ROWE

Times have changed. Today it takes more creativity, more energy, and more effort to stay ahead of the curve and compete in the global marketplace. But let’s face it. The culture of work is not keeping up with the times.

ROWE is a business strategy that's been proven to profoundly improve workforce productivity (as much as 41%) and reduce voluntary turnover rates (as much as 90%). And, ROWE is a magnet for the talent you want to attract.

 

Objectives:

Download a copy of the Learning Objectives

• Explain the problem with traditional flexibility programs and how a ROWE is different
• Describe the difference in language artifacts between the ‘we’re flexible’ workplace and ROWE
• Outline the 3 things that keep a culture stable and the disruption strategy
• Identify the types of Sludge and how to Eradicate Sludge from the work environment

FOR PHR, SPHR and GPHR Certified Professionals, the ROWE Workshop will enhance your knowledge three ways:

1. ROWE is a platform that effectively shifts HR from a policy enforcer to a strategic partner.
2. ROWE is a cutting-edge practice that proves flexibility is obsolete and the focus on results relevant.
3. ROWE is a contemporary example of how to use adaptive change to impact an organization's culture.

The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit

Workshop Details:

Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Minnesota State University, Mankato @ Edina - Room 304

Cost: $459 (includes course material; copy of WHY WORK SUCKS AND HOW TO FIX IT; Lunch)

Parking: It's Free. Parking is available off Minnesota Avenue.  

Credits: 5.25 continuing education contact hours (.525 CEU's)

This program has been approved by the HR Certification Institute. See information above.
 

Agenda:

Download a copy of the Agenda

Part 1: ROWE Philosophy

Topics include:

• Attributes of an authentic ROWE Culture
• ROWE Definition
• The difference between the ‘we’re flexible’ and ROWE mindsets
• The triangle the sets workplace inertia
• The contemporary Guideposts that drive real change

Break

Part 2: Organizational Disruption

• Identifying toxic workplace language
• Examining beliefs that drive cultural inertia
• Overcoming workplace inertia using and adaptive change strategy

Part 3: Open Discussion

• HR’s role in developing healthy workplace culture

 

About the presenter:

Jody Thompson is a co-founder of CultureRx and co-creator of the Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE) along with Cali Ressler. She co-authored the book WHY WORK SUCKS AND HOW TO FIX IT, which was named “The Year’s Best Book on Work-Life Balance” by Business Wee. Cali and Jody have been featured on the covers of BusinessWeek, Workforce Management Magazine, HR Magazine, Hybrid Mom Magazine, as well featured prominently as in the New York Times, TIME Magazine, USA Today, and on Good Morning America, CNBC, CNN and National Public Radio. Jody is also a nationally recognized keynote speaker and has presented to numerous Fortune 500 companies, prominent trade associations and annual meetings. Cali and Jody created ROWE based on the belief that the traditional solution of flexible schedules is not the answer to managing life’s many twists and turns. Bottom line? Work sucks, and Cali and Jody are on a mission to fix it. Today, they are leading a global movement to forever change the way we work and live.

 

 

 

 

 

Registration information: Registration taken on a first come first serve basis.
You will receive a confirmation e-mail following your registration

Cancellation Policy

 

 Questions: Contact College of Extended Learning at 507-389-2572 or 800-311-3142