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Module 1021

Handling Bad News: Proven Ways to Keep Staff Members Engaged

Tuition: $225 complete

What You'll Learn

When your school has cutbacks or faces a major change, early response to the needs and concerns of your faculty, staff and students is essential. Left unaddressed, low morale, job insecurity and harmful gossip could do even more damage. Most schools know that a "do nothing" policy is the wrong policy but may not know how best to proactively approach this situation. This module will show you:

• The keys to counseling disengaged staff with confidence, credibility and tact
• How to help "survivors" get past the uncertainty of a cutback
• No nonsense tips to lead your team through any change
• Effective ways to get everyone focused on what needs to be done and moving forward
• The best ways to address gossip and rumors during times of change and uncertainty

Highlights

Keys to Successful Management During Times of Change and Uncertainty

• What your best employees expect from you now — and how to deliver it
• Management coaching styles that help (and hurt) morale
• How to build loyalty in your school even in the tough times
• Problem-solving approaches to managing reactions to bad news

Keys to Increasing Employee Engagement

• Real-world techniques to uncover and address the concerns of your best staff members
• Must-do's to get even your most disengaged people refocused on performance
• The 4 key motivational tools that work better than money and when to use them

Handling the Gossip and Rumors that Kill Morale

• Learn the lost art of confronting rumors head-on and managing the information flow
• The top 3 morale killers in your school right now
• How to head-off negative people before they infect your positive ones

Your Instructor

Carol Hacker is recognized as a leading authority on reducing turnover, increasing productivity and boosting morale. As Founder and President of Hacker and Associates - a prestigious management consulting and seminar company, she has produced over 25 years of high-impact leadership solutions to top educational institutions and such prestigious companies as IBM, Turner Broadcasting System, American Airlines, GE, Atlanta Braves and CNN. This industry expert will help you learn the techniques to prevent negative attitudes from deflating the morale and effectiveness of your faculty and staff.

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Materials & Assessment