I did a program on "Work Team Participation Skills" for a company in Milford, NH. The program involved several sections of employees with each section meeting for two hours per week for eight weeks. All told about 80 people attended the program.
When a program ends, it's common for some participants to thank or compliment an instructor before they go. This company was no exception, and I was pleased to chat with several participants at the close of each section. But one situation nearly floored me. After one participant shook my hand, said a few kind words to me and then said goodbye, another took her place. Before a handshake and a few kind words she said: "You see that person you just talked to? Well she liked the program so much that she decided to keep attending, even though she actually retired after the third class! She asked for and got permission to come back to our classes each week."
I think I can safely speak for many educators, and certainly for myself, when I tell you that people like that make it all worthwhile. Many thanks to the more than 8,000 people who have attended my programs over the years and the more than 600 companies that supported their continuing education efforts.
Dan Pelley offers "Work Team Participation Skills," a 16 hour program designed to introduce team concepts to non-management employees. He also offers Team Facilitation Skills, a 16 hour program for managers and other team leaders. Click here to learn more about these programs.
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