HR Pulse

Most projects fail not because of the work we do, but because of the weak contracts we agreed to. To deal with this, from the start we must have strong partnerships built through effective contracting.

The key is developing the skill and courage – based on the power of our honesty and openness in the given situation – to act because we have a right to:

• Make demands on the people we are there to serve;
• Listen intently;
• Know what we want; and
• Say no to what we don’t want.

In the first half of this year, Symphonia will be presenting a number of two-day workshops across South Africa called Flawless Consulting 1: Contracting.

This workshop was developed by ground-breaking author Peter Block. Through powerful experimental designs, participants will learn how to have a 50/50 relationship with their clients.

After attending one of these two-day workshops, you will be able to:

• Negotiate more effective and enduring working agreements with your clients;
  
  
• Develop commitment from your internal clients;
  
  
• Work more in a partnership role with client managers;
  
  
• Avoid no-win consulting situations; and
  
  
• Develop ability to assertively express your needs for a successful partnership with clients.

Who should attend?

• Individuals in support positions, such as people involved in:

- Human resources training personnel;
- Organisational development;
- Information systems;
- Finance;
- Purchasing;
- Safety; and
- Engineering.

Please note that every participant must have a copy of the Flawless Consulting textbook. Please contact Johleen to enquire how to get hold of a copy.