Sample Workshop Topics
All workshops can be customized as desired.
A Sample of Topics for Keynotes, Workshops & Seminars
- Understanding "Toxic Employment"-Real-world Strategies on Overcoming Bad Workplace Situations
- Hire Slow, FIRE FAST!!
- Surviving and Thriving After Corporate Downsizing or Reorganization
- What You Need to Know As the Ax Prepares to Fall
- Professional Turn-Around- Changing Direction to Achieve Success!
- The Power of Coffee & Cocktails in Catapulting Your Career
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Engagement and Retention
Seldom in the past 30 years has retention been such a key issue in American business. With the recognition that talent is everything and a pending labor shortage of millions by 2012, companies must move into action. Many don't know how or where to start. Others think the starting point is with compensation/benefits or with the human resources department.
Karan Rhodes takes a firm stand. She believes that the manager as leader has the clout and the responsibility in the race for talent - and there are 8 strategies that can help them win the race. In this session Karan will outline many of these strategies and provide practical, hands-on tips that can be put to use immediately.
By attending this session you will:
- Understand the high cost of talent loss in the 21st century
- Establish a new mindset about the role of the leader in the retention dilemma
- Appreciate the significance of retention factors other than pay
- Dialogue about at least six retention strategies that will work for any leader anywhere
- Leave with concrete "to-dos" and a renewed energy and optimism about the role that leaders at all levels can play in the race for talent
Both Sides Now: Manager & Employee Roles in the Separation Process
After much agonizing debate, you may find that the time has come to break the employment relationship process. In some cases, it may be business-driven, while in other cases, it may be employee-driven. Regardless of who drives, NOW WHAT?
Karan Rhodes, employment transition and workplace dynamics consultant gives managers, employees and HR professionals concrete tips for properly navigating through employment separations, while maintaining the dignity, morale and productivity of all involved.
Managers learn how to deliver tough conversations, while keeping their legal risk low. Employees learn how properly communicate and handle employment transitions-without jumping ship or disengaging. And HR professionals learn how to support both groups of people through training, mentoring and coaching.
By attending this session you will:
- Understand the dual roles of managers and employees in the employment transition process
- Learn concrete strategies for fair, legal employment transitions
- Identify actions you could take as a manager, individual worker or HR professional – starting tomorrow
- Understand how to appropriately communicate to colleagues, co-workers, and other keystakeholders during times of transition.
The Art of Moonlighting- Balancing Running the Rat Race with Running Your Other Sources of Income
Navigating the demands of a full time job while pursuing a second job/entrepreneurial endeavors can be a daunting, yet necessary challenge for many. The Department of Labor reports that 1 out of every 17 Americans currently moonlights and the top reasons are to get out of debt and to earn extra money for short term needs. Even though moonlighting is the labor force's "dirty little secret", it is a true reality for many and a topic of huge interest to the workforce, as evidenced by the tremendous turnouts we've experienced regarding this offering.
In this presentation, Karan Rhodes will discuss key strategies and tactics for balancing your 9-5 responsibilities while building your own business.
Topics discussed will include:
- Tackling company time constraints
- Increasing after-work productivity
- Navigating conflicts-of-interest
- Finally, she will address one of the most pressing questions of all- When is it time to let go of the day job?
What were the top reasons the participants enjoyed the session?
1. Reality is that the majority of jindivduals are either currently in debt or in need of extra income to maintain desired standard of living.
2.A large majority of participants were either currently moonlighting or planning on doing so within the next 1-2 years.
3. There are few resources/information on how to be successful moonlighting and understanding the risks involved.
4. Each person was able to take a nugget of information and implement immediately upon walking out of the session.
5. The presentation was concise, informative, personable, and FUN!
