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Randal Joy Thompson
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For the last two years, she has helped staff at the Ministry of Planning and Development Cooperation in Baghdad, Iraq enhance their management skills and understanding of the global economy. She facilitated an Appreciative Inquiry with ministry staff during which the group drafted a preposterous proposition which expressed their dream for collaborative teamwork and a democratic, flat organizational structure. The group made serious individual and group commitments to achieving their proposition. Randal also taught course in cross-cultural communication and protocol for ten ministries in Iraq. She is now serving as Chief of Party on another project in Baghdad, responsible for monitoring and evaluating the US government project portfolio and conducting sector studies to support their future strategy. Randal has been a keynote speaker at several conferences, including the first and second International Women’s Conferences held in Romania in 1998 and 1999. She delights in inspiring her audiences to see their potential to achieve their dreams and work together on common opportunities to change their personal and social worlds. She combines humor with serious calls to action. She is particularly interested in helping organizations change creatively through the application of appreciative approaches. She is President and CEO of an organizational development consulting company in Reno, Nevada, “Getting to Excellence.” Randal works with government, private sector, and non-profit organizations as well a common interest groups. She especially enjoys working with women’s groups and organizations. She also delivers training in international development and how to effectively work in a globalized economy and cross-cultural communication. Randal has her BA in Philosophy from the University of California at Berkeley; her MA in Philosophy and MBA from the University of Chicago; and her MA in Biblical Exposition from Capital Bible Seminary. She also has a Certificate in Organizational Development Consulting from Georgetown University and a Certificate in French Civilization from the Sorbonne. She has been certified by Company of Experts as an Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator. |
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For over thiry years, Randal Joy Thompson has expressed her passion for helping people around the world achieve their dreams through a career in international development. She has advised senior government officials on key policy changes, assisted local non-governmental organizations establish themselves, organized interest group coalitions, and worked in small rural villages and large urban centers on a variety of development challenges in India, Cameroon, Morocco, Nicaragua, Mongolia, Romania, Ukraine, Kenya, Albania, Bulgaria, and Bolivia.Supervisor Workshop Series
Designed For:
Perfect for new, experienced, and future supervisors. This is a skills based series led by experienced facilitators. Successful organizations recognize the need to hire and talented supervisors and employees
Looking to meet the challenges of the future? These workshops will give you the skills you need for today and tomorrow.
Purpose:
This workshop series provides an opportunity for supervisors to begin a journey toward combining a solid foundation of knowledge along with the skills development taught in this workshop to position you to meet today’s challenges and be ahead of the rapidly changing work environment.
Our Supervisor Series consists of workshops (30 hours of training*) that are facilitator-led, interactive, and engaging. Each workshop in this series may be taken separately. Once you have participated in 30 hours of training and completed the Action Plan Portfolio, you will receive a Supervisor Certification.
* Each workshop in the Supervisor Series is 3 hours each except for the Action Plan Portfolio which is 6 hours
Workshop Series Includes:
- Communication
- Maintaining good labor relations is not an optional requirement for a supervisor; it is how work gets done and how others perceive you. Learn how to develop and maintain relationships in union and non-union environments. Technology and the use of social media has changed how we interact and communicate. Do you feel like a Word Processor in an IPOD world? Learning to communicate in a multi-generational organization and engaging in new methods of communication are essential for your success.
- Employee Relations
- Maintaining good labor relations is not an optional requirement for a supervisor; it is how work gets done and how others perceive you. Learn how to develop and maintain relationships in union and non-union environments.
- Keep it Legal
- A safe and friendly working environment is good for morale and increases loyalty and productivity. Issues arise in the workplace all of the time. Learn the skills to keep yourself and your company risk free; identify potential problems; investigate complaints; be proactive; and take appropriate action when necessary.
- Managing Professional Relationships
- Successful relationships are essential to any effort to create sustainable change and ongoing improvement, yet they are often an overlooked or undervalued element of a supervisor’s responsibilities. Participants learn essential skills for developing and maintaining successful relationships.
- Motivating and Keeping Talent
- Hiring and motivating talent is a key part of any supervisors’ job. Learn the skills to encourage individual and team success and to build self-esteem and motivate employees.
- Supporting Change
- Change and its impact on employees and organizations is a fact. Supervisors learn the tools and techniques to lead change effectively in their work environment.
