Training and Development Opportunities by Human Resources

Training and Development Sessions

Conflict Dynamics (CDP-I)
Assessment instrument and results report that provides employees with personalized information about their constructive and destructive conflict behaviors, in addition to their hot buttons. Provides developmental resources to improve self-awareness about conflict responses, triggers, and how to navigate conflict productively.

Developing Meaningful PATH Goals
This is a session that helps employees understand the power of meaningful PATH goals and provides guidance/suggestions on how to write goals that are relevant, meaningful, and developmentally-focused.

The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace
Most employees do not feel genuinely appreciated in the workplace, although many managers believe they do a good job of showing appreciation. This workshop explores this disconnect and explains why languages of appreciation matter and how to easily use them for a happier, more successful team.

Understanding Your Myers-Briggs Type
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment is one of the world's most popular personality tools for self-awareness and appreciating the variety of personalities represented on a team. Employees complete an assessment, receive a detailed and personalized results report, and engage in activities to illustrate the influence of type on preferences/tendencies in life and at work.

The Influence of Myers-Briggs on Leadership Style
This is an add-on module to the introductory Myers-Briggs workshop (Understanding Your Myers-Briggs Type), in which participants learn and explore how their MBTI type impacts their leadership strengths and blind spots. This also offers participants insight into how and where they can grow their leadership capacity.

The Influence of Myers-Briggs on Communication Style
This is an add-on module to the introductory Myers-Briggs workshop (Understanding Your Myers-Briggs Type), in which participants learn and explore how their MBTI type impacts their communication style. This workshop offers participants insight into their specific communication preferences, needs, and areas for development - all based on their unique 4-letter type. This is a great workshop for teams/groups that want to enhance collaboration and build more understanding and appreciation for the differences represented in every group.

The Influence of Myers-Briggs on Conflict Style
This is an add-on module to the introductory Myers-Briggs workshop (Understanding Your Myers-Briggs Type), in which participants learn and explore how their MBTI type impacts their conflict style. This workshop offers participants insight into their specific conflict approach (what they focus on during conflict and what their response will be) - all based on their unique 4-letter type. This is a great workshop for teams/groups that want to enhance harmony and build better relationships with one another. This workshop works well in tandem with the Conflict Dynamics (CDPI) workshop.

True Colors
Quick assessment that helps employees recognize their differences and similarities in order to better solve conflicts, increase respect, and bring out the best in everyone.

Leadership and Manager Development

Introduction to Managing at W&L
This session is for individuals who manage/supervise other employees at W&L and covers:

  • Resources for managers
  • Core responsibilities of managers at W&L
  • Employment policies and laws
  • Procedures regarding pay, time off, and documentation
  • Workplace safety
  • Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
  • The PATH - conducting effective performance reviews
  • Employee relations, coaching, and counseling
  • Professional development and growth opportunities for employees

The 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team
This workshop, influenced by Franklin Covey content, covers the six critical practices proven to increase effectiveness and productivity of team leaders. These are practices, that when infused into the daily, weekly, and monthly schedules of a team leader will increase team communication and results. This workshop begins by discussing the mindset shift necessary for leaders to succeed and then drills down into techniques and tactics that will lead to higher levels of trust, communication, and positive outcomes for their teams.

New Leader Integration
In order to meet the many opportunities and demands facing new leaders and members of their team, new leader integration process allow new leaders who are at the Director or Executive Director level to get to know and understand their team other quickly. It allows team members to candidly communicate their thoughts, concerns, and ideas to the new leader. And it allows the new leader to respond to their points, address concerns, and share information about their experience and leadership style.