From Boomers to Z: How to Work Effectively Across Generations

Speaker Josh Dye

For the first time in modern U.S. history there are significant members of 4 different

generations in the workplace: Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z.

Differences in work styles, expectations and preferences have a big impact on how well we

work together…or not.

In this fast paced, interactive training you will learn why each generation approaches things the way that they do, and tips for adapting and working well together.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the background of each generation.
  • Understand the work style of each generation.
  • Learn how to adapt to effectively work and communicate with people from other generations.

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By Josh Dye, cross-generational communication, generational differences, multigenerational workplace, teamwork, work style adaptation

Methods: How to Work Effectively with People who Have Different Workstyles

Speaker Josh Dye

Working with people who have different work styles is often challenging. Our background, skills and experiences impact how we view communication, time, deadlines, relationships, decision-making, and more! To work effectively together, we must better understand our own work styles and the work styles and preferences of people on our team.

In this presentation you will learn: (Learning Objectives)

    • The 9 dimensions of work style.
    • How to adapt our own style to work better with others.
    • Milestone Management – How to approach small and large projects to ensure high quality work that meets deadlines!

Workplaces that feature a wide variety of workstyles are a strength and benefit. Request this session to learn how to work well together, regardless of how you approach the job!

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adapting work habits, By Josh Dye, communication skills, project management, team collaboration, team work style, teamwork

Delegation and Feedback: What, When, and How

Speaker Josh Dye

As a manager does it feel like you constantly have more work added to your plate and none taken off?

This is not sustainable. The solution is mastering delegation.

It is challenging to know what to delegate, when, and how (and in many cases, to whom!). Together let’s explore some strategies to improve your delegation and feedback skills as a manager. 

In this training you will learn: (Learning Objectives)

  • How to implement leadership expert Dave Crenshaw’s 4 steps of delegation: why, what, who and when.
  • The 3 Ts of Delegation: Training, Time Management, and Trust.
  • How to empower staff to make decisions.
  • How to deliver effective performance feedback.

The more you delegate, the less you have to do, and the more others thrive. Master delegation and feedback in this training!

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By Josh Dye, delegation skills, effective feedback, empowering employees, leadership development, Managers, Supervisors, time management

Plunging Productivity: Why Staff Underperforms, and How You Can Get them Engaged

Speaker Josh Dye

Working with and managing others is stressful, demanding and rewarding. Finding quality staff and keeping them engaged and productive is a challenge.

In this session you will learn:

  • How to hire the right people for your organization.
  • How to motivate people based on their unique personalities.
  • How to create a culture of flexibility and trust.
  • The micro manager quiz!
  • How to have difficult conversations that end with a path to growth & productivity.

If some people on your team under-performing, learn how to get them engaged in this training!

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By Josh Dye, difficult conversations, employee engagement, hiring strategies, Managers, staff motivation, Supervisors, workplace culture

The Art of Leadership: Essential Skills for Supervisors

Speaker Josh Dye

During this session we cover the following essential skills supervisors must develop:

  • What impacts employee performance?
  • Understanding work styles
  • Setting expectations
  • How to give effective feedback
  • How to have difficult conversations
  • How to deal with passive aggressive behavior
  • Building trust
  • Leading through times of change
  • How to choose the right leadership frame for each situation
  • Connecting with your people

The session is highly interactive. Each topic will feature brief lecture to set the context followed by interactive discussion and live polls. Attendees will learn research-based best practices and from the experiences of their co-workers.

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build trust, By Josh Dye, difficult conversations, effective feedback, employee performance, leadership skills, Managers, Supervisors

Transform: The 4 Laws of Behavior Change

Speaker Josh Dye

“If you are having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn’t you. This problem is your system.”

~ James Clear, author of Atomic Habits

Behavior change is hard. In fact, 91% of people don’t achieve their goals.

But 9% do…

What makes them different? The systems they set up to make progress.

In this training you will learn how to put the 4 laws of behavior change into action:

  • Make it obvious.
  • Make it attractive.
  • Make it easy.
  • Make it satisfying.

You will also learn the difference between goals vs. systems when working to achieve your goals.

Use this training to achieve your goals, and to help your clients trying to make positive life changes.

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atomic habits, behavior change, By Josh Dye, goal achievement, habit formation, systems thinking

Brain Power: Practical Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Brain to Improve Thinking, Learning, and Performance

Speaker Josh Dye

Understanding how our brains work can transform our daily lives.

Fortunately, brain scientists know a good deal about the things that impact our brains.

In this training we will explore 12 brain rules highlighted by molecular biologist Dr. John Medina, and how we can use them to improve thinking, learning, and performance.

The 12 Rules we will explore are:

  • Exercise
  • Survival
  • Sleep
  • Stress
  • Wiring
  • Attention
  • Memory
  • Sensory Integration
  • Vision
  • Music
  • Gender
  • Exploration

Understanding the impact of the 12 rules on our brains can help us maximize they way we live and work!

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brain health, brain learning tips, brain rules, By Josh Dye, improve brain performance, John Medina

Cognitive Bias: Uncover Blindspots in Your Thinking and Decision Making

Speaker Josh Dye

A cognitive bias is an error or blind spot in our thinking and decision making.

It convinces us that we have an accurate understanding of a person or situation, when we actually don’t.

Cognitive biases lead to:

  • Unfair treatment of others.
  • Decisions with unintended consequences.
  • Decisions that backfire in the long term.
  • Decisions (and actions) that have a negative impact on people we serve.
  • Overconfidence in our knowledge and understanding.
  • Unwillingness to listen, learn, and improve in certain areas.

In this training you will learn: (Learning Objectives)

  • Common cognitive biases.
  • Strategies to combat biases.
  • How to make better decisions that are less influenced by biases.

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By Josh Dye, cognitive biases, critical thinking, decision making errors, overcome bias, thinking blindspots

Emotional Intelligence: Skills to Better Understand Yourself and Connect with others

Speaker Josh Dye

Emotional intelligence is at the core of fulfilling personal and professional relationships. What is it exactly?

Emotional intelligence is having the ability to do the following:

  • Have awareness of and understand your feelings.
  • Effectively express both your positive and difficult emotions.
  • Navigate relationships with empathy, kindness and influence for good.
  • Recognize the emotions in others to communicate more effectively.
  • Stay motivated to achieve when facing obstacles.

In this training you will learn how to build emotional intelligence that increases your level of influence, helps you effectively resolve conflict, improve as a communicator, and form better professional and personal relationships.

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By Josh Dye, Emotional Intelligence, relationship skills, self awareness, self management, social awareness