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SUMMARY:Use your Next Leadership Retreat to Launch a Transformation: Learn the Process
DESCRIPTION:Use your Next Leadership Retreat to Launch a Transformation: Learn the Process\n \nSeptember 24\, 2018\n12 noon to 4:30\n$150\nClick here to register!\nNeed to launch a new way of being together with those you work with? Is it vital that your team\, organization\, or merging groups become more aligned\, enthusiastic and creative together\, in order to achieve something important to you? \nLearn a powerful 6-question coaching model for using the focal point of a leadership retreat — or series of meetings — to create a process that launches a transformation in mindset and behavior – and may result in unpredictable outcomes. Great for leaders of new initiatives\, newly merged groups or organizations\, leaders in new roles\, and leaders who need those in their team or organization to collaborate at a higher level of purpose and creativity to achieve more ambitious outcomes. \nWhether you are taking on a new role\, team\, or initiative\, or\, you want to initiate a reset\, raising the level of energy\, results or sense of mission within your organization\, a leadership retreat can be a pivotal investment in your success. How you engage with participants can make all the difference. How you speak about\, plan\, prepare for and conduct this particular meeting can be a transformative process. “Retreat” may stimulate thoughts of exotic locales\, lengthy slide presentations and seemingly frivolous exercises. However\, a retreat can be a transformative tool for setting a new tone and direction\, impacting how people communicate and think about their roles and how they work together. It can expand what’s possible for your organization and how it operates. \nIn essence\, a Transformational Leadership Retreat process is a coaching intervention for a group or organization. \nIn this seminar\, you will learn and work with a powerful planning model\, based on 6 key coaching questions. The questions\, and the seminar discussions and exercises guide you in utilizing a retreat event as a focal point for a process designed to create sustainable behavior change\, a shift in mindset and actions. The process involves leadership getting in touch with the urgency for change\, clarifying outcome measures\, and\, based on that determining what information\, preparation\, agenda\, content\, communication\, learning\, and new practices and structures are needed to create and maintain the changes. \nIn this highly interactive session\, you will:\n\nLearn and work with a powerful model designed to create behavior change\, based on 6 key questions that will change the way you think about retreat planning.\nHear how other leaders benefitted from this process to shift the way team members think about their roles\, the team\, and how it operates\, and infuse new energy\, enthusiasm\, creativity\, commitment into how they work and what’s possible together\nLearn how the way you think about\, plan\, speak about\, conduct the retreat\, and the routines\, practices\, structures of support established and honored afterward can lead to unpredictable outcomes\nApply what you are learning as you begin the process of creating a future retreat\nIdentify structures to put in place\, and structures within the organization that may be impediments to change\nUnderstand your role as facilitator or leader of this process\n\nThis session is highly recommended for leaders:\n\nIn new roles\nOf newly formed teams\nWho wish to set a new direction\nOf merged organizations\nWho need people to operate at a higher magnitude of creativity\, collaboration\, efficiency\, or customer focus\nWho need to transform a situation\, a culture\n\n“Engaging Jackie and Anil to assist in the process to transform the way we think about our work together in the Office of Advancement was a key step in our continuous improvement journey. During our staff retreat\, they helped us to identify organizational and cultural barriers to success. They helped also to build a new vocabulary that supports shared accountability for improvement.” \nRegina D. Biddings-Muro\, Vice Chancellor\, Advancement\,  \nPurdue University Northwest \nTuition includes light lunch\, and brief networking as we begin\, workbook with planning questions for each step of the process\, group conference follow up call with the presenters to support your success. \nPlease plan to arrive at Catalyst Ranch by 11:45 to get your lunch\, and get settled! \nTo get the most out of the session\, consider inviting your leadership team to attend with you–This event is great for groups! \n  \nLeadership Retreat Coaches \nAnn and Jackie are seasoned leadership and transformation consultants who have worked with leaders to create\, launch\, sell\, and implement successful transformation initiatives. They have served leaders and groups at privately-held\, public sector\, not-for-profit\, and Fortune 100 organizations in most industries\, including: communications\, consumer products\, education\, healthcare\, finance\, manufacturing\, medical products\, pharmaceutical\, professional services\, publishing\, retail\, telecommunications\, utilities. Their clients include Abbott\, Accenture\, The American Society of Anesthesiologists\, Bank of America\, Comcast\, Deloitte\, Ford Motor Company\, Grant Thornton\, GE Capital\, Hollister\, PepsiCo\, Purdue University Northwest\, Navistar\, The United Nations\, University of Illinois at Chicago\, World Bank\, and many others. \nAnn Van Eron\, Ph.D.