February 2022

We all rely on our perceptions and past experience to define our current attitudes and behaviors. But often we are unaware of the filters that exist in our minds and how these filters may work against our best interests. Unconscious bias affects our friendships and relationships, and they also play out in recruitment, promotions, performance […]

Stress and anxiety are real challenges in today’s professional workplace.  Stress can be a toxic internal pollutant that is distracting and upsetting, yet it also can be a driver for bold and beneficial action, when handled and managed appropriately. In this workshop, we identify and evaluate internal sources and forces of stress, creating a rich awareness

Effective managers are those who have solid self-awareness and sensitivity to the emotional health of their teams. This workshop provides an overview of what Emotional IQ means, exercises to deepen self-awareness, and practical guidelines for connecting with your staff and teams. Emotional IQ: How to Create a Workplace Culture of Sensitivity will guide managers to:

At its core, embracing diversity is about cultural awareness and sensitivity. It is the ability to interact effectively with individuals of varying backgrounds, races, religions, genders, and more. It also lays the groundwork for productivity and healthy collaboration, through building trust and understanding, both internally and in client-facing interactions. Externally, cultural diversity allows businesses and

All workplace environments include some level of conflict, yet few staff, managers and leaders are clear about how to de-escalate and handle it effectively. This workshop discusses common conflict eruptors and stimulants, along with popular responses and the benefits and drawbacks of each method of address. The program also explores pitfalls and skills necessary to

Workplace divisions cripple productivity and innovation. Group dynamics are tricky and teams fall apart. Fewer tensions mean greater productivity, healthy innovation, and satisfied employees and customers. Harmony Strategies Group offers consulting and professional development solutions to grow and ensure workplace harmony. Our coaching, consulting, workshops, and Circle processes tackle everything from individual to public forums

Most of our communication is, in fact, non-verbal. Our body language and subtle physical cues will frame what we say and how we say it. This workshop develops the necessary understanding that all managers, leaders, staff and Human Resource professionals should know about the power of non-verbal communication. Non-verbal communication includes: Silence in conversation Gestures

Conflicts often erupt and drag on due to incomplete, incorrect, or general miscommunication. A key element that leads to intensified conflict is the lack of proper listening skills. Whether you are a manager, CEO, or team-leader, strong listening skills are at the core of developing and growing your business. Strong Listening Skills leads to: Better

Much of the business world and conventional wisdom promote a model of life as a competition of winners and losers. According to that model, you protect and try to elevate yourself, in an exclusive ego-focused way. Such an atmosphere stifles effective collaboration and creativity and wastes time and money. Even well-meaning groups can spin their

Most of us see the crux of a difficult conversation as an outward-focused endeavor. But to be most effective in communicating something important to us, we must first look inside and find that which is most important to us. In this experiential workshop we will use physical, mental and emotional cues to help us gain

This workshop introduces and defines “resilience” and how to promote it in the workplace. We delve into what builds resilience and specific ways of introducing it as a necessary building block in all business projects. We begin by first creating a working definition and understanding of what resilience means and then discussing specific ways to

Workplace sensitivity starts with mindset, perception, and healthy communication. Sensitivity leads to a Culture of Care and empowers teams to collaborate in a safe and supportive environment. Our Sensitivity Training program starts with a basic overview of what sensitivity means and what is included in sensitive dynamics. We discuss how we may unwittingly offend others,

In times of change and crisis, conflicts can ignite & escalate and teams can breakdown. This course helps leaders with the critical analysis and communication skills that are most crucial in times of crisis. We discuss how to maintain or even build morale when dealing with change, how to convey messages of support, and how

Many managers, especially women and minorities, feel naturally conflict-averse and assume they must either dominate a negotiation or be seen as a passive and ineffective leader. This can be especially challenging when tasked with implementing new protocols and procedures. But negotiation doesn’t need to feel uncomfortable, awkward, or difficult. It also doesn’t need to be a

Conflict management is a vital skill for all executives, managers, supervisors, and team leaders. The ability to navigate disputes always reflects courageous, insightful, and caring leadership. Harmony Strategies Group offers this targeted full-day workshop to introduce the key elements of effective conflict management. We identify common key components involved in conflict, along with methods for