Legman Communication Training

Workshop Length 1 – 2 days

Compressed versions available

Why Collaboration Matters

We all know that the perfect project, product or system won’t succeed unless it is accepted and implemented by the people. Achieving that can make the technical stuff seem easy! How do you connect with others so that the work is understood and implemented effectively?

How Do You Get There?

It's time to forget the Golden Rule. Though many of us were taught that it is both kind and effective to treat others as we would like to be treated, the truth is that The Golden Rule only works when the other person is already A LOT LIKE US!

For over 15 years, this unique program has engaged, entertained and educated. It leaves participants with the concrete skills they need to build communication bridges to others.

No Stereotyping

Secrets of Collaboration takes the approach that we all utilize each of the four main Styles: Director, Promoter, Collaborator and Analyzer (sometimes alone, sometimes in combination). But… one or two of these Styles come to us easily and naturally, they GIVE us energy and we use them often; one or two take energy.

Benefits

Secrets of Collaboration has powerful bottom line implications for:

Individual Effectiveness
Team Effectiveness
Change Management
Stakeholder Management
Employee Retention

Who should take this class?

Anyone who wants to improve the way they connect with others. Taken a course that included styles conent before? Great (but not required). That knowledge lays a foundation; this workshop leaves you with concrete skills for changing the way you communicate and how you react to others. Even when you're stressed. Even when they are. Even if they won’t meet you halfway.

ONE-Day Workshop Outline

Secrets of Collaboration –

Unlock Your Communication Superpowers

UNLOCK THE SECRETS!

Why you connect with some and clash with others

Focus: Know thyself

Take the Style assessment
Clarify your Style strengths (Superpowers) and discover your gaps and excesses (Kryptonite)
Gain insight into the impact your Styles have on others

What makes others tick?

Focus: Do’s and Don’ts for each Style

Identify the unique characteristics of each Style
- What they need
- What frustrates them
- What helps them work effectively
Practice creating communication bridges to others
Learn communication tools that work with every Style

Flexing Towards Others

Focus: It’s not about you!

Learn to identify Styles

Practice Flexing to the unique needs of each Style
Recognize and plan for when flexing will take extra energy
Identify options for flexing, even when they won’t meet you halfway

Building Stronger Teams

Focus: Maximize the Style diversity of your team

Identify and maximize team strengths
Minimize gaps and avoid excesses
Reduce unnecessary conflict

Writing More Effective Emails

Focus: It’s still not about you

Identify Style clues in emails
Practice writing Style appropriate responses

Create an Action Plan: Use it or lose it!

TWO-Day Workshop Outline