Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Go For Win-Win!

 
Foster a win-win mindset by focusing on the development of three character traits:

Integrity
Integrity means treating everyone by the same set of honorable principles. Do what you say you’ll do and own it when you don’t. Respect the time, space and boundaries of others as well as yourself. Work hard to respect what you say and what you write. Honor your agreements.
 
Maturity
Maturity is walking the balance beam of courage and consideration. Expressing feelings and convictions with courage offset with consideration for the feelings and convictions of others requires maturity, particularly issues that matter greatly to all parties.
 
Abundance Mentality
An abundance mentality supports the belief that this is a world of plenty and that there is enough for everybody. It results in the sharing of accomplishments, recognition, profits and decision making. It encourages possibilities and creativity.

Polish your commitment to go for a win-win mindset and you will find the quality of your relationships, partnerships and engagement with others will take on a new shine.

Still learning,
Honey

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Creating Training Advocates


The core solution for training effectiveness in your organization is buy-in from all key influencers. Work at tapping into successful lobbying skills as you seek to encourage role models to value learning and training!
A lobbyist is defined as someone who tries to influence others on behalf of a special interest.
Here is your checklist for success:
  • Solicit feedback without becoming defensive – take a look what people are saying they need, want, wish was different
  • Find your champion – go for as high up the food chain as possible
  • Promote and embrace continuous improvement - how to streamline, elevate quality
  • Seek endorsement for tying learning outcomes and training attendance to performance appraisals
  • Form a training council – not to be confused with a committee – small advisory team
  • Survey your talent pool – find the artists, writers, cartoonists, teachers to help make training sizzle
Still learning,
Honey