Licensed Training Programs

We design and deliver programs that empower our clients to move  forward independently. We work collaboratively with our clients to tailor the program of choice to their learning needs,  nurture and train facilitators as well as coach and provide ongoing support once the program is in place.

Our programs offer informative and practical ways to move a company, organization or group of people in a specific direction using sound research, inspiration and stories as well as practical hands on applications.

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Compassion In Action / Contagious Kindness Program

This Certification program was designed by acclaimed author Olivia McIvor. It is based on her book The Business of Kindness: creating workplaces where people thrive.

In this practical and thought provoking program Ms McIvor will bring to life the value of ‘kindness’ by taking participants on a self reflective journey through the 12 Character building traits as discussed in the text. This program promises to raise one’s self-awareness and personal accountability for the development of a respectful and caring workplace culture. Kindness as a core value, and as standard for decision-making, provides an easily understood ‘emotional benchmark’ for recharging and centering oneself in the midst of stress and the daily changes of today’s workplace. A kind word or an offer of help can go a long way to alleviate our stress and turn our day around. 

A question leaders may ask is what place does kindness have in the workplace? Kindness is a simple concept - too simple some might think to provide a solution to the complex and serious challenges of work. But it is precisely this simplicity that gives kindness such power to affect change at all levels within individuals and organizations. On a personal level, each of us can relate to how a simple kind word or an offer of help from a friend or colleague can go a long way to alleviate our stress and turn our day around. 

The program reminds participant that in our careers the people who make a difference are not the ones with the credentials, but the ones with the concern and compassion for us. Our society is built on a foundation of relationships, which connect individuals to families, work environments and communities. From playgrounds and courtrooms, to our staffrooms, trusting relationships lie at the heart of our challenges as well as our solutions.  The way we affect each other relates to the quality of our interactions and ultimately determines the wellbeing and success of our workday and life.   By beginning with self and building a strong foundation, you'll boost your ability to feel in control of your working environment both as an individual and a leader. 

• The workshop pre-supposes that everyone is a leader and each person is accountable for personally building their own character to support connection, compassion and community in the workplace and ultimately to provide a better experience to clients, residents and/or patients.

• Learn practical tools for creating a more positive work environment through using the proactive, Business of Kindness model as a benchmark for sustainable change.

• Become impassioned to be the change you want to see in your workplace.  Explore the twelve character building traits for taking personal responsibility for the quality of your own work experience.

• Discover an innovative, gentle approach to addressing the often hidden and subtle aspects of a disrespectful and often toxic work environment that potentially raise barriers to employee engagement and teamwork. 

• Experience a new avenue to align organizational culture/values and provide a foundation for the integration of a broad range of organizational initiatives.

The Business of Kindness Program - Corporate Program

 

Four Generations-One Workplace was designed to teach people how to work together given diversity and age differences currently in the workplace.

Leaders today have woken up to the stark reality that it's no longer about how workers must adapt to their employers, but how all of us must adapt to the dynamic and diverse talent pool that exists within the workplace today.

We all have to work harder at harnessing the talents and gifts of varying ages, cultures, backgrounds and experiences. As well, we must look at the personal values that are shaping workplaces today. Partnership. Balance. Personal Growth. Community. These are only some of the current values transforming the world of work as well as the workforce.   For the first time in history there are four generations in the workplace at the same time and it’s causing a bit of a stir.  The primary challenge today is how to navigate amidst four generations differing motivators, strengths, communication styles and needs in order to create a long lasting and successful team.

        Are you seeking unique and innovative recruitment and retention tools?

Are you are confused at the different levels of work ethic and loyalty among employees

Do you notice a difference of values and behaviours across generations?

Are you looking for ways to build stronger collegial relationships and ways to improve communication?

Are you getting the best that each generation has to offer…because there are more benefits    than you think!

Being able to answer these questions and understand that new workplace transformation is essential for business leaders wanting to attract and retain the brightest stars in their industry.

Four Generations - One Workplace promises to deliver sound suggestions, build leadership confidence and take the mystique out of how to interpret, interact, and get the best from the four talented generations in your workplace.

This half-day or full-day program is for anyone who wants to benefit from having a multi-generational workplace. 

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Building Collaborative Relationships: Tapping Group Wisdom

The development of community within a company is something that happens intentionally or not. We have seen examples of cultures that form without a solid intention and often they are not prepared to deal with low company morale, loss of productivity, dissatisfied workforce and challenges with attracting, retaining and engaging a dependable workforce.

As we focus on creating advantageous relationships with those we collaborate with and depend on in our industry we need to remember that one of the relationships we truly need is the relationship with our own team members.

Nurturing relationship development with each other will directly contribute to the effectiveness of each and every person’s commitment within this movement.  But what elements contribute to creating collaborative relationships, one that supports the desires and aspirations of all within it? The Organizational Culture Group's program "Building Collaborative Relationships" explores the necessary elements an organization must focus on in order to create a sustainable corporate culture that hears all age groups, actively responds to define corporate values and actively ignites the workforce is depends on. 

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Leadership Retreats

People-Centered Leadership®

This leadership development program focuses on creating engaging leaders who have the skills and mindset required to sustain highly engaged teams.
Unlike many traditional leadership development programs, People-Centered Leadership® focuses less on skills and more on shaping the way leaders see their role. It helps them stay focused on the key changes that they need to make to become more engaging leaders.

Development Retreats:

Leadership Synergy and cohesiveness is essential to the success of any company. Often leadership styles and beliefs among team players differ and at times causes tension and ineffectiveness, company wide. This program is designed to help leadership and management teams align values, strengths and support individual areas of growth in order to move to a new level of leadership success. This is not conventional teambuilding but more a reflective, interactive, planning program designed to enhance awareness and set measurable goals.

Inspirational and Spiritual Retreats

The Izzo Group has spent 25 years delivering thought provoking and inspiring retreats. The challenge of many organizations is balancing the needs of the people and the needs of the organization. Many retreats follow one simple principle – “You have to have healthy vibrant engaged people to have a health vibrant and engaged organizations” – no matter what industry you are in.