- Time Management
- Understand how your personality affects the way you manage your time. Techniques to manage your time and cultivate your interests and talents.
- Action Plan Portfolio
- Develop a work project to implement on the job is the outcome of the completion of these workshops. We offer guidance and coaching to achieve your intended outcomes.
Materials Required:
This workshop may require books, materials, online assessments, or the use of proprietary software which typically will be included in the cost of the workshop.
Customize Your Training:
Company of Experts, Inc. delivers its workshops in a variety of ways: on-site, hybrid, or online; providing users with the option to decide which learning method works best for their organization and/or individual.
If you would like to have this workshop on-site, please email Kathy at Kathy@CompanyofExperts.net to find out how easy and affordable this program is.
Space is limited, guarantee yourself a spot today!
Foundations of Style: Behavior and the Bottom Line
Overview:
Using the Social Styles model as the foundation, this workshop provides an introduction to four personal tendencies: Analytical, Driver, Amiable, and Expressive. Through this awareness, participants are more prepared to understand, and adjust, when interacting with others.
While it is true that “we are who we are”, the ability to adapt our style of communicating and interacting is essential for achieving the results we desire.
Designed For:
Anyone wanting to influence and get results with others. This critical skill topic applies to people at all levels and across diverse organizations (it’s also useful to apply in one’s personal life) who want to improve communication and interpersonal effectiveness. If you, like many others, want to figure out how to more effectively interact with people, this session is for you!
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify your personal style and tendencies
- Characterize all four styles to be able to recognize the tendencies of others around you
- Recognize the importance of adapting your style for improved effectiveness and productivity
- Build a plan for applying your style knowledge to a current situation back in the workplace
Materials Required:
- Computer with Internet access
- A PowerPoint presentation and PDF handouts will be distributed to participants prior to the webinar.
Facilitator Bio:
Your webinar facilitator, Sue Cooney, is an independent learning and performance consultant who partners within the public and private sector to plan, administer, and evaluate interventions that help drive accountability, develop employees, grow leadership at all levels, strengthen performance, and reinforce learning throughout the organization. Prior to entering the training and organizational development field, Sue spent 15 years in small and large business with responsibility for sales, marketing, management, training, new business start up, and customer service.
Sue’s primary focus is critical skills, where she has developed and taught a variety of courses such as leadership and supervision, communication, time and meetings management, performance management, and service excellence. In addition to development and facilitation, Sue is performance and career coach, certified Social Styles facilitator, and Appreciative Inquiry facilitator.
Sue’s education includes a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Towson University and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Baltimore. Sue is currently completing the research phase of her Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership… More>
Additional Information:
To learn more about the price, availability, or to register for this webinar, please click here
Space is limited, guarantee yourself a spot today!
Strategic Planning with Appreciative Inquiry for Colleges & Universities
Overview:Appreciative Inquiry is an approach to planning and positive change that has been used successfully in colleges, communities and organizations all around the world. It is broad-based, highly participative, and energizing. It builds new skills in faculty and staff, develops new leaders, encourages a culture of inquiry, and helps create shared vision and purpose for your college by building on your core values and strengths. Perhaps most importantly-it leads to action, commitment, and results. Designed For:College presidents, executive teams, planning committees, and Ai Consultants who work with colleges and other public agencies. Learning Outcomes:Developing Your College’s Next Strategic Plan with Appreciative Inquiry will provide college executives, executive teams, and planning committees an overview of how Appreciative Inquiry works and answer key questions:
Outline:
Materials Required:
Additional Information:To learn more about the price, availability, or to register for this webinar, please click here Space is limited, guarantee yourself a spot today! |
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Webinars
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For over 20 years, Company of Experts has delivered exceptional face-to-face trainings that have received 5-star ratings for their on-site trainings and programs. The Company is now bringing their trainings to you in the form of webinars.
Our webinars are interactive “mini” workshops on a specific topic usually one hour long. Our webinars are practical and focus on the most critical and relevant issues facing people today. Our primary goal is to provide participants with the information, training, and skills necessary to immediately implement positive change at their institutions. Many webinars will have pre and post hand-outs and materials.
