MAKE THE MOST OF MEETINGS

Research suggests that executives & company leaders are spending half their work week in meetings (HBR, Aug. 2017). With limited resources & time in a fast-paced market, utilizing meeting time optimally is an important skill for leaders in a variety of industries.

This training is designed for leaders who find themselves facilitating work groups, project teams or other groups of diverse interests… or want to. Through this half-day workshop, Paul Dziedzic will help participants learn, in live-action, what steps they can take before, during & after a meeting to engage a more purposeful approach to facilitation. He will also help them consider how this may apply to meetings where they are the leader of a team, like staff meetings.

This workshop is offered once in the morning (8:30 am to 12:00 pm) and once in the afternoon (1:00 pm to 4:30 pm).

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Paul specializes in facilitation, strategic consulting & leadership development through the Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation (CCER) at the University of Washington & through his own business. Paul assists leaders in community programs and public agencies with strategy  consultation and facilitation on initiatives affecting  services and opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Paul is the former Special Assistant to the Governor of Washington on Substance Abuse Issues & the former Director of the Washington Department of Services for the Blind.He also served as President of the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation.

OVERVIEW

The success of any organization, team, or family is dependent on how well we communicate with one another. Oftentimes, when it comes to holding each other accountable or addressing challenges, what needs to be said runs the risk of making things worse or putting the relationship in jeopardy. As a result, we feel like we're faced with two options: avoidance or conflict. Fortunately, there is a third option that strengthens relationships & drives results.

In this full-day workshop, participants will learn how to navigate challenging conversations, what steps can be taken to make a psychologically safe environment where 'hearing' can occur, confidently say what needs to be said without breaking the relationship & next steps that ensure action, accountability & results.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Since 2013, Allison has coached & trained hundreds of business owners & executives to achieve their goals & take their businesses to the next level. Prior to business coaching, Allison invested the first 25 years of her professional life as an owner & executive of several businesses, including an engineering firm, a manufacturing company & architectural firm. She is ranked as a Top 100 ActionCOACH worldwide, the 2016 Break Out Coach of the Year
Award Winner & most recently featured in Success Magazine. Allison holds degrees in Finance & Marketing from the University of Denver.