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ENERGY, the Hidden Strategic Asset - by Valerie Nishi
Recently I've had several inquiries on "time management" as a need for leadership development. Global competition and belt tightening have left many organizations with less resources to get the job done - putting the squeeze on front line and middle management. The search for the time management Holy Grail has become somewhat of a cottage industry - articles, books and “quick fix” solutions abound. If only we could control that finite resource we all want more of. What I'm more interested in, however, is how we manage energy. read more...
5 ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES that cost almost no money..with suggestions on how to do them well - by Mark Frein
It might seem strange for a consulting firm to offer suggestions on how to develop management and leadership abilities in organizations and spend nothing …or at least very little. While we do certainly want to engage with clients, we also want industry in general to get as smart as possible about development. It only benefits our practice. read more…
COMO AGUA PARA LIDERAZGO - "Like Water for Leadership" - by Tim McGrady
I have lived and worked in Mexico on and off for the last 20 years of my life. I initially went there in my twenties in search of adventure and sun. As a professional guide, I lead expeditions in the mountains and on the oceans of southern Mexico and the Baja Peninsula. Beyond the stunning natural beauty of the region, I fell in love with the Mexican people and their culture – all of which continue to lure me back for more adventures. Last week on my six hour flight back to Vancouver from Mexico City, I passed the time reading ‘El amoren los tiemposdel cólera’ (Love in the time of cholera) by Gabriel GarcíaMarquez, the famous Colombian novelist. read more…
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Not surprisingly, we've got a lot to say about organizational development both in English and in Spanish. From knowledge and field stories, to opinions and ideas, our BLOG lets the Refinery Team share it all quickly and directly with the global business community. Join the conversation. Has the post got you thinking? Be sure to add your comments. We're starting a conversation here, so speak up! www.refineryleadership.wordpress.com
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HEAR REFINERY CONSULTANTS SPEAK at these upcoming events:
Paco Castellanos will be presenting at the Conferencia Congreso Internacional de Recursos Humanos, Abril 21 and 22 del 2010 Ciudad de México - “Como Generar Compromiso en Etapas de Incertidumbre”
Durante esta presentación se expondrán temas relacionados a los realidades y necesidades que generan los entornos cambiantes, definición de nivel de compromiso o engagement ,y su importancia el desarrollo de una cultura organizacional orientada al cumplimiento de metas y productividad.
Paco Castellanos will be presenting at the Conference at International Human Resource Congress, April 21 and 22, 2010, México City, México – “How to Promote Engagement during times of Uncertainty”
The conference will focus on presenting themes related to the challenges and adaptations organizations must face and develop in constantly changing environments, and the strategic role of engagement to define and establish an organizational culture committed to high performance and productivity.
Tim McGrady will be presenting at the 2010 BCHRMA Conference, May 7, 2010, Vancouver, - "Metaphors for Living Life and Business on the Pointy End."
The pointy end in the world of rock climbing is the end of the rope that the leader ties into before ascending the rock face and assuming the responsibility of leading his team upwards. The Refinery is bringing a portable rock climbing wall to the 2010 BCHRMA conference and putting participants on the pointy end to explore some important themes in life and business. Teamwork, taking risks, trust and challenging our comfort zone are just some of the themes we'll be exploring as we put 3 teams into a simulated competition scenario using the wall. Tim McGrady, an experienced climber, will facilitate the session with the help of his team from The Refinery Leadership Partners.
Valerie Nishi and Lisa Eckmyn will be presenting at the CMA BC Conference - May 18/19, 2010 - "Leading Others in High Change Environments: Enabling Employees to Adapt and Thrive."
In a time when rapid and ongoing change is inevitable in many organizations, employees often feel overwhelmed and find it difficult to perform at high levels. This interactive workshop will explore ways in which leaders can support individuals and teams to increase their resilience and flexibility in environments of high change. You will learn how to leverage team communication to buffer the potentially overwhelming effects of change; leadership tactics to help you and your employees adapt in times of high ambiguity; and lessons from organizations that have learned to thrive in high change environments.
David Gibbons will be presenting at the CGA Association of BC - June 7, 2010 - "Strategic Decision-Making"
The primary learning objective of this seminar is for participants to learn how to make complex and strategic decisions more effectively. This will be done by showing participants how to be more deliberate in the decision making process and demonstrating the appropriate frameworks/tools to use when making complex decisions.
Do you want more information on REFINERY speakers? - refer to the Speaker's Page on our website.
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The Refinery enhances organizational performance through leadership development. Our method digs deeper, turns over more stones, and unearths more untapped potential. When you work with us, you convert raw talent into high-performing leaders that will move your organization forward. We are also dedicated to moving leadership initiatives forward, and this newsletter is part of that effort to share what we learn along the way. We hope it inspires you to unearth your full leadership potential.
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