In 1982 Canada Post recorded a $600 million deficit. In 1991 we recorded a $150 million profit. You helped us achieve our goal.
Points given to me by employees as a result of your trainings were: "We are more able to tolerate differences of opinion", "Mac smacked us out of some provincial thinking", "There is greater empathy and appreciation for the work of others", "We are more businesslike and professional between management and our various unions", "We are practicing our customer service preach".
Through the use of your follow-up seminars, training book, and video tapes, we expect to cement in this decade the next century's foundation"
Bob Johnson
General Manager
Canadian Postal Service
Toronto (York) Division
In any organization, large or small, productivity is often affected by the way different teams interact with one another. Employees and management must learn to work together in the most efficient manner. Different employee groups must interact to perform essential tasks. Organization committees must collaborate to make a difference. So what happens when these groups fall out of sync? Teams that don't work well together can be a recipe for disaster in any organization. To rebuild teams that have fallen out of touch with the mission of your organization and to repair damaged relationships, team building exercises are very effective.
I, Mac Macdonald, can create a team building event that will address all the important issues that your teams are facing. I'll work with you to rebuild relationships and establish more productive communication, and I will provide you with problem solving skills in order to create more effective teams! I open the door to trust!
When organizational relationships begin to break down, team building will help you begin the reconstruction. In my team building seminars, I bring people together by helping them realize their own role in the organization, in relationships, and in life. When they learn to take charge of their own behavior, they'll begin to learn better ways of communicating and dealing with problems with one another.
I teach attendees how to Navigate the Seven "C's" - courage, caring, complacency, character, change, communication and commitment - giving them the skills they need to set personal goals and internalize your organizations' mission. While enjoying a variety of interactive games and exercises, we will re-establish trust, open the lines of communication and redefine the way your teams work together. Succession planning is key to your business future just as trust and communication is important to your present.
One of the biggest impediments to cohesive teamwork and productivity is communication. In my team building workshops, we will identify the barriers to good communication. I'll demonstrate ways of overcoming these obstacles and learning to relate to one another better. By learning to empathize with others, to voice needs and concerns in a productive way and, most importantly, to listen, you will come away with the skills you need to communicate effectively with your peers, employees and managers. And with effective communication comes increased productivity, improved morale and a stronger team!
Effective team building events are generally those that present the serious message in a fun and interactive way. Through the use of games and other team building activities, attendees will feel less inhibited and be more open to the changes they will be making in their attitudes and behaviors. You'll be able to laugh and enjoy yourself while working closely with your teammates - thereby establishing professional trust!
And unlike other team building leaders, I will take the time to learn about your specific needs and create an entertaining day of activities that will address the issues most important to you. I'll even provide handouts and other materials to the participants so they can refer back to the day and continue applying the lessons they've learned to all aspects of their lives, both at home and at work.
There is no time like the present to energize your team, increase their morale and heighten productivity! Contact me today to plan your team building event in Seattle or anywhere in the US or Canada. You can email me or call me at (206) 932-1232 and we'll design a team building event that will leave your organization happier, more cohesive and more quality conscious. And again, please reference www.theopenorganization.com.
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