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A.C.E. in Action - Putting Parts of A.C.E. Model Together
Understanding all three steps of an easy-to-use problem-solving model - A.C.E. in Action.
Just Some Good Clean Fun (M.E.E.T.™ Resolution)
When humor in the workplace becomes inappropriate - teasing that leads to hazing. This video shows how quickly 'having fun' can turn to harassment.
The Goal™ (Dramatic Version)
If you are charged with rallying employees behind the concepts of quality and continuous improvement, The Goal: Dramatic Version will help managers achieve or surpass their goal. An engaging drama, this training program not only demystifies corporate buzzwords, like standards and bench marking, but also shows how your company can be run with efficiency and humanity.
More Than a Gut Feeling™ III
In any organization, hiring the right people for the right job is a challenge. Successfully meeting that challenge helps organizations keep turnover down and productivity high. More Than a Gut Feeling III is designed to educate interviewers on how to make the right hiring decisions by using behavior-based interviewing skills.
Beyond Sexual Harassment™ Other Forms of Harassment and Discrimination (Employee Version)
This program is designed to stimulate discussion about the non-sexual forms of harassment in the workplace, including religion, age, race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability and retaliation. This video program will provide employees with valuable tools to help eliminate the emotional and financial problem of harassment in the workplace. The eight stop-and-discuss video vignettes are designed to show employees what constitutes unprofessional, unacceptable or illegal behavior-and how to handle harassment when it does occur.
Fearless Facilitation! How to Lead Effective Meetings™
Just say "NO" to boring and unproductive meetings. Turn your meeting leaders into Fearless Facilitators! They’ll learn how to bring a laser-like focus to every agenda, handle disruptions with ease and condense a week’s worth of meetings into a single session. Fearless Facilitators expertly foster participation and make any group session more productive.
Increasing Emotional Intelligence
Oftentimes when faced with workplace challenges and obstacles, people succumb to self-defeating behaviors and negative emotions, to the detriment of their career and overall results. Learning how to remain positive and keep emotions in check can increase interpersonal skills and individual resiliency.
Invest Time to Build Trust™ (Team Spark Video)
Building team confidence and trust 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.
Just Be F.A.I.R.™: A Practical Approach to Diversity in the Workplace (Short Version)
An introductory diversity awareness program designed to help employees understand what diversity really is and when it matters most in the workplace. This program introduces the "F.A.I.R. approach" as a practical way to improve an organization’s cultural competency. The approach can be used as a tool to build more positive, productive relationships at work that will help employees make better decisions that impact the overall productivity of the organization.
Legal Briefs™ Family and Medical Leave Act: What Every Manager Should Know
The intent of the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is to help employees balance work and family responsibilities by guaranteeing them leaves in certain situations. Trying to decipher the in's and out's of the law can be a challenge. This program gives you a better understanding of the FMLA.
Legal Briefs™ Workplace Privacy - Does It Really Exist?
Do your managers clearly understand the rules about privacy in the workplace? This program examines employees’ right to privacy and your organization’s rights to protect its information and property. Managers will learn how to effectively and legally establish, document, communicate and enforce policies regarding privacy.
M.E.E.T.: Breaking New Ground.™ Respect and Inclusion - Inappropriate Workplace Comments
This version of M.E.E.T.: Breaking New Ground™ focuses on how unconscious biases, micro-inequities and non-inclusive behavior through our words and actions can lead to serious conflict in the workplace. This short tackles inappropriate expressions, joking in the workplace and cross-cultural miscommunication.
M.E.E.T.: Breaking New Ground.™ Respect and Inclusion - Inappropriate Workplace Thoughts
This version of M.E.E.T.: Breaking New Ground™ focuses on how unconscious biases, micro-inequities and non-inclusive behavior through our thoughts (and even actions) can lead to serious conflict in the workplace. This program tackles hidden biases, inappropriate assumptions, diversity moments, sexual orientation and differences in organizational culture.
Managing Your Own Productivity
Give your emerging leaders new insight into why individual responsibility and initiative are essential to personal and team success. In three, straight-to-the-point modules, leaders will experience focused learning on how to plan, organize and manage priorities while working effectively with others to achieve results.
Mix Diverse Personalities (Team Spark Video)
Creating a team comprised of diverse individuals may require a more careful balancing of components, but in the end provides the opportunity for brilliant results when done with careful thought and respect.
PREVAIL!® Understanding the Adversary™
When a shooting happens, it’s tragic, pointless and many times preventable. When these events happen, you might wonder, “What’s wrong with that person?”; “Why would someone do something like that?” We’ll take a closer look at the people who perpetrate these attacks and answer some of these questions.
