Participants will examine the root causes of the overload (you own a lot more of that than you think you do!), and how to take back control, one day at a time. The tips, tools and next steps all come from years of researching how people just like you successfully managed their own workflow. But come prepared to be challenged. We will uncover and address your biggest limiting beliefs about control, time, workflow, getting everything done, and what truly matters.

Through fascinating examples from history, including the Bay of Pigs, Cuban Missile Crisis, and the tragedy on Mount Everest, this workshop will explore the following: the five myths of executive decision making; how to foster open debate; how to achieve "diversity in counsel, unity in command"; how to move to closure: overcoming the inability to decide; avoiding "analysis paralysis" and other pitfalls; how to gain the whole-hearted commitment to act; and how to address hidden doubts that could undermine your final decision.

We desperately seek out one another to collaborate over time. That is, of course, until we run across some speed bumps along the way: barriers which erode our trust in one another or in the system under which we are often forced to operate. This workshop is designed to look at what makes teams succeed and fail. During the session, we will discuss the requirements for effective teaming, the common interpersonal obstacles we often face, and leadership strategies for overcoming these barriers.

Collaboration has never been more important than it is in today's challenging business environment. Collaboration increases engagement, innovation, productivity, and organizational competitiveness. But collaboration doesn't happen without great leadership. Collaborative leaders must understand how to create an environment in which people choose to participate and contribute. Inspiring, interactive and energizing, this session will give you the insight and skills to build collaborative relationships within your team and throughout the organization.

Effective coaching requires leaders to establish meaningful relationships in which they can engage in uniquely positive, candid and demanding conversations aimed at producing significant performance improvements. This seminar incorporates the very best practices employed by professional coaches and draws upon our extensive knowledge of experiential leadership development. Taught through a series of lectures, interactive exercises and practices, workshop participants will also be guided through The Leader As Coach model.

The best companies know they must engage the entire employee. To do that, however, the company must build a high-achievement, trust-filled culture. If that's what you want, this program is for you. Rather than focus on dry theory and speculation, this program will provide the exact tools you need to create the work environment you want. You will learn simple but powerful skills that you can take back to the job and use immediately. You will learn how to build trust, inspire others, and invite their full cooperation.

Balancing work and personal life in a 24-7 environment amidst tumultuous corporate change is no small task. Leaders who build their personal resilience are able to rise above the chaos, creating a means for maintaining drive and stamina while finding opportunities to relax, restore and rejuvenate. This is a must-attend session for leaders who want to increase their personal energy, focus and performance. You will also gain techniques for translating personal practices into team synergy and results.

Forces such as the advance of technology, globalization, demographic change, and regulatory change are creating opportunities for reinventing the rules of the game in all corners of the economy. To sustain growth, and sometimes just to survive, long-established organizations must create, grow, and profit from entirely new business models. This program will prepare managers for leading, supporting, or managing within high-growth-potential new businesses within established organizations.

Organizations are faced with increased global competition and a constantly changing business and technological environment. This, in addition to the pressure to increase profits while managing schedules and budgets, makes negotiating internally and with outside organizations essential. Talented negotiators outpace their competitors in business because, while building lasting relationships, they get desired results. This seminar will provide the tools and skills necessary to learn how to negotiate in order to meet your organizational goals.