2011 CDO Leadership Institute Skills Seminar Series:

Twenty-first century leadership is so much more than a corner office with a window.  Today, leaders at all levels must provide outstanding internal customer service, promote positive ‘esprit de corps,’ and encourage employee development & job ownership.  Leadership is active, interactive, and proactive.  It takes energy, enthusiasm, commitment, and a willingness to set a good example. The Leadership seminars series will be presented by various leadership specialists, and will focus on such topics as: Communications, Critical Thinking, Coaching & Mentoring, Conflict Management, and Team Building. The Series will benefit practiced managers, supervisors, & potential future leaders.

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2012 SEMINAR (Dates to be Announced)

Critical Thinking Skills - Fascinating as it may seem, the more we learn – the less we may know. As we gain experience we form patterns of thinking that serve the efficient use of our brain and its reasoning powers. This is positive and enables us to respond swiftly to the challenges that we face. Unfortunately, the downside of this cognitive development is that we can prematurely make decisions based on incomplete data. This workshop focuses on strategies to enhance the manner in which we think, and to provide ourselves with a broader range of viable choices that lead to higher quality decisions.  Also, thinking outside the box and thinking creatively.

 

Diversity in the Workplace, you'll learn...What diversity is and why it’s so important to your company The issues associated with diversity in the workplace. The cultural sources of conflict in the workplace. What role respect plays in a diverse workplace. And much more! People from all over the world are entering the workforce and bringing with them cultural differences that pose new challenges for companies. Here’s your chance to explore the diversity in your organization and become more aware of the different attitudes, beliefs and values that other employees may have. You also explore how individual values and beliefs are shaped, what diverse cultures want in today’s workplace, what happens if diversity is simply ignored and how to create a work environment that is respectful of other cultures.