The Extraordinary Leader: Going from Good to Great™
Although the distance from good to great can seem far, extraordinary leaders share certain traits and competencies that can be learned and applied to drive exceptional results in any organization. This program shows what separates extraordinary leaders from average ones. Exploring five characteristics of extraordinary leaders, it demystifies the journey from good to great and provides insights that will benefit all levels of management.
The Three-Dimensional Interview: Evaluating for Capability, Commitment and Chemistry™
This program helps hiring managers take the guesswork out of evaluating candidates and selecting the right person for the job. Get practical, step-by-step instructions for how to effectively plan and conduct consistent, structured interviews.
A Masterpiece
Dealing with inappropriate art and pictures in the workplace.
A Real Team Player. Not!
When someone on the team is a hold out, their LACK of involvement stands out like a bad actor in a good movie. Everybody sees it. It affects the whole team's attitude. That isn’t good.
Accentuate the Positive
How encouraging and reinforcing positive behavior will improve performance and build positive relationships.
All That Cash
An action that violates a person’s moral code may not cause someone to be fired, fined or jailed, but such actions are nevertheless wrong. Doing the wrong thing can erode trust, damage relationships and harm others.
Being Accountable and Flexible
How a 'can-do' attitude, high-performing work habits and acceptance of constructive criticism can build flexibility and accountability.
Build Trust
Building positive relationships by building trust.
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.
Change Is Not in My Vocabulary...
Every once in a while, you'll run into someone who thinks change is a four-letter word. They get so wrapped up in their own way of doing things that they can't - or won't - see that there might be a better way.
Clarify Change (Resolution)
Using clarification techniques to feel comfortable with a change in process. A good example for personal evaluation.
Commit to Change (Dramatic)
Dealing with the changes related to relocation; the importance of making a commitment to change.
Commit to Change (Situation Set-up)
This situation discusses the importance of gaining commitment for a change.
Common ADA Question About Determining Qualifications
Answers the question,"Do you have to put a disabled candidate at the top of the hiring list even if they are not qualified for the job?"
Common ADA Question About Performance Issues
Answers the question,"How can a manager deal with performance issues when it comes to someone who is covered by the ADA?"
Common ADA Question About Reasonable Accommodation
Answers the question,"What constitutes a 'reasonable accommodation' for someone who is covered under the ADA?"
Common ADA Questions (Hiring)
Answers the question,"Do you have to hire someone just because he or she has a covered disability, even if they cannot perform an essential function of the job?"
Common ADA Questions About Hiring
Help managers learn how to effectively handle and respond to tough ADA issues and guide them through the recruitment process.
Communicate About Change (Resolution)
The importance of effective communication when dealing with change. This video shows the resolution of the situation.
Communication - Outline Intent
How to best prepare to communicate effectively with others.
Dealing With a Difference of Opinion (from Fearless Facilitation! How to Lead Effective Meetings™)
Differences of opinion, if not managed effectively, sometimes cause participants to behave in less than desirable ways. Whatever the causes of disruptive behaviors, they need to be managed or your meeting will spin out of control.
Dealing with Workplace Dating (from Legal Briefs™)
Workplace dating can be a tough topic to tackle... especially if it happens between managers and direct reports. Get in front of the situation by understanding the issues and how your harassment and discrimination policy guides your steps.
Did You Hear About...?
How many times have you found out something about somebody you work with and - you don't mean to – but you start treating the person differently. Believe it or not, that could end up being a bad thing. Gossip in the workplace usually ends up bad...for everyone.
Discipline & Termination: Avoiding Discipline
This video clip covers possible legal implications if a manager avoids taking appropriate disciplinary action with an employee.
Discipline & Termination: Documenting Correctly
This video clip covers the legal implications of under-documenting and over-documenting performance issues as well as the importance of documenting correctly.
Discipline & Termination: Inconsistent Discipline
This video clip discusses the possible legal implications if a manager does not use consistent disciplinary action with all employees.
Discipline & Termination: Preparing to Terminate
This video clip tackles the issue of not being prepared for a termination meeting and how it can cause managers to say or do something inappropriate and/or illegal.
Do I Have to Spell It Out?
When generational communication differences cause misunderstandings about work requirements and work/life balance
Everyday Diversity™ Avoiding Bias in Hiring
Bias impacts how we see candidates and often limits our ability to find and hire the best talent. Why? Because we often make assumptions about the candidates. Everyone makes assumptions about others... it's a natural part of how we interact with each other. Probably more times than we'd like to admit, we let appearances impact the way we think and treat others.
Everyday Diversity™ Exploring Filters
When it comes to interacting with others in the workplace, we all have filters. Our filters are made up of our experiences, our upbringing, beliefs… and so much more. When it comes down to it, these filters impact how we perceive and understand the world around us. The key is learning how to use these filters to our advantage!
