Human Resources SIG - Building Bridges - Collaboration at Work
Description
While teamwork can sometimes be spontaneous, it is often a highly challenging day-to-day requirement. When collaborationand joint effort occur, people feel positive, productive and willing to face any challenge. Behaving in a collaborative manner and fostering cooperation in others is a skill. This session builds on the notion that cooperation and “building bridges” can be learned and practiced. It examines key dimensions of teamwork and provides opportunities to practice collaboration building techniques.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Understand emotional reactions and what their underlying causes may be
Define the term “bridge” in a teamwork context
Discuss human motivators and ways to address them for increased collaboration
Identify relationship-building strategies
Gloria Cook works as a trainer for Shepell·fgi. In this role she has presented numerous workshops covering a wide range of topics. Gloria’s M.A. in Counselling, along with 10 years of clinical practice has taught her a great deal about the journeys people experience. Gloria has developed and delivered training programs for non-profit agencies, public and private sectors. Gloria enjoys interacting with the many new people she meets as she travels to different work locations.