Getting Likes for My Ideas
Focus on contributing to meetings and getting others to contribute
Summary
Managers and employees engage in social media but not in meetings. Pushing for contributions no longer does the trick. In this session we help managers learn how to engage , how to communicate their ideas in short easy ways. We will also help managers understand environments to they know how and when to contribute ideas which create an environment where all choose to engage.
Description
In todays complex environment the basic ability to effectively lead, manage and inspire others is considered as the bare minimum requirement. This means learning to contribute. It is easier for many to contribute on social media than in a work environment, but ideas and contribution are critical. Managers have the responsibility to communicate their ideas but they need to learn how. This practical, hands-on interactive course will help managers understand how to step up and contribute as well as give them tool to get others fully engaged.
Goals & Delivery
- Help understand how and when to contribute in a meeting
- Get over the fear of contributing
- Learning to communicate ideas in direct, actionable ways
- Understand and accept the speed needed in decision processes
- Accept that engagement is a critical driver for success
- Become aware of the drivers for engagement with your employees
- Learn how to get everyone fully engaged by mapping your direct reports on satisfaction and contribution
- Define the drivers together with your reports for managing up and down
- Make an action plan to help you engage more and bring in all their knowledge, experience and ideas
- Understand the relationship between ideas and strategy
Methods used
- Introduction lecture, polling
- Reflection
- Group work