Discover which customised, interactive and highly effective experiential workshop will suit your group or organisation…
Experiential workshops deepen learning and self awareness
Either pick and choose from Mandy’s menu of inspiring learning and development workshops – or create your own to suit your organisation's needs...
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The focus of these workshop training programs is to introduce concepts and theories for personal and professional insight and awareness in your own thinking and working as a leader. The approach and delivery cater for all learning styles and combines learning activities to promote the use of tangible tools and techniques that can be applied to your practice.
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Training sessions and workshops are highly interactive and are created to address adult learning principles.
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Workshop environments are co-created with participants and Mandy to form a set of agreements from which operate in within the training time together.
The benefits of having an in-house workshop, as part of your learning and development in the workplace, with you, your leadership team, or within other teams in the organisation are immeasurable. You’ll…
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Have time to think about the impact you make and have as a leader…
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Understand why the same things keep happening to you…
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Be able to plan positive change…
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Learn leadership frameworks and tools to apply immediately…
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Hear experiences from other leaders…
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Be able to work on areas you want to improve in your leadership roles.
Mandy has had years of experiencing running workshops within organisations, she’s also held many leadership roles herself so knows what being a leader involves along with its ups and downs. And not only has she coached many leaders, she has a suite of proven tools and techniques to offer. Find out why many others have gained so much from these workshops.
Take a look at Mandy’s proven workshops below or contact Mandy and talk to her about your organisation’s learning and development needs.
Workshop Selection
1. Cognitive leadership – consciously being a leadership role model
Cognitive Leadership is the concept and deliberate practice of being a leader who is a great role model. Walking the walk, talking the talk. In this course, you will work with cognitive apprenticeship concepts to develop further your leadership expertise. These concepts focus on the methods of modelling, coaching, articulating and reflecting. You will also learn about the leadership economy, the value of learning on the job, productive failure and 80/20 rule of workplace time.
The learning outcomes from this session are that you will:
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know your power as a role model
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understand why your team members are constantly taking cues from you
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be confident in walking the walk and talking the talk
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love the concepts and theory of cognitive apprenticeship
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be able to apply the tools and techniques instantly for immediate results
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lead the attitude and practice of continual learning in your team
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gain insight into how people respond to you as a role model
2. What behaviours am I influencing?
This workshop looks at types of communication and the responses we invoke, encourage and invite. By examining the words you use, your body language and your internal reasons you can begin to understand why colleagues are rebellious, defensive, creative, highly driven, motivated or not in relation to you. From knowing more about this you can distinguish the behaviours and outcomes you want to keep and those you would like to change. You will be provided with change tools and techniques to practically test on the day and apply immediately.
The learning outcomes from this session are that you will:
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know the influencing power you have and how to use it well
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be confident in executing communication that brings people with you
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have tools and techniques to apply instantly for immediate results
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understand the concepts and theory of communication and behaviour
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gain insight into how people respond to you
3. Workplace Dynamics, Relationships and Behaviour
Do the same things keep happening to you?
This one-day experiential workshop (note all the workshops are experiential - meaning participants will be expected to work on their own work and life experience s with others) is designed for you to explore understanding more about yourself in relation to your workplace, colleagues, leadership and the organisation.
Ever heard yourself say ‘Why does this always happen to me?’ Or do you often find yourself in similar work situations with similar responses and same outcomes? And, that these outcomes aren’t fabulous or positive or satisfying or just plain confusing and frustrating? Or that certain people and situations seem to end up making you feel inferior, bad or not good enough? Well, you are not alone. This is a global phenomenon! And thankfully we can do something about. This day could be the day that changes your life. Learn the ‘Winners Triangle’ and start change immediately.
Have you ever said?
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How come this always happens to me?
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I was only trying to help
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I thought they wanted me to do it this way
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How come they don’t engage?
