Workforce Learning

For details about the May 12 webinar — and to register for this interesting, informative event, click here.

Why Managers Won’t Manage and What HR Can Do About It

Image a restaurant where chefs can choose whether or not they will cook. Or an airline where pilots can decide that they do not want to fly planes. In almost any job, if a person doesn’t want to perform basic job functions, they are fired. And yet, in the world of business, managers can elect not to manage their direct reports with sometimes little or no consequences.

In this 90 minute session you will learn:

• What are the key knowledge and skill areas needed in management development programs
• How much time each manager need to allocate to effectively manage staff
• How to create a system of management accountability to recognize and promote leadership excellence
• How to create a business case for building management strength in your organization

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When: January 2009

Where: Emerging Leader Institute (ELITE), a hands-on development program that provides employers with targeted skills training for their key, high-potential managers.

Details: Leadership training expert Alice Waagen, PhD, of Workforce Learning will lead a hands-on development program that provides employers with targeted skills training for their key, high-potential managers.

Topics covered at the ELITE training program will include:

• Leveraging Interpersonal Effectiveness
• Leading & Managing Change
• Effective Communication
• Performance Management
• Building Effective Teams
• Managing Conflict

For more information, contact Alice:

• By Phone: 703-834-7580
• By Email

To register for the ELITE program, visit www.helioshr.com

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When: August 15, 2008

Where: Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia

Details: Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia is pleased to announce a special addition to your corporate or faith-based work/construction building days at the Maple Ridge Condominium in Fairfax, VA. Teams are invited to learn to improve communications and self-awareness, and better manage change, conflict, time, and stress.

Facilitator: Leading the workshop is Dr. Alice Waagen, president of Workforce Learning, LLC (http://www.workforcelearning.com/), who sits on Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia Board of Directors.

Background: Alice has conducted similar workshops at dozens of professional conferences, including the Training Director’s Forum, the Chancellor’s Conference on Civilian Education at the Department of Defense, and the Training Officer’s Conference. She has also worked with hundreds of staff, managers, and executives at some of the world’s largest Fortune 500 firms. Her work has given her insight into a wide range of industries including computer software, financial services, printing and advertising, government, consumer services, and the nonprofit sector.

Questions? Send Alice an email.

For more information: Contact Megan Coleman, Habitat’s Volunteer and House Sponsorship Manager, at 703-521-9890 ×111 or by email.

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