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The Cutting Edge

 Speed Workshop Series

 

From: Dr Judy Esmond

Dear Colleague

         

Each year for the past several years, I've undertaken a workshop tour to bring you solutions to your greatest challenges through 'cutting edge' ideas, strategies and techniques aimed at ensuring your continued success.

Every year, the workshops contain new and exciting content and I've received emails from many of you who have attended expressing your thanks.


 

Hi Judy, just letting you know that I attended your Workshop and I am still raving to others I meet about the brilliance of your delivery style and how engrossed I was throughout the entirety of the day. Congrats on a job well done. Your enthusiasm and vitality for your work was inspiring. Brilliant stuff.

 

Carol Allen

Friendship Program Coordinator

Disability Services Queensland

 


Judy, I thoroughly enjoyed the one and a half days.  I was actually wondering whether I would join this workshop again as I had been to your others. Judy it was great, different content - don't know how you do it. Keep the good work up, you're a breath of fresh air into our very busy lives.

Niki Burton

Meals on Wheels South Australia

 


Hi Judy, the workshop was fantastic, really stimulating and thought-provoking. It's rare to hear analogies with the business sector in a workshop designed for the not-for-profits - it's brings us out of our comfort zone, and makes us realise that there's a whole other world out there that we can actually learn from. I look forward to your next workshops Judy and the sector is fortunate to have you.

Hazel Maynard

Manager - Volunteer Development

St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria Inc

 


Judy, I just wanted to say that your course is probably one of the best I have ever been on. I have been on volunteer courses that have basically done nothing. I was so very impressed with the content as well as how relevant it was to what I do. Once again thank you.

Peter May

Bushcare Supervisor

Logan City Council, Queensland

 


Judy, thanks for the workshop! I have attended many workshops...and sadly on many occasions I will leave wishing I had spent the day back at the office being productive.

At your workshop, I left not only having many of my views strongly reinforced, but I also learnt many, many new things. 

I can honestly say that the workshop was the best and most informative workshop I have attended!  (It was also a load of fun as well). I say this not just from a volunteering prospective but also from personal development angle as well! Thanks Judy, it was awesome!

Glynn Jarrett

Community & Cultural Development

City of Greater Bendigo, Victoria


 

And every year, I ask a sample of the hundreds of workshop attendees - what are the most important issues and questions you would like answered in next year's workshop series?

Armed with your responses and with the help of my team, I then set about gathering the very best 'cutting edge' ideas, solutions and strategies from both within and outside the sector. I then package them up into the most informative, content-rich and interactive workshops for you.

These workshops are never the same old 'ho-hum' ideas. Frankly, I'm not interested in the mediocre ideas you've heard before or just following the crowd. And neither should you settle for that. I'm always looking at stretching your thinking, going beyond the norm and exploring the unconventional wisdom of even more 'cutting edge' ideas.

So whether you're new to the game or a seasoned campaigner - strap yourself in. In this series we're going to tackle the biggest issues you identified for 2008:

  • leadership
  • volunteer recruitment, retention and recognition
  • teamwork

 

Let's be clear - these workshops are not a repeat of any of my other workshops you may have attended in the past. We're heading into uncharted waters here with all new content.

 

Now because your time is valuable - I've developed a SPEED program for each workshop that covers the content of a whole day in just 3 action-packed hours. We are only going to focus on the VERY BEST ideas, techniques and strategies in each of these fast-paced workshops! Not one moment will be wasted!

 

You can also share the learning!  To get even more value - different people may attend different seminars and then debrief together and share around the  knowledge. And with the Leadership and Team Seminars applicable to everyone then you can mix and match staff from all areas of your organization.

 

So you can use your time wisely and 'pick and choose' your workshops - based on your time, budget and interest - join me for one, two or all three workshops.

 

So let's get started and take look at what we'll be covering...


Workshop

How to Lead by Doing Nothing

Day 1: 9.15 to 12.15

A leader can make or break any organization, program or team. Yet the myths about leadership abound. Truly powerful leadership isn't about doing more and working harder, but it is about doing less. And ultimately, doing nothing at all! Yes, that's right! Whether you are in a leadership role with volunteers, paid staff, colleagues or others, your greatest leadership success will come from your ability to do nothing.

