Issue 78
Inside this issue:
Audie McCarthy founder and president of Marrek Solutions Inc. Click here for Audie's bioLisa Dennie Training Associate Click here for Lisa's Bio Contact:
63 Southmeadow Cres. Stoney Creek, ON L8G 3E6
Phone:
905.662.3407
Email:
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This time of year brings about many changes: the end of summer holidays, back to school, new routines and more urgency in your day as timeframes become more important. The laid back days of summer fade into the background.
This is true in business too. All staff will be together, back to work, and plans for the next fiscal year will be underway. Are there upcoming changes in your organization? Are you launching a new and exciting product or service? Is this the year your business will start to boom? These are the great things about change. However, as we all know, change also brings about discomfort and often…conflict.
It seems as if the pace of change has increased exponentially in the last decade. About 1500 years ago, in 500 B.C., the philosopher Heraclitus made the statement:
“The only thing that is constant is change”
So change is not new! How you cope with change is the key to getting through it with grace and reducing the stress that it can cause. We have added a new course to the Tools for Business lineup at Mohawk College called “Coping with Change” to help business people deal with these very issues. Join us on September 11 th, if you are in the midst of “Coping with Change”.
Please see the Tips section below for some of the survival techniques from the new course.
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Stoney Creek Chamber
Annual General Meeting
Date: September 11, 2007
Time: 5 - 8 pm
Location: Chandelier Place
Contact Connie at 905-664-4000 for more information.
Business After Hours Proudly Sponsored by Hynek Financial,
held at the Holiday Inn Oakville - CentreDate : 2007 September 12
Come join us for our premier monthly networking event!
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Holiday Inn Oakville Centre 590 Argus RoadFree for Chamber members and first time guests
$10.00 for second time guests(no pre-registration required)
Contact: Jad
More info: | Email: jad@oakvillechamber.com
4th Annual Jennifer Ashleigh Children’s Charity Dinner & Auction
The Jennifer Ashleigh Foundation provides assistance for special treatment needs, medical expenses, and financial assistance in times of need.
For more information go to: www.jenniferashleighfoundation.ca
Friday October 12, 2007 at the Piazza Banquet Centre – Dinner at 6:15
230 Anchor Rd , Hamilton (Across from Carmen’s Banquet Centre)
Tickets only $30.00
Contact Audie@marrek.com or Dean Wilkes at 905-388-1566 for tickets or purchase them at National Sports, 970 Upper Wentworth Street, Hamilton
Oakville Chamber of Commerce Salutes Small Business Week Oct 15-19
Events to take place at the Holiday Inn Oakville-Centre ( 590 Argus Road),
For More info: | Email: jad@oakvillechamber.com
Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce Presents
MAYOR FRED EISENBERGER
Topic: ‘State of the City’
THURSDAY OCTOBER 18TH, 2007
$25 per Member, includes lunch
$35 non-Members
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Chandelier Place
“SALUTE TO BUSINESS” TRADE SHOW 2007
THURSDAY OCTOBER 18TH, 2007
Time: 1:30 (after Mayor’s luncheon) - 6 pm
Contact Connie at 905 664 4000 for more information.
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Workshops
Mohawk College- (Tools for Business Series)
The T4B Fall Calendar is now available on line..
NEW! Coping with Change – Sept 11 – Fennell Campus
Examine changes you are facing to help you understand and develop the skills required to be successful through change.
Creating Amazing Customer Service – Sept 13 – Fennell Campus
Improve customer service skills by focusing on areas such as projecting a professional image and understanding the negative impact of providing poor customer service. Learn techniques to maximize the customer’s experience.
Gold Seal Course
Managing Performance – Sept 14 – Fennell Campus
Learn how to motivate employees through goal-setting, coaching and performance feedback. Take the opportunity to practice these skills in a safe learning environment.
Gold Seal Course
Core Skills for Team Leaders, Supervisors and Managers– Sept 18/19 – Fennell Campus
Examine different communication styles, skills, knowledge and attitudes that are required to be an effective supervisor.
Coaching for Success – Sept 24 – Fennell Campus
Explore the benefits to an organization and the individuals in it when a coaching program is embraced. Focus on establishing a personal vision, obtaining commitment for accountabilities and building in follow up and rewards.
Gold Seal Course
Mastering Communications with Personality Profiling – Sept 25 – Fennell Campus
Identify your personality type and understand different personalities through DISC profiling. Develop skills as an active listener and eliminate the barriers that stand in the way of communicating effectively.
Inspiring Multi-Generational Teams – Sept 27 – Fennell Campus
This workshop has been extended to a full day due to an increased demand for more information on how to get the four generations to work together. The course examines the characteristics of Traditionals (born 1900-1945), Boomers (born 1946-1964), GenXers (born 1965-1980) and Millennials (born 1981-1999) and explores ways to inspire excellence in all the generations at work.
Training for Results – Sept 30/31 – Fennell Campus
This 2-day workshop assists individuals who have responsibility for training in their organization. You will: learn communication processes, training needs analysis, adult learning principles, training techniques, skill demonstrations, methods for evaluation, and much, much more.
For more info call 905 575 2442 or visit http://t4b.mohawkcollege.ca
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Marrek gives back to the community by supporting the 4th Annual Jennifer Ashleigh Children’s Charity Dinner & Auction. Please support this wonderful charity. We will be there – will you?
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Tips for Coping with Change
- Keep a positive outlook.
- It’s all about attitude.
- Don’t resist inevitable change.
- Become a change champion.
- Deal with conflicts as they arise.
- Communicate your feelings and opinions tactfully.
- Create win-win situations for yourself and others.
- Nurture your relationships as a buffer during change.
- Collaborate for the best implementation of the changes.
- Go with the flow. You may be surprised how well it turns out!
Tips
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September 6, 2007
"Embrace Change. True success can be defined by your ability to adapt to changing circumstances." |
