Interpersonal Dynamics

Group Dynamics

The quality of how staff members and volunteers interact will determine the quality of their work. Cultural background, communication style, conflict capacity, level of trust, and degree of commitment are all factors that affect a group's dynamics: how they work together. Whether you want to move from merely functional to enthusiastic, or from frustrating to fantastic, do good can help assess your needs and design responsive approaches to make working together work.

Teambuilding for Staff and/or Volunteers

At the heart of every effective team is a core of mutual respect. Without this, backbiting, ego-baiting, nit-picking, gossip, or simple stress can have a group spending most of its energy dealing with each other instead of with the tasks at hand. One of the most valuable and overlooked investments in a group is taking steps, large or small, to enhance the relationships between members. do good Consulting's expertise can help you assess the needs of your group and design tactics and practices or programs that will inspire your team to its highest potential.

Staff/Volunteer Retreats

In the day-to-day climate of the work environment there is little time to reflect on the larger picture of what is being accomplished, to notice what isn't happening, or to understand what's blocking productivity. Retreats, whether for an evening or a week, offer the time and space to acknowledge successes – and challenges – which reveal opportunities that would otherwise fall through the cracks. do good Consulting can work with you to design a retreat that will leave participants feeling recognized, refreshed, reinvigorated, and ready to re-engage with the work at hand.

Managing Change & Transition

During transitions confidence wavers, productivity falls, and turnover begins. Whether it be from increased budget constraints, a change in mission or leadership, or a shift in workload, do good can help you anticipate, stabilize, and navigate the challenges of change.

Conflict Resolution

Conflict is a normal part of organizational life. Handled properly, conflict can provide numerous opportunities for growth. do good Consulting can help your team address a specific incident, deal with a 'problem person', root out ongoing unrest, or in creating a climate where conflict is seen as a welcome lever for learning. By creating processes that address root causes and create shared understanding, moments of conflict can become opportunities for engagement, relief, and overall improved relations and team effectiveness.

Cultural Diversity & Social Identity Skills

In our multi-cultural world, the unique experiences people have make our communities and workplaces lush. Being familiar with and attentive to social identities means better communication, productivity, and satisfaction for everyone. However, the rich resources of a person's cultural heritage can be overlooked or even suppressed unintentionally by ignorant staff or management. To excel in today's world one needs to recognize and appreciate the value of diversity. Through custom workshops, do good can work with your leadership or staff to enhance capacity to utilize and respect the many social identities of staff, volunteers, and clients.

 

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