Communication programs - MOST COMMONLY REQUESTED PROGRAMS

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Philanthropic organizations seeking to reach donors and to share their mission and vision, know that their goal is only reached by having clear communication. Every person in the organization from philanthropy department to board members, to staff needs to understand how they can contribute to the fiduciary security of the organization. This program is customized to meet the needs of the specific department or group of members attending. We look at roles, personalities, and methods of developing a message that fits each individuals, comfort level and skillset so that each person can naturally use the “ABC’s of fundraising” to connect to the hearts of their audience. Philanthropic strategies are enhanced when we inspire others to see and to feel the importance of the mission. This begins by knowing how to; Ask people to take action, Believing in the mission, and understanding how to Cultivate the relationship 

What has avoidance of uncomfortable or challenging conversations cost you or your company? Avoiding crucial conversations comes at a price. The inability or lack of confidence to professionally address crucial topics adds to dysfunctional team behaviors and increases stress. Resistance and hesitation for addressing critical issues most commonly occurs, because individuals lack the skills needed to increase their confidence in these situations, thus the will to address tough topics is decreased or completely avoided. While leaders seek to demonstrate their best professional self, when a person lacks a skill set, they may will typically revert to old default behaviors such as ignoring or tolerating behaviors from those they lead.

Has speaking in public ever caused you to feel anxious or uncertain? Whether you are speaking to co-workers, or formally presenting information to a group, it is important to know that the message will be delivered without fear of looking nervous or forgetting what it is what you want to say. Public speaking is an art. Many people struggle with presenting to a group. When we speak well, our professionalism shines, but if aren’t confident then or lack of confidence shines and we feel inadequate. In this program we will work on the art of presenting a message, whether it is to a small group or a large audience. Learn strategies to increase your confidence and decrease nervousness and fears. Understand how to take control of the environment to increase the message being delivered. These easy to use and methods will help you to exhibit professionalism as you are more in control and understand how to deliver messages that command attention and respect. 

Excellence as a standard in the service industry is about building relationships and continually improving the client experience. Therefore, it is important to continually review how we can improve communications with our internal clients, whether we interact with these team members face to face or work with them remotely. Communicating effectively is a skill that requires constant attention, as we assess current members of our team, and welcome new members to the team. Mindful listening improves our communication, as we learn how to be more aware of the cues the listener is providing and improve ways we convey information. Corporate cultures often expect people to practice the Golden Rule to treat others the way they would like to be treated, but often don’t convey what this means. When cultivating relationships with mindfulness the Golden Rule is the starting place. Seeking  to raise the standard and thereby improving the quality of communication we apply the elements of the Platinum Rule, where we communicate in a manner that is most effective for the recipient versus the sender.  

There is a diversity of change that is occurring, from how we work, to where we work, to how life looks and feels. When change occurs, it is imperative that we make people feel important and understand the role they have in embracing and implementing the change. Today, the need for a big-picture thinker on change is greater than ever, driven by an unstable e  

A dialogue involves speaking and listening. Effective communicators know how to select the proper words to convey a message, how to hold the silence and how to listen on a deeper level. In order toelevate our communication skills, we have tolearn how to stay properly grounded in how we listen. Communication consumes over 90% of our day but the message heard has a 50/50 chance of being misunderstood.conomy, where downsizing is the norm and remaining employees are allocated to take on more work. This program is one method for being proactive in assuring that existing employees understand the change process to increase the success of making the needed change initiatives and decreases resistance. 

How can help others we build the future together if we struggle to communicate? First, we must understand how to improve our verbal and nonverbal skills, how to share information clearly and effectively and how to check if what we said was what was heard or understood. This training provides participants with an increased awareness of how personality styles influence communication. Learn how to assess styles of co-workers and then understand how to quickly adjust the communication approach to better meet a person’s style, so that they can more easily understand the message and information being given. These easy-to-use techniques improve clarity of communication and increase confidence while decreasing conflicts.

Communication which impacts trust is a leading challenge. We know from research that 12 percent of people will believe communications from employers the first time they hear new information, 49 percent Actions, inactions and communication tactics impacts trust. We know from research that 12 percent of people will believe communications from employers the first time they hear new information, 49 percent of people will believe it after it is repeated once or twice. If communication across the agency is inconsistent, or as perceived as inconsistent then trust declines and a dysfunctional team can begin to emerge. In this program we will discuss tools that can help rebuild team cohesiveness by looking at communication processes, how to proactively resolve conflicts and lay the foundation for creating focus, commitment and rebuilding trust. When we are continually asking for people to do more it is important that we give time and energy to help rebuild them. Many team members are tired and are unaware of default patterns they have developed that prevent them from being present and available to listen. This program provides some strategies for helping team members to reconnect and to know that they are cared for, appreciated and valued as well as moving the team in a positive forward direction  of people will believe it after it is repeated once or twice. If communication across the agency is inconsistent, or as perceived as inconsistent then trust declines and a dysfunctional team can begin to emerge. In this program we will discuss tools that can help rebuild team cohesiveness by looking at communication processes, how to proactively resolve conflicts and lay the foundation for creating focus, commitment and rebuilding trust. When we are continually asking for people to do more it is important that we give time and energy to help rebuild them. Many team members are exhausted, and they haven’t stopped, their bandwidth has been so stretched there hasn’t been energy to take care of themselves or even consider their mental health, putting them at high risk for cumulative stress and even mental health issues. This program provides some strategies for helping team members to reconnect and to know that they are cared for, appreciated and valued as well as moving the team in a positive forward direction.