Workshops

In relationships, we live up to or down to the expectations of others. All relationships produce positive and negative energy. Learn the 8 dynamics that Enhance Energy in all relationships and learn how to identify the 8 dynamics that Erode and Deteriorate our most critical relationships. This presentation will also include an introduction on how to create and build the right kind of energy within teams and situations that will ultimately improve quality, enhance efficiency, build trust, improve loyalty and lead to better results and improved bottom line!

Becky is a training professional with almost a decade of cross-functional design and delivery impact in training, project management and business operations. A trained educator, she facilitated accelerated learning programs at Colorado College, Notre Dame and Stanford University. After completing her master's degree in Teaching and Learning, she expanded into corporate training. Responsible for overseeing the training department for Event Think, a multi-million dollar event management and communications company, she served Fortune 500 companies.

With 15 years exposure to Creative Training Techniques (CTT) training principles, she easily employs a participant-centered approach to classroom, one-on-one and blended e-learning.

Becky infused CTT into all of her design and development while working as a corporate trainer for Target Corporation. Programs she has particularly enjoyed designing and delivering include strategic planning, organizational-change management, sales training, train-the-trainer programs, new hire enculturation, systems training, and leadership and team development. She was a National Speech Competitor and is Career Architect Certified. A former marathoner, Becky now coaches and volunteers her time and expertise with the Special Olympics Organization.

Becky's charismatic personality and facilitation style places participants at ease and empowers each learner
so that they are able to leave their training setting and immediately put their insights into action. Sustainable,
practical change and strong adult learning principles in practice are her focus. Her participants appreciate her
fun spirit and ability to create a sense of belonging. Her methods are transferable, immediately applicable
and highly effective.

John Skovbroten, a simulation guide with Fissure, has 36 years of experience in software development, business analysis, project management, and training. He spent the first 23 years of his career working for major corporations, followed by eight years of consulting, before becoming a full-time instructor. He has played a variety of roles in a range of application areas, including health care management, marketing services, airlines, car rental, legal publishing, agriculture, and retail.
In addition to teaching business analysis and project management workshops, he is also an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota, teaching classes for the Masters of Science in Software Engineering program and for continuing education. He is an active member of PMI Minnesota, and was named a colleague of the chapter in recognition for his years of contribution, which included two years on the Board of Directors.