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Confronting Workplace Conflict™ (for Managers)
Let's face it, most of us don't have the tools to resolve conflict (whether at work or at home) in a healthy way. We end up damaging relationships, we lose trust… the list goes on and on. Confronting Workplace Conflict™ is a new micro-learning program packed with conflict resolution tips and tools - especially for managers and leaders.
The Courage to Coach (for Retail)
Effective coaching is the single most important factor in employee development today. The Courage to Coach for Retail turns common sense into common practice with a four-step process that can be applied to any employee performance situation.
Change Is Not in My Vocabulary (Healthcare)
When you're dealing with someone who has the flexibility of a fence post, we're talking about deep-rooted feelings. And sometimes, the most we can do is offer a new perspective. You know, give them something to think about and then hope for the best.
Coaching Is Being Specific
Coaching an employee with the right answers but the wrong attitude - especially when it comes to internal customers.
Coaching Moment 2 (Sales Coaching)
Helping a sales rep deal with objections to close the sale. Pricing objections, price justifications and connecting customers needs to your solutions are all covered in this realistic scenario.
Conflict 101™ - The Flight Response
When we encounter conflict with co-workers, many times we get stressed out and we go into flight mode. But here’s the rub. If I don’t act, the problem won’t go away, it will affect my work, the productivity of other team members and a whole lot more.
Courage 2 Coach™ - Coaching to Specific Issues
Attitude problem. How do we deal with someone who's going 100 miles an hour in the right direction, doing a good job, while royally ticking off co-workers or customers in the process? Coaching of course! Here's a powerful short video on making the most of motivating a good employee.
Insight: Combinations of Strengths Produce Exponential Results
The notion that it is a combination of strengths that produces results and leads to extraordinary leadership
Insight: The Fastest Way Isn't Always a Straight Line
The perspective that leadership skills do not have to be developed in a linear fashion.
Peer Today, Boss Tomorrow™: Accept Your New Role
This video scenario presents a realistic scenario for getting to the basics of new leaders - supervisors/managers. It shows a misunderstanding between a new supervisor and a subordinate employee - and how to effectively address issues that pop up in an effective and respectful way.
Peer Today, Boss Tomorrow™: Take Action
This video provides a powerful example of how new managers/supervisors can earn credibility by admitting past mistakes and reviews four strategies to effectively make the transition from peer to boss.
The "Whatever" Coworker (from Bad Apples™)
Dealing with an under-performing employee who appears to not care.
The Boss Who Knows It All… And Then Some!
One of the first things we have to do when dealing with a bad attitude is decide whether it's worth our time… especially if it's somebody you have to interact with every day... including a manager or boss.
The Boss Who Knows It All… And Then Some! (Healthcare)
I am supposed to be able to share my ideas, right?! One of the first things we have to do when dealing with a bad attitude is decide whether it's worth our time. What if it is someone you have to deal with every day - a manager or boss.
Wake Up & Say Something Positive!
Nothing can match the power of positive relationships to deliver results for ourselves and our organizations. To foster those relationships, we all need to wake up and say something positive... especially when things are going right. That's why using skills like redirection and giving people whale done responses are so important.
Civility Is…™
Being civil means interacting and responding courteously and respectfully. This thought-provoking, powerful short video uses impactful imagery, video and music to encourage discussion on the importance of a civil and respectful workplace.
Conflict 101™ - Conflict Strategy Overview
Most of us would agree that one of the biggest challenges is dealing with conflict… whether at work or at home.
The Extraordinary Leader - Program Introduction
Real people expressing concerns and insight into what it takes to become a leader
Conflict 101™ - The Bottom Line
There’s no doubt that dealing with conflict is challenging but may not always be easy. But, it’s important to learn how-to-deal with “conflict” in a healthy and positive way.
The Extraordinary Leader - You Can Make An Extraordinary Difference
Review of the keys to becoming an extraordinary leader and why it is important.
