how to collaborate in the workplace

Think of the last meeting you attended. Was it productive? Did you leave the meeting knowing something you didn't know before you arrived? Did any new idea surface during the meeting? Did everyone participate in the meeting? Did action follow the meeting?

Conversation is the way we work together, especially in groups. Organizations can be much more productive and innovative if they take the time to learn how to address conversations and group discussions.

This one day workshop shows participants how to have a constructive group conversation in order to share what they know, learn what they don't know and perhaps find a point of innovation.

Session Goals - Learn How:

• Explore the elements of a collaborative workplace;

• To have the courage to speak up;

• To make the discussion of different opinions constructive and respectful;

• Teams can use each other to find the point of innovation;

• To manage multiple alternatives and still move forward;

• To make decisions that are based on the best knowledge of the group without forcing consensus; and

• To "say it"

Workshop Facts:

• Brochure

• Who: Managers and anyone who conducts meetings or group discussions.

• How Long: One-day

• How Many: Up to 20 participants per session

• Facilitated By: Sue Annis Hammond & Andrea B. Mayfield

• How Much: Contact Sue Annis Hammond at Thin Book Publishing (888.316.9544 or sue@thinbook.com).

• Workshop Licenses: Interested in licensing the workshop? Contact Sue Annis Hammond at Thin Book Publishing (888.316.9544 or sue@thinbook.com).