Through thousands of seemingly insignificant interactions, teams unknowingly create environments that are either cohesive or adversarial.  In a recent Gallup poll, nearly 70% of employees admitted they are disengaged from work or actively undermining the efforts of others and managers spend between 30-50% of their time grappling with the fallout of mistrust and lack of cohesiveness.  Gallup estimates this is costing US organizations 34¢ on the dollar.  Fortunately, organizations can reverse these discouraging trends.
 

The Performance Excellence Network is pleased to welcome Anna Maravelas of Thera Rising to our Nov 14 TPPEN breakfast featuring a discussion on: “Conflict Savvy: Skills That Change Your World!” (formerly known as Self Defeating Habits of Otherwise Brilliant People®).

Anna will explore a discipline that replaces the negativity bias of the brain with the biochemicals of confidence and engagement. When we are frustrated or disagree, simple reactions shape our careers in subtle but powerful ways.  These often unnoticed responses spell the difference between lasting success and lifelong disappointment and regret.  During the discussion, you’ll learn how to safeguard your career from the corrosive effects of mistrust, anger, and depression and set the stage for success in your personal and professional life.

The discussion will be hosted by UMD’s CED in Duluth.   Continental breakfast will be served from 7:00 to 7:30 with the discussion from 7:30 to 8:30 am. No cost for members; $20 for non-members.