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Communication
Communication is so much more than information transfer—it is the lifeblood of your business. Simply put, communication is the most important human process in your organization. From lemonade stands to major corporations and everything in between, it is literally impossible to organize without communication. It is the key to success OR failure in any enterprise. The good news is communication is a skill that can be developed with proper training. The programs Jayne offers in this area will help you establish effective communication as a core value and practice for your organization.
Popular Programs
Unless otherwise noted, all programs can be tailored to keynote length (30 minutes to 60 minutes) or seminar length (90 minutes-4 hours).
What’s That You Say?: Communicating Right the First Time
Description: Communication, as the cornerstone of a successful organization, is a learned skill that needs consistent attention and development if it is to be streamlined and effective. In this session, participants will be given specific tools to reach greater efficiency and understanding in their interactions by improving the message exchange process.
Objectives: Learn how to . . .
• Overcome barriers to creating shared meaning
• Tailor talk for successful interaction
• Check perceptions against reality
• Interpret meanings with better accuracy
Gem of an Idea! Brilliant Ways to Communicate and Collaborate
Description: When we have open and positive communication, what do we get? Less conflict, gossip, and suspicion; more teamwork, satisfaction, and trust! Another side benefit of cohesiveness is a workplace culture that innovates rather than stagnates. Based on the “emeralds” in Dr. Witte’s book Workplace Gems, this session will give you ways to renovate how you communicate!
Objectives: Learn how to . . .
• Reverse negative communication patterns
• Prevent needless conflict
• Open feedback channels to stimulate innovation
• Demonstrate trust to build cohesive, productive networks
Navigating Conflict: Communication as Compass
Description: This 3-4 hour program follows the five phases of the conflict model. In the early phases, we will explore the foundations of conflict, and how perceptions play a major role in whether/how conflict is prevented or enacted. In the late phases, participants will have the opportunity to practice verbal and nonverbal message strategies for managing conflict. This session will give you solutions for resolving conflict in a way that preserves relationships and strengthens the organization.
Objectives: Learn how to . . .
• Recognize conflict styles and influences
• De-escalate emotion by validating perspectives
• Arrive at win-win solutions by finding common ground
• Assess relational and organizational outcomes
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Motivation
The best motivation to do our best work comes from within. The key to energizing others, then, lies in the ability to understand and act on those elements that internally motivate. When workers feel like they are valued as whole people and recognized for their contributions, they are more likely to be inspired to go above and beyond for the organization. With their passion for the work restored, people will be more willing to share their ideas and innovations. Few leaders are trained in the ways of motivation, and so they fail to engage their teams effectively. The programs Jayne offers in this area will help you create an energizing workplace that fuels creativity, productivity, and positive attitudes.
Popular Programs
Unless otherwise noted, all programs can be tailored to keynote length (30 minutes to 60 minutes) or seminar length (90 minutes-4 hours).
Motivation Contagion™: Catch It!
Description: In workplaces today, people are expected to suppress emotion for fear that negative attitudes might spread. Over time, two things happen: negative feelings fester, leading to resentment; positive feelings are subdued, leading to disengagement. This program gives you the tools to reverse those trends and use emotion as a positive force for motivating yourself and others.
Objectives: Learn how to . . .
• Promote healthy expressions of emotion
• Restore passion and enthusiasm for the work
• Use empathy to heighten engagement
• Build a workplace that energizes rather than drains
Gem of an Idea! Brilliant Ways to Motivate and Appreciate
Description: Too often, we become so task-oriented that we forget to recognize, reward, or encourage each other. When a lack of appreciation becomes the norm, we begin to lose the passion and enthusiasm that we once brought to the job. Based on the “rubies” in Dr. Witte’s book Workplace Gems, this session will help you re-energize yourself and others until your workplace is off-the-charts great!
Objectives: Learn how to . . .
• Position the customer/client as a source of motivation
• Recognize others in a personalized way
• Appreciate the human dimensions of work
• Engage coworkers as whole people
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Leadership
Leading others is the most challenging role you will ever play. To do it well is to master any art or skill: it takes time, patience, and practice. Most of all, successful leadership requires training. Managers, for example, often are promoted into their positions because they have track records of success in specialist positions, not because they are born leaders. Training then becomes essential for managers to navigate their new roles. But leadership training isn’t just for managers—anyone can use these tools to take on a leadership role without waiting for a promotion. Leadership is a mindset and a set of behaviors, NOT a position or a title. The programs Jayne offers in this area will help you lead in a way that best suits your style while adapting to the needs and wants of the people around you.
Popular Programs
Unless otherwise noted, all programs can be tailored to keynote length (30 minutes to 60 minutes) or seminar length (90 minutes-4 hours).
Breakthrough Leadership: A Team-Centered Approach
Description: Let’s face it, the longer we lead, the deeper we fall into ruts. This program, based on Dr. Witte’s book Workplace Gems, shakes up old ways of thinking and doing that have worn out their usefulness. Lead based on what your team wants, needs, and expects (not the other way around) and watch great things happen!
Objectives: Learn how to . . .
• Adopt team perspectives to adapt your leadership style
• Improve listening, feedback, and interpretation processes
• Customize motivation techniques for an energized workplace
• Communicate expectations and requests effectively
Human, Take Me to Your Leader! Making Leadership Less Alien
Description: Employees are promoted to leadership positions because of their expertise in a specialized area. When suddenly asked to lead others, people are often left to figure out their new role “as they go” with little or no training or guidance. This session will be reassuring to developing leaders as it demonstrates the “people skills” they need to be successful.
Objectives: Learn how to . . .
• Build a team identity that supports your vision
• Overcome barriers of group resistance
• Inspire others through people-based and reward-based motivators
• Develop productive communication networks
If ________ Ruled the World . . . Wait, They Already Do!
Description: This uplifting keynote is great for groups who are under-appreciated and/or under-recognized in their work, or for organizations who just want to bond! It highlights how any individual or entity in any position can CHOOSE to act like a leader. In a fun and humorous way, we will explore how a given profession or organization makes a difference in the lives of others.
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