Everyday Diversity™ Keeping Diverse Candidates
So, you hired the candidate you’ve been looking for? Well, your job’s not done. You simply can’t let them fend for themselves. You need to work on keeping them… by making a conscious effort to make them feel included – AND an integral part of the organization. How do we do that? First, introduce them to people in the company who can be of assistance – on the big and the small stuff.
Failing to Enforce Organizational Policy (from Legal Briefs™)
Failing to implement and especially failing to enforce your organization's harassment and discrimination prevention policies can lead to big problems for you... and the organization. This short video discusses the consequences of failing to enforce harassment prevention policies and procedures.
FMLA - Informing Employees of Their Rights & Policies
As a manager, you've got several responsibilities when it comes to the FMLA. Things like making sure your people understand their rights and responsibilities under the law; making sure they understand your organization's policies - just to name a few.
FMLA - Key Actions to Stay in Compliance
Key actions discussed: Call your HR department whenever employees are out for 4 days or more, or whenever a potential FMLA issue arises. Make absolutely sure that your employees understand their rights and responsibilities under the law, by making sure they are in contact with HR. Always be fair and compassionate.
FMLA - Reduced Schedules & Leaves
One of the biggest issues that managers struggle with is the requirement to give reduced schedules or intermittent leave, especially in the case of chronic conditions, and how that may relate to the Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA. A serious health condition or disability may require an employee to work a reduced schedule.
FMLA - Returning to Work
As tempting as it may be, when an employee is on an FMLA leave, you can't demand that he or she come back to work; even if you offer to make a reasonable accommodation, like a flexible schedule or assignment to light duty work.
FMLA - What Qualifies for FMLA Leave?
You should not be the one to make a final determination on whether or not something is a "serious health condition." That should always be left to your HR department. However, you do need to have at least a working knowledge of what qualifies as a "serious health condition" and all the other reasons an employee's time off can be designated as an FMLA leave.
Getting Much Sleep?
Retaliating against an employee who reports misconduct by supervisor.
Gina's Fan
Clearly communicate that you will have zero-tolerance for any e-mail communications with repeated requests for dates, sexually suggestive comments, jokes, or Internet links to sexually suggestive sites.
Hand Washing 101
You should always wash your hands before, during, and after preparing or eating food, using the toilet, caring for someone who is sick, blowing your nose (or coughing/sneezing), handling animals or touching garbage. Think of hand washing as a process. Follow these steps to ensure proper hand washing.
Harassment & Responsibilities of Supervisors/Managers
Responsibilities of supervisors and managers to investigate all complaints.
Hey, It's Just a Joke!
Impact of inappropriate humor on perceptions and workplace relationships.
Hey, It's On My Playlist
We can’t listen to whatever we want at work if it offends others; while we do have more freedom to say or do things outside the workplace, we still need to keep in mind that if our behavior offends or discriminates against someone, then it may be grounds for disciplinary action. We all must be respectful of others in the workplace.
He’s Big…Really Big
Discussions with co-workers that ridicule or disrespect anyone because of a protected class status can be offensive and lead to an accusation of discriminatory harassment. Insensitive remarks about an overweight co-worker can lead to the perception of harassment.
Hierarchy or Equality: Do you know where you stand?
How respect is defined differently in varying cultures around the world.
High Risk or Low Risk: What's your comfort level?
How uncertainty and ambiguity impacts work decisions and team relationships.
I Didn't Understand One Word
Dealing with language barriers in the workplace
I Don't Have Time (from Integrity Every Day)
This video covers the importance of maintaining accurate patient records even when time is short.
I Don't Understand
An employee has difficulty helping a patient due to a language barrier.
I Don't Want Anybody to Get in Trouble (from Integrity Every Day)
Healthcare workers' responsibility to report suspicious activity.
If I'm History, So Is He!
Making open threats against a manager.
Insight: Build on Strengths (Not Fixing Weaknesses)
The notion that to become a great leader one must build strengths rather than fix weaknesses.
Insight: Five Clusters of Strengths That Really Matter
The perspective that all leadership competencies are not equal; there are five key strengths that matter most
Involve Your Audience
How to inspire and influence others to communicate effectively by involving them.
Is This Any Way to Run a Hospital? (from Integrity Every Day)
When it comes to ethics/code of conduct, there are many things to consider. This video covers maintaining accurate patient records (documentation) even when time is short.
It Will Change Your Life!
It can be one thing to casually invite someone to attend religious services with you, or to occasionally mention a religious belief or practice. But when you repeatedly and openly talk about your religious beliefs, or proselytize, to the point that it offends a co-worker, you can easily be accused of harassment.
