FREE TELECLASS October 29 4 Pacific www.NewStroy.com to register ****************** SET THINGS IN ORDER FOR THE Holidays! LIVING BY AGREEMENT With less focus on the purely psychological aspects of reaching agreement than "Getting to Yes" Levine's becomes a much more pragmatic approach." Perdido, Leadership With a Conscience review of "The Book of Agreement" Are you... beginning a new job...a new personal or work relationship ? unsure of what you're supposed to do in your new job? unsure of what's in the way of higher productivity ? wanting more success and more satisfying relationships? tired of your mind "chattering" about things that happened in the past ? stuck in a relationship you can't manage effectively ? ARE YOU READY TO TAKE ACTION ? AGREEMENTS FOR RESULTS + THE ART OF RESOLUTION = RESULTS BEYOND EXPECTATION What do most of us seek in our personal and professional lives ? PEACE OF MIND PRODUCTIVITY SATISFYING RELATIONSHIPS > Relationships with significant others that > sustain our sense of well being > support us emotionally > helps us accomplish personal and joint goals > Relationships at work that are stress and conflict free > with our bosses > with co-workers and teammates > with clients, customers and suppliers > Relationships with our children that > contribute to their growth and development > increase the love in our family > minimize the risk of them getting in trouble > Relationships with "professionals" we hire that > manage expectations well > allow us to know what they will deliver > generate trust DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE AGREEMENTS FOR RESULTS IS A FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCE FOR ALL ACCOMPLISHMENT!AGREEMENTS FOR RESULTS LEAD TO SATISFYING PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS! In "Living By Agreement" you will learn how to create covenantal relationships that are based on shared commitment to ideas, issues, values, goals and process. Covenant is the true source of real teamwork, and is a key ingredient for having a "Family" at work and a "Family" at home. And family is the source of the richness and fulfillment we seek. With covenants in place results beyond expectation follow. When you start any new project or relationship you need the tools to put in place a road map that reminds you of what you want to accomplish, and how to get there. If you're deep in conflict "The Art of Agreement" provides a Conversational Process to Resolution. Dealing with conflict effectively provides huge benefits. The ability to resolve conflict and form effective working relationships impacts the core of every personal relationship, and every organizational function - teaming, managing, partnering, customer servicing, producing, innovating, learning, collaborating and diversity. Ongoing CHANGE in our institutions and the environment we live in is generating significant conflict for individuals and organizations; and great opportunity. Unfortunately, most people do not know how to prevent conflict; and they are also conflict adverse. Most of us don't fully engage conflict until it becomes acute. By then the costs of conflict are staggering: 1.) paying professionals; 2.) lost productivity; 3.) opportunity cost; 4.) cost of replacing employees; 5.) loss of the benefits of continuing relationships; and 6.) the emotional cost that eats at the fabric of every person and organization's spirit. When people do engage with conflict they often only deal with symptoms. They resist getting near the real source of conflict. The agreements they think resolve their conflicts don't ! You can stop the staggering loss of resources that comes from unresolved conflict (even in "functional" relationships) by learning how to empower desired results, and prevent, and mange conflict. You can learn how to "normalize" the conflict that will take place. You can learn all about the joy of "Living By Agreement." In "Living By Agreement" you will learn how to and the value of: * Creating Agreements for Results At Work At Home With Service Providers * Using10 Essential Elements of Effective Agreements * Using Agreements for Results instead of Agreements for Protection * Following The Principles and Laws of Agreements * Creating Agreements for Results With Yourself * Saving Thousands on Legal Fees * Preventing The Four Costs of Conflict * Normalizing Conflict * Responding, Not Reacting * Core Conversational Competence and How to Use It * Developing the Attitude of Resolution * Using The Seven Steps to Resolution * Turning Conflict Into Collaboration * Minimizing Sickness and Injury Caused By Stress and Conflict * Fundamental Life Skills You Never Learned at School LIVING BY AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE THESE BENEFITS: * Improved Health * Improved Vitality * More Control Over Your Life * More Satisfying Relationships at Home and at Work * Greater Levels of Productivity * Higher Income and Earning Potential * Improved Marriages * More Control over Your Kids * Less Fear Dealing With Others * The Ability to Set Clear Goals and Create the Vision and Roadmap to Them * How to Stay Focused on What You Want to Accomplish WHO SHOULD ATTEND: * People in Personal or Business CONFLICT * People Who Want More in their Life - More personal satisfaction More accomplishment More material and personal richness * Managers * Senior Executives * Business Owners * Married Couples * Partners - Business, Domestic * People in New Relationships * Facilitators * Mediators * Team Leaders * Lawyers * Consultants WHEN: November 22-23 WHERE: San Francisco Bay Area / Location TBA COST: $397 Enrollment is limited. To reserve your space send an email to NOV03REGISTRATION@ResolutionWorks.org About Stewart Levine...
