• Each person has their own style, preference and ways of working. The differences in styles and preferences can become barriers to effective relationships. In this workshop, participants will explore their own and others personality strengths and stressors. You will learn to respect and appreciate differences in the ways people function and better understand relationship building, effective communication, and team effort. The True Colors® system will be the model used.
  

• Anyone supervising personnel today must be aware and be sensitive to the diversity in the workplace. Diversity includes age and generational differences. This session will cover the four generations represented in the workforce: Silent (1925–1942); Baby Boomers (1943-1960); Generation X (1961-1981); and Generation Y or the Millennial Generation (1982-2003).  Each generation brings their own view of the world with their experiences, perspectives, ethics, and values. Do generational differences impact the workplace?  The answer is yes. They can lead to positive changes that can benefit all employees. The most important aspect of managing the different generations is to regard each employee as an individual with a valuable contribution to make. This session will use an interactive approach allowing participants to share their knowledge as well as learn how to use this information in the workplace. Taking the time to understand their perspective will make managing less of a challenge.
  

• Learn what situational leadership is. Our presenter will use Ken Blanchard’s philosophy to lead us through this interactive program to understand why situational leadership is a good strategy.  Participants will learn how they can apply this philosophy when managing teams, co-workers, or volunteers. Understanding situational leadership will help Cooperative Extension Service staff understand why at different stages of a career or volunteer effort, each person should be managed differently. We will learn how to implement this strategy. Our presenter will also share techniques to preserve relationships when you have to criticize team members to prevent strained relationships from difficult discussions.
  

For problems or information, please contact

Jim Kropf, Program Chair

Susan James, Host Chair

Program Committee