The Huddle (also called workshops, trainings - we don't believe in 'retreats')

Want a fun, energizing workday for your staff? Here's an example of some topics that can be included. You select exactly what you need to maximize this investment in your program!

1. Staff survey is created. Internet, paper or email versions are available. Your management team may add/delete/update the survey to be used to measure your interests/needs.

2. No name survey delivered directly back to us for compilation. We review the results with your management team.

3. We together carefully evaluate and determine the priority of items that you need to accomplish.

4. Schedule the workshop and secure contract.

5. We supply all workbooks.   

Prepare for a workshop that is more entertaining, enriching and engaging that will leave your staff charged up for the next action plan.

"Terry came to North Texas to conduct a training session for our Youth Staff.  We found the training to be not only enjoyable, interactive, but it gave all of us a great deal of insight into working with youth between the ages of 14-21.  Through this training we were better able to handle the numbers of youth in our summer program, but also keep them motivated toward working and learning.  Overall, “a great experience”, and “we are looking forward to having more sessions in the future.”   Charles, Managing Director - North Texas

 

“Are you ready for some football?!”

(Everyone wears their favorite football team’s jersey) 

1. Overview of the Game (our mission)

2. What are our goals?

3. What is our game plan?

4. What are our boundaries?

5. Who’s on defense?

6. Who’s on our offense?

7. Overcoming penalties.

8. Huddles.

9. Teamwork.

10. The coaching staff.

11. Do your job.

12. Celebration!

1. Mission: why do we exist?
2. Milestones: What have we accomplished?
3. Mistakes: What have we learned from failure?
4. Methods: What will we do?
5. Measures: How will we gage our program status?
6. Manage: Who wants to follow our leaders?
7. Members: How can we turn employees into stakeholders?

 All workshops are full of energy, dynamic activities, impactful learning opportunities!

 

 

Workshop Options:

Communication Skills: Am I passive or aggressive? Learning assertiveness skills. Avoiding mixed signals, Improving communication skills to be heard and to listen more effectively.

 

Conflict Resolution: My co-worker is a jerk. How to identify and resolve issues before the poison spreads.

 

Customer Service to the Max: Improving your listening, utilizing resources, cooperative planning and instilling value with each client.

 

Defining Definitions: Creating a user friendly dictionary of our language concerning programs, procedures, etc. Using the same terminology. Turn social service jargon into business language.

 

Diversity: Is this just a fad we have to go thru? Is it just about races? gender? religion? culture?

 

Enriching our Environment: Creating a productive and healthy work atmosphere. What are items I can work on to create a hostile free environment at my Center?

 

It's all about Attitude: How do you maintain a positive attitude in one of the most demanding careers?

Leadership: Motivating others, coping with change, true leadership, professionalism, decision making, empowerment, project planning, integrity, transferable skills.

 

Learning Styles: What are the various learning styles of people? How can I identify them in my clients? How can I utilize my skills to match the client's style for a successful endeavor?

 

Motivational Interviewing:  How to get a horse to drink the water? How do I discover what makes my customer "tick"? How can I engage them into utilizing the program?

 

Networking: Identifying and ensuring effective partnerships with community agencies to provide the overall service to our associates.

 

Prioritizing My Time: What are the time killers for me? How to prioritize, be proactive on planning, handling disruptions, setting reminders. Dealing with pressure and deadlines.

 

Restoring the Passion: Burnout prevention, what is my purpose? What dims the flame? Daily re-energizers.

 

Stress: What are the signs? How to deal with the pressures. Living a healthy-balanced life.