Company of Experts encourages teams to participant in each webinar. We include an open discussion at the end of the webinar to reinforce how participants will integrate the content into their personal or organizational practices. This add-on to the webinar is typically 30 minutes or so after the webinar has concluded. This 30 minute coaching session adds to the value of the webinar and to your organization.
If you have questions about our webinars, please visit our Webinar FAQs page or contact our office at (702) 228-4699.
Registration Options:
Online: To register online, just click the title of the webinar you wish to attend and it will take you to the online registration page for the webinar.
Fax: To register by fax, click here to download our Registration form and fax it to (702) 242.6182. You will receive a confirmation email within 2 business days to confirm your registration.
Telephone: We also accept registrations taken over the phone. Just call our office (702) 228.4699 and we will be happy to process your order over the phone.
Special Pricing for Groups that Participate in our Webinars
Company of Experts encourages teams to participate in each webinar. We believe attending our webinars in groups can increase the value of the webinar for an organization. Each team member’s involvement in the webinar can have a tremendous impact on another member’s learning process. As they interact and learn new skills, more energy and enthusiasm is created. When this energy is utilized, it produces results which positively impacts engagement, motivation, and leads to even greater success.
Call Company of Experts at (702) 228-4699 for more information on group pricing.
If you would like to purchase group or multiple webinars (live and recorded) please contact Kathy for special pricing.
Upcoming Webinars
To view Company of Experts complete event listing, including webinars, please click here.
On-Demand Webinars
The links below provide an overview of the archived webinar, who it was designed for, its intended learning outcomes, as well as a short bio of the webinar presenter. If you would like to purchase one or more of our recordings, please contact Kathy for more information. She can be reached by phone at (702) 228-4699 or by email at Kathy@companyofexperts.net .
| Webinar Title | Date(s) Premiered | Presenter(s) |
| Appreciative Inquiry and Families: Parents & Teens | Aug. 24, 2010 |
Cheri Torres |
| Managing Time on the Run | Aug. 19, 2010 |
Kathy Becker |
| Appreciative Inquiry for the Learning Organization | Aug. 17, 2010 | Cheri Torres |
| Managing Conflict at Work | Aug. 5, 2010 | Kathy Becker |
| Strategic Planning Using Appreciative Inquiry for Colleges and Universities | Mar. 30, 2010 | Lane Glenn |
| The 8 Habits of Highly Effective Students | Mar. 4, 2010 | Richard Lyons |
| Strategic Planning Using Appreciative Inquiry for Colleges and Universities | Mar. 2, 2010 | Lane Glenn |
| Foundations of Style:Behavior and the Bottom Line | Nov. 19, 2009 | Sue Cooney |
| Strategic Planning Using Appreciative Inquiry for Colleges and Universities | Nov. 12, 2009 | Lane Glenn |
Interested in delivering a webinar?
Do you have a webinar idea that you are willing to present that would benefit academics, healthcare professionals, non-profit organizations, corporations, governmental agencies, and other professionals?
Delivering a webinar, sponsored by the Company of Experts, will help build your credibility, expertise, and audience base. Together, with the help of Company of Experts staff, your webinar will be edited, designed, and promoted to ensure the highest degree of excellence.
Company of Experts welcomes webinar proposals and can range in topic. Webinar delivery dates and times are tailored to meet your busy schedule. Please download the webinar proposal form (download form here). Once completed, you may either email it to Kathy at Kathy@CompanyOfExperts.net or fax it to us at 702.242.6182.
We look forward to learning from you.
FAQs
- What happens after I register?
You will begin to receive confirmation and important information. Prior to the workshop you will receive a welcome letter providing you with your login and password information.
- What is Company of Experts’ refund policy?
All programs – face 2 face, online, webinar, and hybrid (referred to as training in this refund policy) All fees are due upon registration. Your full participation is very important to us and we know that from time to time, your plans to attend one of our workshops or programs may change. Our refund policy reflects our interest in your continued growth and learning journey as well as our planning needs and expenses incurred based on your enrollment. For more information about our Refund Policy, please click here.
- Does Company of Experts sell or share my information?
Company of Experts.net does not sell nor share information gathered at its Web Site to any third party outside of the provider network to which it belongs. By using this Site, or by joining our e-mail distribution list, you are not identifying nor disclosing your affiliation with us, our partners, or anyone. For more information about our Privacy Policy, click here.
