. The biggest problem and biggest opportunity in every workplace can be summed up in one word: engagement. About half of all people in the typical workplace check their hearts and minds at the door on the way in. They go through the motions of their work and put in a full day, but their commitment and creativity are held in reserve. Imagine if we could engage the full person. Imagine the impact if people used their hearts and minds every day. Imagine the enthusiasm, commitment, and productivity. This workshop shows how engagement is a shared responsibility that needs to involve everyone in the workplace. Through examples, dialogue, and practical activities, participants gain new insights and develop specific action steps. When it comes to achieving engagement, there's no magic formula or easy recipe -- because people are so different and respond to different factors. Early in the workshop, participants get an in-depth briefing on what matters most. A deep sense of purpose is an important part of engagement, yet the notion of a meaningful mission is often confused with a mission statement. The former is essential while the latter can cause problems. Participants learn the difference -- and the important implications for action. Teamwork is another key engagement factor, but care must be taken to keep community from turning into conformity. The workshop shows how to achieve unity while making the most of those important workplace differences. When people are engaged, they take responsibility for their learning, development, performance, and results. Instead of looking to their managers, they first look to themselves. This doesn't happen overnight, of course, but it's a crucial change in perspective -- and everyday leaders must set the standard by showing how it's done. Other factors can have an impact on engagement: the format of meetings, the layout of the workspace, the definition of roles, and so on. As the workshop unfolds, people learn what works, what doesn't, and why. Toward the end of the session, participants go through a planning process to turn their insights into specific action steps. The intent is to develop practical actions that will have a positive impact right away. Some of these are developed individually while other actions are co-created with colleagues. It takes time and concerted effort to build an engaging workplace. A single workshop can make a big difference, but it's essential to view this as a process rather than an event. During a closing segment, participants decide how they will continue their journey of learning, planning, and action. For more information, click to send a note or call 614-488-9721. Talk: 1-3 hours Workshop: Half day to 2 days The Art & Science of Great Motivation: Big Ideas for Your Team and Your Life Keynote: 45-90 minutes Concurrent, Presentation, Other Talk: 1-3 hours Workshop: Half day to 1 day Teamwork from the Inside Out: The Smart Way to Team Success Keynote: 45-90 minutes Concurrent, Presentation, Other Talk: 1-3 hours Workshop: Half day to 2 days The Trust Factor: How to Learn It, Earn It, and Turn It into a Team-Building Strength Keynote: 45-90 minutes Concurrent, Presentation, Other Talk: 1-3 hours Workshop: Half day to 1 day Building a Meaningful Workplace: Ideas, Tools, and You! Keynote: 45-90 minutes Concurrent, Presentation, Other Talk: 1-3 hours Workshop: Half day to 2 days Ideal as a keynote: timely and relevant, inspiring and informative Thriving in a World of Change: Ageless Wisdom from the REAL Change Experts Keynote: 45-90 minutes Concurrent, Presentation, Other Talk: 1-3 hours Going Beyond the Brainstorm: How to Turn Good Ideas into Great Achievements Keynote: 45-90 minutes Concurrent, Presentation, Other Talk: 1-3 hours Workshop: Half day to 1 day A great conference opener or closer! There's an Einstein and Gandhi in All of Us: Lessons in IQ and EQ from the World's Greatest Change Agents Keynote: 45-90 minutes Concurrent, Presentation, Other Talk: 1-3 hours The Engagement Workshop: Ideas and Tools for Everyday Leaders SEE ABOVE Concurrent, Presentation, Other Talk: 1-3 hours Workshop: Half day to 2 days Making Sense of Motivation: A Leadership Perspective Keynote: 45-90 minutes Concurrent, Presentation, Other Talk: 1-3 hours Workshop: Half day to 1 day For people who manage people: senior leaders, mid-level managers, supervisors Home | Talks and Workshops | Consulting and Coaching | About Tom Terez | Client List | Success Stories | White Papers | E-Letters | Contact Visit our other sites:..Organizational Performance: BetterWorkplaceNow.com ..Personal Excellence: InnerBest.com Copyright 2006-2008 by Tom Terez and Tom Terez Workplace Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. P.O. Box 21444, Columbus, Ohio USA 43221-0444. Tel. 614-488-9721. Online Contact Form TomTerez.com, BetterWorkplaceNow.com, Better Workplace Now, InnerBest.com, and Inner Best are trademarks of Tom Terez Workplace Solutions, Inc.