Stop Managing, Start Coaching (Creating A Team To Which People Want To Belong)

Tired of the command and control style of management? So, stop managing and start coaching!  Coaching is the ability to bring out the best in people.  It is the ability to work with a diverse set of team members to help them be creative, empowered and motivated.  Coaching is not “command and control”, it is not acting as the benevolent dictator (haven’t we all worked for someone like that ?). Rather, it is the art of asking powerful questions and using powerful language so that the person being coached will come up with answers for him or herself.  The focus is on helping your team members to be resourceful and accountable while getting the job done.  Join us for an engaging and interactive presentation.

Key Learning Objectives:

·  Discover the difference between traditional management and coaching

·  Find out how and why coaching works

·  Gain insight on how to motivate your people

·  Learn tips to help you develop your coaching skills

John Kaman PMP, is a management coach, mentor and educator. He is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Minnesota teaching in the College of Computer Science and an associate at Fissure Corp.

John has 22 years of experience in Research and Development Management with both 3M Company and Imation Corp.  He has lead project teams in a variety of new product developments including: printers, copying machines, video tape products and Data Cartridges®. 

John holds two U.S. patents, and as a result of his leadership, his teams have been awarded sixteen U.S. patents.  He holds a Masters degree in Psychology/Human Development, a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a certificate in Professional Personal Coaching.  He is an active member of PMI-Minnesota Chapter, formerly serving on the Board of Directors and a member of the Minnesota Coaches Association.

John has taught at companies such as: Cisco Systems, Motorola, 3M, Ford Motor, Federal Drug Administration, St Jude Medical, and Wells Fargo.