Educational Philosophy
Speakers, trainers and consultants offer a variety of strategies and tactics to move an organization forward. The Practical Prof® believes that sometimes to go forward, we need to take a step back. In this case, I want to take you back to the basics of business success – where values-based principles guide workplace behavior. As a student of both management and social work, I see a symbiotic relationship between the two disciplines: business needs heart in pursuing profit, and the not-for-profit organization needs business sense in advocating its cause. Most importantly, all organizations need to value their greatest asset – their people – with respect and care. It is why I approach my work grounded in the philosophy of “manage with a heart, in ways that feed the spirit!”
The services that The Practical Prof® provides are to educate as a:
Speaker
- Keynote for conferences, annual meetings, special events, colloquia
- Panel Member for conferences, meetings, forums
- Guest for media programs, podcasts interviews where SME (subject matter experts) are sought
Trainer
- Workshop Facilitator for conferences, annual meetings
- Conversation Facilitator for the “difficult conversations” in times of growth or crisis
- Certified MBTI Trainer to present and debrief the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Writer
- SocioDrama for working through group, workplace and organization issues or challenges
- Theatrical Properties film and plays used to spark conversations about awkward or difficult challenges
- Case Statements that advocate support for social “causes” (e.g. LGBTQ+ rights)
NOTE: The Practical Prof® is comfortable delivering any of the above services in-person, virtually, or in a hybrid format. Obviously, depending on current situations, public health requirements may need to dictate the service delivery format.