Energising worklife

Skills to create a dynamic workplace and transform the way you work with colleagues

In our interactions with work colleagues, we often encounter barriers, within ourselves and between people, to working productively together. Misunderstandings, disagreements, conflicting styles of working and different perspectives can all lead to a dysfunctional work place. Yet when people appreciate and support each other, and work constructively together, then opportunities for growth and innovation open up. Real insights and skills are required to: manage personal interactions effectively work co-operatively in a diverse team lead in a way that motivates and empowers release the creative potential of each individual The workshops on this program are highly interactive, participatory and fun, using artistic media where appropriate, and with time to reflect on, deepen and internalise the learning in relation to participants lives. In each session we will focus on a particular topic / theme. We will gain a real grasp of the issue by starting with an experiential exercise. We will evaluate our experience and draw out the learning points. Concepts will be introduced to give perspective, and further dialogue will address how to reinforce and apply the insights gained and the social sensitivity and skills learnt.

Course topics
Group and team development o o o o o o The development phases of groups Working co-operatively in a team Managing diversity and group dynamics Creative dialogue and inspired conversation in a group Joint decision making and problem solving Team leadership

Interpersonal skills o o o o Learning to listen with sensitivity and empathy Giving and receiving feedback Building trust in relationships Dealing with conflict and healing relationships

Personal growth o o o o o Growing your confidence and emotional maturity Facing transitions and crossing thresholds Managing stress / Life-Work balance Understanding your current phase of life Learning from your destiny

I and the Village - Marc Chagall

Who the course is for: People who want to consciously enhance their skills of working collaboratively with others The course will enable you to: enhance your self-development, and build personal confidence and emotional maturity develop new insights, social sensitivity and people skills interact creatively and effectively in your work with others facilitate fruitful engagement in diverse groups acquire tools and skills to lead a group or team

My Angel, My Double and Me DL

Facilitators
David Liknaitzky runs spiritatwork, a consultancy focusing on Individual, Team and Organisation Development. He has worked for many years as an independent consultant and has undertaken numerous consulting projects in organisations across a wide range of industries. He is a founding member of the international Association for Social Development, a group of about 120 consultants from 15 countries, who meet each year to renew their profession. In 1998, David took the initiative to start the Youth Empowerment Network, a non-profit organisation, which provides empowerment programs for marginalised or disengaged youth in South Africa, Brazil, and now in Australia. In recognition of his work as a social entrepreneur, David was elected as a Fellow of Ashoka: Innovators for the Public.

Venue
Michael Centre 37A Wellington Park Drive Warranwood Vic 3134 Melway Ref: 36 A10

Dates
The course will be held over eight Monday evenings: 30 April 25 June 2012 (excl. 11 June)

Times
7.00 p.m. 10.00 p.m.

Carol Liknaitzky has been involved in adult education, and personal and community development for the past 26 years. She has founded a number of educational and arts organisations, and managed teams of people within them. Together with colleagues, she co-founded the first Steiner Teacher Training College in South Africa. She has also managed local and regional governmental Early Childhood programs. Carol currently teaches in the School of Education at Victoria University and at the Melbourne Rudolf Steiner Seminar. Carol is an illustrator, ceramicist and NIA dance instructor. Her experience in the arts influences her approach to personal and social development.

Social life is wholesome Only when each individual is active in the community In such a way as to acquire and reflect all its good qualities, And when communal life enables individuals To offer their treasures of thought, wealth of feeling and moral strength As nourishment for the community and the Spirits of the Age.
Adapted by DL from the Motto of the Social Ethic by Rudolf Steiner

Fees
$275 for the course - Concessions available

ENQUIRIES / BOOKINGS
To enrol, email: dliknaitzky@gmail.com or call David on 0415-529-120