To find out how, join me on Day 1 for Workshop 1 and in just a half day you will discover:

Why learning to do nothing will ensure your leadership success

 

Why striving to be a super-efficient leader will ultimately destroy you and your team

 

How you can use the awesome power of focus, strengths and process mapping to achieve more but do less

 

How to discover the hidden strengths and talents of those around you and inspire them to greater success

 

What are the absolutely critical skills that all great leaders have in common and you do too

 

How you can use simple but powerful communication skills to motivate others to perform at their best

 

What are the biggest time drainers for leaders and how to overcome them

 

How to convert all your meetings from mundane to magnificent

 

What leadership styles are really the most effective in working with others and what team members you need around you now

 

Please Note: This half-day workshop is open to everyone in a leadership role. Whether your leadership role is with volunteers, paid staff or with others this workshop is for you!


Workshop
How to Recruit, Retain and Recognize Even More Volunteers
Day 1: 1.00 to 4.00

Never before in history has it been easier to recruit, retain and recognize volunteers. Yes, that's right. While everyone will tell you its getting harder, I'm letting you in on a little secret - it's actually never been easier. While others complain it can't be done, we'll be looking at how it can be done with the latest and greatest 'cutting edge' ideas and strategies.

So join me on Day 1 for Workshop 2 and in one action-packed afternoon you will learn:

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Why there has never been a more bountiful time to recruit and retain more volunteers

 

How to re-focus your mindset to see the potential for even greater success in your volunteer programs

 

How to use the new social media and Web 2.0 to ensure the biggest boost to your volunteering numbers today

 

How a team of 2 could increase their recruitment numbers by more than 26% and you can follow their blueprint for success

 

How to use one simple secret in getting more attention and publicity from the local media than ever before

 

How to understand the volunteer types no-one else discusses and turn them into your newest volunteer recruits

 

The step-by-step design to develop the most successful volunteer recognition events and speeches every time

 


Workshop
           
How to Build Terrific Teams

Day 2: 9.15 to 12.15

A team, whether it's 2 people or 200, is the backbone of any organization, large or small. Teams can achieve more quicker and faster than any one individual alone. Yet few people know the secrets to building truly terrific teams. It all starts with conflict. Yes, that's right! Conflict and lots of it and that's just the beginning.

So join me, on Day 2 for Workshop 3 where we'll take the art of building great teams and teamwork, whether with volunteers or paid staff to a whole new level and explore:

 

Why conflict is critical in developing terrific teams and how to use it effectively

 

The two questions the most innovative teams continually ask themselves

 

The simplest and yet most effective strategies to deal with power plays in any team

 

How powerful peer pressure is in any team and how to turn it to the team's advantage

 

Why teamwork is about knowing when to work together and when to pull apart

 

How you can identify the main personality styles in any team and how to bring out their greatest strengths

 

How deal with difficult team members and when to keep them and when to let them go

 

What communication techniques are the most effective with teams of any size

 

Why individualism is your strongest building block in teamwork and how to encourage it

 

Please note: This half-day workshop is open to everyone who is part of a team or leads a team. Whether your team consists of volunteers, paid staff or others this workshop is for you!


 

Want a shorter 4 page summary and booking form to print out now?

 

I really am so confident that you'll receive tremendous value in each and every workshop in this Cutting Edge Series, that once again as I do with all my workshops, I'm giving you my personal...

100% Absolute No Risk Guarantee

Here is my promise to you. I am so confident that you will gain so many great ideas from attending these workshops that if you do not feel that you have received value for your money – I will cheerfully refund your money. Yes, that's right I will refund your money. I just don’t want any unhappy people.

I want to make sure as many people as possible can attend some of these workshops - that's why there are 3 distinct workshops. With my condensed SPEED program in each intensive 3 hour workshop we'll cover what most people would take a whole day to cover.

So pick and choose your workshops based on your time and budget. Join me for ONE workshop, TWO workshops or attend all THREE workshops in The Cutting Edge Series.

Workshop Bonuses

 

Now to make your learning even greater value - I've produced some great downloadable BONUS books that relate to the workshops and you can also share with others in your organization.

 

WHAT YOU GET

AT THE WORKSHOPS

WORKSHOPS

ALL THREE

Workshops

TWO Workshops
ONE Workshop

1, 2 & 3

1 & 2

(Day 1)

  1 & 3

  2 & 3

  1

  2
  3

Workshop Notes plus

morning and/or afternoon tea

(plus lunch for all full Day 1 attendees)

Effective Communication Book

(value $19.95)

Leadership Qualities Book (value $19.95)

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Office Politics Book

(value $19.95)

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Leadership Audio and Special Report Package

(value $39.95)

 

 

Extra $20 discount off full workshop price

Total Extra Value

$119.80

$59.85

$39.90

 

 

 

Book ALL THREE workshops and receive value of $119.80 with 3 bonus books, a leadership package and an extra $20 off (or $60 for Gold Club Members) the total price for the workshops.

