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Must Do's As a Mentor
There are some "must do’s” that will help you be a successful mentor. Having an open communication channel between you and your mentee is a must!
Article: Selling Your Ideas
All we have to do is look into a mirror. I know. It isn’t pleasant to consider that we could be responsible for our lack of success, but there it is. If we have not convinced someone, the onus is still on us to do so. It is not the decision maker’s job to convince him or herself of the idea’s merit.
Group or Individual: Which Motivates You?
How cultures from around the world look at motivation differently.
Communicate About Change (Resolution)
The importance of effective communication when dealing with change. This video shows the resolution of the situation.
Communicate About Change (Situation Set-Up)
The importance of effective communication when dealing with change.
Conflict 101™ - The Freeze Response
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.
Consensus Building (from Fearless Facilitation! How to Lead Effective Meetings™)
Rarely does an entire team agree on everything - especially during a time of stress. The video demonstrates the power of consensus building and making decisions that net the largest benefit to the team and organization.
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.
Marcus' Dilemma
Adapting to a restructure change within the workplace.
The Unexpected Departure (from Fearless Facilitation! How to Lead Effective Meetings™)
Tips on handling the unexpected departure of a key meeting attendee.
Team Spark: Proverb - Don't Waste Your Efforts
Spark team communication around project or product completion.
Team Spark: Proverb - Everyone Makes Mistakes
Spark team communication around how to handle mistakes when they are made.
Team Spark: Proverb - When You Fight Amongst Yourselves, Others Win
Spark team communication on getting caught up among ourselves so much that we lose focus on the big picture.
Discussion Card: Difficult Conversations
Having a crucial discussion with coworkers and/or employees could mean the difference between resolving an issue or disrupting a relationship. These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (S.O.R.T. O.U.T.) along with thought-provoking questions on better understanding & addressing conflict. Great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.
Article: Victims in the Workplace
People who lead and manage others might consider the productivity and morale impact when others have to spend time around victims. Years ago a VP at a company I worked for fired someone who did exceptional work. I asked him why he let such a strong performer go. He said no matter how good the work, it didn’t balance out the individual’s destructive behavior on the rest of the staff.
SMART-START™ Presentations: What IS a Presentation?
A thought-provoking video that uses music,text and graphics to inspire and stimulate discussion about communicating with impact.
Courage 2 Coach™
Let's face it. Being a manager these days is tough. We've all got a lot on our plate, and there are days when some of the people we manage seem to have a hard time with the concept of "common sense." And, as competitive as the job market is these days…it’s difficult to attract and retain good people. The only thing that works is having the courage to coach.
TrainingBytes® Telecommuting Tips & Tricks (Employee Interview)
There is a really great upside about working from home. But it can get crazy! You need to have a plan of action and some preparation when working remotely. This short video gives you some tips and tricks from an employee perspective. Learn how, as an employee, you can prepare and successfully (and productively) work from home.
Being Cooperative and Respectful
How building rapport, sharing credit and keeping a manager informed creates cooperative and respectful behavior.