presents
National Seminars Group & Padgett Thompson
a division of Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center
Course Description
Creating A Positive, Productive Work Climate
Secrets to igniting enthusiasm in your workplace … the kind of positive energy that ignites extraordinary results!
Program Description:
Creating a Positive, High-Energy Workplace is an all-new program that draws from the
collective wisdom of organizations and leading professionals who’ve mastered the secrets to
creating great places to work. It’s an empowering day of sharing and learning where you’ll draw
lessons from the real world on how to create a positive AND productive work environment.
Environment Matters. And Your Work Environment Is What You Make It!
Time and again, you’ve seen it. Two departments in an organization both face high pressure,
change, stress, and production challenges. One department steps up to the plate with energy
and enthusiasm … you know that anything is possible to these people.
But, when you walk through the other department, you can cut the tension, stress, and
negativity with a knife. People don’t seem to get along with one another, morale is low – you
can feel that no one wants to be there. So, what’s the difference? One group of employees has
learned that their work environment is what they make it … and they chose to make it great!
Turn Negative Attitudes Around and Watch Productivity Soar!
Negativity is like a bad apple – before you can blink, it spreads through the whole tree.
Maybe you’ve seen that in your organization – maybe even in your own department. One
person’s constant negativity is bringing the whole team and production level down. But
negativity won’t just disappear. It takes work and positive changes.
At this invigorating workshop, you’ll learn to identify the sources that spawn negativity and
drain energy and how to combat them. And you’ll learn how to inject more fun into work
(without risking others substituting fun instead of work!).
Minimize Turnover Rates and Create Loyal Teams Who Are Ready and Willing to
Get the Job Done!
If your organization is like most, you have your fair share of uphill climbs, mind-numbing
routine work and chaotic changes. The secret to creating an overall positive work experience
for you and those around you rests in the culture you build along the way. When you attend
this training, you’ll learn what it takes to move from merely “doing” tasks to true
“engagement” … why a little levity in the workplace eases tension, reduces turnover, and
makes the atmosphere more enjoyable for everyone – so you and everyone else wants to
come to work.
More Fun on the Job Means Less Stress for Employees – and for You!
The value of this essential training cannot be overstated, because left unchecked, negative
attitudes and low morale will drain your productivity and cripple your organization. You’ll
find that your newly energized employees are more enthusiastic, far more productive and a
lot more fun to spend the workweek with!
Don’t wait any longer to create a place where your employees will excel beyond your
wildest expectations.
What You'll Learn:
Time and again, research shows that happy
employees in upbeat work environments are
far more productive, get better results, and
are more loyal to their organizations than
their unhappy counterparts.
A positive, energized workplace is within
your grasp, thanks to the invaluable tools,
strategies, and insights you’ll gain in this
innovative workshop.
The benefits of this training are
enormous …
- You’ll boost morale sky-high, leading to
happier, less stressed employees and
increased productivity
- Employees will accept – even embrace –
change rather than fight it
- Negative attitudes will melt away,
replaced by a “can do” spirit
- You employees will produce better
results and will achieve goals
- Even routine tasks will become
more fun!
Find out how today’s most highly successful
organizations are reaping the financial
benefits of creating positive, fun work
environments – and how your organization
can do the same!
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain crucial
insights into increasing your bottom line by
fostering an energized climate where
anything is possible.
Workshop Agenda:
Accentuate the Positive: Lessons from Today’s Most Successful Companies
- Prime examples of top organizations that reap enormous rewards from maintaining
a positive, fun work atmosphere
- Research confirms: Happy employees are more productive, more creative, and
more loyal
- Why negativity, stress, and poor employee attitudes have skyrocketed – and the toll
it takes on organizations
- What do today’s employees REALLY want from their jobs? The answers may
surprise you!
- Are organizational policies and procedures actually adding to stress and lowering
morale? Common workplace practices to avoid
Creative Tools for Motivating and Energizing Employees
- Understanding what motivates employees to perform 110 percent – and what
de-motivates them
- Creative low-cost rewards and incentives that motivate employees to give it their all
- Keys to making every employee on your team feel important and valued by the
organization
- How to tap into your imagination to open up a world of unexplored solutions for
creative positive, productive work climates
- Fun, outside-the-lines mental exercises guaranteed to reignite enthusiasm
- The morale-boosting power of sincere praise and an easy format for giving it on
the spot
Anatomy of a Bad Attitude: How to Turn Negative Employees Into
Positive Contributors
- Understanding the underlying major causes of bad attitudes: common traits of
negative employees
- Is your department riddled with bad attitudes? See how it stacks up against the 10
characteristics of negativity-plagued work units
- Techniques for dealing proactively with specific problem personalities: Chronic
complainers, know-it-alls, the terminally unenthused, rule-breakers, excuse-makers
and more
- Should you intervene when coworkers bicker and have personality clashes, and if
so, how?
- Are you part of the problem? How your management style may be contributing to
bad attitudes
Embracing Change and Overcoming Resistance
- Understanding why people often instinctively resist change – and why organizational
change often fails
- Keys to introducing change in a way that employees will embrace
- Tips for coaxing employees past “the way we’ve always done it” and into exploring
new ideas, procedures, and ways of conducting business
- How to project confidence that inspires people during change or transition
- What you must do as a leader when people flatly refuse to embrace critical changes
- When change is major: Keeping your team strong through reorganization, layoffs,
and business downturns
Listen Up! Fun and Games for Reducing Stress and Boosting Morale
- 20 imaginative ideas for injecting humor and lightheartedness into your work
environment
- Ask your employees! Getting input on how to make their jobs more challenging and
interesting
- Tips for spicing up the routine and putting variety into otherwise monotonous tasks
- Recognizing and addressing signs of employee burnout and stress overload
- Productive fun or goofing off? Important guidelines for keeping a relaxed
atmosphere from getting out of control
Keeping the Atmosphere Positive, Upbeat, and Productive
- Mutual respect and trust: Building the two key elements for a positive work
environment
- Smile-making tips for setting an upbeat tone day-to-day
- Be a good role model! Understanding how your attitude and behavior influences
everyone in your department
- Communication essentials for fostering positive, supportive dialogue
- Are you guilty? Top 10 morale-busting mistakes and how to avoid them
- Your Action Plan: A step-by-step guide to creating a company-wide “anti-negativity”
campaign spearheaded by your department or team
WORKSHOP EXCLUSIVE!
What to Do When the Job at Hand Isn’t Anyone’s Idea of Fun:
Lessons from the Real World
This enlightening session examines real world companies and how they incorporate fun
into their daily work climate for major financial rewards. You’ll leave with proven ideas for
integrating fun into any work climate.
Your
Guarantee of Complete Satisfaction
We stand behind our seminars
with a 100 percent , iron-clad, money-back guarantee
of satisfaction. If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied
with the solid skills, the tips, tools and shortcuts, and the crucial
information you receive during this workshop, we’ll refund your money
in full. Every penny. Guaranteed!
Program
Hours:
9:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. Registration begins at
8:30 a.m.
Group
Discount: When 3 enroll from your organization, a 4th attends
FREE!
Lunch:
Lunch is on your own.
Continuing
Education:
Continuing education credits may be recognized by your professional
board. Contact your own board to find out what's required.
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