Stewart Levine is a trainer, mediator, and facilitator dedicated to resolving conflict and fostering collaboration for individuals, couples, families, business and other organizations. He spent ten years practicing law before becoming an award winning marketing executive at AT&T where he was recognized as a pioneer "intrapreneur." He has been featured among the "Trend Setters" in the legal profession. His book "Getting to Resolution: Turning Conflict into Collaboration" (Berrett-Koehler 1998) was an Executive Book Club Selection; Featured by Executive Book Summaries; named one of the 30 Best Business Books of1998; endorsed by Dr. Stephen Covey and featured in "The Futurist" magazine. "The Book of Agreement" (Berrett-Koehler 2002) has been endorsed by many thought leaders including Alan Weiss, Mark Victor Hansen, Harrison Owen, Geoff Bellman, Jim Kouzes, Robert Fritz and Robert Allen. It has been called "more pragmatic than [the classic] 'Getting to Yes. '" Information: www.ResolutionWorks.org. UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE: If you attend the entire seminar and for any reason you are not satisfied with the experience you can ask for a refund and it will be granted, no questions asked. WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT STEWART'S WORK:
Stewart creates agreement and empowerment. He models what he teaches. He is a powerful educator. Else Tomayo, Personnel Director, University of San Francisco This has been an amazing journey of self discovery through the mirror reflection of other. Stewart, your workshop has assisted me in having a deeper understanding and a greater excitement in becoming pro-active in the development of what I want to create in my life, and knowing that it is not cast in concrete. Donna Stone You are getting high praise from all quarters, even from the hard-to-please state bureaucrats. Thanks for your good work and being the kind of professional I can count on to bring out the best in people. You helped to surface some old, old wounds that had scarred over without healing. I feel much more optimistic about the project, but also about all of our shared work with the district staff. You are an extraordinary facilitator. You resolve issues that stifle productivity and create partnership where everyone thought it was impossible. Gail Johnson, Sierra Adoption Services The model transcends all lines of management. I have seen my direct reports become empowered as they have input into their work. Stewart Levine has developed an important innovation. Jan Gould, Membership Director, Visa USA. We're forging a unique organization based on shared goals and objectives, mutual trust and affection. We've made real progress in improving teamwork and communication. We are recognizing conflicts and how to resolve them. Mark Jansen, CEO, Real Estate Infolink A whole new insight into conflict management and core conversational skills. This is a valuable contribution to personal and organizational development. Tim Reeves, Manager of BusinessEducation, Nestle Beverage I learned 1.) that conflict is not a bad thing and can be used to create a better environment if managed properly; 2.) that everyone deals with conflict differently; and 3.) how to keep a cool head and solve problems in an efficient manner. Janet Anderson The subject matter of your presentation and the thought-provoking interaction required during your sessions will be resources used by attendees throughout their careers. Robert Rigsby, Esq; Corporate Counsel, District of Columbia An outstanding training presentation. Jeff Knishkowy, Director of Conflict Prevention and Resolution, USDA It's always a treat to watch, listen and learn from a master. Maya Lynn Gon-Sarela, University of San Francisco Your workshop on Agreements and Conflict Resolution is a powerful learning experience. I am using your model in many business situations. It is very useful for teaming and managing client relationships and negotiating large sales or contracts. TG Struttman, Caterpillar Inc,OC If your goal is to learn new skills consider Levine's course. San Francisco Recorder Stewart has developed models for conflict resolution that could revolutionize the way we speak, communicate and settle our differences. Dan Corsello, Director, Napa County Health and Human Services The model provides a helpful road map in dealing with difficult internal office relationships, disputes, personnel problems. Stefan Rosensweig, Esq., Executive Director, Public Advocates, Inc. A visionary is someone who thinks. A Resolutionary is someone that thinks and implements a plan to make positive change. The world can only be changed and improved when people take the time and energy to make things happen. You are making a difference. Mitch Markota, US Naval Air Station, China Lake We have been seeing each other since we met in your workshop 6 weeks ago. Though we live 60 miles apart, no conflicts have arisen to resolve, just plenty of open communications, shared vision and flowing bliss. A graceful side benefit of your powerful intentions, Stewart, and the peace-full work environment you create. Thanks. Workshop Participant Your techniques can be used to prevent healthy, creative tension from escalating into conflict. Charlie Stein, NSA The balanced approach that your model suggests is what I believe creates the possibility of long term resolution, the ability to shift conflict into collaboration. Thank you for shifting my thinking in a way that will allow me to more fully bring myself, my training, and experience to the field of mediation. Bill Zybach, USDA I enjoyed your message of expediency and the ways to avoid the waste of organizational resources. Terry Rielly, Swenson Spreader Stewart, it has been invaluable to have worked with you and learned the agreement process. It is a great foundation for both business and personal relationships. It guide you to a clear vision of where you are going and helps answer the question of whether, and how far you can trust the people you want to work with. Expressing fears and concerns before moving forward is especially useful. Resolving concerns provides a peaceful place to start from that is very empowering. The process will be a powerful tool to create from for the rest of my life. I am very grateful. Rebecca Hubbel, Entrepreneur The model provides a helpful road map in dealing with difficult internal office relationships, disputes, personnel problems. Stefan Rosensweig, Esq., Executive Director, Public Advocates, Inc. Judy and I really enjoyed your class and we're really enjoying working through conflicts with your model. The few days we spent in the group were extraordinary; we thought about creating agreements at a depth we'd never experienced before. We have already short circuited recurring arguments by crafting agreements like we learned to do in the seminar. Thank you again for bringing the distinction of agreement to our relationship. Bennett Hirschorn, Esq.,IBM Thank you for presenting such an excellent program to the Defense Research Institute. You lead a roomful of legal know-it-alls to a fool proof technique for avoiding the unnecessary communication problems.. I find I am getting along better at the office with staff, at home with my teenagers, and at the courthouse with clients and adversaries alike. Thank you so much for sharing your insight and wisdom. F.Ford Loker, Esq., Maryland State DRI Representative
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