Who was it that said that anger expressed is far less costly and damaging to a relationship than indifference?  Whoever it was, the statement makes intuitive sense to most people.

Organisations are rife with situations likely to cause employee anger, including complex relationships, chronic pressure, high stakes, and factors beyond individual control. The importance of anger as a discrete emotion has led to a range of studies exploring its implications in organisations including emotional and cultural norms, leadership, gender issues, status and power, and cross-cultural differences.

As Organisation Development professionals adept in observing the systemic impact of culture, can we also accept our ability to influence the system - that we can change what we notice? We must attend with intent and be aware of our emotional investment in the issue.  In doing so we are more likely to respond in an appropriate way.

Research from varied disciplines of quantum physics to anthropology has shown that the attention of an observer can influence the actor’s behaviour in subtle, but unmistakable ways.  This presents an important point:  if being seen influences behaviour, then there is value in being aware of being seen.

How might we use this truth in our work?

Mike Allen, Managing Partner and Lead Coach at CfOD, will facilitate a discussion to elicit insight and practical applications.

A little about Mike Allen…

Mike Allen is Principal Consultant and Lead Coach who specialises in integrating elements of coaching into leadership development programs.

Mike has developed and tailored organisation-wide coaching programs for a significant number of our major clients in both the public and private sector. He also oversees all coaching programs in our training calendar.

Mike’s well-developed analytical skills have been applied in building and maintaining business relationships, as well as relationships in the educational and counselling fields. Highly personable, Mike is a popular and sought after mentor, executive coach, counsellor, public speaker, teacher, facilitator and trainer.

With extensive business management and general management experience, Mike has a deep understanding of the challenges and pressures faced by leaders in a turbulent and uncertain environment.  He is one of those rare people who combine a passion for working with groups and individuals with a wealth of industry experience, including working in senior executive positions for a range of organisations both locally and overseas.

What Mike has realised as a result of his long experience in senior management roles is that the secret of success in implementation of strategy lies within the level of engagement and understanding of the people in the organisation.

Date and Time
Wednesday 17th March 2010
Registration from 4.00pm
Presentation - 4.30pm - 6.00pm
Post session drinks - 6.00pm - 6.30pm

Venue
Cliftons, 440 Collins Street, Melbourne

Cost
Members - free

Casual - $45.00