Taking a Person First Approach in Your Organization - 5-part series
Nonprofits and small businesses combined employ an estimated 67.5% of the workforce. People are drawn to these organizations for their connections and impact within the community; they can see the difference they are creating. While many people seek impactful employment, it is up to leaders to create an environment where individuals feel engaged, are invested in their work, and see future opportunities. By investing in people, organizations can increase their future success. Individuals are often considered an intangible asset that doesn’t typically appear on an organization’s balance sheet, but staff and volunteers significantly impact an organization's brand, community impact, and financial success.
In this series, participants will explore various topics related to creating a person-first approach in your organization. You will gain understanding, recognize where there is opportunity for growth, and identify tools and resources, all while empowering you to move your organization forward.
In this series, participants will explore various topics related to creating a person-first approach in your organization. You will gain understanding, recognize where there is opportunity for growth, and identify tools and resources, all while empowering you to move your organization forward.
Workshop #1 - Have You Taken Your People into Account Lately? (Wednesday, December 8, 9-10:30 AM)
In these first two workshops, we will review the need to align people with organizational goals to achieve engagement, retention, and succession. Participants will consider the organizational health of their organization while exploring concepts of how individuals impact organizational development and success. Topics will include: person-centered organizational structure, human capital, work-life integration, people engagement, and committing to elevating individuals in your organization.
Workshop #2 - Have You Taken Your People into Account Lately? (continued) (Thursday, December 9, 9-10:30 AM)
In these first two workshops, we will review the need to align people with organizational goals to achieve engagement, retention, and succession. Participants will consider the organizational health of their organization while exploring concepts of how individuals impact organizational development and success. Topics will include: person-centered organizational structure, human capital, work-life integration, people engagement, and committing to elevating individuals in your organization.
Workshop #3 - Creating a Culture of Belonging (Thursday, December 16, 9-10:30 AM)
Creating a culture of where people feel motivated and inspired to do their best work requires creating a space where all people feel safe, connected, valued, and respected. In this workshop, participants will learn how to conduct an assessment of their organization's operations, policies, and benefits to assess if they are meeting their people's needs. Topics will include: psychological safety, biases awareness, toxic cultures, organizational audit, resources and professionals to support organizations in their cultural development.
Workshop #4 - Workforce Development: Beyond the On-boarding Process (Friday, December 17, 9-11:00 AM)
Investing in your team is essential, but how do you focus on workforce development when there are so many other things to get done? This training will discuss why workforce development is essential and what it looks like beyond general on-boarding to ensure engagement, retention, and internal succession. In addition to general knowledge, we will explore action-based ideas and techniques. Topics will include: training and development, cross-training, succession planning, and mentorship.
Workshop #5 - Creating a Culture to Reduce Stress, Strain, and Burnout (Monday, December 20, 9-10:30 AM)
It's estimated that 56% of employees say that stress and anxiety impact their job performance, with more than 35% report experiencing chronic stress. This training will discuss the causes of stress, strain, and burnout, along with burnout’s potential impact on the workplace, team dynamics, and individual well-being. Burnout is more than being tired; there are often various contributing factors. This training will also include topics and techniques to create change organizationally and as a leader. Topics will include: an understanding of burnout, impacts on the organizational culture, and how to address burnout and create change.
In these first two workshops, we will review the need to align people with organizational goals to achieve engagement, retention, and succession. Participants will consider the organizational health of their organization while exploring concepts of how individuals impact organizational development and success. Topics will include: person-centered organizational structure, human capital, work-life integration, people engagement, and committing to elevating individuals in your organization.
Workshop #2 - Have You Taken Your People into Account Lately? (continued) (Thursday, December 9, 9-10:30 AM)
In these first two workshops, we will review the need to align people with organizational goals to achieve engagement, retention, and succession. Participants will consider the organizational health of their organization while exploring concepts of how individuals impact organizational development and success. Topics will include: person-centered organizational structure, human capital, work-life integration, people engagement, and committing to elevating individuals in your organization.
Workshop #3 - Creating a Culture of Belonging (Thursday, December 16, 9-10:30 AM)
Creating a culture of where people feel motivated and inspired to do their best work requires creating a space where all people feel safe, connected, valued, and respected. In this workshop, participants will learn how to conduct an assessment of their organization's operations, policies, and benefits to assess if they are meeting their people's needs. Topics will include: psychological safety, biases awareness, toxic cultures, organizational audit, resources and professionals to support organizations in their cultural development.
Workshop #4 - Workforce Development: Beyond the On-boarding Process (Friday, December 17, 9-11:00 AM)
Investing in your team is essential, but how do you focus on workforce development when there are so many other things to get done? This training will discuss why workforce development is essential and what it looks like beyond general on-boarding to ensure engagement, retention, and internal succession. In addition to general knowledge, we will explore action-based ideas and techniques. Topics will include: training and development, cross-training, succession planning, and mentorship.
Workshop #5 - Creating a Culture to Reduce Stress, Strain, and Burnout (Monday, December 20, 9-10:30 AM)
It's estimated that 56% of employees say that stress and anxiety impact their job performance, with more than 35% report experiencing chronic stress. This training will discuss the causes of stress, strain, and burnout, along with burnout’s potential impact on the workplace, team dynamics, and individual well-being. Burnout is more than being tired; there are often various contributing factors. This training will also include topics and techniques to create change organizationally and as a leader. Topics will include: an understanding of burnout, impacts on the organizational culture, and how to address burnout and create change.
About the Presenter:
Joelle Monaco, MBA, Joelle Monaco Consulting
Joelle is passionate about educating others from a People First Principle, an organization's employees are their most valuable asset — each with their own experiences, assets, and purpose. Joelle’s expertise expands over ten years in organizational development; she possesses extensive experience in planning, directing, and training enhancements for both employee and organizational success. Throughout Joelle’s professional experiences, she utilizes a strength-based approach in employee and organizational management. These experiences provide Joelle the professional opportunities to build the skills and abilities required to lead teams and empower employees to achieve professional and organizational goals while fostering a people-first approach.
Joelle received her MBA and BS in Psychology with a minor in Education from the University at Albany, New York.
Joelle is passionate about educating others from a People First Principle, an organization's employees are their most valuable asset — each with their own experiences, assets, and purpose. Joelle’s expertise expands over ten years in organizational development; she possesses extensive experience in planning, directing, and training enhancements for both employee and organizational success. Throughout Joelle’s professional experiences, she utilizes a strength-based approach in employee and organizational management. These experiences provide Joelle the professional opportunities to build the skills and abilities required to lead teams and empower employees to achieve professional and organizational goals while fostering a people-first approach.
Joelle received her MBA and BS in Psychology with a minor in Education from the University at Albany, New York.
