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Having a holographic perspective provides a broader, deeper, and clearer picture of organizational dynamics, and the dynamics of the individuals participating with the organization. This enhanced perspective reveals endemic patterns throughout the organization and makes visible the "leverage points" where positive change can be introduced with a minimum of negative consequence.

LIFE TRACK offers a 4 - 8 hour multi-media lecture and practicum (20% lecture and 80% facilitated experience) which includes the following components:

1- Setting Context 

Facilitator offers a working context and solicits participation and formalized commitment from participants to shape the days' experiences. 

2- Experiential Simulation

Facilitator offers the group a challenge to undertake as a team. The challenge differs from typical "ropes course" type of challenges in that it is intensely structured in terms of roles, delegation, leadership, and depth of information that is gathered from the exercise. 

3- Holographic Feedback and Debrief

Objective and subjective experiences of all present are compiled and organized to construct a multi- dimensional picture of the organizational issues that are represented in the session.

 

We have found that most organizations lack effectiveness in the area of meetings. Organizations with competence in all other areas seem to lack basic skill in structuring effective meetings. 

Our response to this situation is to tear down and  re-create the process whereby people gather to accomplish objectives.

This is a session that can be introduced in 4 hours. However, for an intact team to become competent in this process typically requires a full day session with at least two 1/2 day follow-up sessions. This is a very small investment for the instant tangible benefits that will be experienced.  

Outcomes of learning this process:

Clear, concise, effective meetings

Shared ownership of process and decisions

Built in Leadership Training component

Meetings are gratifying for all present

 

Learning Process

Facilitator sets context and co-creates objects with the participants

Facilitator and participants examine the purpose of meetings and where they typically break down

Facilitator introduces the model, how to's, and roles for the delegated meeting process

Participants practice using the model in a facilitated setting, while making decisions on agenda items that are real for them.

 

LIFE TRACK offers an expanded and deepened version of Paul Hersey's powerful model "Situational Leadership". It is the "nuts and bolts" of effective leadership as it shows up in day to day human interaction in the workplace.

Our natural or default management style is certainly the most comfortable, but it may be an ineffective leadership style in the circumstances.  The key is to diagnose the leadership style appropriate to the situation, and then to flex your leadership style to meet the demands of each circumstance.  This Situational Leadership workshop will give participants the skills to recognize and use the appropriate leadership methods.

You will immediately see the benefits of leading with the appropriate style.

This is a 4 - 8 hour module,  25% of which is training, with 75% focusing on practical applications of this model.

Outcomes of learning this process:

 Assessment of individual and collective leadership styles and defaults.

 Slide show and lecture aimed at conveying a holographic context and understanding of Situational Leadership and how it shows up personally and historically.

Practice assessing different situations and using various leadership styles in engaging simulations and case studies.

Learn to give and receive constructive feedback relative to leadership styles.

Learning Process

Facilitator sets context and co-creates objectives with the participants

Facilitator introduces the Situational Leadership model

Participants practice using the model in a facilitated setting, through the use of simulations and case studies

 

Using 2 personal profiling instruments, DiSC and MBTI, participants will identify unique attributes and tendencies in themselves and others.

The DiSC assessment is designed to accurately measure four dimensions of an individual’s behavior: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Compliance. These four dimensions provide valuable information on how: a) the individual responds to problems; b) the individual influences others to their point of view; c) the individual responds to the pace of the working environment; and d) the individual responds to rules/procedures set by others.  The resulting analysis is designed to assess the employee's strengths and possible limitations, and to assist managers in creating an individual plan to enhance workplace communication, effectiveness and satisfaction.

The Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is an assessment that is designed to give individuals insight into how and why different people communicate and approach their work in such different ways.  The assessment and debrief provides valuable information on personality preferences in four key areas:  a) extroversion vs. introversion; b) sensing vs. intuition; c) thinking vs. feeling; and d)  judging vs. perceiving.   Based on this, each individual learns of his/her “type” and can learn to recognize characteristics of their co-workers type.  This is an effective means to improve individual awareness and communication skills. 

Individual Awareness leads to better workplace communication and results

This is a 4 - 8 hour module,  25% of which is training, with 75% focusing on practical applications of this model.

Outcomes of learning this process:

Participants create a reservoir of well-organized knowledge about themselves, their communication and learning styles, and the styles of their peers.

Increased appreciation for diversity within the group

Participants will learn to anticipate conflict and develop strategic ways to minimize it.

Learning Process

Participants fill out assessments prior to workshop date

Facilitator sets context and co-creates objectives with the participants

Facilitator introduces the model

Participants practice using the model in a facilitated setting through the use of simulations, role plays and case studies

 

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