Our goal is to turn an aha! experience into productive action. Here's how we go about it:

aha! initiatives draws upon our extensive experience to provide information and recommendations about your organization's strengths and areas for improvement with regard to the development of your people - one of your most important resources. Our assessment and discovery methods include one-on-one confidential interviews, input forums, and surveys.

aha! initiatives creates vibrant, custom-tailored programs. Our expertise and your clearly articulated goals combine to create a new level of functioning that is positive, energetic, and results-oriented. We use a variety of tools and techniques such as training workshops; assessment instruments; action learning exercises; facilitated conversation and reflection; case examples; action plan development; team building sessions; facilitated meetings; one-on-one coaching; and support for communication plan development.

On the occasions when a work group or team is grappling with an intense issue, an external meeting facilitator can offer guidance and support. Benefits of an outside perspective are effective use of time and maintaining a focus on desired outcomes.

aha! initiatives can add extra energy, perspective and skill sets that make the difference in a project moving forward towards completion. Be it information gathering and research, meeting management or the design of project elements we can assist.

Strategy Development

A thoughtful strategy creates the roadmap for future action to ensure emphasis on achieving the organization's goals in ways that are applicable and relevant to the workplace. aha! Initiatives acts as the facilitator and catalyst of this process. Key focus areas often include:

• Building and increasing strengths in the areas of:
  • Management and leadership
  • Team membership and performance
  • Conflict
  • Communication
  • Goal setting
  • Decision making & problem solving
     
    
• Adapting with change to help your people to:
  • Feel confident in their ability to handle the unexpected
  • Recognize the opportunities that come with change
  • Create practical tactics to deal with change
  • Feel motivated and productive in the midst of change
  • Take ownership for success in a change environment
  • Keep a focus on business during change
     
• Team development and renewal creating opportunities for:
  • Greater alignment around strategic direction
  • Enhanced levels of trust
  • Increased energy, enthusiasm, commitment & productivity
  • Productive relationships and communication
    
  • Maximized strengths and potential