Workshop
Description
How does a traditional organization move towards person-centered supports? How do caregivers maintain their sense of purpose, joy, and commitment in times of growing complexity and changing expectations? A day-long workshop focused on specific strategies for transforming system-centered organizations to person- and family-centered organizations while never losing track of joy. Target audience: managers and supervisors.
Objectives
At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will have developed knowledge in the following areas:
- A basic understanding of the contrast between traditional and person-centered supports;
- Tools for establishing an agency vision steeped in detail;
- Tools for localizing decision-making;
- Tools for staying focused as an organization and keeping track of the importance of joy
Suggested Agenda
The following is a suggested agenda only. Starting and ending times may vary. Regular question and answer breaks are built into the day.
- 09:00 Introductions/housekeeping
- 09:10 Part One: Moving towards a person-centered organization: Why it matters and what might stand in the way
- 10:30 Break
- 10:45 Part Two: Establishing a vision steeped in detail and strategies for staying focused
- 12:00 Lunch
- 01:00 Part Three: Issue/Action planning: A tool for localizing decision-making
- 02:30 Break
- 02:45 Part Four: The importance of celebration
- 04:00 End
Handouts
Recommended: Toolbox for Change Optional: Who Holds Your Story?, The Man With A Black Belt in Intellect.
Thumbnail Sketch and Photo
A thumbnail sketch of David and his work for conference brochures. Includes information about audio-visual needs. A photo for brochures can also be downloaded.
Audio Visual Needs
If available, an LCD projector (if not, an overhead projector), screen, , large pieces of paper, masking tape, felt pens (or a blackboard), and, if you are expecting over 50 people, a lavaliere microphone (a microphone that can be worn as a necklace or attached to a shirt or tie).