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Greetings!
This edition of our newsletter is dedicated to the end of the summer - and the return to school.
Our featured business article Preschool Wisdom meets the Modern Workplace, offers new ideas for enhancing teamwork and cohesion. And, our Personal Matters column offers steps for creating harmony of rules when hosting your child's play-date.
Other articles explore lessons learned from the Olympic Games, and problems with telecommuting.
Finally, just to make sure you're summer fun doesn't end too abruptly, we've included links to fun ideas that will carry you through the autumn months.
We hope you enjoy this edition - and that you will share it with others too.
All the best,
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 Featured Business Articleby Candice Gottlieb-Clark
Preschool Wisdom meets the Modern Workforce
Developing teams who work well together and support one another is an on-going challenge - and a frequent topic of my articles. However I recently recognized a way to address that challenge that's so simple it brings to mind the popular book of nearly 25 years ago, "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" by Robert Fulghum.
The revelation is based on an activity at my daughter's school which keeps kids connected and engaged, Read more
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Personal Matters
by Candice Gottlieb-Clark
Back to School and the Play Date
While it's wonderful when your child goes back to school and makes new friends, sometimes there is a negative side in it for you.
What if your child's new BFF (best friend forever) is not your favorite child to be around? How do you set boundaries for your child, and their playmate, when there are obvious differences in the parenting style each child is accustomed?
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From Suite101.com
Telecommuting - Could Working Remotely be a Bad Thing?
We've long heard the dangers of excess and how too much of anything is not good for you. Well surprisingly, sometimes things that are supposed to make for happy and productive employees can be bad for them as well. Read More
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By Susan E. Matthews
Olympic Success - Lessons that Translate to the Workforce
Anyone watching U.S. Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas in her last two events (the individual finals for the uneven bars and balance beam) may wonder if the 16-year-old who helped the U.S. women win the gold in the team competition and captured the individual gold in the all-around is tuckered out - she fell off the beam, and faltered on the bars.
Whether Douglas' struggles were due to physical fatigue, mental weariness or another factor entirely isn't clear.
Read more
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Curious about our services and training programs?
At Mediating Solutions we team with business owners, Human Resource departments, and C-suite professionals to provide services and programs that improve workplace relations, resolve interpersonal conflicts, and provide for improved skills in communication and conflict resolution.
Services Include*:
- Mediation/Conflict Resolution
- Group Facilitation and Problem Solving
- Executive/Leadership Coaching
- Training and Corporate Retreats
We are happy to meet with you to discuss ideas for improving your work environment, company culture, and employee relations.
*For more details on our programs and services, please visit our website or contact us at (818) 400-5670. |
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Sept/Oct 2012
Volume 5, Issue 8
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Candice Gottlieb-Clark
President
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Our Dinner Program is Growing!
I am pleased to announce that Mary Lee Wegner, Esq. and I will be holding our next training and educational dinner program on September 12th in Sherman Oaks, and 13th in Pasadena.
We've added both a date - and a location - due to the high demand we've already received.
This small-group program allows for skill building, encourages sharing and provides opportunities for Q&A .
Our Up-coming Topic is:
Managing - Up, Down, and Sideways.
We are seeking 2.0 hours HRCI credits for this program.
We expect this program to sell-out, so email us to reserve your spot today!
For more details about the program and it's content:
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August 31 - Sept 30
Pomona
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Fun back to school crafts
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Tips for the Fall
5 Worst Lunch Foods for Kids
Are you ready for Carmageddon??
Ready, Set, Back to School
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