Featuring Claire Laughlin, Cabrillo College training Corp.
Bring It On! How to Invite and Create Positive Conflict for Better Decision-Making and Teamwork Many of us shy away from conflict, or try to resolve it quickly. We like it better when others agree with us- it's more comfortable. But if we shy away, we miss critical opportunities that can help us be better leaders, make better decisions, and engage our teams fully. Conflict - in the form of diverse (and sometimes divergent) ideas and viewpoints- is at the heart of good decision making. If we learn to harness the power of conflict, and even invite it into our meetings and conversations, the result can transform our workplace and strengthen our leadership! Come to this interactive session to… -Explore the pitfalls of cultivating too much harmony. -Find out why the leader is often "the last to know." -Learn to identify 4 kinds of "audience members' including those who silently disagree. -Practice 3 tools for inviting positive conflict into your meetings and conversations as a way to boost engagement and strengthen decision making. Awarding of Women in Business Scholarships
Scholarships will be awarded at the June Women in Business Luncheon with personal introductions and recognition of each of the award winners. These scholarships are funded entirely from Women in Business Luncheon raffles and from the Cruzin' Courses progressive dinner produced annually by Cathy Schlumbrecht, Senior Vice President at Comerica Bank, a committee of Women in Business participants, and the Chamber. Please join us as we announce the scholarship winners, hear a presentation from Claire Laughlin, and connect with our community at the Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Luncheon at Severino's.
Claire Laughlin is an independent consultant and trainer. She brings experience in management and a dedication to effective communication to her training. Claire earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and worked in a high tech firm as a marketing manager for several years. Then, after completing her Master’s Degree in Communication Studies, she started teaching, training and consulting in the field of communication.
Claire has developed and taught courses at over 50 organizations and at six different colleges and universities. Claire was a founding member of the Public Dialogue Consortium, an international group of consultants working together to improve the quality of public discourse, and a five-year member of an interdisciplinary team that studied and made recommendations for improving teacher training and development.
June 2012 Call to Action: Donations for the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter provides animal rescue, regulation and humane care that protect the health, public safety and welfare of people and animals in Santa Cruz County. We currently rescue and assure safe, temporary shelter, veterinary and humane care for approximately 7,000 stray, unwanted, abandoned, mistreated, neglected and injured animals each year.
Please select something from the wish list below and bring it to the lunch. This wish list of items helps ensure the animals have a more comfortable stay at the shelter. Thank you for your support!
* Rawhides/chews for dogs * Dog treats (small training-sized treats are especially useful) * Dog toys (durable and washable, e.g., Kongs, Nylabones, rope toys) * Cat toys * Non-clumping clay cat litter * Wood pellet animal bedding (no pine/cedar shavings) * Advantage flea treatment for cats and dogs * SORTED newspaper (no glossy paper) * Washcloths * Towels * Blankets (no electric blankets) * Animal heating pads * Snuggle Safe heating discs for animals * Batteries (AA, AAA, 9V) * Digital cameras * Office supplies * METAL butter knives, forks, spoons, can openers * Peanut butter * Dog shampoo (natural ingredients, no medicated or "flea" shampoos) * Nylon collar with clip - Adjustable preferred! * Nylon dog leashes * Grass hay/orchard hay * Leafy greens for the rabbits and guinea pigs (e.g., lettuce, kale, dandelion greens, parsley, chard, beet greens, carrot tops) * Small animal items (appropriate chew items and the like for rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, etc.) * Monetary donations are welcome and greatly appreciated!
Things we can't use... * Pooper scoopers * Electric blankets * Foam core (non-washable/non-dryable) pet beds * Self-cleaning/electric litterboxes
Registration: Chamber members: $37 Non-members: $50
Santa Cruz Women in Business Quarterly Luncheons take place in March, June, September, and December. These quarterly luncheons are a great opportunity to hear an interesting presentation and connect with other Santa Cruz business people. Women in Business luncheons are organized by the Santa Cruz Chamber Women in Business committee, but everyone is welcome, men included.