Workshops and Seminars

Our consultants regularly speak before the American Society of Training and Development, Employer Advisory Council, the Institute of Management Consultants, the Northern California Human Resources Association, the Professionals in HR Association and the Society of Human Resources Management.  Some of our topics include: 

Motivating Employees for Success

Performance management is key to employees producing and providing value to the organization.  This workshop will focus on the ways to encourage and develop staff, hold employees accountable and evaluate trends in the market place. By attending this skill based workshop, you will be able to:

Determine what is the manager's role is in the performance review process Establish what the employee's role is in the evaluation process Learn how to motivate employees Agree on goals and objectives that make sense Understand today's trends with respect to performance management Develop an assessment strategy for the future
This seminar is approved for 1.0 HRCI Strategic Credit hour.

Consider attending this one-hour workshop targeted to the new manager or the seasoned professional.

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Facilitating Change: A Survey Model Approach

As part of the management team you may not always receive honest and quantifiable feedback from your employees.  We have noticed that often times there is a lack of alignment between what management perceives as being important and what the employees believe is necessary.  To help you make the decision whether or not to conduct a climate survey consider attending this overview of the survey process and current trends.  Following this workshop you will have a better understanding of:

The employee survey process The advantages of conducting a climate survey The challenges following the survey Today's trends Assessment strategy for employers today
This seminar is targeted to the Human Resource executive and is approved for 1.25 HRCI Strategic Credit hours.

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The New Consultant's Toolkit

With the changes in the economy creating more opportunities for human resources consulting professionals, some of the questions all talented individuals are asking today include: Should I start my own consulting firm?  What is involved in starting my own practice?  Do I need a business plan? How do I market my practice?  The answers to these questions, along with checklists for success, examples of marketing and business plans, and an activity to help the individual who is considering consulting make this difficult decision are the key elements of this interactive presentation. By attending this practical workshop, you will be able to:

Acknowledge the advantages and challenges facing new consultants Recognize the do's and don'ts of owning your own business Participate in an activity to determine if consulting is a viable option for you Develop an in depth business and marketing plan Design a budget that is realistic and will keep you accountable
This seminar is approved for up to 3.0 HRCI Strategic Credit hours.

Consider attending this three-hour participatory seminar targeted to the new consultant or a practitioner with less than six months of consulting experience. 

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As facilitators for organizational change our consultants offer clients a wealth of expertise.  Please contact us if you wish to engage our firm for one of these workshops.