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Creating Senior Executive Champions for Diversity

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Introduction Exercising Influence:  Changing the Government's Use of Diversity In August of 2011, President Obama issued an executive order requiring all government agencies to have a plan for diversity and inclusion within 120 days. All agencies should now be in the early stages of implementation. This session will provide specific tools that help senior diversity practitioners influence senior executives to become champions for diversity initiatives. Join Ken Boxer at the Diversity Conference: Wed April 25, 2012 8 am- 4:30 pm NIH Natcher Conf Center - National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD Objectives This session will provide tools to help participants engage in a dialogue with senior executives to help understand how to: • Connect diversity initiatives to key organizational priorities • Understand objections of senior executives • Share lessons from corporate CEOs who do get it and have served as champions of diversity initiatives • Leave with an action plan with how to apply lessons learned back in the job Read more about the conference here. Bibliography Mary Frances Winters, CEO's Who Get It - Diversity Leadership from the Heart and Soul, http://www.wintersgroup.com/products/ Ken BoxerStrategic Partners, Inc.(301) 299-0607(301) 299-8648kboxer@spisolutions.comwww.spisolutions.com … [Read more...]

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Federal Conference on Diversity

Posted on March 29, 2012 by 1 Comment
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  Wed April 25, 2012 8 am- 4:30 pm NIH Natcher Conf Center - National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD   Mark A. Williams The Ten Lenses of Cultural Identity       Daisy Gallagher Succeeding in a Testosterone World w/o Losing Estrogen         Paco Valencia You Speak Spanish, You Must be Mexican!         Sharon Fitzpatrick Strategic Planning to Maximize  Effectiveness of Diversity     The above is a sample of the speakers & presentations that we will delivered at the Federal Conference on Diversity.  Additional info will be provided as the conference approaches. The Federal Conference on Diversity is open to all Federal Government staff, contractors & those working with the federal gov in the area of diversity.  (Especially groups like: BIG, FEW, NAHFE, NAAAP, & more.) There is no charge for the conference.  For info, to register to attend, or to volunteer please email James.Dean@nih.hhs.gov. (To register, just email James.Dean@nih.hhs.gov.  We must have email addresses for all those who wish to register.  Due to staff shortages, you may not receive a registration confirmation email.)     … [Read more...]

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Leading Organizational Transition: Train-the-Trainer Program

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Offered by Linkage in exclusive partnership with William Bridges & Associates Even with a solid change strategy in place, plans are abandoned, implementation is delayed or employee resistance is unexpectedly high. Proper management of the human side of change is the critical missing link in change initiatives. In exclusive partnership with William Bridges & Associates, Linkage offers the highly-acclaimed Three-Phase Transition Model to address the human side of change. William Bridges’ model has stood the test of time and has provided individuals and organizations across sectors with a framework and tools for successfully embracing change. Who Should Attend HR and OD professionals with a background in change management Benefits & Outcomes Lead individuals through strategic change initiatives Develop coaching skills needed to help employees deal with constant change and loss Become part of an established network of Certified Bridges Trainers Program Curriculum This program certifies participants to deliver two skill-building workshops: In Managing Organizational Transition, learn to teach leaders the skills to successfully lead others through transitions with less disruption and sustained productivity In Individual Transition in Organizations, learn to teach individuals how to handle internal transition caused by change with less disruption and distress to their lives Complimentary Ongoing Resources Order materials online, any time Attend free quarterly tele-conferences on various transition topics   __________________________________________________ Program based on the change and transition work of William and Susan Bridges. A pioneer and leader in the field of transition management, William Bridges is widely recognized for his breakthrough thinking on how to help people deal productively with change. Susan Bridges has provided leadership consulting and executive development services to individuals … [Read more...]

