• Insight about one's self and team;


• Shared experience;
  
• Learning together;
  
• A compelling vision of the team at it's best;


• A road map for progress; and


• Ongoing dialogue.

"Without a doubt, Charlotte is probably THE best training/facilitation professional I know. She is clearly gifted. From a customer perspective, she listens to both the spirit and content of what you need and ALWAYS delivers above expectations. In addition, she is a pleasure to work with.".....

Manager, Development & Learning, C.R.Bard

"I was running a dying old-ecomony business and could not make the hard decisions needed to move forward with my life. I was mired in depression around my career. In an effort to free myself, I tried a series of "futurescaping" coaching sessions with Charlotte.".....

Vice President, Korn Ferry International

"I really liked the brainstorming activity and the positive outlook on decision-making. The presenter, Charlotte, was one of the best." ....Participant in Manager as Decision Maker workshop."

"I really liked it that this workshop allowed me to put together an actual presentation. I liked the small group work, the self-reflection worksheets, and the fact that the exercises to practice were well done. I learned how to approach presentations in an organized way and work towards improving my skills. Also, how to maximize... and preplan and be as prepared as you can be for your audience. Excellent session. Thank you." ....Participant in Maximize Your Message Workshop.

"I really liked the entire session. There was very helpful information, and the instructor was terrific. Great session. Thanks." ....Participant in Making Meetings Work Workshop.

"I plan to use this information in my team since this session had a lot of good ideas (e.g. Tuckman's Model) This workshop was excellent as usual! It continued to offer ways to think of ways to manage. Thank you. Charlotte is a great facilitator." ....Participant in Building Effective Teams Workshop

Changing perspective, shifting paradigms, and visioning are all tools for future thinking. The creative problem solving process uses these tools for facilitating change. It enables people to rethink and recreate everyday challenges into interesting, viable opportunities. It gives them the tools to be proactive and reengineer their areas going forward. Sid Parnes describes the process by suggesting . . . "we first speculate on what ‘might be’ . . . we sense and anticipate all conceivable consequences or repercussions . . . and we choose and develop our best alternative in full awareness".

Day One: The Visionary Leader
Introduction / Agenda
The Meaning of Leadership
Leading vs Managing
Critical Leadership Skills
Leadership Styles
Self Assessments / Applications
Communication / Personality Styles: Introduction to MBTI
Vision, Mission, Values
Creating a Personal Mission Statement / Vision
Close


Day Two: Communicating for Results
Review and Preview
Understanding Conflict
Techniques for Conflict Resolution
Creative Collaboration Model
Successful Communication / Negotiation Strategies
Team Problem Solving Experience
Applications / Practice
Close


Day Three: Leading Through Change
Review / Preview
Introduction to Change Theories
Strategies for Transition Happenings
Overcoming Resistance
Approaches to Decision Making
Building Consensus
Applications / Practice
Implementation Strategies
Political Acumen
Close


Day Four: Leadership and Innovation
Review / Preview
Creativity and Innovation
Assessing Own Approach to Problem Solving
Myths, Mind Sets, and Blocks to New Thinking
Climates for Innovation
Overview of the Creative Problem Solving (cps) Process
Tools and Techniques for Innovative Thinking / Problem Solving
Applications / Practice
Close

Are you a self motivated executive open to self-reflection, rigorous honesty, continuous learning, and personal / professional growth? Do you value objective feedback and collaboration for problem solving, learning, and results? Maybe you're a professional who is determined to maintain his/her focus and motivation in meeting specific goals and objectives.

• Assist you in addressing specific business projects, professional goals, leadership / management issues, skill development.
• Partner to discuss and problem solve confidential issues and challenges.
• Hold your agenda and focus on your vision when other distractions interfere with your intention.
• Facilitate your goals by values clarification, brainstorming, identifying plans of action, examining modes of operation in life, asking clarifying question, and making empowering requests.

What are unproductive meetings costing your Company in time - money - energy - frustration - burnout?

Kells Associates are experts at planning sessions and strategy meetings that work, innovation sessions with new results. They can provide you with experienced process consultants trained in creative problem solving who can facilitate these sessions in your organization. In half the time, they can facilitate the meeting process while you focus on the content and action plans. They will coach your groups and lead you to new thinking and concrete meeting results!

"Charlotte, I just wanted to thank you for your incredible loving gift to our church. The Creative Retreat was awesome! I was so pleased that we had more people than we thought we would, and we also had more than just "the regulars". Very empowering and so well done. You have a wonderful gift. Thank you for sharing it with us.".....

President of the Board, Unity Church