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At PMC, we use a combination of methods and tools in working with
clients. Our
executive leadership training program involves individual case
re-enactment, whereas our corporate team building program uses group
case problem-solving. Simulation cases are a very popular and effective
workshop tool, and are often used to teach executive-level negotiation
skills as well as small business negotiation strategies. In all
instances, our primary methods include:
Self-assessment Tools for Effective Leadership
In all of our services, and especially in our individual coaching work and leadership
and motivation training course, we use self-assessment tools that
give clients better insight into their own mindset, personal style,
and/or assumptions when dealing with tough issues. These tools provide
a basis for more effective communication in any type of organization.
When used in combination with our case methods, these tools enable
clients in our leadership and motivation training course, executive
leadership training program, or corporate team building program to
zero in on their developmental needs and create a development plan
for continued improvement.
Individual
Cases promote Powerful and Effective Communication
Your organization may benefit from our
executive leadership training program, individual coaching work,
or one of our Leadership
Workshops or Dialogue
Workshops, which often involve asking our clients to choose an
actual conversation from their work experience that illustrates a
recurring or anticipated tough issue. Clients provide a brief, written
description of how the conversation actually played out in the past,
or how they anticipate it playing out in the future. We then use a
well-honed learning model to work through the case and ultimately
re-enact (or pre-enact) it with the client. Straightforward and powerful,
this case method not only identifies skills that are lacking or underdeveloped,
but also provides clients with opportunities to practice and improve
their skills. For clients who wish to work in greater depth, multiple
cases may be developed and used in this way.
Group Cases /
Group Facilitation
In our group
facilitation work , the “group case” is generally
a real-time problem for which the members have sought expert assistance.
The problem may be formulating a mission statement or strategy, improving
working relationships among team members, appropriately allocating
responsibilities across members, rectifying poor communication or
coordination within a team, and so on. Our role in these cases is
to initiate and facilitate a productive group process that helps the
team achieve their goals. Our corporate team building program produces
real results – such as clearer mission statements with stronger
consensus, more productive working relationships, better communication
on tough issues, greater commitment and follow-through on organizational
objectives, etc. – and gives group members the experience and
strategies to face future challenges with confidence and skill.
Simulation Cases: Powerful
Management Strategies for Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
In addition to client-generated cases, we use simulation cases in
some of our services. These cases are designed to realistically simulate
various practical situations, and we use them most often in our Effective
Negotiation and Collaboration workshops. In these workshops, clients
participate in cases that simulate a broad range of real-world bargaining
situations (not just purchasing and contract negotiations). These
simulations serve to teach effective corporate or small business negotiation
strategies while equipping clients with useful management
strategies for conflict resolution.
Our methods – self-assessment, individual case re-enactment, group problem-solving, and simulation case practice – have proven to be very effective in our leadership and motivation training course, executive leadership training program, and corporate team building program. By learning about themselves and practicing new responses to individual or group problems, professionals develop powerful communication skills and management strategies for conflict resolution that benefit themselves, their teams, and the organization as a whole.
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