\, MCC\, fosters open-minded conversations for unparalleled relationships\, results and well-being with leaders\, teams and organizations.  She is the founder of Potentials\, a global coaching and organization development consulting firm with over 30 years of experience coaching leaders and working with teams and organizations all over the world.  Ann supports people in creating positive and productive relationships and enhancing awareness using her tested OASIS Moves® process.  Ann is the author of OASIS Conversations: Leading with an Open Mindset to Maximize Potential.  She creates and facilitates team and leadership development programs for organizations including the UN\, Ford Motor Company\, New York-Presbyterian Hospital and The World Bank. She is certified as a Master Coach and has a doctorate in Organization Psychology from Columbia University.  Clients include Fortune 100 companies\, government and nongovernmental organizations and privately held organizations.  She works with Caterpillar\, GE Capital\, Cleveland Clinic\, Chubb Insurance\, Accenture\, Oshkosh Corporation\, Tennessee Valley Authority\, Korn Ferry\, Consumers Union\, Group Health Cooperative and many more. www.Potentials.com\, www.OASISConversations.com \nAvaneron@Potentials.com  312-856-1155 \n  \nJackie Sloane specializes in enhancing the ability of leaders to achieve significant results and greater well-being through how they engage others\, communicate\, and cultivate relationships.  She has over 25 years’ experience in executive coaching\, leadership development\, communication\, and engagement consulting. The Generative Leadership Communication program she developed has been credited with unleashing creativity and innovation\, and reducing production time at client organizations. She has served leaders\, teams and groups at privately-held\, nonprofit\, and Fortune 300 firms in a variety of industries\, including academia\, consumer products\, financial\, manufacturing\, professional services\, pharmaceutical\, medical/medical products\, publishing\, and retail. She has created and delivered leadership retreats\, culture change\, engagement consulting\, and leadership and professional development programs for Abbott\, Accenture\, Comcast\, Deloitte\, Grant Thornton\, Hollister\, Navistar\, PepsiCo\, Purdue University Northwest\, University of Indianapolis Alumni Association\, Lincoln Park Business Development Institute\, Navistar\, PepsiCo\, University of Illinois at Chicago\, and many client organizations. She is a graduate of University of Illinois at Chicago\, holds two coach certifications\, including Certified Ontological Coach and Master Certified Coach\, has a Certificate in the Executive Team Alignment Process and is certified by the Center for Creative Leadership to facilitate use of the Center’s assessment tools. She has completed many coaching\, leadership and communication programs. She is a mentor for Chicago Innovation. www.sloanecommunications.com \n  \nQuestions? For more information: \n\nOn this seminar\, \nTo discuss working with Ann and Jackie to create a transformational leadership process for your own organization\, \nOr\, to schedule an internal session on this topic for your organization\, email: jackie@sloanecommunications.com or call 773-465-5906.\n\nTuition includes light lunch\, and brief networking as we begin\, workbook with planning questions for each step of the process\, group conference follow up call with the presenters to support your success. \n$150 per person \nTo get the most out of the session\, consider inviting your leadership team! \nPreregistration reflection: \nPlease come to the session having thought about: Why is there an urgent need for transformation in my/my client’s organization? What’s at stake? \nClick here to register!\n$10 parking available with Catalyst Ranch validation at LAZ Parking on Lake St. between Jefferson and Des Plaines. More transportation and parking information here \nNOTE: Registration in advance required to ensure appropriate amount of course materials and for catering order.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/use-your-next-leadership-retreat-launch-transformation-learn-process/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch in September