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Why do I feel like I am the only one around here who…
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If I want the job done well I need to do it myself
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I thought it was really clear
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If it wasn’t for them
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They don’t care
If you said ‘yes’ then you will know that misunderstandings and ‘interesting’ dynamics are common in the workplace. Add different cultures and ethnicities, languages, stress levels, deadlines, the organisational culture – to name a few, and it is probably no wonder.
This workshop will introduce you to concepts where you will…
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have tools and techniques to apply instantly for immediate positive results
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understand your own and others responses to authority
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gain insight into why people respond to you the way they do
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know the power you have to facilitate effective agreements and expectations
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recognise familiar patterns and change those that don’t serve you well
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have a fun learning
4. Lost in Space – IT change and human factors
Have you ever experienced email content and intent getting 'lost in translation'? Or have you been part of new or updated IT being introduced, where you have found yourself amongst a group of people where there was a mix of the willing to the absolute die-hard resisters? If so, you will know that emotions can run high in these situations and often very quickly.
This day will cover a change methodology that is accompanied by the range of human factors so that you will be able to assist people wherever they are on the change continuum to come with you. It will also encompass e-communication typical tones and gestures that can cause misunderstandings and misinterpretations.
The learning outcomes from this session are that you will:
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know that IT change has stages and phases with matching responses
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gain insight into how people e-respond to you
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be confident in working with resistance
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positively influence all aspects of the change continuum
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be confident in executing e-communication that is not lost in translation
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have tools and techniques to apply instantly for immediate results
5. Recognition – are you getting and giving enough?
Do you operate from the old adage: ‘Don’t tell them they are any good because they will get too big for their boots!!!’ Or do you struggle with how to give constructive and challenging feedback and recognition? You are not alone as it is an area the many find difficult. This day focuses on ‘what you recognise is what you get’, sounds simple yet it is not, well for many of us it's not and you will have the opportunity to know why. The day will incorporate you being able to practice the tools and techniques to start giving and getting the recognition you want.
The learning outcomes from this session are that you will:
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understand the theory of recognition hunger and what lengths people go to get it
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know the influencing power you have with recognition
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be confident in executing challenging feedback and recognition
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look and be highly effective in your approach to recognition
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have tools and techniques to apply instantly for immediate results
6. Man Up! Leadership SWOT
Leadership phrases can be from ‘if you can’t stand the heat – get out of the kitchen’ to absolute deafening silences. This session addresses the fine line between the ‘pleasure and pain’ of authority and examines the various kinds i.e. aggressive, apathetic, assertive, over-adaptive and constructive. From this apply strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to define what is beneficial and those that are ready for a change. You will have a chance to explore your own reactions and know more about what brings out the best in people.
The learning outcomes from this session are that you will:
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know the authority power you have and how to use it well
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be confident in executing authority that brings people with you
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have tools and techniques to apply instantly for immediate results
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understand the theory of people’s connection and responses to authority
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gain insight into how people respond to you
7. Same stuff different day - ‘Do the same things keep happening to you at work?
Ever heard yourself say ‘Why does this always happen to me?’ Or do you often find yourself in similar work situations with similar responses and same outcomes? And, that these outcomes aren’t fabulous or positive or satisfying or just plain confusing and frustrating? Or that certain people and situations seem to end up making you feel inferior, bad or not good enough? Well, you are not alone. This is a global phenomenon! And thankfully we can do something about. This day could be the day that changes your life. Learn the ‘Winners Triangle’ and start change immediately.
The learning outcomes from this session are that you will:
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know the authority power you have and how to use it well
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be confident in executing authority that brings people with you
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have tools and techniques to apply instantly for immediate results
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understand the theory of people’s connection and responses to authority
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gain insight into how people respond to you
8. Great Expectations – getting the agreements you want...
OK, so you thought they said ‘X’ and they thought you would do ‘Y’. Agreements and expectations due to our own context, thinking, agendas and rationale often end up mixed-up. Misunderstandings are commonplace, add to the mix different cultures, languages, accents, stress levels, deadlines (to name a few) and it is no wonder.
