4.19.2015

The Art of Creating a Psychologically Healthy Workplace

WHAT: May CEO Roundtable
WHEN: Thursday May 14, 2015
WHERE:  Martha & Mary; Poulsbo


In today’s 24/7 society, workplace pressures continue to mount with renewed productivity demands, information overload, and increasing pressure to balance work and home lives.  Despite all of this, many organizations have found ways to create healthier and happier workplaces. A psychologically healthy workplace fosters employee health and well-being while simultaneously enhancing organizational performance and productivity.

MEMBERS:
Please arrive between 7:30a-7:45a for breakfast. Check in will begin promptly at 8a.  
Members will adjourn at 12:30pm. 

Please RSVP to Michele Bosworth by April 30, 2015 with the names and e-mail addresses of confirmed employee guests who will be attending.

MEMBER CANDIDATES:
There will be CEO Potential Member Candidates joining us for this roundtable. Potential Member Candidates are invited to the roundtable from; 8:50 am – 10:40am.

EMPLOYEE GUESTS:
Employee Guests are invited to attend the roundtable; 8:50 am – 10:40am.

HOST:
Chad Solvie of Martha & Mary

WHERE WE WILL MEET:

Martha & Mary; 19160 Front Street NE, Poulsbo WA 98370

Click HERE for a map and Google Directions



















TITLE OF ROUNDTABLE: 
The Art of Creating a Psychologically Healthy Workplace

AGENDA:
Click HERE for the Agenda


QUESTIONS CEO'S SHOULD BE ASKING:

  • What is a Psychologically Healthy Workplace and why is it important? Your employees are your #1 strategic asset and by creating a psychologically healthy workplace, you are investing in their health and well-being which will ultimately pay off in terms of enhanced productivity and reduced healthcare costs.
  •  How is it related to resilience and well-being? Well-being is one of the key attributes of a psychologically healthy workplace. Resilience tells us how easily we can bounce back from adversity.  Recent national surveys rank the state of WA #9 in the nation and Kitsap County in the top quartile of all WA counties. Learn why!
  • What is your role as a CEO in building a Psychologically Healthy Workplace? CEO’s and other senior leaders play a major role in setting the foundation for a psychologically healthy workplace through these 5 practices:

o   Employee Involvement
o   Work-Life Balance
o   Employee Growth & Development
o   Health & Safety
o   Employee Recognition

Come and find out what the best of the best do in each of these arenas!

 TAKEAWAYS:

  • Learn the 5 key practices that drive employee well-being and enhance organizational performance.
  • Assess where your organization is today and where your best opportunity to make a difference lies.
  • Find out how your organization can use this strategy as a competitive advantage to attract and retain key talent.

    PREPARATION:

    • 30-day committments


    PRESENTER:  
    Dora Summers-Ewing is the Managing Partner of EXIDEO Consulting, a firm dedicated to ensuring their clients have the leadership capacity needed to deliver results and achieve their strategic objectives. As an Executive coach and business psychologist, she works with leaders (at all levels) to accomplish this.

    With over 20 years of experience, Dora’s industry expertise is broad and diverse and has spanned over four continents. She has worked with Fortune 500 clients in High Tech, Professional Services, Retail, Biotech, Financial Services, Energy, and Hospitality enterprises.  She has also worked with start-up organizations, family businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofit enterprises to build the needed capacity to sustain and grow their organizations. A well-known authority on leadership issues, she is a frequent speaker at international conferences on Executive and High Potential Talent Development and Strategic Change Management. Prior to joining EXIDEO, Dora was a corporate learning officer for a publically traded company, where she designed and implemented enterprise-wide programs to support Executive and Leadership Development, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement and Talent Management.

    In addition, Dora spent 13+ years as a business psychologist for two global management consulting firms where she partnered with clients to translate their strategic challenges into desired results, both as a consultant and coach. Earlier in her career, she was the Director of two academic departments (University Career Center and Women’s Leadership Program) and an editorial board member for the Journal of Career Development. Today, she continues as an adjunct professor at her local community college.
    Locally, she has served on the Board of Directors of five nonprofit organizations: Executive Service Corps, the Alzheimer’s Association of Western WA, Leadership Kitsap and two regional Humane Societies. She is also a pro bono consultant for 501 Commons, which provides management consulting services to improve the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations.

