On October 30th, Hengsbach and Associates was fortunate enough to facilitate and present Great Lakes Graphics Association its third member seminar/workshop in as many years.
The attendees rated the recent Workshop a 9.3 out of 10, but they more importantly learned a great deal through their interactivity. In so doing, they took back solid approaches to improve their Leadership skills and better use their strengths.
This was received so well, Joe Lyman and Judi Wolters, and Hengsbach and Associates have agreed to provide another session for the fall of 2013.
Stay tuned for updates.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Hengsbach & Associates to Present GLGA Seminar: Leadership Skills Workship 10/30.
Having given several highly successful seminars over the last several years, we were very pleased to be asked by the Great Lakes Graphic Association to put together a third one for them.
The previous two presentations were on Planning (Strategic and otherwise), and The Value of the Digital Workflow. Since the approval rating for both averaged 9.4 out of 10, and since this type of session was needed and presented successfully in other locals (e.g.California), GLGA felt it would also add value to its membership. It's exciting to have been chosen.
Here's why. Three dynamics continue to challenge the Print industry: 1) The economy 2) The digital workflow 3) Technology in general. This is no mystery to many of us who have been in print for our entire adult life. Ownership and senior management, for many, are struggling to find the financial resources to reinvest in new technology, attract good people, and develop them. This Leadership Skills Workshop effectively addresses the last two, treating people right while holding them accountable and developing them into long standing, outstanding, and competent folks who will put money on your bottom line.
Like all good things, this is not something that comes easy. It also will not come from just Presidents and CEO's: a strong management team must be built. This is a key point, and the CEO/President ideally leads his team in getting the above done. What often happens, however, is that the President either doesn't have, or take the time, and it simply doesn't get done. If I am called in at this point to help an individual company put this together, it can cost several hundred to a few thousand dollars. This workshop will provide a given management team person the tools, training, and opportunity to train and develop themselves and their fellow employees. And it will cost only their time and travel plus the GLGA registration fee.
Give it some thought. Yes there are no free lunches, but this comes about as close as you're going to get!
The previous two presentations were on Planning (Strategic and otherwise), and The Value of the Digital Workflow. Since the approval rating for both averaged 9.4 out of 10, and since this type of session was needed and presented successfully in other locals (e.g.California), GLGA felt it would also add value to its membership. It's exciting to have been chosen.
Here's why. Three dynamics continue to challenge the Print industry: 1) The economy 2) The digital workflow 3) Technology in general. This is no mystery to many of us who have been in print for our entire adult life. Ownership and senior management, for many, are struggling to find the financial resources to reinvest in new technology, attract good people, and develop them. This Leadership Skills Workshop effectively addresses the last two, treating people right while holding them accountable and developing them into long standing, outstanding, and competent folks who will put money on your bottom line.
Like all good things, this is not something that comes easy. It also will not come from just Presidents and CEO's: a strong management team must be built. This is a key point, and the CEO/President ideally leads his team in getting the above done. What often happens, however, is that the President either doesn't have, or take the time, and it simply doesn't get done. If I am called in at this point to help an individual company put this together, it can cost several hundred to a few thousand dollars. This workshop will provide a given management team person the tools, training, and opportunity to train and develop themselves and their fellow employees. And it will cost only their time and travel plus the GLGA registration fee.
Give it some thought. Yes there are no free lunches, but this comes about as close as you're going to get!
The Challenge of Moving Home & Office
We've all moved at one time or another, but when it's both the business and home, the exercise goes to another level.
Not one to shy away from challenges,I never questioned how deep the pool was, nor the temperature of the water. I jumped right in. And then I added another dimension by getting, aat the same time, a new computer and printer. Finally, to add more fun, my phone died. You get the picture - CHAOS!!
As I sit here at 5:30 am, I need to be at a client by 8. Never a dull moment. I will have to finish this either tonight or tomorrow; I need to leave now.