This session introduces you to the concepts and models of ‘contracting’ and how to improve agreements being understood by all parties, clearly and well. It is a concept that is evidenced based to be so effective that once you start using it you will never look back, you will experience less confusion and misunderstanding along with the satisfaction of knowing that ‘we are all on the same page’ and ‘going in the same direction’.
The learning outcomes from this session are that you will:
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know the power you have to facilitate effective agreements and expectations
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be confident in executing expectations that are easily understood
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look and be effective in gaining clear agreements and outcomes
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have tools and techniques to apply instantly for immediate results
understand the theory about contracts and why it is so profound
9. Bring on the résistance! – A change model with dimensions...
Resistance is normal and will always be part of our work in change environments. The change model you will be introduced to prepares you for the wide range of reactions to the stages and phases of change. The cycle of competence not only takes us through the stages and phases it also provides typical behaviours, thinking and feeling as a response to these along with strategies to bring people with you no matter what stage they are at. Illuminating and yet practical this session will be a welcome guide to planning and implementing change and have you working with those who are resistant in positive ways.
The learning outcomes from this session are that you will:
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know the people science of normal reactions to change
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be confident in leading change
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look and be effective in planning the people side of change
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have tools and techniques to apply instantly for immediate results
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understand the theory of people’s responses to change
10. Who me, lead a group? Facilitation Skills...
Do you get nervous about leading a group and/or facilitating a meeting? Worry no more! This session will take you through a step-by-step guide to leading group sessions successfully. Facilitation techniques, tools for engagement and agreements along with how not to sabotage yourself before you even begin. You will learn what to do when someone has their own agenda and how to plan and prepare to have great meetings and facilitation.
The learning outcomes from this session are that you will:
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know the qualities in yourself that make you an effective leader
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be able to use techniques that maximise group dynamics
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use your authority to establish effective outcomes
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be confident in executing facilitation skills that bring people with you
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have tools and techniques to apply instantly for immediate results
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look and be effective in setting agreements and expectations
11. Lean In - the revolution taking the world by storm...
For women and men in the workplace. Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook gave an electrifying TEDTalk – viewed more than 2 million times. In it she described how women unintentionally hold themselves back in their careers and encouraged women to ‘lean in’ and ‘sit at the table’, take risks and pursue their goals with gusto. This day will take these concepts and apply them to the here and now of our own roles and to look at ways they can be applied and enacted individually, collectively and organisationally.
The learning outcomes from this session are that you will:
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know your power in your current role
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use the ‘lean in’ call to action and blueprint for professional development
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be confident to ‘lean in’ and sit at the table
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apply practical steps instantly for immediate results
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look at effective ways to apply this to yourself and the organisation
12. Understanding Self & Others: 2-day Personal and Professional Workshop
An ideal introduction to Transactional Analysis, a set of theories and models that can be used to bring about change on a personal and professional level.
This workshop is often performed in a group setting away from an organisation, with others.
To see dates and venues and find out more about this course visit the Understanding Self & Others course page.
Create a custom workshop...
Hand pick 2 or 3 workshops for a powerful workshop that suits your organisation. Some great examples are:
Leading Great Expectations and Great Results
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Cognitive leadership – consciously being a leadership role model
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Great Expectations – getting the agreements you want
Winning Dynamics
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Same stuff different day - do the same things keep happening to you at work?
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Recognition – are you getting and giving enough?
Behaviours That Rock In Your Workplace
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What behaviours am I influencing?
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Bring on the résistance! – A change model with dimensions
Individual Workshops
Choose any of the workshops listed here or request particular learning topics and needs.
Individual Executive Coaching Sessions
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Modern Workplace Learning
Modern Workplace Learning (MWL) is the new approach to Learning and Development in today’s workplace. This doesn’t just mean providing modern training, more than it is supporting individuals and teams to learn from and within their daily work. Read more about Modern Workplace Learning here.
Free Workplace Assessment
From the boardroom to the shop floor, Mandy has had great success in leadership, team dynamics, professional and personal development.
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