Large corporations have for years developed and used sophisticated models to optimize their businesses. Until recently, building such models required professionals with special modeling and programming skills. But today, desktop tools, specifically Microsoft Excel and various add-ins, are available that enable all managers to model their problems in a spreadsheet in order to gain insight into those problems and make better decisions. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel is recommended.

Sharing knowledge integrated from research in multiple fields, including neuroscience, organizational behavior, psychology, sociology, history and his firm's proprietary research Mr. Stallard describes the "The Connection Culture" that every organization needs to thrive for sustained periods of time. During this session, you will learn: what motivates individuals to give their best efforts; the six human needs to thrive; the five elements of a Connection Culture; and best practices of individuals who create Connection Cultures.

Doing what comes naturally - what millions of years of evolution have programmed us to do - may be perfectly normal, but it's not necessarily healthy. Where, in the headlong "progress" of the human race, do you really fit in? Take a minute to find out, and find yourself, in this workshop devoted to the proposition that a whole, healthy, heartfelt life is something that each of us must and can learn-and earn-anew. This workshop will open your eyes to a whole new perspective on balancing work and life.

In this seminar, Mr. Krippendorff teaches the five key strategies that have been proven to drive growth, and will show participants how to build their own organizational playbook filled with time-tested approaches. This unique program blends fundamental strategic concepts with cognitive science, systems thinking, and Eastern philosophy into a practical set of tools. Mr. Krippendorff will introduce the role that strategic narratives play in business strategy, and attendees will leave with a set of tools to help them consistently identify and seize opportunities others overlook.

This session is a unique, comprehensive habit-improvement program that mentally, physically, and emotionally improves your sphere of living. The program teaches specific techniques for making this an automatic part of your subconscious mind. It will help you eliminate self-defeating behavior and improve your self-confidence through positive, success-generating habits, putting you on the road to greater achievement and a more rewarding life. This one-day format highlights the popular three-day Successful Life Course featured positively on CBS News' 60 Minutes.

It's tempting to avoid difficult conversations at work. They feel uncomfortable; they seem risky. The issue is how to conduct these conversations with skill. In this program, you'll identify a specific, challenging conversation that you intend to have at work in the next 30 days; then you'll learn the skills to manage it effectively. Throughout the workshop, you'll apply new tools, tactics and techniques to your situation. The purpose of the workshop is to jumpstart your conversation.

As a leader, you will be expected to influence others, including your team, your superiors, and managers in different departments, as you build support for change and implement new programs. This seminar will examine the qualities and skills of leaders who get "extraordinary" things done under tight time and resource constraints. We will discuss how to get people to embrace change, how to build trust and credibility, how to manage the politics of relationships, and how to inspire those around you to follow your lead.

As the business environment continues to change, emotional intelligence skills will become increasingly important in determining who succeeds and who fails. This presentation will help participants develop the emotional intelligence competencies required by a position of leadership. Participants will assess, develop, and apply their own emotional intelligence and will learn how to cultivate emotional intelligence in their organization.