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Learning
Processes
EcoSol Consulting Inc. will create and deliver programs,
workshops and learning processes tailored to your needs. Here are some
examples of work we have done.
CREATING
FLOURISHING PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS
Dramatic changes in organizations are shifting the
assumptions we have held about teams, operating units, boundaries and
responsibilities and roles. Partnerships and collaborative approaches have
increased significantly. They are changing the nature of how we relate in
organizations and necessitate new ways of thinking, leading and communicating.
Overview
Partnering is not a matter of simple techniques and
approaches, but requires reframing of expectations and functions. This program
focuses on:
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The Rationale for Partnership and Collaboration
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The Key Aspects of a Partnership or Collaboration
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The Process of Partnering – What Happens
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Making Partnerships Work – from governance to
day-to-day realities.
The program has a practical, hands on focus, using real
organizational examples, as well as building the mastery and skills necessary to
be effective in working in collaborative ventures. It can be customized to
unique situations and its scope and focus tailored to individual needs.
Objectives and Benefits
This program is intended to provide a context and
framework for working in partnering situations. It is of value when partners are
coming together at the formation stage. It will be helpful in creating the
environment for successful partnerships. At the implementation stage, it will
enable participants to be more effective in the day to day management of
partnerships and collaborations, be they internal or external to the
organizational context.
Target Audience
Senior Managers, operational managers,
intact work teams, emerging partners
DEALING
WITH CONFLICT AND POWER RELATIONS
The resolution of conflict and power issues within
organizations is essential to performance and productivity. This program is a
multidimensional approach to issues of conflict and power relations. It goes
beyond the tips and techniques to explore the sources of conflict and power
relations, and to create a context for changing the relationships and strategies
with which we deal with power and conflict.
Overview
The program, designed as a minimum two day session,
focuses on power relations within an organizational context, examining what
power means to all of us, sources of leadership power and the role of
information and power. The issues related to ‘politics’ within organizations
are a focus of discussion, and strategies for dealing with them are examined in
the context of experientially working through simulations and cases.
The sources of conflict, developing self awareness of our
own preferences and approaches to responding to conflict are examined. The
program develops behavioral guidelines for dealing with practical day to day
conflict issues
Objectives and Benefits:
This program will provide participants with increased
skill and ability in dealing with conflict and power relations within their
organization. They will be more effective in dealing with day to day issues, as
well as have the ability to structure an environment which provides positive and
productive approaches to working together.
Target: intact work teams,
senior management, individuals within organizations.
Materials
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Power inventory tool
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Conflict Utilization Model
MOVING
BEYOND…"I’M JUST TOO BUSY"!
The pace of change and the degree of uncertainty we are
dealing with is unprecedented. Many people feel too busy, overwhelmed or out of
control. This puts particular demands on managers and coordinators who are ‘caught
in the middle’. Often, there is little time to reflect, contemplate, and act
when the urgent and immediate takes precedence over the important and
significant.
Overview
In this one half day or full day workshop, you’ll
explore the latest models for managing change and uncertainty and develop, and
developing mastery in:
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Understanding how to thrive in uncertain environments
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Developing personal resilience
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Reframing and rebalancing
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Leading to ‘create’ time and focus.
Objectives and Benefits
Plan to be engaged, have fun, and develop insights and
understandings which will give you more freedom and joy each day, whatever the
circumstances are. You’ll come away with a plan of action, with some very
specific tools you can apply. You’ll come away with a plan of action and
specific tools you can apply to your personal and professional life.
Targets
Middle managers, volunteers, coordinators and intact teams
Materials
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Self development
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Time and decision-making tools.
MANAGING
TRANSITIONS
It’s not the changes that do us in but rather it’s the
transitions. We can no longer count on anything remaining constant. This
workshop is intended to help individuals manage the transitions that are created
by the changes they are facing in their organizations and communities. We will
look at the processes we are going through and create opportunities to enhance
our understanding and effectiveness in acting within this climate.
Overview
This one day workshop is based on the work of Wm. Bridges,
Transition Management focused on the following topics:
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The Climate of Change in Organizations and the World
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Change, Transition, and Resonance
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The Seven Principles for Dealing Successfully with
Transition
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Dealing Effectively with Constant Change
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Taking Action
Objectives and Benefits
The one day workshop will:
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Create a context for dealing with constant change
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Help people understand the process they are going
through
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Develop approaches to flourish within a climate of
constant change
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Empower individuals to enhance their ability to be
successful and effective.
Targets
Individuals, groups and organizations in transition, from
one state to another
Materials
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Managing Personal Transitions
DIGGING DEEPER FOR NEW POSSIBILITIES
Need a new perspective? The creativity, innovation and
resilience of the our work in organizations depends on our willingness to
re-invent ourselves – to ‘dig deeper’, to understand roots and
interconnectedness. Too busy to reflect on, let alone respond to, new
possibilities?
Overview
This one – day experiential workshop focuses on the
personal, structural and community facets of a ‘dimensional shift’, using
case studies, dialogue and reflection. We will explore how to be more authentic,
effective and truly responsible, and leave with energy, tools and ideas to act
powerfully and creatively.
Objectives and Benefits
This workshop invites participants to explore together the
key elements of a dimensional shift in our approach to personal growth and
change. Specifically the workshop is intended:
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To have participants be inspired to act creatively and
boldly.
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To have developed some skills and tools to reframe
situations
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To have participants experience a sense of
connectedness and being part of a bigger whole (link between outer and inner
– in the world).
Targets
This workshop is intended for individuals and groups who
recognize the link between our inner world and how we perform in the outer
world.
Materials
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Materials from Angeles Arriens
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