It's no secret. Change, although necessary, can often be difficult. In the work environment change can cause increased stress, low morale, and decreased productivity. Thus, the ability to manage change is imperative to success. Research shows that people are naturally resistant to change. Dr. Blanchard teaches you to understand the change process and to manage it effectively. You learn about the stages people go through in the change process and what you need to provide in order to get the support of your team.

PARENT CARE: An Increasing Personal and Organizational Challenge

Middle-aged children who want to age gracefully themselves and help their parents in time of need are challenged by demands of home, at work, and from parents - and are increasingly distressed. Marjorie addresses the parent-care challenge by: 1) increasing the perspective of both sides; 2) exposing the dynamics and impact of change; 3) suggesting ways to avoid pitfalls; 4) sharing ways some corporations are helping primary care givers access resources and spread the care burden and; 5) stressing that care givers need an endurance and survival plan for themselves in order to remain effective in their families and at work.

CREATING BALANCE: Personal and Professional Life Strategies

We hear a lot about balance in our lives but are left to our own devices to figure out how to achieve it for ourselves. Drawing upon classic stress research, Marjorie helps you examine four key balance components in your personal and professional life and decide where to focus your change efforts for the best balance pay off. Learn to break the familiar stress/illness connection.

ENGINEER YOUR FUTURE: From Good Intentions to Strategic Commitment

This is the only time in history when you can be doing well today and out of business tomorrow. Operating from the belief that having the same people responsible for the present and the future is a recipe for potential disaster. Dr. Blanchard shares her ideas and current experience concerning the power of an Office of the Future. With so much technology and strategic-design change going on, this could very well become your organization's "stealth weapon."

Additional Topics:

• Strategies for Balancing a Complicated Life
• Creating "Raving Fans"
• Managing Change
• Dealing With Aging Parents