Message-ID: <19344704.1075849681706.JavaMail.evans@thyme> Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 15:31:00 -0800 (PST) From: enron.announcements@enron.com To: all.houston@enron.com Subject: Supervisory Leadership Series Offering Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ANSI_X3.4-1968 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-From: Enron Announcements X-To: All Enron Houston X-cc: X-bcc: X-Folder: \John_Hodge_Nov2001\Notes Folders\All documents X-Origin: HODGE-J X-FileName: jhodge2.nsf Attention Enron Leaders!!!!! Due to an overwhelming response to last year's offerings, we're bringing ba= ck=20 the Supervisory Leadership Series just in time to address PRC feedback. =20 There are 5 topics to choose from, or attend the entire series, it's up to= =20 you. The classes are: Working Styles: Working with People Effectively Tuesday, February 27th= =20 8:00am - 12:00pm in room EB560 $300 This module helps participants understand how they perceive others and how= =20 others perceive them on the basis of behavioral clues. It also discusses wh= at=20 they can learn from those clues about working together effectively. As a=20 result of the module, participants will experience less interpersonal tensi= on=20 with members of the team, or work unit, as a result of knowing how to adapt= =20 to others=01, styles. They will also attain a more collaborative focus at w= ork=20 because of energy saved from lack of interpersonal tension. - Understand the features of the four basic working styles - Understand how others perceive you with regard to working styles - Understand the concept of versatility and how it impacts working=20 together effectively - Practice versatility skills - Understand the supervision and leadership issues relating to working= =20 styles Motivating for Results Tuesday, February 27th 1:00pm - 5:00pm in roo= m=20 EB 560 $300 This module will explore the supervisor=01,s or team leader=01,s role in=20 establishing conditions that allow direct reports and team members to=20 motivate themselves. As a result of the module, participants will gain new= =20 models and tools to use in ways that influence employee motivation. - Understand the Performance With Fulfilment module - Define motivation - Relate the five factors of the Leadership and Motivation Model to=20 motivation - Apply skills/tools to put the Leadership and Motivation Model into= =20 practice - Create an action plan for specific direct reports or team members Communicating Effectively for Leaders Wednesday, February 28th 8:00= am=20 - 5:00pm in room EB 560 $500 Participants will learn the skills that facilitate and promote good=20 communication, as well as the behaviors that indicate a willingness to=20 communicate with others. As a result of the module, participants will have= =20 new models and tools that enhance their willingness and ability to=20 communicate in the workplace. - Understand the reason for, and consequences of, poor communication - Apply the tools of good communication: Responsive Listening,=20 Questioning, Restating, and Empathy - Practice using these communication tools in a work situation - Identify behaviors that indicate positive and negative attitudes towa= rd=20 communicating with others - Develop a strategy for overcoming barriers to using communication=20 skills on the job Delegating and Directing Thursday, March 1st 8:00am - 12:00pm in ro= om=20 EB 560 $300 Participants learn to balance two dimensions of management: delegating=20 appropriate responsibility and authority to employees, while maintaining=20 sufficient monitoring and control. As a result of the module, participants= =20 will be able to utilize management practices that enhance efficiency and=20 empowerment of employees. - Understand the relationship between delegating and directing - Understand the task-related and employee-related considerations for= =20 successful delegating and directing - Identify opportunities for increasing and enhancing delegation and=20 direction on the job - Support the increase of commitment and productivity while reducing=20 managerial stress Meeting Leadership Challenges Thursday, March 1st 1:00pm - 5:00pm in= =20 room EB 560 $300 This module introduces the challenges and rewards of managing people and=20 helps participants create a plan for successfully meeting leadership=20 challenges. As a result of the module, participants will have an=20 understanding of the supervisory leadership role, and of their strengths as= =20 they apply their leadership knowledge and skills. - Recognize three skills needed to survive in times of accelerated cha= nge - Review the process of growth and change as explained by the Growth= =20 Curve - Understand the skills and abilities required of Doers and Managers - Develop a vision of the ideal manager/supervisor/team leader - Do a reality check through self-assessment. - Create an action plan to develop the skills, abilities and confidenc= e=20 to make the vision a reality Coaching for Performance Friday, March 2 8:00 am - 12:00 pm in room=20 EB560 $300 Participants will understand and practice coaching skills for improving and= =20 maintaining job performance and commitment. As a result of the module,=20 participants will learn new approaches and tools to use in the workplace th= at=20 improve job skills, reinforce and increase performance levels, and enhance= =20 employee job satisfaction and commitment. - Understand the definition and purposes of coaching - Use performance-problem analysis to identify the cause(s) of=20 performance problems and determine what the coaching focus should be - Practice performance observation and document skills To register for any of these classes, click here (), or call 713 853-0357.