Spot On Supervising Workshop

You spoke... We listened. Feedback from the community has been focused on the need for a workshop on supervising skills, so we've put together a 2-day workshop entitled Spot On Supervising for Native Women and Women in the Native Community. This workshop takes place on June 15 and 16, and for more details, please go to: http://www.hrbalance.com/supervising.htm

Conflict Resolution for Native Women and Women Working in the Native Community

Kay Knott and Jack McCallum are presenting another workshop, on March 24, specifically geared toward Native Women and women working in the Native communities.  This workshop is on conflict resolutions skills - addressing not only the difficult task of resolving conflicts but also how gender and culture influence our ability to problem solve and move forward.

Details of the workshop include:
Cost:  $150
Date:  March 24, 2011
Time:  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location:  17456 Pioneer Parkway - LaConner, Washington

It still isn't too late to register for the workshop.  To find out more details, simply head to the page specifically dedicated to this workshop:  http://www.hrbalance.com/conflictresolution.htm.

We hope to see you there!

Problem Solving for Today’s Professional: The What-Why-What-Why Method

Every professional, in the process of their career, will encounter a circumstance which requires solid problem solving skills. Whether it is in the process of fulfilling their daily responsibilities or working on a large project, professionals can find themselves defined by how they approach problem solving. However, today’s professional has to keep several elements in mind.

In the past, problem solving was conducted in a vacuum. Decision makers made educated choices based on their needs and to fulfill their specific territorial demands but with little consideration to other stakeholders. While this methodology may have worked in the past, it is no longer valid today. There are too many people, too many stakeholders, which may be impacted by even the simplest decision; therefore, it is important to keep those individuals in mind when making and implementing a decision.