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Can you be an effective manager while staying true to the values of the labor movement? Not only is it possible to manage staff without compromising on values, it is critical that managers at unions and social justice organizations get the training they need to become effective leaders and make the best use of limited resources. Through the Managing with Labor's Values workshops, participants learn techniques for helping their staff succeed, keep staff accountable and respond appropriately to common staff management issues while honoring the values of the labor movement.
Day 1: Helping Your Staff to Succeed (June 17)
• How managing in a union is unique
• Assessing & adjusting management style to specific situations
• Intrinsic Motivation
• Articulating your vision
Day 2: Building Accountability (June 18)
• Giving feedback
• Tools for accountability, including reporting systems
• Communicating roles and expectations
• Team building
Approach & Features
This series will include short presentations, case studies, small group work, group discussions and role play. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss real challenges they face with peers in the workshops. These workshops are open only to leaders and staff directors with significant supervisory/managerial responsibilities who are based at labor unions or social justice organizations. For more information please contact Katie Gerken at mkg74@cornell.edu.