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Federal Mentoring Roundtable 2012

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Tues Mar 13, 2012 8 am- 4:30 pm NIH Natcher Conf Center E1/E2 - National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD   Dr. Andre Leyva Mentoring & Emotional IQ Anne Loehr Engage Every Age: Mentoring Each Generation Mindy Zasloff It Can Work: Ideas to Sustain & Invigorate Mentoring     The Federal Mentoring Roundtable conference is open to all Federal Government staff & contractors at no charge.  For info, to register to attend, or to volunteer please contact James.Dean@nih.hhs.gov. Info regarding additional speakers, workshops, etc will be emailed &/or posted on Govloop  http://www.govloop.com/group/federalmentoringroundtable as it becomes available.  Due to staff shortages, you may not receive a registration confirmation email. National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a federal site.  All Visitors must check in at the Visitors' Gateway Center.   Allow for extra time for security.   We strongly recommend that you use the METRO: Red Line Medical Center stop.  The Visitors' Gateway Center is to immediate left of the Metro stop.  The NIH Natcher Conference Center is in building 45, toward the bottom right of the campus map, approx 3 blocks walk from the Metro stop.  You can also take an NIH Shuttle bus. Please allow 15-20 minutes if using the Shuttle since it circles the NIH campus before stopping at Natcher Conference Center Bldg 45.    Visitor parking is very limited, but available for a fee. Metro map:  http://www.wmata.com/rail/maps/map.cfm NIH Campus Map:  http://www.ors.od.nih.gov/maps/Pages/NIH-Visitor-Map.aspx Background on Conference Presenters: Anne Loehr was named the "Generational Guru" by the Washington Post.  Her insights into effectively building global and generationally diverse teams give leaders with organizations such as Facebook, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and American Red Cross a leading edge. She is an in-demand keynote speaker, consultant, and executive coach. Loehr's work … [Read more...]

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A Fresh Look at Leadership Development

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Date: Wednesday, November 14th, Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT Leadership development is a booming $60 billion-a-year industry. This webinar is designed to support those charged with providing leadership development as they navigate the vast array of workshops, programs, instruments, assessments, publications, and services -- and avoid falling into traps and pitfalls that impede successful outcomes. We will explore three key decision points related to implementing leadership development and provide an opportunity for participants to identify action steps within each of the following three realms: Creating an integrated process of leadership development rather than a series of events or programs Extending beyond developing individual leaders to growing the organization's capabilities for leadership Incorporating 21st Century leadership insights and concepts and the latest research, rather than relying on traditional management or individual influence and compliance gaining Join us in this conversation with peers and colleagues to put some fresh thinking around how you deliver leadership development and begin to pinpoint some strategies and actions for implementation! After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. System Requirements PC-based attendees: Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server Macintosh®-based attendees: Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer … [Read more...]

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Strategic Thinking

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Strategic Thinking February 15 - 16, 2012 Atlanta, GA   More than ever, today’s leaders need the ability to execute tactically, as well as work and think strategically. To do this, you must be able to look outside your own area of responsibility for new ideas, discern the true value of the data you collect, and craft solutions with the potential to deliver real strategic value. Discover your capabilities as a strategic thinker, gain an understanding of the key components of strategic thinking, and apply practical tools during an instructional case study. Who Should Attend Leaders and managers who want to think strategically about their work and its value to the organization Benefits & Outcomes Learn practical approaches for identifying key strategic issues and opportunities Exercise discipline and build strategic thinking into your work regimen Sort through ambiguity and information clutter so that you can focus on what matters strategically Acquire the perspective and tools to create an environment in which you, your colleagues and key players can think and work more strategically Price:  $1,395.00 Type: Workshop Length: 2   day(s) For more information or to register, call Gail at 301-299-0607 or email her at gmcgaha@spisolutions.com Strategic Partners, Inc.www.spisolutions.com  … [Read more...]

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Organizational Analysis and Design

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Organizational Analysis and Design February 9 - 10, 2012 Chicago, IL   The design of an organization can impact everything, from proper work flow to ultimate success at the bottom line. Participants in this program will learn the dynamics, processes, and challenges inherent in analyzing and designing an organization to achieve business results. Explore a systematic approach for guiding an organizational design effort—from problem identification, to design recommendations and planning the transformation. Who Should Attend OD professionals and anyone with a background in OD methodology Benefits & Outcomes Identify problems, key roles, and phases in the organizational analysis and design (OAD) process Leverage the two critical domains of OAD work—analyzing the current business model and facilitating design enhancements Ensure your analysis, design and transformation efforts follow a systemic approach aligned with the organization’s mission and values Total CPEs: 16 Price:  $1,395.00 Type: Workshop Length: 2   day(s) Related Courses: For more information or to register, call Gail at 301-299-0607 or email her at gmcgaha@spisolutions.com Strategic Partners, Inc.www.spisolutions.com  … [Read more...]

