Non-Profit Staff Development Seminar – April 12^th 2008

Leaving a Leadership Legacy - Developing Leaders and Increasing Productivity

Speaker: Lethia Owens

Successful organizations have great leaders who have the skills necessary to get things done, motivate people, inspire employee commitment, develop more leaders, increase productivity and lead individuals through uncertain times. This powerful learning experience is designed to provide practical, real-world training that enables leaders to achieve personal, unit and organizational goals even when faced with challenging time, budget and resource constraints.  This program addresses the important principles of motivation, collaboration, cohesiveness, interpersonal communication, employee development, problem solving and resolving conflict.  Using a combination of discussion, case study and skill practice, participants gain skills that help them be more productive within their organization by developing their leadership skills.

Learning Objectives and Results:

• Effectively build trust and rapport with others.

• Use the language of effective leadership communication.

• Recruit, retain, inspire, mentor and coach employees for greater results.

• Effectively deal with difficult employees.

The Power of Three: Power through Purpose and Passion

Speaker: Dr. Priscilla Williams

 As adults we encounter unfulfillment in many areas of our lives.  We hear, all too often, people who speak of feeling as if they are running around in circles.  Why can’t we break through the invisible bonds that hold us captive and release the power within us so that we can live fulfilled lives? The power lies in pursuing your passion and finding your purpose.

 This presentation promises to deliver:

• Tips and strategies for finding your true self and release the power that is “you”.

• Guide you through asking the right questions to determine what you are passionate about.

• Empower you to create your own personal self-directed program of discovery.

• Teach you how to ignite the spark of purpose within and challenge you to take the first steps on your personal journey to fulfillment.

Productivity Power for Today’s Professional – Getting More Done in Less Time

Speaker: Lethia Owens

 Getting more done in less time is not about controlling time; rather it is about proper task management and improving how you invest your time.  Time is a limited resource and yet individuals such as Mother Teresa, Bill Gates, Thomas Edison and Oprah Winfrey have managed to squeeze more hours out of a day than most people.  We are each given the same number of minutes in a day – 1,440.  How we choose to spend those minutes will determine our level of effectiveness and success.  Learning to maximize your time is no longer an option and it is essential that you learn to work at our optimal state.  Would you like to read twice as much as you do now, master information in a fraction of the time it used to take and learn simple yet powerful techniques to make each day more productive?  This engaging program provides an opportunity for participants enhance their skills and create a plan of action that will quickly get results.

 Learning Objectives and Results:

• Improve memory and recall for greater task efficiency.

• Leverage accelerated learning techniques for greater personal and career success.

• Leverage technology to improve task management and handle information overload.

• Identify and eliminate time wasters and productivity robbers.

• Leverage the power of delegation with peers, direct reports and supervisor.

Giving with Greatness

Speaker: Cindy Dybevik

The act of giving is actually a interactive process of giving and receiving.  In the ever so popular “doing more with less” philosophy it is a must for leaders to gain additional perspective on what it takes to foster great employee relationships that lead to increased productivity and retention.  I once read people don’t quit jobs they quit people. 

As a Leader you must accurately communicate Corporate Vision.  As an entry or mid level employee it is important to align with Fiscal Mission.  It is necessary to come together on the same page realizing you’re contributing to a purpose greater than your own efforts, your Non-Profit Mission.

This presentation promises to deliver fresh perspectives and thoughts on:

• Putting yourself in position for promotion through persistence.

• Giving with Greatness.

• Determination vs. Will.

Strategies for Building Effective Teams

Speaker: Lethia Owens

This program will teach your team the fundamentals of effective team communication, collaboration and problem solving. This program is customized to meet the specific needs and challenges of your team and gives team members opportunities to learn and practice team skills and techniques as they begin real project work.

Learning Objectives and Results:

• Build a foundation for effective teams.

• Communicate effectively in a team environment.

• Solve problems and make decisions as productive team member.

• Effectively manage team conflict.

Stretching into Your Purpose

Speaker: Leisa Douglas

You really can have what you want in life. The seed is already inside of you.  All you have to do is step into your purpose.  Have you ever encountered a time in your life where you came across a naysayer or dream killer who made you feel like you must abandon your dreams? You were born with a unique purpose. Once you surrender to that fact, you will find that the law of the universe will position you with the right people, at the right time to help you fulfill your dreams.  Don’t worry about the how, just know that when you have committed to your purpose, the tools you need will be there: the people, the money, the resources and the joy that drives you and turns your dreams into reality.

The information you will receive today will help you:

• Identify your dreams and develop your 12 month action plan.

• Learn the benefits of setting your goals that stretch you out of your comfort zone.

• Discover the power of flash “dream” cards.

• Stay in control of your destiny even when thrown off track.

• To understand the power of positive people.

• To understand the importance of celebrating your greatness and your mile stones!

Communicate with Confidence and Present with Power

Speaker: Lethia Owens

Do you want people to pay more attention when you speak at meetings?  Would you like to get better at presenting your ideas and persuading others to accept them?  Do you sometimes hold back your thoughts and contributions in team discussions for fear you’ll say something wrong?  You can’t influence or persuade others if they don’t hear you and your value to the organization will go unnoticed.

This program will teach you how to communicate with confidence so you can influence others and sell your ideas.  It is no accident that successful people often have excellent communication skills.  You will learn to present your thoughts with power.  You’ll also discover the secret of presence before an audience and how to overcome the fear of speaking in public to make a strong, positive impression.  By following the strategies in this program you’ll never be boring again and you will leave with the skills needed to break through your barriers, take a deep breath and step up to any communication or speaking challenge.

Learning Objectives and Results:

• Communicate with confidence, power diplomacy and tact in a way that get results.

• Identify and eliminate communication pitfalls that destroy credibility.

• Staying cool even under pressure.

• Develop the skills needed to speak up and get noticed in meetings.

• Organizing and structuring powerful presentations.

• Sell their ideas, deliver dynamic presentations, and hold the audience captive during presentations and meetings.

If you have questions, please email us so that we may assist you as quickly as possible.