- Are there terms and conditions I should be aware of?
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE. All users of this site agree that access to and use of this site are subject to the following terms and conditions and other applicable law. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, please do not use this site. To read the complete list of Company of Experts’ terms and conditions, please click here.
- How long will it take me to complete a workshop?
This will vary based on your goals and the type of workshop that you enroll in. Self-paced workshops can be completed on your time schedule. Facilitator led workshops will have a beginning and end date providing you with access to experts in the field.
- What is your policy for withdrawing from a workshop?
If you pay for a workshop and it is canceled prior to the start of the workshop or program, you will automatically be registered in the next workshop of the same title; or you may apply these funds towards another workshop that we offer. However, if you request a refund, we will deduct a fee to cover the registration and credit card handling fees. If you paid your registration and are unable to attend the specific workshop, we will make every attempt to accommodate you in another workshop based on space availability.
- What does “asynchronous” mean?
That you don’t need to be in the workshop at a specific time, but you will have assignments and projects that may be due by a specific time.
- What is the format of the workshops?
We have several formats to fit your goals and needs. If we don’t a format that works for you, just let us know!
Facilitated Online Workshops
These workshops are entirely online and usually have a start and end date and are led by experts in the field. Training anytime, anywhere you have access to a computer with a web browser. This is referred to as asynchronous.
Self-Paced Online Workshops
These online workshops allow you to learn at your own pace while achieving training credit.
Custom Workshops
All workshops can be customized and offered for intact groups sponsored by an employer. These workshops may include online components as well as face-to-face facilitation (hybrid workshop).
Webinars
These sessions last anywhere from 1-2 hours and are usually synchronous (requires you be online at a certain time).
- Do I need to be available every day?
You will have the actual time requirements for each workshop in advance. You can anticipate that you will have time requirements but not every day as these workshops have been developed by working professionals for working professionals.
- What are the computer requirements?
Online courses use technology (you will need access to a computer and know basic computer skills) for learning and communication. If you are comfortable with up and down loading your assignments, reading online, and are motivated to learn – online learning is perfect for you.
- How much time should I plan for each workshop?
Workshops are content driven and we make every effort to advise you in advance what the time commitment will be, however, this is different for each person. For Facilitator led workshops, you can anticipate approximately two hours per week. Webinar’s will typically be 1 to 2 hours and the self-paced workshops are dependent on your ability to complete the program and the learning outcomes.
- What are the benefits of taking an online workshop versus a face-to-face workshop? Is the quality the same?
Online workshops, seminars and trainings have learning outcomes as do the traditional face to face workshops, seminars and trainings. We have been in the training business for twenty years. We offer the same high quality programs online. Online workshops allow you the opportunity to learn at home or the office with access 24/7. They fit your busy life.
- How do I interact with my facilitator and peers?
The workshops are designed to be interactive and engaging, providing you with time to communication and learn with/from your facilitator and peers. The Fintelo Software utilizes the Threaded Discussion Group and has the Chat Feature. For facilitator led workshops, the facilitator will have “office” hours and will be online with you live or available via telephone, email and possibly a social networking site such as Facebook or Linkedin.
- Is it hard to use the online course room?
The beauty of Fintelo is how easy and intuitive it is to use.
- How often do sessions run?
The workshops or sessions are scheduled regularly. You will find the current list of workshops available at www.companyofexperts.net and click on the calendar.
- Do I need to purchase anything to take the workshop?
Everything you need for the class will typically be included in one price. If other materials are important to the learning outcomes for this workshop, you will have that information prior to registration. You don’t need to purchase any special software. Once you have completed registration, you will receive your login and password information.
- How often do I have to log on/attend the workshop?
This will vary by workshop. You will be provided that information prior to the start of the workshop.
- What if I have a concern or question about the workshop?
Our attention to your needs has kept us in this business for twenty years. We want to hear from you, call (702) 228-4699 or email Kathy@companyofexperts.net. At the time of registration, you will be provided information with contact information for content, schedule, technical or other questions related to the specific workshop that you are enrolled in.
- What should I do to prepare for an online workshop before it begins?
In advance preparation is necessary, you will be provided that information upon registration. You may check your computer access to ensure that you will have reliable service for your scheduled workshop.
