DVA Leadership and Development Training

Most human resource associates in service organizations are well aware of the need to educate workers regarding EHS (environment, health, and safety) issues, standards, and procedures. The answer is often EHS training. But instructing employees in a formal setting can be tedious and ineffective. What can be done to spice up EHS trainings and effectively educate employees? Health and safety trainings can easily fall into routine replays of well-meaning standards and precautionary measures. The following tips are suggested to liven up those EHS trainings: a. Identify your learning objectives—structure the course around a mental model workers can understand, based on information and procedures they will use in the workplace b. Know your audience—focus on the target group and be aware of what they already know c. Adjust for attitudes—realize that attitudes can be shaped so learned concepts will be used d. Engage and interact—involve learners and don’t be afraid of losing control of the cla

How does a manager tap into the energetic creativity new employees demonstrated during the hiring process? During the interview, new hires talk about successful strategies that worked in the past and how they can't wait to implement them. They also seem to be full of creative ideas for turning things around once they're hired. Where does all that enthusiasm end up in just weeks after the first day? What draws them in to the day-to-day mundane 'work'atmosphere that merely meets minimum expectations and does not embrace their creative drive? As a manager or supervisor, you can change all that. Let DVA Leadership & Development Training show you how get your team back to thinking outside the box. Complexity made Simple

Motivation, it is a topic that people know is important, continually discuss, and would love to predict. We would all love to know why people do what they do. But as it goes, the influence and understanding of it all is a bit beyond our scope. What is it that sets two people apart when they are given the exact same resources, opportunity and timeline to complete the same project? What is it that drives one to do greater than the other? Motivation! Even though motivation can't always be defined to suit the masses, it remains a very important component of the workplace. What attributes does the motivated employee possess that allows for him/her to shine beyond that of the employee that merely does what is required? Motivation! Motivation leads to learning. If you want to learn more about motivating your team, contact me at DVA Leadership & Development Training ~ Complexity made Simple.

Is your organization facing a leadership challenge? Has a new initiative or reorganization forced you to find a new approach? Do you want to implement a new strategy to improve your organization's performance? Improve your performance by increasing your effective leadership skills and be ready to meet the difficult challenges of today’s economy and business world. DVA leadership training courses help you fulfill your potential through effective leadership skills training in areas like: team building, strategic planning, decision making and more. All DVA leadership trainings teach valuable insights designed to work in a “real world” environment. Sign up today. Call DVA @ 773-671-3315

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A mentor can be a great tool in the workplace. Do you have a workplace mentor? Someone who can explain things to you and help you set workplace goals is considered an ideal mentor. In the best type of mentoring relationships a mentor remains neutral and never takes sides but rather supports your ideals and promotes your professional growth. __________________________________________________________ Getting qualified, talented employees is half the battle---keeping them interested and engaged can very well be the other half. Some companies choose to invest their resources in hiring Organizational Development Consulting firms. If you are not in the financial place to do so, you may find that you can use mentoring to build a fully engaged and committed staff. Contact DVA Leadership & Development Training to learn more. DVA ~ Complexity made Simple

In an economy where every employee is forced to do double the work and the supervisor has less and less time to praise such hard work and dedication ... every organization needs Team Building and Motivation. Contact me and let's discuss how to motivate and rejuvenate your team. Sandra Harrison

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