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...]
Leading Organizational Transition: Train-the-Trainer Program
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...]
Highlights from the First Annual Signature OD Roundtable
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...]
Strategic Partners, Inc. 1st Annual Signature Organizational Development Roundtable
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...]
Achieving Success
Achieving Success as an Internal Consultant Bev Scott and our Barnes & Conti CEO Kim Barnes, co-authors of Consulting on the Inside, 2nd Edition, will present this all-day workshop at the Organization Development Network (ODN) Conference in Baltimore on October 29. This workshop will review the challenges and paradoxes of the demanding role of the internal consultant, offer ideas and tips to lay the foundation for success and provide a review of the internal consulting process. Participants will study various models and practice the skills of influence and negotiation which are key to the success of the internal consultant. Please call Gail McGaha at 301-299-0607 x2 to register. We are pleased to offer a $100 discount off the registration fee. Just mention the discount when you call to register. Oct. 29, 2011 Baltimore, MD … [Read more...]
September Public Offerings: Innovation, Strategic Thinking
As our summers wind down and September approaches, SPI wants to let you know about upcoming open enrollment programs by our partner Barnes & Conti. In addition to their popular programs on influence and innovation management, they will be hosting the only public offering of their renowned Strategic Thinking program this year. Strategic Thinking: Leadership Practices for Innovative Organizations A program for leaders at all levels of an organization who need to think strategically, anticipate issues, solve problems, and make decisions based on new and emerging information while keeping the long-term vision in mind. In this workshop, participants will learn how and when to apply different types of thinking—systems thinking, critical thinking, and creative thinking—to a problem or opportunity and how to work with stakeholders to make and implement decisions. We are offering Strategic Thinking on September 19, in Berkeley, California. Here is what a large biotech company's director of global training and development had to say: ...(the implementation of this program) has allowed this team to think differently and allowed them to move out of their traditional approaches to product development, product launches and marketing. Overall the Strategic Thinking model from Barnes and Conti has increased our ability to adjust to the changes that occur in our markets, products and competition. Strategic Thinking: Leadership Practices for Innovative Organizations Sept. 19, 2011 in Berkeley, CA Click for more information Click here to register Managing Innovation: Driving Ideas from Strategic Initiative to Value Creation Managing Innovation, which is offered on September 20, is designed to provide managers and facilitators of innovation or innovative teams with an opportunity to discover and practice the mind-sets and skill-sets that are needed to manage a successful “Innovation Journey” from a strategic initiative to the creation of … [Read more...]
Learning Innovation: Development for a Changing Environment (Sept 8)
Learning Innovation: Development for a Changing Environment Sept. 8 — Washington, D.C. Hyatt Regency Crystal City As anyone in business today knows, nothing is constant except change. Economic recovery has built steadily, but it's likely the business climate will remain in flux as organizations deal with increased global competition and complex and challenging business issues. To be true partners in this environment, learning and development professionals must develop innovative and adaptive ways to meet organizational needs to survive and thrive in a world of unknowns. In the 2011 Breakfast Club series, our panel of industry experts will lead discussions about the role the learning organization plays in leading today's organization to dynamic, sustained success. Click here for details and registration. … [Read more...]
The Leadership Institute – August & October 2011
The Leadership Institute develops better leaders so that they can reach higher levels of success and produce better results for their organizations. The Institute accomplishes this by developing essential competencies and skills, introducing new approaches and global best practices, and inspiring personal commitment to development that lasts a lifetime. This four-day immersion program integrates the best learning methods employed by university executive education programs and leadership academies to deliver accelerated growth. The Institute will be led by leading faculty who will work to challenge your existing leadership framework and provide new insight for sustainable behavioral change. Who Should Attend Managers and leaders who have sustained high performance in current and past jobs while demonstrating the ability to take on increased responsibility. Benefits & Outcomes Enhance the skills and abilities of the team members responsible for leading your organization Assist executives in developing an action plan for change Empower participants to constantly assess their individual and organizational performance Achieve lasting retention of your highest potentials and build your next generation of leaders/successors Enhance organizational capacity for innovation, talent development, change, and growth Call Gail McGaha to register for this four-day immersion program 301-299-0607 x 2 Program Dates: August 16 - 19, 2011 – Washington, DC October 4 – 7, 2011 – Atlanta, GA Partner: Linkage, Inc. Cost: $3,995.00 … [Read more...]
Leading Organizational Transition: Train-the-Trainer Program – Washington, DC – June 21, 2011
Leading Organizational Transition: Train-the-Trainer Program – Washington, DC - June 21, 2011 SPI partner Linkage along with William Bridges & Associates, are pleased to announce Leading Organizational Transition: Train-the-Trainer 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. … [Read more...]