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Leading Organizational Transition: Train-the-Trainer Program

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Leading Organizational Transition: Train-the-Trainer Program February 7 - 9, 2012  San Francisco   Offered in exclusive partnership with William Bridges & Associates   Even with a solid change strategy in place, plans are abandoned, implementation is delayed or employee resistance is unexpectedly high. Proper management of the human side of change is the critical missing link in change initiatives. In exclusive partnership with William Bridges & Associates, Linkage offers the highly-acclaimed Three-Phase Transition Model to address the human side of change. William Bridges’ model has stood the test of time and has provided individuals and organizations across sectors with a framework and tools for successfully embracing change. Who Should Attend HR and OD professionals with a background in change management Benefits & Outcomes Lead individuals through strategic change initiatives Develop coaching skills needed to help employees deal with constant change and loss Become part of an established network of Certified Bridges Trainers Total CPEs: 24 Price:  $2,595.00 Type: Train the Trainer Length: 3   day(s) For more information on how to register, call Gail at 301-299-0607 or email her at gmcgaha@spisolutions.com Strategic Partners, Inc.www.spisolutions.com  … [Read more...]

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Highlights from the First Annual Signature OD Roundtable

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Last Friday 37 colleagues and clients joined me for our First Annual Signature Organizational Development Roundtable where we discussed some of the major challenges organizations are currently facing. It was my hope that participants would experience: A deepened sense of community with Strategic Partners clients, colleagues, partners and staff A forum for sharing best practices related to: Managing Organizational Change, Developing and Retaining a Diverse Workforce, and Developing Leaders An introduction to best-in-class resources, latest tools and Strategic Partners as the go-to integrator of consulting, coaching and training solutions The opportunity to provide input to Strategic Partners for the 2012 client initiatives What follows are the highlights of group discussions related to challenges and best practices in the area of Developing Leaders. Next week I will share the highlights from the Developing and Retaining a Diverse Workforce and Managing Organizational Change conversations. Leadership Development Challenges: Defining Leadership How do we get people to think about leadership as a way of life and not just a job? Leadership and management are not exclusive, how do you compel employees to be a leader regardless of their title? Difficulty with resistance to change How do we promote people into leadership? How do you motivate people to become leaders? How do you keep leaders from viewing coaching as a penalty? Bridging the gap between elder senior managers and the social media millennials How do you fight resentment from the senior leaders who are being managed by younger colleagues? How do you encourage each generation to participate in peer groups that span across generations? Best Practices: Conference with 6 months of follow-up to cultivate reflection Daily reminders of lessons learned Cohort groups that contain multi-generational elements Mentoring matching with 360° evaluations Putting … [Read more...]

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Strategic Partners, Inc. 1st Annual Signature Organizational Development Roundtable

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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By Invitation Only:  Strategic Partners, Inc. 1st Annual Signature Organizational Development Roundtable You are formally invited to a networking and learning engagement hosted by Strategic Partners. Each year, Strategic Partners learns more from its growing network of clients, partners and consultants. In 2012, we want to kick off the year by sharing that knowledge and the community we have built with you through the 2012 First Annual Signature Organization Development Roundtable event. On Friday, January 13, 2012, please plan to spend a half-day with us at the historic Bolger Center Potomac, Maryland. During this complimentary event for SPI clients and invited guests, we will conduct a series of mini-workshops/roundtable discussions on subjects including: designing and implementing employee engagement surveys, implementing group mentoring initiatives, and creating alignment in organizations. You will experience panel discussions addressing the latest trends in leadership development, including integrating executive coaching, developing effective networking skills, and leveraging technology to support leadership training. Finally, and possibly most interesting of all, you will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on demonstrations of the latest innovative consulting, coaching and training solutions designed to help organizations manage remote workers, address career development needs of a multigenerational workforce and develop leadership skills. In one half-day event, we promise to deliver to you the network, the knowledge, and the tools to develop the leaders of tomorrow and the organization that will thrive in an ever-changing environment. Join us now by registering online at www.spisolutions.com. We are excited to host this event and look forward to introducing you to our network and to hear your valuable contributions on some of the most pressing subjects in organization development. The Details: Date: Friday, January 13, … [Read more...]

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