Just for the record, our new address, fax and phone numbers are: 7530 N Applewood Ln Glendale, WI 53209. Phone and fax are both: 414-751-7319. The website is unchanged at www.hengsbachandassociates.com
Not one to shy away from challenges,I never questioned how deep the pool was, nor the temperature of the water. I jumped right in. And then I added another dimension by getting, aat the same time, a new computer and printer. Finally, to add more fun, my phone died. You get the picture - CHAOS!!
As I sit here at 5:30 am, I need to be at a client by 8. Never a dull moment. I will have to finish this either tonight or tomorrow; I need to leave now.
Just for the record, our new address, fax and phone numbers are: 7530 N Applewood Ln Glendale, WI 53209. Phone and fax are both: 414-751-7319. The website is unchanged at www.hengsbachandassociates.com
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Values
It seems the more that time passes (I get older), the more I think about what I’m made of, how I conduct myself, and my relationships with others. Those of you who have followed my articles and blog know that my contention is: HOW we do things is as important as WHAT we do.
Clearly as we gain experience we sometimes learn the hard way, but learn we do. Learning is often a product of the way our parents raised us. Perhaps we were blessed with a strong mentor or relative in our formative years. Or a strong faith. But some how, some way, we made decisions as to who we were, and how we would conduct ourselves.
Simply put, our values were planted within, and, in some way shape or form, matured. But that doesn’t mean that the garden just grew and flourished without any weeds. And just as we cultivate our flowers and vegetables in minimizing weeds and fertilizing, we personally flourish if we will do that with our value driven actions.
My writing, as my consulting, is driven toward the top executive. Accordingly, I’d like to challenge you: What do you do to ensure that you are still growing as you mature? How driven are you to get better each day? Isn’t that what you expect of your people?
Here are some thoughts and possibilities that have helped me find answers. Please consider them:
• Who or what is your God? By God I mean, what is the most important thing in your life right now? Is it your business? Your wife or husband? Your children and/or grandchildren? Money? Or your faith? Are you happy with your choice? The answer to the above will drive your values and your actions. Choose well.
• Where and how do you spend your time and money? Where you are here is where your heart is.
• Do you spend REAL time with your employees? By real I mean walking the shop floor as well as the office area, and engaging them. What are their hopes and fears? What do they want out of life? Can you help them get it?
• Can you really let go? Do you allow your folks to solve their own problems, or must you control everything? Do you think you are always the smartest person in the room? Let your people fail faster so they can develop into something special.
Clearly as we gain experience we sometimes learn the hard way, but learn we do. Learning is often a product of the way our parents raised us. Perhaps we were blessed with a strong mentor or relative in our formative years. Or a strong faith. But some how, some way, we made decisions as to who we were, and how we would conduct ourselves.
Simply put, our values were planted within, and, in some way shape or form, matured. But that doesn’t mean that the garden just grew and flourished without any weeds. And just as we cultivate our flowers and vegetables in minimizing weeds and fertilizing, we personally flourish if we will do that with our value driven actions.
My writing, as my consulting, is driven toward the top executive. Accordingly, I’d like to challenge you: What do you do to ensure that you are still growing as you mature? How driven are you to get better each day? Isn’t that what you expect of your people?
Here are some thoughts and possibilities that have helped me find answers. Please consider them:
• Who or what is your God? By God I mean, what is the most important thing in your life right now? Is it your business? Your wife or husband? Your children and/or grandchildren? Money? Or your faith? Are you happy with your choice? The answer to the above will drive your values and your actions. Choose well.
• Where and how do you spend your time and money? Where you are here is where your heart is.
• Do you spend REAL time with your employees? By real I mean walking the shop floor as well as the office area, and engaging them. What are their hopes and fears? What do they want out of life? Can you help them get it?
• Can you really let go? Do you allow your folks to solve their own problems, or must you control everything? Do you think you are always the smartest person in the room? Let your people fail faster so they can develop into something special.
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