Presentation Messages: Creating Inspiring Workplaces with Humour
* This a sample of the messages Michael typically delivers in either a Putting Humor to Work or Inspiring Workplaces presentation. Most clients prefer a more general approach, touching on as many of these key issues as possible, however, to your workplace.
1. Moving from the Rat Race to the Human Race
- Creating a “want to” kind of workplace vs. a “have to” workplace
- The attitude choice we make every day
- The importance of communicating an inspiring, collective vision
- Valuing workplace values: Actions really do speak louder than words!
2. Inspiring Humour in the Workplace
- Four common humour in the workplace myths: Why humour is no joke!
- Practicing “safe” humour in the workplace
- The physical and medicinal benefits of laughter
- Stress-busting with humour – 3 R’s to a more positive workplace
3. Inspiring Workplace Communications
- It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it and it’s what people hear!
- Adding humour to your communication: Why and how humour fosters
- a more open and honest workplace environment
- Creating more inspiring meetings
4. Inspiring Customer Service; Inspiring Teamwork
- Why client service matters more than ever
- The link between teamwork and inspiring service
- Exceeding service expectations with humour
5. What a Great Idea! Inspiring Creativity in the Workplace
- Inspiring creativity: Why Ha + Ha = AHA!
- Where great ideas come from; building teams for greater ideas
- Idea-supporting language and attitudes vs. idea-squashing attitudes
6. Inspiring Motivation
- How to attract & keep great employees
- Three simple P’s of powerful workplace motivation and performance
- Creating a culture of celebration and recognition