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch in September\n \n  \nIgnite Chicago is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have a burning idea—and the guts to get onstage and share it with their hometown crowd.\n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nSpeaking at Ignite is an unforgettable experience. You step up to the mic. Your palms sweat. You can hear the thump of your blood rushing. Your voice cracks for an instant and then you launch into a rant for 300 straight seconds\, wearing your passion on your sleeve\, barely pausing to breathe. The crowd goes wild. \nIgnite Chicago is open to everyone. All talks are 5 minutes (20 slides x 15 seconds/slide). \n \nThere is no theme for Ignite. You can talk about virtually anything as long as you can show us your passion for it. What’s the thing you most geek out about? What’s the topic of conversation that quickens your pulse and sets your toe a-tappin’? That is what we want to hear you speak about. \nAll speakers get equal time and equal billing. All talks are 5 minutes. You create 20 slides\, and we set them up to auto-advance every 15 seconds. \nWant to speak?\nThe audience at Ignite is generous and patient. They know the Ignite format is difficult\, and they realize you might be an absolute beginner at public speaking. Don’t worry – they’ve got your back. You’re giving them your passion and your vulnerability\, and they love you for that. You won’t find a more appreciative audience at any other event. \nSome people think Ignite is about self-help talks. It isn’t. Nobody wants to hear a preachy pep talk. We’re already “good enough and smart enough\,” so let’s keep this about you and your passionate ideas. \nFinally\, we’re serious about the no pitching thing. We know that sometimes a speaker must mention their profession in order to give their talk context\, which is totally fine. But Ignite is not the place to tout your organization or to troll for clients. \nClick the logo for tickets.\n \nAll proceeds from Ignite Chicago go towards funding the  volunteer-run\, nonprofit organization CoderDojoChi\, which teaches web\, game and app development to youth ages 7 to 17.\n \nFind out more about the maestro behind both Ignite Chicago and CoderDojoChi\, Ali Krabassi\, by clicking here
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ignite-chicago-catalyst-ranch-september/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
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SUMMARY:Camp Boundless Game Night!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled night of tabletop games of all kinds! Pull up a chair to Camp Boundless Game Night!\n \nCamp Boundless Game Night! makes camp at Catalyst Ranch to introduce all those who have heard of these popular games—such as Settlers of Catan\, Pirate’s Cove\, Dungeons & Dragons\, and more—but haven’t yet made the leap! Experienced game leaders will provide guidance and explain rules for games you’ve always wanted to try. \nAnd gathering with friends around a tabletop game wouldn’t be the same without sharing pizza and beverages. Admission includes this essential fuel for gameplay! \nThis night is specifically geared to first timers!\nCHOOSE THE GAMES YOU’RE CURIOUS ABOUT\nWe’re bringing some of the most playable\, interesting\, and engaging games around; games you’ve always wanted to try. Revolutionary strategy games from all different eras. The hot new tabletop favorites. \n \nClick the Menu above to purchase tickets and then vote for the games you want featured! Make three to seven selections\, and we’ll make our Game Night out of your choices!* \n​*Don’t worry if you don’t know the rules; we’ll teach ’em to you right then and there.\n \n  \n  \nThis Camp Boundless Game Night pop-up event will awaken the player in you and may start a new healthy addiction. Better dust your coffee-\, card-\, and dining room tables at home: After attending this event\, they can expect to get a whole lot more attention! \n  \n \nCamp Boundless offers a variety of engaging\, hands-on experiences for adults who want to explore\, learn and grow. All of our events are a chance to disconnect from your phone and reconnect with discovery. Try new activities\, meet new people\, play games and laugh. Rediscover your childlike imagination and curiosity. \nDon’t stop growing just because you’re grown-up!\nFor more information about Camp Boundless and our Annual All-Day Play Camp\, check out our website! \n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!\n 
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/camp-boundless-game-night/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp Boundless
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SUMMARY:Lunch&Learn: How to Create a Perfect Meeting Agenda!
DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch presents Lunch&Learn: How to Create a Perfect Meeting Agenda!\, the first in a series of quarterly lunch-hour workshops focused on the ins and outs of Meeting Planning. \nWe are the authority on everything Meetings-related\,\nand we invite Retreat Programming Coordinators\, Meeting Planners\, Administrative Assistants and everyone in between to get insider insight over a delectable meal. \n \nAn Agenda that Moves: Designing Participant-Centered Meetings\nDollars spent on a meetings expense are the least of a meeting’s actual costs. The time spent at your meeting has to be worth its weight in the cost of taking the participants away from their other responsibilities. Join seasoned facilitator Sara K. Schneider to learn what goes into designing an agenda that takes your participants productively and memorably from where they start out to where you want them to be. \nCome for a delicious lunch from Catalyst Ranch’s premiere catering partner Big Delicious Planet\, and walk away with the principles behind crafting a meeting agenda which creates the template for action back at the office. \nThere are only 20 spots available for Lunch&Learn: How to Create a Perfect Meeting Agenda! What’s the cost of admission to this crash course in Agenda Design? Just sign up\, and on the day of the event bring a book donation for Open Books. Catalyst Ranch will deliver all donations. \nPlease RSVP by Friday\, Sept 21.\nClick here to reserve your spot!\nAbout the Facilitator\n \nTrained at Yale and NYU\, Sara K. Schneider\, Ph.D. has consulted to corporations\, foundations and educational institutions\, as well as professional associations and consulting firms. She has designed learning experiences for Accenture consultants and served as the Director of Teacher Leadership at NLU before returning to full-time consulting. With Sara’s support\, her clients and their retreat participants have refined their problem-solving\, cultivated teamwork\, and renewed their sense of wonder. Her various clients have deepened what they know about strong retreat and meeting design from collaborating with her. \n  \n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!\n  \n 
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/lunchlearn-create-perfect-meeting-agenda/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Secrets of The Crystal Rainbow Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Secrets of The Crystal Rainbow & Making Your Dreams Come True are workshops designed by Pe’er Pla’ot from Israel.\n \nIn The Secrets of The Crystal Rainbow & Making Your Dreams Come True workshops\, you will have the opportunity to create a personal and intimate connection with one of the most powerful healing entities that exists on the planet based on ancient shamanic rituals from the Magical Galilee\, located in Northern Israel.\nBy working with an individual crystal\, from the sacred Mount Meron in Israel\, we will reveal its embracing and gentle nature\, aligning us with its essence\, thus allowing us to increase emotional harmony in our everyday lives. \nEach participant will work with a specific crystal that was synced in advance with her/his specific energies. (Upon registration\, a full name and picture is required) \nThe workshop consists of a deep energetic journey using shamanic tools and approaches towards harmonious everyday living and emotional management. \nEmail Pe’er to set up a private consultation before or after the workshop at: peer.plaot@gmail.com.\n(Available times 10-11am or 5-6pm) \nPe’er Pla’ot has been a facilitator and educator for over 7 years facilitating his workshops throughout the world. He offers personal “Rainbow Waterfall” treatments for the retrieving of emotional harmony\, along with crystal emotional healing workshops. He received his training from the Center for Shamanic and old feminine ways. He lives in Kfar Vradim\, located in the Galilee of Northern Israel. \nThere are workshops on two consecutive days\, September 29th (The Secrets of the Crystal Rainbow) and 30th (Making Your Dreams come True).  There is a discount for signing up for both. \nSeptember 29th Workshop Ticket\nSeptember 30th Workshop Ticket\nSeptember 29th and 30th Workshops Tickets (both)\n 
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/secrets-of-crystal-rainbow-workshop/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
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