of Motivation +/- motivation
        - The Six Values/Attitudes - Sources of motivation
        - ZAPP - The Lightening of Empowerment
        - Adaptive Leadership insights
        - Giving feedback and Performance Appraisals
5. Managing Conflict
        - Personal vs. Functional Conflict
        - 5 Conflict Modes
        - Tools for Resolving Conflict
6. Personal Improvement Strategy
        - 1/1 Coaching as required

Call us for more information 613.546.6532

Satisfied clients include:
• Ontario Ministry of Transportation - MTO
• Bell Canada: 3 divisions
• The RCMP
• IBM Canada
• Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE)
• Irving Oil
• Honda Canada
• Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA)
• Health Canada
• PWGSC - The Knowledge Institute for Government Information Professionals
• CCRA - Information Technology Branch

What some of our Clients have to say:
"Dave developed team building skills and individual understanding by staff of how they reacted with others. There has been a marked improvement in the workplace environment since Dave’s assignment. I have no hesitation in recommending him to other organizations" - MTO

"We went for a long ‘COLD’ walk at lunch today and talked about what a difference a positive outlook had in our workplace. We both have new eyes! Thank you for taking us on this journey" – K. and T.

All of our offerings can be easily customized and many can be converted to an internal 'train the trainer' process. For more information contact us at 613-546-6532

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