Organization Management Series

(6 hour workshop) – Learn how women perceive conflict and why it is so different from men. Discuss how these perceptions lead to different behaviours and the implications when managing these groups. Explore ways to defuse conflict and practice appropriate resolution techniques to arrive at solutions.

(6 hour workshop) – Learn methods of identifying, defusing and refocusing conflicts in the non-profit environment. In this workshop, you will explore practical ways to deal with workplace conflicts and practice techniques to keep conflict from escalating.

(3 hour workshop) – Learn strategies to identify, cultivate, and build solid relationships with prospective donors. Learn what to ask and how to increase your positive response rate.

(6 hour workshop) – A one-day workshop to examine strategies and develop effective techniques for writing successful proposals for organizational funding or project support. Take an inspiring and informative look at what makes a winning proposal. Learn more about funders, what they are looking for and how they select winning proposals. Learn how to lay-out and write a credible, easy to read proposal that meets your funders' needs.

(6 hour workshop) – How many times have you been asked, “Are you on Facebook?” Do you wonder what the fuss is all about with Twitter? Do you experience tweet guilt because you don’t even know what it is? Has your board or staff been wondering out loud about whether or not your organization should create a Facebook page or blog, or start tweeting about…well, what exactly? Social media is pervasive. Since 2007 adoption rates of social media platforms by businesses and organizations across every sector has been nothing short of remarkable. In 2007, approximately 40% of Inc. 500 companies were using no form of social media. Today that number is less than 10%. It is a communication vehicle you can no longer afford to ignore.

(6 hour workshop) – Whether you know it or not your organization has a brand. Think of it as the things people say about you when you’re not in the room. So you need to be in command, as much as possible, of what words they use to describe you. Having a strong brand is about creating the stories that are told about what you do and how you do it differently than others. Brand management is about understanding and effectively communicating your authentic and compelling brand promise. Your brand strategy is central to your business strategy. It is your most important asset. So managing it effectively is critical to your success.

(6 hour workshop) – Learn practical approaches to goal clarification and building commitment to goals. Participants are also involved in a strategic planning prototype which can be used in any organization.

(6 hour workshop) – Supervising staff effectively is more than stating goals and monitoring performance. It involves creating an environment that supports individual strengths, promotes teamwork, and welcomes constructive feedback. In 2 days, learn how to support staff, set goals, and manage performance in a way that creates a team of motivated, focused staff. Take back templates and practical tools that will get you started.

(6 hour workshop) This day-long workshop is delivered in three sections: Concepts and trends in leadership thinking; How to lead from the meeting table; How to lead from the podium.

(6 hour workshop) – Create your own marketing plans with media, learn to manage media and public speaking requests with confidence. Take away your own Marketing Manager in a Box.

(6 hour workshop) – Prepare and organize media interviews, understand what is “newsworthy”, develop targeted media list, organize media-friendly events, etc.

Have your proposal reviewed and critiqued by an independent professional. Includes a written critique and 1/2 hour personal session with the consultant. Your proposal will be critiqued on:
- how well you meet your funder’s requirements,
- how clearly and succinctly you describe your idea and the benefits,
- how accurately your budget reflects your expenses,
- how effectively your proposal is formated and writen for an overall positive impression.

(6 hour workshop) - This session will share a number of success factors and best practices that can help non-profit organizations and funders to position themselves for planning successful projects that achieve realistic goals and objectives within a set budget and defined timeframe. (The development of this workshop was funded by Manitoba Community Servcies Council.)

(6 hour workshop) - The hallmark of a great leader is one who sets his or her successors up for success, rather than failure. Succession Planning processes are proving crucial for the long-term success of non-profit organizations. Through such processes, they can ensure sustainable availability of top talent to meet changing demands and circumstance. Effective processes ensure appropriate recruitment and volunteer development as well as support organizational change. In order to be positioned for continued success, organizations must have short and long-term strategies for developing succession plans for vacating employees or volunteers to be optimally effective now and in the future. This workshop will assist employees and volunteer boards to design a succession planning process that will fit the unique needs of the organization.

(6 hour workshop) – Learn how to manage your time, set goals, and achieve objectives. Learn techniques designed to help you achieve more of your own goals throughout the day, as well as, learn how to keep your team moving forward and achieve group objectives.