    Dr. Summers-Ewing is a licensed psychologist and earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. She also has Masters’ degrees in Business Administration and Psychology. She has also achieved certification as a Senior Professional Human Resources leader through the Human Capital Institute.

    Contact Info: 
    206.842.5032


    2.16.2015

    The Art of Creating a Psychologically Healthy Workplace

    WHAT: April CEO Tools Workshop
    WHEN: THURSDAY April 9, 2015
    WHERE:  Kitsap Bank, Port Orchard


    In today’s 24/7 society, workplace pressures continue to mount with renewed productivity demands, information overload, and increasing pressure to balance work and home lives.  Despite all of this, many organizations have found ways to create healthier and happier workplaces. A psychologically healthy workplace fosters employee health and well-being while simultaneously enhancing organizational performance and productivity.

    MEMBERS:
    Please arrive between 7:30a-7:45a for breakfast. Check in will begin promptly at 8a.  
    Members will adjourn at 12:30pm.

    Please RSVP to Michele Bosworth by March 23, 2015 with the names and e-mail addresses of confirmed employee guests who will be attending.

    MEMBER CANDIDATES:
    There will be CEO Potential Member Candidates joining us for this workshop. Potential Member Candidates are invited to the workshop from; 8:50 am – 10:40am.

    EMPLOYEE GUESTS:
    Employee Guests are invited to attend the roundtable; 8:50 am – 10:40am.

    HOST:
    Tony George of Kitsap Bank

    WHERE WE WILL MEET:

    Kitsap Bank; 619 Bay Street, Port Orchard Washington 98366


    Click HERE for a map and Google Directions













    TITLE OF WORKSHOP: 
    The Art of Creating a Psychologically Healthy Workplace

    AGENDA:
    Click HERE for the Agenda


    QUESTIONS CEO'S SHOULD BE ASKING:

    • What is a Psychologically Healthy Workplace and why is it important? Your employees are your #1 strategic asset and by creating a psychologically healthy workplace, you are investing in their health and well-being which will ultimately pay off in terms of enhanced productivity and reduced healthcare costs.
    •  How is it related to resilience and well-being? Well-being is one of the key attributes of a psychologically healthy workplace. Resilience tells us how easily we can bounce back from adversity.  Recent national surveys rank the state of WA #9 in the nation and Kitsap County in the top quartile of all WA counties. Learn why!
    • What is your role as a CEO in building a Psychologically Healthy Workplace? CEO’s and other senior leaders play a major role in setting the foundation for a psychologically healthy workplace through these 5 practices:

    o   Employee Involvement
    o   Work-Life Balance
    o   Employee Growth & Development
    o   Health & Safety
    o   Employee Recognition

    Come and find out what the best of the best do in each of these arenas!

     TAKEAWAYS:

    • Learn the 5 key practices that drive employee well-being and enhance organizational performance.
    • Assess where your organization is today and where your best opportunity to make a difference lies.
    • Find out how your organization can use this strategy as a competitive advantage to attract and retain key talent.


      PREPARATION:
      Read and complete the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Questionnaire and bring it with you to the workshop.

      Click HERE for the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Questionnaire.


      PRESENTER:  
      Dora Summers-Ewing is the Managing Partner of EXIDEO Consulting, a firm dedicated to ensuring their clients have the leadership capacity needed to deliver results and achieve their strategic objectives. As an Executive coach and business psychologist, she works with leaders (at all levels) to accomplish this.

