. . . a game plan for women in business

A two-day, small group seminar, The Rules of the Game is designed specifically for women who seek to develop their leadership skills and increase their effectiveness in today's fast paced workplace.  It is a confidence builder for women.

You will leave the seminar recognizing that each individual approaches business situations differently and that leadership styles are generally different , also.  You will learn tips and guidelines that maximize your abilities in decision making, people and time management, personal communications style, managing people, handling difficult situations, solving problems setting goals, managing projects and interacting appropriately in social business situations.

The uniqueness of this seminar, like other Express Communications' training, is that you will apply these skills and techniques to actual situations and problems you have encountered or may encounter in the future.  It is another of our very practical results-orientated seminars!

RULES OF THE GAME . . . an introduction

Over the years, we have seen a "changing of the guard" as contemporary players blend with traditional leadership. Let's face it, we women are the new players on the team! However, we find ourselves in the unique position of having few mentors, limited experiences and untested training in dealing with many of the situations we encounter.

The Rules of the Game has been designed to fill that gap. It is for women who are serious professionals, who are accomplished players and who expect to be seen as a credit to their teams.

The program offers a close look at both the visible and invisible codes that govern today's fast-paced business world. It provides eye-opening insights into traditional systems and game plans; it reviews the changing balance that women have added to today's business equation; and it focuses on realistic game plans to meet tomorrow's challenges.

This unique two-day program empowers women to adapt confidently to the new Rules of the Game. Added features include: a small group setting; meaningful work with video tape; and a friendly, upbeat atmosphere. All contribute to the ultimate result: a better Game Plan for Women in Business.

As one of our clients said, "This is a cutting-edge program and is a must for any woman who aspires to excel in today's business world." Join us! You'll be glad you did!

Lynn Cochrane
President

RULES OF THE GAME . . . what you can expect

Communicate an Attitude of Genuine Professionalism
  • Speak with confidence and authority 
  • Communicate directly
  • Eliminate self-defeating words and phrases
  • Identify your real and ideal communication styles
  • Create and deliver well-designed presentations
  • Introduce speakers with ease

Manage Outstanding Meetings

  • Identify unproductive meetings .... and correct the cause
  • Keep disruptive "tough characters" on track and focused
  • Enforce (gently) the critical keys within productive meetings
  • Save time with various types of meetings
  • Learn the rules of roles
  • Wrap-up meetings with accountability and closure
  • Capture and channel creativity
  • Implement time-saving strategies for decision-making

Gracefully Handle Today's Issues in an Appropriate Manner

  • Create a professional perception . . . the unspoken rules
  • Follow the rules for business entertaining
  • Use proper dining etiquette
  • Pass the "Good Manners is Good Business" quiz!
  • Mingle with ease
  • Follow safe travel protocols
 Reflect Competence and Credibility By Actions, Attitude, and Appearance
  • Leverage the tools of personal appearance and fashion
  • Use appropriate protocol for hosting, mingling and entertaining
  • "Good Manners is Good Business" …. a video presentation
  • Identify your biggest time wasters
  • Prioritize and delegate
  • Listen ... on three levels

Replace Time-Honored Traditions with New Ways to Build Productive Relationships

  • Understand gender communications .... the research and sub-talk of men-women
  • Mentors and mentoring
  • Communicate with different wavelengths

Resolve Individual Business-Based Concerns

  • Confidentially resolve personal or professional key issues and concerns
  • Use fresh, outside perspectives
  • Manage processes of team dynamics

RULES OF THE GAME . . . facts, format, fees

location: On site; or we welcome you to our suburban Minneapolis conference facilities
timing: Two full days
process: Highly interactive, hands-on, energetic, application immediate, supportive & trusting tone