[OPLINLIST] The Empowerment Advantage - June 5th in Blue Ash

[SWON Libraries]

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    The Empowerment Advantage

http://www.swonlibraries.org/viewevent?id=1362


      Date

Thursday, June 5th, 2008


      Time

9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


      Location

SWON Libraries Office


      Speaker(s)

*Bill Young,MBA* is an excellent resource for libraries who want to 
increase the performance and effectiveness of their most valuable asset, 
their people.

As an educator, trainer, and successful entrepreneur for over 25 years, 
Bill can help you move your library personnel towards your desired goals.

Bill has trained library staff throughout Ohio, West Virginia, and the 
Kentucky areas. He is a frequent speaker at the Ohio Library Council's 
annual and semi-annual conventions, as well as at Training at OLC and 
regional library associations.

In addition, Bill is a faculty member at Indiana Wesleyan University and 
the University of Phoenix, teaching leadership & organizational 
behavior, change management, and public relations. You get "cutting 
edge" and up-to-date information in the areas of human development with 
Bill.


      Description

In this high-content program you will learn how to develop your 
self-confidence and self-reliance levels to make your life easier and 
less stressful. This 'experiential' workshop will provide new insight to 
conflict management, relationship mastery, and having the confidence to 
make great decisions. All of this provided in a fun, relaxed and 
entertaining atmosphere with the use of games, exercises, music and 
humor as well as power-packed content.

*In this program we will:*

1.Examine the importance of accepting responsibility in all aspects of 
our daily lives. What responsibility is and is not, and how it can 
empower people in amazing ways.

2. Harvest understanding of the concepts of judgment, fear, limitations 
and how they dis empower us.

3. Look closely at the aspects of criticism and how it affects us. We 
will learn empowering techniques to enhance our ability to give AND 
receive criticism gracefully.

4. Reap new insights on how to have the power and confidence to deal 
with conflict, whether with customers or co-workers.

5. Obtain great levels of team synergy and confidence by understanding 
how to empower other people.

6. Explore new ideas into effective decision making, with less 
dependence, and more confidence.

This program is a must for anyone who works with customers or co-workers 
and wants to enjoy increased workplace morale, less stress, and more job 
enrichment.


      Meal

Continental breakfast and light snacks will be provided.


      Audience

This program is designed to develop the confidence anyone needs for 
success at the library or in personal life. We explore how to enhance 
self-reliance, deal with criticism, and empower ourselves to make better 
decisions. From the circulation desk to the break room, this is a great 
program for managers and support staff alike.


      Contributing Member of SWON Libraries

$45


      Friend of SWON Libraries

$45


      Contributing Member of NEO-RLS, NORWELD, or SERLS

$45


      Other

$55

The deadline to register is Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008


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