PRE-CONFERENCE

Pre-Conference Sessions (May 11th, 2010):

In the Information Age - OPTRA emphasizes group counselling for processing information
Jacques Limoges & Cynthia Martiny
9:00am - 12:00pm

Whatever the shortage –jobs or workers- job search is always problematic for individuals and work places. The Information Age has greatly improved “Information giving/getting” but “Information processing” remains a challenge. Being interpersonal from A to Z, there is no better way to find a job than by using group approaches. OPTRA is a 45-hour core program helping job seekers succeed regardless of how long they’ve been unemployed or whatever the local unemployment rate is. It includes 4 dimensions: Economic-socio-political environment, Self, “Zoom” and Method; stresses work spinoffs and highlights a new perspective of the unemployment phases. OPTRA is awareness and action oriented.

Communication – Connecting in a Disconnected Society
Ken Keis
1:30pm - 4:30 pm

Understanding Personal Style and its influence in everything that we do - is a non-negotiable if we want to create healthy and sustainable personal and group success. This information is foundational to living fully engaged and on purpose lives. As part of this session you will complete the Personal Style Indicator which will equip you with practical information that you will be able to immediately and intentionally implement. You will also discover that the level of compatibility between your personal style and your personal and professional responsibilities, are manifesting themselves in your wellness and stress levels.