Thursday, April 10, 2008

Compassionate Leadership

That’s Not What I Said! : Understanding Each Other

We’ve all experienced it. Five people go to the same meeting, yet come away with five different takes on what occurred. None of them are wrong, they just each have different ways of seeing things Their focuses are on different aspects of organization, yet they need to learn to communicate with all of them.
When everyone in an organization understands the different ways we view the world based on our personalities, communication becomes more efficient and worthwhile.

Topics include:
· The five basic archetypes and their focus
· What is your dominate archetype?
· Respecting and celebrating the differences
· How to communicate effectively
· Skillful ways to make the organization gel


Manage the Company, Lead the Team
The world is changing and management needs to change with it. Old models of management structure will just not work anymore. Rather than “managing” people why not lead them?
Compassion does not mean “wimpy” and keeping everyone happy. It means doing the right action. It may mean being very sharp to cut through, as in disciplinary action, or being open and listening, for conflict resolution. Yet all actions are done in a gentle and open manner creating a healthier balance for everyone.

You will receive tested methods that actually work and are sustainable for creating a more harmonious and productive workplace.

Topics include:
· Conflict Resolution
· Staff Inventory & Evaluation
· Creating Peer Leadership
· Body Language
· Compassionate Communication
· Meetings that Work


"Together We Are An Ocean" Creating the Confident Team
Everyone from the front office to the custodian sweeping the floor, from the techs to the volunteers, need to take ownership of the organization. Taking responsibility for their very important part in keeping the organization running smoothly creates a more harmonious team and a better place to work.

Topics Include:
· What is Peer Leadership?
· Are you in the Right Job?: Personal Inventories
· Conflict Resolution
· Body Language
· Compassionate Communication

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Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” Ryunosuke Satoro