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Crescendo Inc. Good to Knows!

Almost Summer 2014 

 

 

It has been a busy and fun spring!  In addition to the usual EQ-i2.0/EQ360  Certification and other Emotional Intelligence Client work, I had the privilege of partnering with Peter Durand from Alphachimp UniversityTogether, we facilitated a day and a half workshop focused on GraphicR ecording/Facilitation and Emotional Intelligence. 

It is not often that I get to mash up two of my favorite topics,  invite people to show up and have a total blast. But that is exactly what happened.

Trust me when I say that we all left with the feeling of energized exhaustion - it was a fantastic experience and one that we will repeat.
 

Those of you who know me, know my passion for emotional intelligence and my need to connect with people and organizations who share similar interests.  Working with
ALPHACHIMP University feeds both my passion for emotional intelligence and my creativity needs.  How much better can it get?

Take a look at what a couple of our participants have to say...

"I had a blast!   Loved the continuous action in the class.. loved to draw and draw and draw again.  I found that this class helped me confirm a passion of mine to illustrate a concept rather then note it in text.   The class validated that that graphic notes, graphic facilitation is a valuable methodology for business presentations.   I have died a thousand PPT deaths... Enough!!    And, yes I did learn about emotional intelligence, I'm just at the beginning of that journey." 

 - Forever a graphic note taker 


"I came away with solid ideas for using the techniques we practiced both personally and professionally. And, the connections to Emotional Intelligence will help me convince clients of the importance of working with visual representations themselves." 
-  Leadership Coach and Consultant
   
Good Learning & Development!
Periodically, I become aware of learning and development opportunities that I believe are beneficial to our community.  Such is the case with the BrainStates Management Self-Assessment  Certification Program. 

This certification program will allow you to incorporate both the BrainStates Management™ Model and the BrainStates Management™ Self-Assessment into your existing coaching and training work, and also allows you to deliver a 90 minute stand alone program on the power of the brain and managing brain states.

Learn more about the BrainStates Management™ Model and the BrainStates Management™Self-Assessment by clicking here.

This certification program will be delivered by Mary E. Casey & Shannon Murphy Robinson - diversity and inclusion, leadership development, and intercultural specialists.

Because this is their first certification program, they are offering a special introductory price of $1200 per person (regularly $1,800).  The fee includes a 2 year license to use the BrainStates Management Model™ training materials and Self-Assessment.

Certification Dates: June 24 & 25
Location: Minneapolis (Details to follow)
Fee:  $1,200

For more information, please download this flyer and/or visit their website.
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The Sketchnote Handbook Video Edition: the illustrated guide to visual note taking
by Mike Rohde

 

Over the past few years, I have been exploring the world of graphic facilitation and graphic recording.  I stumbled across this book not long ago and find it very helpful in developing my new practice.  Enjoy!!

 

Sketchnote Handbook This gorgeous, fully illustrated handbook tells the story of sketchnotes--why and how you can use them to capture your thinking visually, remember key information more clearly, and share what you've captured with others. Author Mike Rohde shows you how to incorporate sketchnoting techniques into your note-taking process--regardless of your artistic abilities--to help you better process the information that you are hearing and seeing through drawing, and to actually have fun taking notes.

This special video edition includes access to 70 minutes of video tutorials where viewers can see the author in action, demonstrating drawing techniques discussed in the book. Read More...  


I hope you find Crescendo Inc. Good to Knows, good to know! There will more to come shortly. Until then... enjoy!

P.S. If you have any Good to Knows that you would like to share, I hope you send them my way. I'm always curious.    


Warmly,

Lisa Griebel
Crescendo Inc
5620 Colfax Ave S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419
612.718.4389