Issue 84
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
Sherry Pelkey Marketing Coordinator & Trainer Atlantic Canada Click here for Sherry's Bio Contact:
63 Southmeadow Cres. Stoney Creek, ON L8G 3E6
Phone:
905.662.3407
Email:
Web:
Recently, there was a segment on 60 minutes about the “Millennial” generation and its member’s expectations. They are looking for a fun workplace where the individual is respected and treated as a whole person, not just a mind or a pair of hands or a body to fill a seat. They want to transform the workplace into a more efficient, flexible, nicer place to be. They want to be allowed to demonstrate their creativity.
Interestingly enough, that is the kind of place I worked in when I first started my career. That company was Bell Canada.
That is the kind of business we are building at The Marrek Group.
Creativity covers a lot of territory. From looking for different ways to reach customers, to different ways to communicate to the customers you have. From what products and services we offer to how we deliver them. Creativity is released by humour and fun. This is the best way to get people to “think outside the box”.
With creativity comes accountability. If you want the freedom to create you must accept the responsibility that comes with it.
Please see the Tips section below for creating a fun workplace where each individual takes accountability.
Have a great week!
Audie
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Look at what is happening in PEI!
The Marrek Group delivers “Effectively Assertive” during the 2007 Craft workshop forum. Sponsored by PEIDB, ProfitLearn, PEI Cultural Human Resources Sector Council.
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Business After Hours Proudly Sponsored by the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
December 5, 2007 Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Location: 130 Navy StreetFree for Chamber members and first time guests
$10.00 for second time guests(no pre-registration required)
More info : | Email : brendan@oakvillechamber.com
Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce Presents
Annual Holiday Gathering Thursday December 6th 5:30 - 8 pm Winona Vine Estates 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..
Effectively Assertive – December 3 – Fennell Campus
This one-day workshop outlines the characteristics of the three styles of assertive behaviour. Once the participants determine their own personal style, they will be able to understand the impact of their style on the business. Communication styles are addressed as part of learning to speak with confidence.
Coaching for Success – December 4 - Brantford
Learn the art of effective coaching including setting goals, creating a coaching plan, giving feedback and reviewing the eleven characteristics that all good coaches have.
Successful Interview Techniques – December 5 – Fennell Campus
This one - day workshop teaches the participants to create and use interview documents that will increase their success in hiring and retention of employees. Using behavioural interview techniques, the participants will develop interview questions and scoring mechanisms for actual positions they are hiring for.
Problem Solving – December 10 - Fennell Campus
This one-day workshop addresses two major factors of problem solving: flexibility and creativity. Participants will use these factors to examine key problem-solving techniques, such as examining assumptions, modeling, shifting paradigms and drilling down.
Training for Results – December 11 & 12 – Brantford Campus
This 2 day workshop assists individuals who have responsibility for training in their organization. You will explore basic training skills, adult learning principles, utilizing training aids, analyzing training requirements, the steps in developing and conducting training, skill demonstrations, and evaluating the results.
Coping with Change – December 13 – Fennell Campus
This half-day workshop helps employees look at change and its impact both personally and professionally. You will explore approaches to change, resisting change, benefits of accepting change and the skills required for change.
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Tips for Fun AND Accountability
- Set timelines, deadlines, and accountability for results together
- Let employees choose fun activities to keep it fun AND productive
- Set objectives together based on your mission and vision
- Encourage team decisions for ways to meet objectives
- Set measurements that encourage creativity and support the vision
- Get rid of measurements that impede creativity and don’t support the vision
- Recognize and reward accomplishments big and small
- Equate work with fun, creativity AND productivity for all
- Support team decision-making, helping them learn from mistakes
- Coach employees in the skills they need to support the vision and meet goals.
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Nov. 26 , 2007
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