      With over 20 years of experience, Dora’s industry expertise is broad and diverse and has spanned over four continents. She has worked with Fortune 500 clients in High Tech, Professional Services, Retail, Biotech, Financial Services, Energy, and Hospitality enterprises.  She has also worked with start-up organizations, family businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofit enterprises to build the needed capacity to sustain and grow their organizations. A well-known authority on leadership issues, she is a frequent speaker at international conferences on Executive and High Potential Talent Development and Strategic Change Management. Prior to joining EXIDEO, Dora was a corporate learning officer for a publically traded company, where she designed and implemented enterprise-wide programs to support Executive and Leadership Development, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement and Talent Management.

      In addition, Dora spent 13+ years as a business psychologist for two global management consulting firms where she partnered with clients to translate their strategic challenges into desired results, both as a consultant and coach. Earlier in her career, she was the Director of two academic departments (University Career Center and Women’s Leadership Program) and an editorial board member for the Journal of Career Development. Today, she continues as an adjunct professor at her local community college.
      Locally, she has served on the Board of Directors of five nonprofit organizations: Executive Service Corps, the Alzheimer’s Association of Western WA, Leadership Kitsap and two regional Humane Societies. She is also a pro bono consultant for 501 Commons, which provides management consulting services to improve the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations.

      Dr. Summers-Ewing is a licensed psychologist and earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. She also has Masters’ degrees in Business Administration and Psychology. She has also achieved certification as a Senior Professional Human Resources leader through the Human Capital Institute.

      Contact Info: 
      206.842.5032







      2.13.2015

      Work Your Business Plan

      WHAT:  March CEO Retreat
      WHEN: March 12, 2015
      WHERE:  Art Anderson Associates

      March is our Members Only ~ Work Your Business Plan CEO Retreat. 

      Our host for March is Ben Anderson.

      We will meet at Art Anderson Associates; 202 Pacific Avenue, Bremerton, WA 98337.

      Click HERE for Google Directions.




      1.15.2015

      Architecting Your Culture


      WHAT: CEO Tools Roundtable
      WHEN: Thursday February 12, 2015 
      WHERE:  The Inn at Port Ludlow


      Culture eats strategy for breakfast--you've heard the phrase, but how can you actually make sure your strategy doesn't get eaten by culture?  This program will help you learn more about your company's culture and you will learn step-by-step actions you can take to put the culture your company needs in place.

      February will be a roundtable format, which features one of our region’s top experts in employee performance, Laura Hamill, PhD, President of the Paris Phoenix Group. Laura brings a wealth of experience in working with both large and small employers on measuring and improving employee engagement and performance.

      MEMBERS
      Please arrive between 7:30a-7:45a for breakfast. Check in will begin promptly at 8a.  Please RSVP to Michele Bosworth by January 31, 2015 with the names and e-mail addresses of confirmed employee guests who will be attending.

      MEMBER CANDIDATES
      There will be CEO Potential Member Candidates joining us for this roundtable. Potential Member Candidates are invited to the roundtable from; 8:50 am – 10:40am.

      EMPLOYEE GUESTS
      Employee Guests are invited to attend the roundtable; 8:50 am – 10:40am.

      HOST:
      Diana Smeland of Port Ludlow and Associates

      WHERE WE WILL MEET:
      The Inn at Port Ludlow; One Heron Road, Port Ludlow WA 98365.

      The roundtable will be held in the Olympic Room

      Click HERE for Google directions



      TITLE OF WORKSHOP:

      Architecting Your Culture

      AGENDA:
      Click HERE to view the agenda.

      QUESTIONS THE CEO SHOUD BE ASKING:
      • Is our culture the one we need to have to achieve our strategy?
      • How aligned are our values with our actual culture?
      • Are we being intentional about our culture?
      TAKEAWAYS:

      • What is my role in architecting our company’s culture?
      • Do we have the culture we need?
      • What are some steps we can take to put the culture we need in place?

      PREPARATION:
      Click HERE for the February homework.


