Learn how to be a part of a high performing team that shares a common mission-based goal. Find out how you can do your part in stimulating positive and effective communication and support from your co-workers. Review strategies of working with others who represent different perspectives in regards to culture, race, age, and gender, as well as generational differences. Discover strategies to inspire members of your team to want to work well together and have a good time doing it. Determine how to evaluate your team's progress and maintain good morale.
Speaker: Christine Singer
Christine Singer has more than 30 years of leadership experience in non-profit management, organizational development and workforce development. She holds a master's degree in education from the University of Massachusetts and a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and child development from Connecticut College. She co-authored a training monograph entitled "Non-Aversive Alternatives to Behavior Management" and has received numerous awards for professional and volunteer leadership activities.
Learning Goals and Objectives
- Participants will understand important components of the team building process.
- Participants will explore their emotional response to team members who appear to be working against the goals of the program, agency or co-workers, as well as the detrimental affects this may have on individuals and team morale.
- Participants will learn communication methods and other tools to assert a positive presence within a work team.
Target Audience
Senior and middle managers and direct support professionals.
Admission:
$65 ADDP Member
$85 Non-member
Registration will begin at 9:00 am