ATTITUDE!™ - Resolving Difficult Situations in the Workplace (Healthcare Version)
When it comes to working with others, there are always going to be people who don't have the same way of looking at things that we do. That's reality. The question is - how do we deal with them so that we get done what we need to get done... and keep our sanity at the same time? This program helps employees and leaders use emotional intelligence skills to recognize the characteristics of difficult attitudes in today’s diverse workforce and sort out the problems when they arise.
The Fight Response (from Confronting Workplace Conflict™ for Managers)
It’s pretty obvious…yelling doesn’t help promote a respectful workplace or help make people feel included. It’s the same thing when dealing with conflict. Relationships get damaged, productivity dramatically decreases - people just shut down. Who wants to be yelled at? It’s unfortunate, but those who hit conflict straight on like that usually don’t know a better way to get things done.
Introduction (from Confronting Workplace Conflict™ for Managers)
Most of us don't have all the tools necessary to resolve workplace conflict in a healthy and productive way. We end up damaging relationships, we lose trust… the list goes on and on. This video introduces a program packed with conflict resolution tips and tools - especially for managers and leaders.
The Flight Response (from Confronting Workplace Conflict™ for Managers)
When we encounter conflict with co-workers, many times we get stressed out and we go into flight mode. When a problem causes me to take “Flight”, I typically do it because I’m afraid that I’ll upset someone and hurt that relationship. Simply put… I’m afraid they won’t like me. But here’s the rub. If I don’t act, the problem won’t go away, it will affect my work, the productivity of other team members and a whole lot more.
The Freeze Response (from Confronting Workplace Conflict™ for Managers)
It’s not uncommon for people to simply “freeze up” when another person tries to steamroll the situation. Yet, moments later we want to kick ourselves because we now know what we should have said - only it’s too late. At the same time, we think we’ll say the wrong thing and the person will get even more upset.
Conflict 101™ - The Fight Response
It’s pretty obvious…yelling doesn’t help promote a respectful workplace or help make people feel included. It’s the same thing when dealing with conflict. Relationships get damaged, productivity dramatically decreases - people just shut down.
Team Troubles? (The 'Fight' Approach to Conflict)
Some people use an aggressive approach when upset - we call this the 'fight' approach. This vignette helps you anticipate this and help you think about how you can use T.I.M.E. principles when your own emotions are triggered.
That’s My Bonus You’re Messin’ With! (The 'Freeze' Approach to Conflict)
Most of us don't like conflict! Some of us tend to 'freeze' when we are faced with situations that force us deal with tension in the workplace. It's important to remember that each of us is responsible for reacting in ways that will increase the odds for a successful resolution to the conflict.
Team Spark: Invest Time to Build Trust
When working on diverse teams, developing trust may take longer due to background differences and different views on what trust means and how it is earned. Building confidence helps to resolve communication issues that may impede team progress. A trusting team will be able to function as a cohesive unit when critical decisions have to be made.
Let's M.E.E.T. (Overview of the M.E.E.T. Model for Conflict Resolution)
Explanation of the M.E.E.T. communication model as a tool for addressing unacceptable behavior and conflict in the workplace.
Top 20 ProgramEveryday Leadership™ (The Complete Series)
If we're really honest with ourselves, we understand that leading and managing (even supervising) is not an easy task. There are all sorts of "gotchas" that wait for you in the workplace daily. Everyday Leadership™ was developed to help you, the leader/manager/supervisor, in your daily effort to foster better employee connections, communication and community within your organization - all the while working together toward one shared goal or vision.
Discussion Card: ATTITUDE! Producing Positive Results
We've all faced a difficult employee. Tackling tough situations often means taking a step back and thinking through the issue. Remember, conflict can be reduced and misunderstandings addressed or prevented when we take the time to deal with a bad attitude . These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (A.T.T.I.T.U.D.E.) along with thought-provoking questions to create a respectful flow of communication - helping leaders, managers and supervisors address individual or team attitude issues. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.