People Work Better When They Set Boundaries
| “By understanding my boundaries I have been much better at delegating and providing feedback to others, which has resulted in my increased ability to help teams work effectively and get results.” | “I have found that 'Setting and Maintaining Boundaries' helped me take more personal responsibility for communicating my needs and expectations to others - both on and off the job.” |
| - Christine Rinaldi Andrukonis | - Lisa Gardner |
These two managers learned this useful skill in the workshop, “Getting What You Want: Setting and Maintaining Boundaries with Others.” In his 13 years as an organization consultant, Mark Sachs has learned that the inability to set boundaries results in deadlines being missed, important work not getting done, poor communication, decreased morale, and increased stress and turnover.
- You are overwhelmed with demands that are made on you.
- Someone tells you they will do something and they don't do it.
- Roles, responsibilities, and expectations aren't clear.
- Coworkers continually come to meetings late and/or meetings are unproductive.
- People are disrespectful of you.
- A coworker goes around you to get things done when they clearly should be asking you first.
- People avoid each other.
- People continually interrupt you in your office when you've told them not to do so.
- You work very late hours at the expense of your family or friends and your own mental and physical well being.
- Why it is important to set a boundary.
- Examples of setting a boundary.
- Why it may be difficult to set and maintain a boundary.
- The five most important steps to effectively setting and maintaining a boundary.
- Twenty-one tips for being successful in the long run.
"Getting What You Want" is a one-day or half-day, one of a kind workshop.
This isn't a sitting and listening exercise. Here's what participants have to say:
- “There was a good variety of activities, group discussion, film clips, small group discussion, and individual work.”
- “The handout was very clear and simple. Easy to refer back to.”
- “I liked his style and respect for all comments.”
This highly experiential workshop can provide staff an opportunity to discuss on-the-job issues in a constructive way. The participants can be a group of individuals or an intact work team. The session may be a stand-alone one or part of a leadership or management development program.
Imagine your organization with staff setting better boundaries. A workplace with these is more efficient, and is ultimately better for the bottom line.
Contact Mark to learn more about this workshop.
Mark Sachs
705 McNeill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone 301-588-3858
mark@markasachs.com