calvin2020, Author at Evoke Development

May 9, 2017

Communicating Effectively

This workshop focuses on communicating effectively as a leader in an organization. According to the American Psychological Association, a perception gap exists between leadership and employees in regard to workplace dynamics (communication, value, etc.). This gap, on average, is 20 percentage points. Everything one does and says sets the cultural tone for the organization. Participants in the Communicating Effectively workshop will explore verbal and non-verbal communication, word choice, actions, and listening skills. They’ll learn the importance of setting clear expectations […]

May 9, 2017

Secrets to Giving and Receiving Feedback

If you really want to help others grow and develop, learn strategies to represent your thoughts accurately without placing blame or judgement. Implement methods to increase the likelihood of receiving more effective feedback that you can use for your own development. Secrets to Giving and Receiving Feedback teaches you how to: Share feedback in a way that is conscious of a person’s actual behavior and your message Increase your awareness of other’s emotional responses Engage in feedback conversations with confidence and […]

May 24, 2017

Winning Strategies for Results-Oriented Meetings: Virtual and In Person

Meetings are expensive! Some 15 million meetings take place in corporate America every day and can cost over $30 billion a year. It has been estimated that most people spend approximately 25% of their time in meetings. Middle managers often spend at least two days a week in meetings, with senior managers and executive sometimes spending up to four days a week in meetings. It has been estimated that a team of six managers who meet once a week for […]

May 24, 2017

Conducting Meaningful and Honest Performance Appraisals

Review the Performance Management Process and learn about desired outcomes for the appraisal process. Gather tools and techniques to help your employees help you by learning how to write self-evaluations. Practice structuring performance discussions. Learn about and avoid common rating errors and performance rating pitfalls. Practice feedback techniques for handling difficult situations. And, review key dates and expectations.