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March 2010

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Managing Conflict & Change In the Workforce

All Professional relationships experience some type of conflict. This is normal, natual and sometimes even necessary for growth and development. The Mequon-Thiensville Chamber of Commerce along with Express Employment Professionals and Wisconsin Professional Recruiters Resource is sponsoring a seminar designed to assist supervisors at all management levels learn how to use that inevitable conflict to develop a constructive - not destructive - work environment.

 

This three and one-half hour session will enhance the leadership skills of anyone in or aspiring to be in a managerial role. Those leaders that weather this economic storm and lead us into the next economic boom, will have managed conflict and change throughout there organization. Learn how to manage your employees through some of the biggest changes of your and their career. Presenter Jack Smalley will discuss the following topics:

 

*Myths and truths of conflict and the need to change your"old thinkers"

*Sources and resolutions of organizational conflict

*Seven types to conflict resolution and success strategies

*Best team building practices, the leader's role in team managment and change management

*Management's role during communication & implementation

*Successful ways of handling the problem employee

 

Jack Smalley has devoted his career to the field of human resources. His experience includes executive-level management in a number of different industries such as oil, chemical and packaging. Jack serves as a senior human resources consultant for Express Employment Professionals. He provides human resource training and consulting for nearly 600 Express offices and clients in the U.S. and Canada.

 

This class will supply continuing education credits to SPHR and PHR members. The seminar will be held at MATC - Mequon location - on Thursday, December 17, 2009. Call the Mequon-Thiensville Chamber at 262-512-9358 or visit www.mtchamber.org for more information or to register for the class.

 


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Marquette University and MequonNOW.com are proud to salute the outstanding students who have made the honor rolls at our local schools. Click on a student's name for a printable honor roll certificate. Go to the honor rolls page.

Having a ball at the Pfister

The Mequon-Thiensville Education Foundation held its 11th annual Tartan Ball at the Pfister Hotel.The gala event featured dinner, music and a silent auction, as seen in this photo gallery.

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The Road to Madison

Follow the state high school basketball tournament in our special section, with coverage from the Journal Sentinel, NOW Newspapers, Lake Country Publications and TODAY's TMJ4.

 

Who do you think are the best high school basketball players in the suburbs? Vote now to help us pick our All-Suburban Basketball Teams and you could win a pair of lower-level tickets to a Bucks game.

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Homestead Prep Sportlight

 The sports season is in full swing at Homestead High School and, if you're a prep sports fan, we've got you covered in basketball, swimming and more.

Photo Gallery: Homestead vs. Germantown girls basketball

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