. THE FOUR WORKPLACE IMPERATIVES: Putting Them to Work When They're Needed Most For decades, Maslow's hierarchy of needs has been the standard for understanding what motivates people. It has always been important, but during these challenging economic times, it is absolutely crucial. Only by understanding people's needs -- and putting the insights to work -- can we create strong and resilient workplaces that endure during tough times and thrive during good times. This session takes a practical approach. Brought to life with real-world examples and best practices, it gives participants an in-depth understanding of four workplace imperatives. Each is derived from building blocks in the hierarchy of needs. INFORM: When times are tough, people fear what they don't know more than what they do know. So it's essential to do a better job of communicating. As the session unfolds, participants learn new ideas and techniques for keeping more people in a strengthened communication loop. INVITE: In times of adversity, people do their best work when they're part of a well-knit workplace community. But unity doesn't happen automatically. To strengthen teamwork and build a sense of common cause in times like these, you need new ideas and a different approach. The session delivers practical steps that can be implemented right away. AFFIRM: When people feel that their strengths are recognized, they use those strengths every day. When their efforts are valued and appreciated, they take greater pride in their work and end up getting more accomplished. It's all about emotional intelligence, and in times like these, it can't be left to chance. Participants get practical recommendations. ENGAGE: Now is the perfect time to engage people -- to involve them more fully in solving problems, seizing opportunities, developing new approaches, and taking other actions to strengthen the workplace for the long term. Why now? Because these tough times have made people more invested in their organizations. They care more. They want their workplaces to succeed. The session shines light on this opportunity and guides participants in learning the best ways to make the most of it. This is an in-depth session that gets people thinking in new and important ways. Filled with rich examples and ready-to-use ideas, it gives participants everything they need to move from reactive to proactive during these challenging times. In-house sessions can be tailored for leaders, managers, or supervisors -- or for a combined group involving all of the above. For leadership teams, a roundtable format is also available to allow for extensive Q-and-A and dialogue. For more information, click to send a note or call 614-488-9721. On-Site Workplace Presentation, Lunch-and-Learn, Retreat: 1-3 hours On-Site Workshop: Half day to 2 days Conference Keynote: 45-90 minutes Presentation for a business group or other association: 45-90 minutes Building Morale in a Broken Economy This session is tailored for different groups. Select... read more     Being Your Own Best Leader You are your own first and foremost leader -- so what are you doing to... read more     Leading Change in a Changing World Designed for leaders and managers, this session is all about... read more     The Four Workplace Imperatives For decades, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs has been... read more Working Smart When Times are Tough Every person in every workplace needs to... read more     The Trust Factor Now more than ever, we need trust in our workplaces, because our future... read more     Building a Meaningful Workplace When people arrive at work, they bring more brainpower than... read more     The Keys to Personal Transformation This session is for people who are pursuing self-improvement in order to... read more Thriving in a World of Change This session is for people who are working in change-filled environments, including... read more     Going Beyond the Brainstorm In every workplace, people have good ideas for increasing efficiency, cutting costs... read more     Teamwork from the Inside Out When the going gets tough, people sometimes split apart and look out for themselves. That can... read more     There's an Einstein and Gandhi in Each of Us Today's challenges call for our very best, so take off your... read more Home | In-House Training and Workshops | The Workshop Experience | Facilitation Services | Conference Keynotes | About Tom Terez Workplace Solutions | Clients and Testimonials | Ideas and Resources | Contact | Find Us on Facebook | Road Trip | Subscribe to the e-Newsletter Visit our other sites:..BetterWorkplaceNow.com and BuildaBetterWorkplace.com (blog) Copyright 2000-2010 Tom Terez Workplace Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. P.O. Box 21444, Columbus, Ohio USA 43221-0444. Tel. 614-488-9721. Online Contact Form