Karen Main

Audience: front-line staff, supervisors, managers, C-Suite
Time: Recommended 2 - 4 hours
Delivery: Recommend in-person but can be delivered virtually

This fast-paced and highly-interactive workshop introduces participants to the characteristics and qualities that define the generations, with an aim for creating strategies to build stronger relationships. In addition, understanding what different generations want and need in terms of development, coaching and mentoring is vital when planning for your organization's future.

Recommended for new supervisors, experienced supervisors, managers, or directors, anyone interested in enhancing their leadership influence
Time: 1 - 2 hours
Delivery: Virtual or In-person

Leading a team today is a vastly different endeavor. Even more today, leaders must retain their top employees, create a positive culture, and empower employees to make smart decisions while working independently. In this keynote, Karen Main uses stories from her recent book, “Pitfalls & Possibilities” to explore the leadership pitfalls to avoid and ways to set your team up for success. Interactive and engaging, this workshop includes:
• Four core practices associated with leading a team today
• Four pitfalls to avoid
• Why your team matters today – more than ever before
OPTIONS:
Add a copy of her book, “Pitfalls & Possibilities: A Leadership Fable” for each conference participant at a reduced price. Ask for details.
Add a follow-up session to the keynote for Q & A and discussion

Intended audience: Employees, supervisors, managers, directors, project teams.
Recommended Time: 2 hours
Virtual or In-person

Where, oh where, does the time go? If you find that you’re stressed, burned out, and not as productive as you used to be, it’s time to re-assess where your energy is going during the day. Today we’re dealing with so many different types of distractions: some are external and some are our own doing, but these distractions take away from our focus and hinder our productivity. In this workshop, beneficial to employees at all levels of your organization, participants will learn:
• Productivity gremlins – the universe of modern-day distractions
• Self-awareness: where does YOUR time go?
• Which distractions take away your focus?
• How to manage distractions
• Tips and strategies for decision-making to streamline the process

Audience: L & D professionals, HR professionals, consultants, trainers
Good for: Educational conferences, educational workshops, in-house training

Would you be surprised to learn that your first-line supervisors lack the knowledge, skills, and awareness to successfully lead their teams? We’ve all seen this happen: promote those with the most technical expertise to a leadership role, only to see them struggle (& often fail) because they don’t understand management principles. This lack of leadership skill is associated with high turnover rates, low morale, and diminished productivity. In this workshop, Karen Main will share best practices for designing and delivering leadership development in your organization that is not complex and costly but instead is sustainable and effective.