A Holiday Wish from Barnes & ContiB. Kim Barnes, Barnes & Conti CEO Twas the week before Christmas and all through the room We were thinking and working and talking on Zoom. We put down our wishes for year twenty-three And they came down to this on our virtual tree: We hope for our clients, our friends and their teams A year full of promise, fulfilling their dreams. As mistletoe dangled and sugarplums swirled We have sent you our hopes for peace in the world. For health and for happiness, project success; That you celebrate more, that your hassles are less. That we meet face-to-face, not only remote, And that everyone’s business stays nicely afloat. So for each of you out there, we wish you the best, That you drink enough water and get enough rest, That your thinking’s strategic, your words influential, Your risk-taking brave with creative potential. And so we will say from all of us here, Merry Christmas to all and to all a good year! Pandemic PivotsLauren Kline Powers, SVP, Business Development While the pandemic has certainly challenged us as we managed our way through it these past few years, we have been enriched by collaboration with our clients and the innovative approaches we created together. I am sure many of us in Learning and Development agree that the pandemic era has been truly transformative in the learning space. Together with customers and partners, we made some significant changes in the way we approach our work. Here are a few that might be of interest as you consider your priorities for 2023.
Updated CatalogPlease look at our latest catalog of offerings and let us know what needs we might be able to help you with as you look to 2023 and beyond. We would love to be working with you! Please download the catalog here and feel free to contact Lauren Powers (lpowers@barnesconti.com)/215-850-2882 to discuss your needs and how we might partner to design a custom solution for your organization. Leading the Way to a Harmonious and Enjoyable Season (excerpt)Eric Beckman, Barnes & Conti Global Director, and co-developer of Conflict: From Prevention to Resolution The holiday season, with its themes of light, hope, peace on earth, and goodwill is meant to bring out the best in people. Unfortunately, the holidays also present many opportunities for stress, anxiety, and high expectations. It is during these times we can exercise leadership to help bring out the best in ourselves and others in moving from conflict to harmony. Sometimes, conflicting expectations color our social, cultural, and family gatherings. Not everyone perceives them in the same way, which can lead to disappointment, frustration, and anger. How we prepare and respond to situations can either smooth or inflame them. We might choose to do nothing in the face of conflict, but even that comes with its own risks and cost. If you suspect problems or issues are likely to surface, ask yourself what it might cost to ignore them. We are not only responsible for what we choose to do, but also that which we choose not to do. Before you gather with others for holiday get-togethers, see if you can answer the question: “What do I really want to happen?”... Read the rest of the article on our blog(Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in a somewhat different form in our 2009 Holiday Newsletter. We thought that many of our readers might be traveling to see family for the first time since 2020, and that Eric’s revised thoughts would be welcome and appropriate.) Announcing Public Programs for 2023!Exercising Influence: Description and ScheduleIn this two-session virtual program, participants will learn and then go beyond the basics to dive deeper into the influence behavior model. They will have more opportunities for skill-practice and feedback. They will plan and practice for a real and significant upcoming influencing opportunity.
Cost: $950 All sessions begin at 8:30 am and run until 12:00 noon, Pacific Time Our 22nd Annual Virtual FeastBarnes & Conti continues our tradition of sharing some favorite recipes with you.
Featured Recipe: Turkey Eggrolls with Cranberry Dipping SauceRickey-Dean Wasson Rickey-Dean Wasson, our Learning Specialist, is our newest addition to the Barnes & Conti staff. In addition to contributing this tasty recipe—which many of us can’t wait to try—Rickey Dean does much of curriculum design and development and serves as both a consultant and facilitator. He has implemented a large-scale coaching program, which we’ll be telling you about in an upcoming newsletter. Ingredients
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About the Artwork at the TopOur holiday greeting this year features “Boulevard Saint Denis in Argentuil in Winter” by Claude Monet. |
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