“He has given me the tools I need to navigate the challenges in my life and has helped me understand the need to take time for myself, so I can be there 100% for the people who need me.”
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Leadership Coaching for Framingham MA area NON-PROFITS AND BUSINESSES
We are helping leaders in Framingham MA improve their management style, become better at prioritizing, reduce stress and become more overall emotionally intelligent.
Jeff Saari, CEO of Workplace Culture Solutions and Visionary Coaching LLC, founded his company in 2007. His enthusiastic passion and life purpose is to support leadership and cultural excellence in businesses and organizations. He works with leaders to achieve a maximum level of emotional intelligence to share with their organizations. Jeff teaches communication and meeting facilitation skills, practices one-on-one and group coaching, and leads organizational retreats.
We work to improve your personal management skills on a long term basis!
We specialize in improving the following:
employee performance and commitment,
communication,
being on purpose,
collaboration,
role clarity,
getting the right things done,
self-mastery, and
dealing with fear and frustration.
“My mission is to help create healthy leaders, healthy teams, and healthy businesses through coaching engagements.”
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Never lead a bad MEETING AGAIN, By jeff saari
If you are not leading the meeting but it is being run ineffectively, speak up. It can be a challenge and produce fear if the boss is leading the meeting, but as a participant there is a responsibility to speak up for the sake of the whole – or suffer through more bad meetings. I liken meeting facilitation to learning to ride a bike. At one point in our lives, a caregiver gave us the instruction and patience it took to learn to ride: pedal motion, steering, balance and braking. Unfortunately, this is not so with meeting facilitation skills, although it would have been great if we learned this art early on, it would have saved us a lot of wasted time
Some people do have a knack for people and group process, while others actually did learn this art early on, but for all the rest to whom meeting facilitation does not come naturally, there is hope, even a promise, that good meeting facilitation skills are learnable. But first, back to bad meetings. How you and I would define a bad meeting is probably similar: lack of interest, wasted time, boring, off-topic, negative behaviors (such as an overtalker or the side-converser), no clear purpose – and the list goes on. Conversely, a good meeting has a clear purpose and design, engenders appreciation and safety, has good ground rules and the right people involved, has an agenda and effective process, elicits equal participation, deals effectively with challenging behaviors and gets at desired outcomes. The costs of bad meetings to an organization are legion. Therefore it cannot be overstated that it behooves us to hold a rigor for creating high functioning meetings that get the most bang for the buck.
Now let’s delve into the skills needed to run an effective meeting. Most essential is attitude; attitude is everything. In my facilitation work I show up to a meeting with openness, gratitude and passion. I am excited about meetings. I love meetings because of the power they have to unleash the collective wisdom of the group and solve real organizational problems, as well as create high visions.
For more information check out Never lead a bad meeting again, By Jeff Saari.
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serving the Framingham, MA area
In the vibrant business landscape of Framingham, MA, success hinges upon accessing the right resources.
Welcome to Workplace Culture Solutions' guide to the vibrant business community in Framingham, MA. Situated in the heart of MetroWest, Framingham is a bustling city known for its diverse industries and entrepreneurial spirit. As a trusted advisor in leadership coaching and workplace culture development, we understand the importance of fostering positive work environments to drive organizational success. Let's explore some of the key industries thriving in Framingham:
Retail Giants Framingham is home to several retail giants that have made significant contributions to the local economy. Staples Inc. stands out as a leading office supply retailer, providing a wide range of products and services to businesses and consumers nationwide. With its headquarters located in Framingham, Staples has been a cornerstone of the community for decades.
Biotechnology and Life Sciences The biotechnology and life sciences sector is a significant driver of innovation and growth in Framingham. Sanofi Genzyme, a global biopharmaceutical company, has a strong presence in Framingham, focusing on research and development of treatments for rare diseases. Additionally, Bose Corporation is renowned for its cutting-edge audio technology and innovation, contributing to advancements in sound technology and product design.
Technology and Innovation Framingham is a hub for technology companies that are pushing the boundaries of innovation. IDC (International Data Corporation), a global market intelligence firm, is headquartered in Framingham, providing insights and analysis on technology trends and market dynamics. Bose Corporation, in addition to its expertise in audio technology, also has a significant presence in research and development, driving innovation in areas such as noise-canceling technology and wireless audio systems.
Framingham, MA, offers a dynamic business environment with diverse opportunities for growth and success across multiple industries. At Workplace Culture Solutions, we are committed to partnering with businesses in Framingham to cultivate positive workplace cultures, empower leaders, and drive organizational excellence. Contact us today to learn how we can support your company's growth and development in this thriving city.