It's Intolerable
Impact of offensive figures of speech on workplace relationships.
Just Some Good Clean Fun
When humor goes too far and becomes inappropriate teasing and/or hazing.
Just Tell Them I'm Not Here
Digitally Remastered! You know, one of the things that's easy to forget is that our team members pay attention to every little thing we say and do. Like it or not, we set the example. And when we ask an employee to do something that's questionable—like making up an excuse because we've forgotten something or don't want to deal with someone— it has an impact. It might not seem like much at the time, but all those "little tears" can eventually begin to rip our organization's integrity fabric to pieces. As leaders, we need to hold ourselves and our peers accountable to make sure that doesn't happen.
Legal Briefs™ Recruiting and Hiring: Conducting Legal Reference Checks
Conducting legal reference and background checks.
Legal Briefs™ Recruiting and Hiring: Promoting Diversity Legally
Dealing with members of a federally-protected status group during the recruiting and interviewing process.
Legal Briefs™ Workplace Privacy: Managing Expectations of Privacy
Managing employees' expectations of privacy in the workplace.
Legal Briefs™ Workplace Privacy: Privacy in Cyberspace
The internet and social media have created new areas of concern for managers. You might wonder, how can privacy law even be an issue for something that is so public? Well, the answer is, there are at least two kinds of privacy. One is where we have to keep confidential information… confidential. But the other is where an employer is not allowed to consider an employee’s private life, even if that life is very public.
Legal Briefs™ Workplace Violence: An Employee with a Temper
Dealing with hot tempers that could potentially lead to workplace violence.
Legal Briefs™ Workplace Violence: Dealing with an ADA-Protected Employee
Responding to unprofessional or violent behavior when dealing with an ADA-protected employee.
Legal Briefs™ Workplace Violence: Employee Who Threatens an Outsider
Discusses how an employee who makes threats toward persons who do not work for their organization can still impact the organization's susceptibility to hostile work environment issues and other lawsuits.
Legal Briefs™ Workplace Violence: Investigating Rumors of Threats
The importance of investigating rumors of threats regardless of who is involved.
Legal Briefs™ Workplace Violence: Pre-Employment Screening
Obtaining permissions for pre-employment screening
Let's M.E.E.T.™ Conflict Resolution Module
Help managers meet compliance standards for harassment-prevention training by using the M.E.E.T.™ model in everyday interactions.
Life's Not Fair
Retaliating against an employee who reports a safety violation.
Narrow Your Focus
How narrowing the focus of communication can add clarity and immediacy.
Nobody Will Ever Know
Many people have misconceptions about retaliation in the workplace. It is up to you, as a person in a leadership position, to recognize these behaviors and take appropriate action.
Non-Verbal Indicators (Behavior-Based Interviewing)
To uncover past behaviors from candidates, sometimes we need to follow "feeling" clues. Feelings point to the hidden parts of past behavior. And, of course, none of us are mind readers when it comes to reading feelings, but all of us can learn to recognize the non-verbal indicators of feelings.
Not About Bad to Good, But Good to Great!
The notion that to become a great leader one must focus not on going from bad to good,but from good to great.
Peer Today, Boss Tomorrow™: Communicate
This video provides an example on how to properly and appropriately communicate sensitive information (like layoffs or organizational changes) that impact a work team.
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.
Perfect Storm
The implications of a manager taking action due to a fear of a claim of retaliation from an employee.
Picture of The Day
Recognizing gender-based harassment; improper use of company email.
Prepare for Communicating Effectively
How to best prepare to communicate effectively. Follow a process for getting ready to communicate with others.
Put Warning Lights on You
You know, some of us figure a pregnant joke or two is just something that comes with the territory. It's no big deal. Well, those days are over. This video shows how a simple joke or two might lead to harassment. Remember, when it comes to your co-workers - the safest thing to do is… if you can't say something nice... just don't say anything at all.
Recognizing & Stopping Harassment (from Legal Briefs™)
When it comes to preventing workplace harassment and discrimination, you need to recognize it... and quickly. This video outlines how to recognize and stop both.
Recruiting & Hiring (from It's the Law™)
When it comes to recruiting and hiring, there's a lot you need to know as a manager - unless of course you want to spend the next the next couple of years working with me to try to justify your actions to a jury. A variety of state, federal, and local laws impact how you recruit, hire, and promote people. The best way to ensure that everything is on the up and up is to make sure that every decision is based on the person's ability to do the job!
Redirect
Redirecting focus when mistakes are made is a key strategy to building positive relationships.
Redirection and the Five Steps Explained
Explains how to refocus attention and energy on desirable behavior.