Managing Four Generations in the Workplance - Praxis Conflict Consulting

May 9, 2008, 9 am - 4 pm
Best Western Charterhouse Hotel Downtown Winnipeg, 330 York Avenue

Workshop Objectives:
Understand what is a 'generation'
Identify the four generations in today's workforce and-recognize your personal generation
Have an awareness of the qualities of each generation
Understand the unique history of each generation
Recognize the approach that each generation takes toward work
Examine strategies to recruit, develop and promote members of each generation
Recognize and resolve generational conflicts
Manage and value generational diversity.           
               
Who Should Attend?                                           
This session will be of interest to new or experienced HR Personnel, Managers, Supervisors, Administrators, Lead Hands, Union Stewards, Board Members, Executive Directors, CEOs, CAOs, CFOs, COOs and others.

April 18, 2008, 9 am - 4 pm
Best Western Charterhouse Hotel Downtown Winnipeg, 330 York Avenue

Workshop Objectives:
Examine the demographic profile of Manitoba based upon the most recent census
Define the concepts of diversity, stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination
Identify the strengths of each person's own diversity
Acknowledge differences based upon gender, ethnicity, race, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and other backgrounds
Gain a better understanding of what is culture and how other cultures vary from Canadian culture
Develop skills for cross-cultural communication
Recognize cultural barriers to overcoming conflict
Formulate strategies for overcoming cultural conflict and maximizing the strength of diversity in your organization.

Who Should Attend?                                           
This session will be of interest to new or experienced HR Personnel, Managers, Supervisors, Administrators, Lead Hands, Union Stewards, Board Members, Executive Directors, CEOs, CAOs, CFOs, COOs and others.

What Every Board Member Should Know
April 11, 2008, 9 am - 4 pm
Best Western Charterhouse Hotel Downtown Winnipeg, 330 York Avenue

Workshop Objectives:
Assessing Your Board*s Vulnerability to Liability
The Role of the Board versus the Role of the Board Member
Gaining Board Member Commitment
Board and Executive Director: Moving from Competition to Cooperation
Recognizing to Whom the Board is Accountable
What are the Duties of Directors? How can the Duties be Implemented?
Potential Liabilities Arising from Manitoba and Canadian Law
Risk Management and Liability Protection
Insurance and Indemnification
Evaluation, Screening and Monitoring
Developing a Board Due Diligence Checklist

Who Should Attend?
This session will be of interest to new or experienced Board Members, Executive Directors, CEOs, CAOs, CFOs, COOs, Trustees and other staff members and volunteers working closely with Boards.

April 10, 2008, 1pm-4pm
Best Western Charterhouse Hotel Downtown Winnipeg, 330 York Avenue

Workshop Objectives:

Understand the function and purpose of bylaws
Identify the essential elements of board bylaws
Recognize the strengths and weaknesses of your current bylaws
Develop an action plan to strengthen your bylaws
Understand the function and purpose of a board member handbook
Identify the essential components of a board member handbook
Develop an action plan to strengthen or create a board member handbook suited to your organization

Who Should Attend?                                           
These sessions will be of interest to new or experienced Board Members, Executive Directors, CEOs, CAOs, CFOs, COOs and other staff members and volunteers working closely with Boards.