Culture Rise - January 23rd

Some people are born motivated. Others have to be, well…motivated. Whether your employees report in every day to the floor or from an off-site network, the success of your organization depends a great deal on the motivation they bring to the job. “Managing People Through Motivation” uses case studies from top-notch Fortune 500 companies to help you identify specific methods you can use to improve employee motivation. You’ll learn how to use observation tools to find out what motivates your employees and you’ll study classic motivational theories. The results will help you influence the behaviors of others and tweak your own behavior to improve your bottom line. Learning Objectives Know what it means to engage people; discuss the meaning of motivation by getting to the core of what impacts your employees’ productivity Get your employees charged; find out what makes them tick through examining and understanding some of the classics in motivational theory Learn how to use observation tools presented in this session to drill down to what truly motivates your employees  Understand and appreciate that motivation begins with each individual Use the C.A.R.E. model to identify specific methods you can use to improve employee motivation through case studies from top-notch fortune 500 companies Who Should Attend Experienced Supervisors Managers Employees Identified for Advancement Team Leads When Thursday, January 11, 2024 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Where The Atrium 234 Mall Boulevard Suite G-50 King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 Fee Fees vary based on membership tier. Sign in for your pricing. Includes all training materials, morning beverage & bagged lunch. Read More

This workshop can be taken as a stand-alone workshop or as part of the Advanced Leadership Series. In most organizations, it has become paramount that there is a need for not only acquiring skills to effectively manage your employees, but also to gain the skills needed to manage your boss. Some employees today are frustrated with their managers and feel as if they have no say. This can impact both morale, productivity and buy-in to an organization’s direction. Participants attending this session will be given strategies and tools to work with and for their bosses more effectively.  Learning Objectives 1. Discuss your perceptions about managing your boss and investigate your current strategies when interacting with your boss. 2. Examine the boss-subordinate relationship and what drives both parties. 3. Explore your current strategies through the “Critical 8” questions that can impact your success, and the “Top 6” mistakes that are made when managing upward. 4. Prepare for having the “tough-to-have” conversations by using your understanding of communication styles as a strategic tool. 5. Review the “6 Principles” of persuasion you can use to support you, your boss & the organization. Who should attend: Supervisors Managers Team Leads Individual Contributors When Wednesday, March 20, 2024 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Where The Atrium 234 Mall Blvd. Suite G-50 King of Prussia, PA  19406 Fee Fees vary based on membership tier. Sign in for your pricing. Includes all training materials, morning beverage & bagged lunch. Guideline for Hybrid Training Please note that switching from in-person attendance to virtual attendance requires pre-approval, as there may be capacity restrictions. If you wish to switch to attending virtually, please contact us at registration@meainfo.org.   Read More

This workshop can be taken as a stand-alone workshop or as part of the Advanced Leadership Series. In most organizations, it has become paramount that there is a need for not only acquiring skills to effectively manage your employees, but also to gain the skills needed to manage your boss. Some employees today are frustrated with their managers and feel as if they have no say. This can impact both morale, productivity and buy-in to an organization’s direction. Participants attending this session will be given strategies and tools to work with and for their bosses more effectively.  Learning Objectives 1. Discuss your perceptions about managing your boss and investigate your current strategies when interacting with your boss. 2. Examine the boss-subordinate relationship and what drives both parties. 3. Explore your current strategies through the “Critical 8” questions that can impact your success, and the “Top 6” mistakes that are made when managing upward. 4. Prepare for having the “tough-to-have” conversations by using your understanding of communication styles as a strategic tool. 5. Review the “6 Principles” of persuasion you can use to support you, your boss & the organization. Who should attend Supervisors Managers Team Leads Individual Contributors When Wednesday, March 20, 2024; 9AM - 2PM Where Live Online Fee Fees vary based on membership tier. Sign in for your pricing. All training materials included. Guidelines Virtual Training: Each participant should join the training using their own computer with their webcam turned on. It is important to actively participate and remain engaged throughout the entire session. Please note that attendees should not gather in a single room using a single Zoom login. Each participant should log in individually from their own device. Additionally, please be aware that switching from virtual attendance to in-person attendance requires pre-approval, as there may be capacity restrictions. If you wish to switch to attending in person, please contact us at registration@meainfo.org. Read More

Meeting Management Managers learn how to lead and facilitate effective meetings. This course bundle includes the following bite sized mobile ready courses: Prepare for Any Meeting Prepare thoroughly for any meeting   Conduct Effective Meetings Conduct effective and efficient meetings   Be a Significant Meeting Member Become a significant and contributing meeting member   Stay Focused in Meetings Learn how to stay focused in meetings   Meeting Behavior Expectations Create meeting behavior expectations with your team   Additional Courses These courses are part of the Project Management Learning Track. If you’d like to add to your development experience, consider selecting additional titles from this Learning Track: Project Management for Managers   Meeting Management   Become a Contributing Project Team Member Read More

The Microsoft Office Complete bundle includes the core productivity tools in Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word as well as Office 365 tools and additional Microsoft titles. These courses cover every facet of how to effectively use each Microsoft Office program - including all objectives required in the Microsoft Office Specialist and Microsoft Office Specialist-Expert certifications, PLUS additional topics recommended by our trainers based on real-world experience.  For companies who have upgraded to the expanded productivity tools available in Office 365, this is the perfect way to get your team up to speed on how to effectively use tools like OneDrive, Skype for Business, SharePoint, and the online apps. Read More

Onboarding New Employees Managers work with new hires to help them quickly get up to speed by understanding what they must do and achieve to become fully integrated employees. This course bundle includes the following bite sized mobile ready courses: New Hire Expectations of a Manager New employees know exactly what they can expect from you as a manager   First Weeks’ Deliverables New hires learn what work they must do & what they must achieve in the first few weeks on-the-job   Team Members Introduce Themselves Team members introduce themselves to the new hire   Great Work Situations for New Hires Managers learn what will create a great work situation for each new employee   Learning a New Role New employees learn how they fit in with the team and how they can contribute to the organization   We Wish We Had Known New hires learn what their peers wished they had known when starting their own job   Learning from Co-Workers New hires learn from co-workers why it’s great to work for the team and the company   Teams Share with New Hires Team members discuss the team’s overall purpose and deliverables with the new hire   New Hires Build New Skills Know what skills and knowledge the new hire must build to be successful in the new role   Coaching New Hires New employees receive coaching & information to ensure the right work is done at the right time   New Hires Get Coaching From Others New hires have a network of resources for coaching, feedback and skill building   Reconnect Employees to Individual Work New employees are reconnected to the work they must do and achieve   Feedback for New Hires New employees receive feedback on what they’ve done so far & learn what they must do in the future   Exploring Professional Development New hires explore how they can grow and develop within the company   New Hires Build a Professional Network Team members help new hires build a network of people within the company   Feedback from New Hires Managers receive feedback from their new hires New Hire Performance Review New hires receive a review of their performance since starting their new job   Work and Challenges in the Future New hires get clear on the work and challenges that lie ahead   Additional Courses These courses are part of the Onboarding Learning Track. If you’d like to add to your development experience, consider selecting additional titles from this Learning Track: Onboarding New Employees   Starting a New Job Read More