      PRESENTER: LAURA HAMILL

      Laura Hamill, Ph.D., has 20 years of experience architecting and implementing research and assessment strategies in organizations. Laura owns Paris Phoenix Group, an organizational research and assessment consulting firm. Before starting her own company, Laura worked for Microsoft for over 8 years, primarily as the Director of People Research, a team of organizational researchers. 
      Examples of Laura’s work include developing customized employee engagement and organizational culture assessments, implementing culture change approaches, creating strategic competency models for leaders, managers, and employees, creating approaches to ensure effective acquisition/integration, and conducting research to better understand employee perceptions of organizational strategy.  
      Laura has a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology, and has led major strategy efforts for companies like Microsoft, GoDaddy, Concur, Avanade, and Limeade.

      Laura Hamill, Ph. D.
      Paris Phoenix Group
      425.246.2937

        


      12.05.2014

      Architecting Your Culture


      WHAT: CEO Tools Workshop
      WHEN: Thursday January 8, 2015 
      WHERE: Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, Chico Room


      Culture eats strategy for breakfast--you've heard the phrase, but how can you actually make sure your strategy doesn't get eaten by culture?  This workshop will help you learn more about your company's culture and you will learn step-by-step actions you can take to put the culture your company needs in place.

      Join us for our January Excell CEO Workshop, which features one of our region’s top experts in employee performance, Laura Hamill, PhD, President of the Paris Phoenix Group. Laura brings a wealth of experience in working with both large and small employers on measuring and improving employee engagement and performance.

      MEMBERS
      Please arrive between 7:30a-7:45a for breakfast. Check in will begin promptly at 8a.  Please RSVP to Michele Bosworth by January 1, 2015 if you will be bringing employee guests.

      MEMBER CANDIDATES
      There will be CEO Potential Member Candidates joining us for this workshop. Potential Member Candidates are invited to the workshop from; 8:50 am – 10:30am.

      EMPLOYEE GUESTS
      Employee Guests are invited to attend the workshop; 8:50 am – 10:30am.


      HOST:
      Mike Hall of Hall and Company

      WHERE WE WILL MEET:

      Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort; 15347 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish, WA 98392


      The workshop will be held in the Chico Room














      Click HERE for Google Directions


      TITLE OF WORKSHOP:
      Architecting Your Culture

      AGENDA:
      Click here for the Agenda

      QUESTIONS THE CEO SHOUD BE ASKING:
      • Is our culture the one we need to have to achieve our strategy?
      • How aligned are our values with our actual culture?
      • Are we being intentional about our culture?
      TAKEAWAYS:

      • What is my role in architecting our company’s culture?
      • Do we have the culture we need?
      • What are some steps we can take to put the culture we need in place?


      PRE-WORK: 
      In preparation for the January session:

      Bring your company’s values.  If you don’t have company values, come with at least 4 values that you think represent the most important norms, values, and beliefs of your company.

      Bring a summary or picture of your business strategy (i.e., your plan for how you are going to achieve your business goals).

      Be ready to discuss your answers to the following questions:
      1. Are these still the right values?  If not, why not?  If so, how do you know?
      2. Are the values aligned to and supportive of your strategy?
      3. Are your values clear?  Would a new employee be able to understand what your expectations are from reading them?
      4. Where do your company values “show up?
        • on external website
        • on intranet
        • in hiring
        • in company meetings
        • in talent discussions (e.g., promotion, development, succession)
        • other?
      Click HERE for a printable document of the pre-work.



      PRESENTER: LAURA HAMILL

      Laura Hamill, Ph.D., has 20 years of experience architecting and implementing research and assessment strategies in organizations. Laura owns Paris Phoenix Group, an organizational research and assessment consulting firm. Before starting her own company, Laura worked for Microsoft for over 8 years, primarily as the Director of People Research, a team of organizational researchers. 
      Examples of Laura’s work include developing customized employee engagement and organizational culture assessments, implementing culture change approaches, creating strategic competency models for leaders, managers, and employees, creating approaches to ensure effective acquisition/integration, and conducting research to better understand employee perceptions of organizational strategy.  
      Laura has a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology, and has led major strategy efforts for companies like Microsoft, GoDaddy, Concur, Avanade, and Limeade.
      Laura Hamill, Ph. D.
      Paris Phoenix Group
      425.246.2937