Book TWO workshops and receive value of $59.85 with 3 bonus books.

Book ONE workshop and receive value of $39.90 worth 2 bonus books.

  Please note: All individual GOLD CLUB MEMBERS receive an automatic   

  discount of $20 off per workshop. That's a saving of $60 when you attend  

     all three workshops. Just another great reason to become a GOLD

     CLUB MEMBER TODAY!

 

Your Workshop Investment

Each workshop is only $90 per person (plus GST)

So with all the great content and extra bonus downloadable books and more. Here's where to join me...

 

Location

Days/Dates

Venue

Canberra

  Day 1 - Wed May 28

 

Hellenic Club of Canberra,Woden

(special rate for paid parking)

Please Note: Canberra is Day 1 only - Workshop 1 & 2

However, teamwork components will be included and you'll receive all the bonuses (value $119.80)

Sydney

  Day 1 - Thu May 29

  Day 2 - Fri May 30

 

Church in the Marketplace, Bondi Junction

(paid parking and short walk to bus/train)

Brisbane

  Day 1 - Mon June 2

  Day 2 - Tue June 3

 

Mercy Place, Bardon

(free parking and fully heated room)

Adelaide

  Day 1 - Wed June 4

  Day 2 - Thu June 5

 

Royal Coach Motor Inn, Kent Town

(limited free parking)

Melbourne

  Day 1 - Thu June 19

  Day 2 - Fri June 20

 

Jika International Hotel, Fairfield

(free parking)

Perth

  Day 1 - Wed July 2

  Day 2 - Thu July 3

 

Metro Inn, South Perth

(free underground parking)

      * Please note: a cancellation fee of $22 applies to all cancellations

 

5 Easy Ways to Book Today

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Don't miss this opportunity and to make absolutely sure you secure a place - book now and you can arrange to pay later.

Don't send any money! I know it can take some time for payments to go through. So when you book, I'll send you a confirmation letter with all the details via email within a few days and a tax invoice. You can then arrange payment via cheque, direct deposit, postal order. Whatever works best for you - but your place is secured.

 

Simply choose one of the ways to book below...

 

Online Form: Click on this link to fill in the online booking form

Email: Just email me at support@morevolunteers.com with your attendance details – days, name, organisation, address and no. of attendees. I will then email straight back to confirm your registration and then forward a confirmation letter and invoice within a few days.

Fax: Click on this link and print off the 4 page summary and booking form and complete the form and fax to me at (08) 9371 2688

Phone: Ring me directly at (08) 9371 2677 or 0407 191 565 (mobile)

Mail: Click on this link and print off the 4 page summary and booking form and complete the form and post to: Judy Esmond PO Box 722, Inglewood WA 6932

If you have any more questions, just email me support@morevolunteers.com or give me a call on (08) 9371 2677. We can talk about all the details and answer any questions you may have.

I look forward to sharing all these fabulous 'cutting edge' ideas with you soon.

Sincerely,

Judy

Dr Judy Esmond

A Leading International Expert on Volunteering

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P.S. I'd be truly delighted to have you join me for this exciting workshop series and remember - join me for all 3 workshops and receive a $20 discount and leadership package (value $39.95).

 

P.P.S. If you just can't make it to the workshop series or miss out on securing a place - then consider becoming OUR NEWEST Gold Club Member today and you will immediately begin receiving more great packages every month.

Just ask Tracey...

Hi Judy,

This stuff is wonderful. I have found the tools so far made available through the Gold Club Package totally relevant to my work. Being able to listen to interviews, and then further reiterate this learning with slides means that the learnings really "stick". Then being able to read a full report which can be referred to at any time adds even further value to each tool. One tool on offer becomes three or four reference points, making learning and applying principles and actions quick, simple and doable. Thankyou.

Tracey Farrant, Community Project Officer, City of Wodonga, Victoria

 


Just Can't Make the Workshops?

Then make sure to get your FREE downloadable book and membership today at www.morevolunteers.com


Email: support@morevolunteers.com

PO Box 722 Inglewood WA 6932
Ph: (08)  9371 2677  (+61 8) 9371 2677 (international)

Fax: (08) 9371 2688 (+61 8) 9371 2688 (international)

© Dr Judy Esmond, 2008