Management Seminar Newsletter
January 5, 2021
Management Seminar Class Offerings
January 13
8-10 am
Skills for Supervisors, Registration LINK
This session includes key skills for success as a supervisor. Content is great for a new supervisor and is useful as a reminder to an experienced supervisor. Participants will learn how to overcome common obstacles, manage the work, build a positive climate and culture, and address performance concerns
January 20 & February 10
8-10 am
QBQ! The Question Behind the Question Book Study, Registration LINK
This book, QBQ! The Question Behind the Question by John G Miller is a quick but deep book that explores the role of personal accountability in one's work and personal life. Participants will need to purchase (or check out from the public library) the book and read it prior to the first meeting. Guiding questions will be provided.
January 27
8-10 am
Changes in Colorado's Employment Laws 2021, Registration LINK
This class will cover the new Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, which includes a provision for Public Health Emergency Leave to replace FFCRA. It will also cover the new Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
Leadership
Lessons Learned From a Strange Year
by Ryan Pendell, ATD
It goes without saying that 2020 was an unprecedented year. Buts as leaders take the time at year’s end to reflect, what lessons will develop? According to Gallup, several key insights have emerged during the past 12 months—not the least of which have to do with the widespread transition to remote work. One of the first observations from the polling organization is that remote employees have higher engagement levels than in-office workers, but only when they receive regular feedback from their leadership. We’ve also learned that engagement is a stronger predictor of performance during difficult economic times. Burnout has less to do with hours worked than it does with ineffective, noncommunicative leadership, and while leadership fears becoming micromanagers, the majority of employees feel they don’t receive enough feedback. Even those who receive negative feedback would like more of it. Through the pandemic, it has become more clear than ever that employees want support, feedback, and direction.
For more check out this article fromGallup
Sharpen The Saw
10 Questions to Reflect on 2020 by Brit Andreatta
- What are your 9 greatest successes and miracles of 2020? This may seem like a big ask during a pandemic but successes and miracles still happened. It may be something big or it might be those very small, but meaningful wins, like having??? It’s OK to have more but get at least 9.
- What was a key challenge of this year and what did you discover about yourself in meeting this challenge? What new skills, knowledge, or insights did you receive as a result of this challenge? For many of this, the pandemic and lockdowns will be the focus on this reflection.
- What are some of the most joyful moments of 2020? Spend some time on this one and list as many as you can. They may be the small joys, but in this crazy year, all moments of joy count! Consider making a post-it note for each one and put them around your room.
- What “risks” (taking action though fear is present) did you take this year and what greater freedom did you discover in the process? What did you learn about yourself in taking these risks?
- In what key ways have you been of service this year? What meaningful purpose have you contributed to through sharing your time, or your talent, or your resources? Being of service includes actions that protect our community health so if you’ve been wearing your mask, honoring lockdowns, and standing 6 feet apart, you’ve already made a huge contribution of service. Take time to appreciate yourself for that.
- What has been the underlying, unifying theme of your year? "2020 has been the year of…" It’s OK if your first sentence is full of swear words but after you have vented, go back and dig a little deeper. For you, in the midst of all the chaos of 2020, what has been your underlying, unifying theme
- Looking back on 2020, what 3 people had the greatest impact in your life (could be positive or negative)? What has their presence stimulated or awakened in you?
- Is there anyone whom you need to forgive? Forgive means to release judgment and blame that is causing you unnecessary pain. Who is it? What quality do you need to forgive them for? Can you find that same quality within yourself (to any degree) and love yourself anyway?
- What are your greatest blessings of 2020? List those people, experiences, and insights that fill your heart with gratitude.
- What are 3 key lessons you’ve learned through your experiences in 2020?
“The way we experience the world around us is a direct reflection of the world within us.” ~ Gabrielle Bernstein
To read the entire article from Brit Andreatta click here