Issue 95
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:
The value of a good fit for a new team member was recently called to mind for me when we all met Carol, our new trainer for the first time at our May team meeting. Throughout the meeting it was so obvious that she fit right in with the rest of the group. She appeared to feel comfortable with us right away too and asked great questions. Her values of listening, evaluating and then speaking fit right in to the respectful atmosphere that we have cultivated at The Marrek Group. That was really what generated such a high comfort level; the shared values that we work and live by were already showing in her brief time with us.
When we at The Marrek Group offer recruiting advice we always tell clients to hire people that are different from themselves – different styles, different personality types, etc. The one thing that you don’t want to be different, though, is the set of values that a new team member lives by. Good fit means that the new hire’s values align with the team’s values which in turn align with the company’s values. To work successfully together you must feel comfortable with each other and that means knowing that your values are supported unanimously by your team!
Please see the Tips section below for help in matching new team members with company values.
Have a great week.
Lisa
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The Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce celebrated its Citizen of the Year Event recently by honouring the following citizens and businesses;
Chelsey Overell – Junior Citizen of the Year
Liz Laing – Citizen of the Year
Mountaineer Movers Ltd – Corporate Citizen of the Year
Kushies Baby – Outstanding Business Achievement
Staalduinen Floral Limited – Legacy AwardAudie McCarthy emceed the event for the third year in a row and is looking forward to doing next year’s as well. Special thanks to the Citizen of the year Committee for all their hard work.
Dave Cage and Connie Behie- Stoney Creek Chamber
Branka Vidovic - Neographics
Mark Cripps - The Stoney Creek News
Norm Schleehan - City of Hamilton
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Brantford Chamber of Commerce Business
Business After Hours is held once a month on the second Tuesday from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Our host for June 17th is Empire Homesat, 72 Blackburn Dr.
** Please note that this is the 3rd Tuesday of the Month
There is no need to register for this event. Just show up! We hope to see you there!
Oakville Chamber of Commerce
Business After Hours Proudly Sponsored by Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
(Date: 2008 June 4)
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning 1430 Trafalgar Road
SCAET Auditorium - end of Ceremonial Drive (south entrance)Free for Chamber members and first time guests
$10.00 for second time guestsNo Registration required
Contact: brendan@oakvillechamber.com
Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce
Golf Tournament - June 5th, 2008
Southbrook
$110 per person
Sponsorship $75Contact 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..
Mastering Communications with Personality Profiling – May 27 – Brantford Campus
This one-day workshop explores the communication process and provides an understanding of the communication skills required to effectively interact with fellow employees and staff. Participants learn the principles of effective communication, understanding different personality types, barriers to effective communication, active listening and constructive feedback skills.
Successful Selling Techniques – May 29 – Brantford Campus
This one-day introduction to sales workshop is intended to help improve your sales results through the use of the six-step selling process. Topics include: discovering personal strengths and how to use them to connect with customers, mastering the art of relationship-building, the philosophy of the soft sell and securing repeat business.
NEW FULL-DAY COURSE Effective Time Management – May 30 – Fennell Campus
This one-day workshop is designed to help the participants increase their performance at work by introducing time-management techniques and providing an opportunity to apply them in the learning environment. Participants will assess their personal deficiencies and learn how to stop procrastination and other time wasters.
Effectively Assertive – June 2 – Brantford 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.
Coping with Change – June 5 AM – Brantford Campus
This half-day workshop helps employees look at change and its impact both personally and professionally. Topics include approaches to change, resisting change, benefits of accepting change and the skills required for change.
Stress in the Workplace – June 5 PM - Brantford Campus
This half-day workshop increases the participant’s ability to cope with stress as a key component in leading to a more successful business and personal life. Through individual and group activities, participants will learn to use practical tools to understand what stress is, how it affects us, and to create resiliency in today’s world.
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Creating a Good “Fit”
- Know your team members and their value systems well.
- Create a written value system with team input.
- Search for new recruits in places where people go who share your values.
- If possible, have them meet other team members before you hire them.
- Watch how your potential employee interacts with other people.
- Look for clues of their integrity and work ethic.
- Observe how they speak, the words they choose, tone of voice.
- Consider with whom they will be able to partner within your team.
- Include interview questions that ask for demonstrations of their values.
- Hire them show them your written values and walk the walk, together!
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May 19, 2008
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