Organizational Development and Training
Dr. Michele Costanza, Owner
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Coaching:
What sets Dr. Costanza and multigenerational coaching apart from other executive coaches is her belief in coaching the next generation, not just those who currently hold positions of formal authority and influence.
In a typical coaching session, Dr. Costanza serves as a confidential thought partner, helping clients to focus their thinking in a more positive and productive way. Dr. Costanza is an accountability partner, pushing clients as much as they need or want to be pushed to accomplish their goals.
What is the Return on Investment (ROI) for coaching? In one study of executives ages 40 to 49 at Fortune 1,000 companies, a conservative monetary payoff was described as about six times what the coaching had cost their companies (Fisher, 2001).
Now imagine the ROI for coaching individuals or small groups from multigenerations at all levels and entry and exit points in the organization. Those just entering the organization may likely leave for a competitor. Mid-level managers might experience burnout. More senior workers may leave a vast gap of knowledge when they retire. If busy executives lack the time to mentor, a coach can step in and enable problem solving, teamwork, and skill development. The result is more knowledge sharing and transfer between and among generations. According to a recent research report, effective knowledge transfer offers benefits for a business, including a more productive and agile workforce (Piktilias and Greenes, 2008).
What sets Dr. Costanza and multigenerational coaching apart from other executive coaches is her belief in coaching the next generation, not just those who currently hold positions of formal authority and influence.
In a typical coaching session, Dr. Costanza serves as a confidential thought partner, helping clients to focus their thinking in a more positive and productive way. Dr. Costanza is an accountability partner, pushing clients as much as they need or want to be pushed to accomplish their goals.
What is the Return on Investment (ROI) for coaching? In one study of executives ages 40 to 49 at Fortune 1,000 companies, a conservative monetary payoff was described as about six times what the coaching had cost their companies (Fisher, 2001).
Now imagine the ROI for coaching individuals or small groups from multigenerations at all levels and entry and exit points in the organization. Those just entering the organization may likely leave for a competitor. Mid-level managers might experience burnout. More senior workers may leave a vast gap of knowledge when they retire. If busy executives lack the time to mentor, a coach can step in and enable problem solving, teamwork, and skill development. The result is more knowledge sharing and transfer between and among generations. According to a recent research report, effective knowledge transfer offers benefits for a business, including a more productive and agile workforce (Piktilias and Greenes, 2008).
Workshops:
P2P Coach Training
With the rise of peer-to-peer and social networking among Generation Xers and Millennials, more informal learning is taking place off the radar screen. Organizations that harness the knowledge shared between and among peers instead of restricting it will improve retention and organizational effectiveness.
Dr. Costanza uses research-based techniques in a workshop format to demonstrate and implement peer-to-peer coaching, especially making full use of technology platforms.
Burnout Prevention Strategies for Special Education Teachers and Paraprofessionals
It is common knowledge that special education teachers and paraprofessionals are in short supply. Dr. Costanza relies on her years of experience in the K-12 classroom as a special education teacher to present this workshop on strategies for preventing burnout. Special education
teachers and paras are often asked to overcome numerous demands and obstacles to achieve even the smallest gains. They may feel isolated at times from other staff and administrators as they advocate for their students with special needs. They also may develop lesson plans and study guides, and co-teach in the regular subject-matter class, like English, Social Studies, and Science. They may serve as consultants to the parents, answering questions daily and weekly. They may be called upon by their administrators to fully understand and explain the statutes and laws affecting special education services.
This workshop focuses on goal-setting for the teacher and the para, where they are asked to define their own dreams and goals for their lives, which does not have to lead them out of the classroom. A renewed sense of purpose both inside and outside the classroom will lead to improved retention and motivation for this very valuable group.
Mentoring Skills and Drills
Young people new to a profession may feel like they are driving on a highway without any road signs, with multiple exit and on ramps. Finding and keeping a good mentor, a person with good intentions to share knowledge, greatly improves the early experiences of professionals. Dr. Costanza discusses theory and practice of how to form a mutually beneficial mentoring relationship, and how to anticipate and overcome roadblocks. Young professionals set goals for themselves and learn how to clearly share those goals with a mentor.
Writing for the Web
Dr. Costanza explores writing methods for addressing an online, and potentially international, audience of readers. Generational differences based on prior experiences and comfort level with the web and social networking platforms will be discussed.
P2P Coach Training
With the rise of peer-to-peer and social networking among Generation Xers and Millennials, more informal learning is taking place off the radar screen. Organizations that harness the knowledge shared between and among peers instead of restricting it will improve retention and organizational effectiveness.
Dr. Costanza uses research-based techniques in a workshop format to demonstrate and implement peer-to-peer coaching, especially making full use of technology platforms.
Burnout Prevention Strategies for Special Education Teachers and Paraprofessionals
It is common knowledge that special education teachers and paraprofessionals are in short supply. Dr. Costanza relies on her years of experience in the K-12 classroom as a special education teacher to present this workshop on strategies for preventing burnout. Special education
teachers and paras are often asked to overcome numerous demands and obstacles to achieve even the smallest gains. They may feel isolated at times from other staff and administrators as they advocate for their students with special needs. They also may develop lesson plans and study guides, and co-teach in the regular subject-matter class, like English, Social Studies, and Science. They may serve as consultants to the parents, answering questions daily and weekly. They may be called upon by their administrators to fully understand and explain the statutes and laws affecting special education services.This workshop focuses on goal-setting for the teacher and the para, where they are asked to define their own dreams and goals for their lives, which does not have to lead them out of the classroom. A renewed sense of purpose both inside and outside the classroom will lead to improved retention and motivation for this very valuable group.
Mentoring Skills and Drills
Young people new to a profession may feel like they are driving on a highway without any road signs, with multiple exit and on ramps. Finding and keeping a good mentor, a person with good intentions to share knowledge, greatly improves the early experiences of professionals. Dr. Costanza discusses theory and practice of how to form a mutually beneficial mentoring relationship, and how to anticipate and overcome roadblocks. Young professionals set goals for themselves and learn how to clearly share those goals with a mentor.
Writing for the Web
Dr. Costanza explores writing methods for addressing an online, and potentially international, audience of readers. Generational differences based on prior experiences and comfort level with the web and social networking platforms will be discussed.
Writing Facilitation:
Dr. Costanza has years of experience as a writing instructor, technical writer, and content developer for web based projects. She will work with you through the writing process, from generating topics through drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. Dr. Costanza does not do the work for you. Writing facilitation goes beyond proofreading for spelling and grammar.
Articles
White Papers
Grants
Proposals
Web Based Content
Scripts for Multimedia Projects
Technical Manuals
Curriculum Development
Handbooks
Guidebooks
Standard Operating Procedures
Dr. Costanza has years of experience as a writing instructor, technical writer, and content developer for web based projects. She will work with you through the writing process, from generating topics through drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. Dr. Costanza does not do the work for you. Writing facilitation goes beyond proofreading for spelling and grammar.
Articles
White Papers
Grants
Proposals
Web Based Content
Scripts for Multimedia Projects
Technical Manuals
Curriculum Development
Handbooks
Guidebooks
Standard Operating Procedures
