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Finally, a company that offers training and consulting services at a price that you can afford. Executives at Patrong Enterprises, Inc., provide a variety of services that includes Staff Training, Youth Development, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Time Management, and Team- Building. Patrick Patrong, a native of Trinidad and Tobago, served on the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service and the National Basketball team. Mr. Patrong was educated in the United States with an undergraduate degree in Design Engineering at Grambling State University. At Grambling, he served as Student Government President, Vice President, and Chairman of the Louisiana Council of Student Body Presidents. After working as a Community Activist for the AFL/CIO, he returned to school, and was conferred a Master of City and Regional Planning at Morgan State University, in Baltimore, Maryland. As Maryland State Independent Living Coordinator, Patrick has presented to audiences across the United States. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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THE ART OF CONFLICT MANAGEMENT Overview: This seminar is designed to achieve several objectives. The first is the understanding of the origin or root causes of conflict that may result in violence. Second this will assist staff and youth to understand the effects of conflicts. Conflicts often create situations that can unite people by placing them into group of supporters or opposers. Conflict can also create disorder in the system, which it exists. Management of the conflicts we are exposed to can result in a mutual understanding and appreciation of the differences between us, or violence and destruction to that which we are a part of. Managing conflict is vital to the building relationships with teens and adults alike. The traditional concepts of "fight or flight" are no longer adequate in today's society. A history of youth involvement has proven these concepts insufficient. This interactive session will provide an opportunity for participants to examine methods for developing healthy relationships with youth. Activities in this session will be used to develop personal conflict management skills and improve mediation techniques. Objectives: Objectives of this training include the identification of methods of responding to conflict and encouraging nonviolent options during conflicts. Participants will also develop a process of addressing conflict as they arise. The mediation process along the necessary steps for implementation will also be discussed. Finally, participants will be able to identify effective ways to confront youth and utilize the information presented to assist youth as they Resist, Rebel or Resent the system. Format: The seminar will be presented in a highly interactive format. Through a series of training activities, participants will experience an exciting, yet professional presentation. Four workshops in addition to an opening and a closing session provide the opportunity for information exchange and discussion. A fully computerized training system will ensure participants' interest is maintained throughout the seminar. Information covered will also be presented on handouts and booklets with valuable references. DESCRIPTION OF SESSIONS Opening Session: This session provides the opportunity for the participants to be introduced to the presenters. The presenters will also take this opportunity to describe the objectives of the seminar and discuss the expectations of the participants. Session I: Overview: This session outlines the six steps in conflict management. Participants will interact with on personal experiences, as the steps are identified and discussed. This session also presents the framework for effective communication as a means of conflict management. Session II: Communication: Participants in this session will discuss the effects of positive communication on a one-on-one basis. Communication is still the basis of all healthy relationship with people. Activities provide the opportunity for participants to observe the potential outcome of poor communication, and learn ways to improve. This basis will be used to present conflict models and the communication of nonverbal acceptance. Session III: Self Study: We often into the trap of old practice and traditions without the thought of treating the current situation on its own merit. This portion of the training addresses the tendency to resolve conflict as oppose to management. Developing a clear understanding of the stereotypes of conflict, possible damage, and confrontation methods are key parts of this session. Session IV: Dealing with the Anger: Youth displays anger in a variety of ways. This session is designed to define the negative stereotypes that can affect behavior changes in youth. Developing an enriched environment can be very important factor in the reduction of conflict. Resentment, Resistant, and Rebellion are discussed, as elements that must be understood impact change in behavior. This session examines these concepts and presents an opportunity for development. Closing Session: This session provides an opportunity for questions and answers, and an evaluation of the seminar. Information obtained from an evaluation can be used to develop further training and staff development exercises. RESIDENT ASSISTANT TRAINING Overview: This seminar is designed to achieve several objectives. First, the training received will motivate Resident Assistants (RA) to assume their responsibility at Grambling State University with enthusiasm. Second, this training will equip the RA with an understanding of their role on campus as it relates to the entire Grambling family. Third, participants will learn the value of effective communication. Finally, participants will be exposed to the concept of teamwork. Format: The seminar will be presented in a highly interactive format. Through a series of training activities, participants will experience an exciting, yet professional presentation. Four workshops in addition to an opening and a closing session provide the opportunity for information exchange and discussion. A fully computerized training system will ensure participants interest in maintained throughout the seminar. Information covered will also be presented on handouts and booklets. DESCRIPTION OF SESSIONS Opening Session: This session provides the opportunity for the participants to be introduced to the presenters. The presenters will also take this opportunity to describe the objectives of the seminar and discuss the expectations of the participants. Session I: Team-Building: In most situations the RA is required to work in isolation. This challenges the concept of the need for "the team." This session presents the importance of working as a team. Exercises and activities allow participants to evaluate their level of team participation and learn ways in which they can contribute to the team. Session II: Filling the Gap: The RA can fill the gap between the administration and the students. Through interaction with the students vital information can be learned about the general atmosphere of the campus. RAs should not be seen solely as enforcers, but as individuals providing a service. Session III: Communication: This session is filled with information on the positive effects of good communication. Often taken for granted, communication is vital in any organization. Training activities provide the opportunity for RAs to observe the potential outcome of poor communication, and learn ways to improve. Session IV: Leadership for the RA: The RA assumes leadership in several areas. These include Community Development, Administration, Programming, and Mediation. This session examines the leadership roles in this capacity and presents an opportunity for development. Closing Session: This session provides an opportunity for questions and answers, and an evaluation of the seminar. Information obtained from an evaluation can be used to develop further training and staff development exercises. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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YOUTH FOCUSED SESSIONS | Secrets From The Boys Club This session exposes what men are saying. Often the words used by men are not what they mean. Young ladies participating in this session are exposed to the truth about dating and social life on the college campus. Warning, this highly interactive session is uncensored and uncut. Positive Reinforcement This presentation addresses the true meaning of discipline. Of particular interest to young parents, participants are faced with the definition of discipline that they experienced, and determined methods of positive reinforcement. Three Roads of Life: In today's society youth are faced with the challenge of three basic decisions. The choices are not to do it, to do it or to do it well. This session takes participants through the art of decision making. Participants will understand the direct relation between their actions and the consequences they experience. The Transition: School to Work Graduation is time for celebration and concern. Are you prepared to enter the wonderful world of work? This session examines the expectations of corporate America. Participants are exposed to the unwritten rules and traditions of working today. Planning Leadership In order to lead in the future one must be a permitted to lead today. This session presents an opportunity for youth to be developed into leaders by aligning them with staff in a system that promotes positive youth development. Characteristics of a Leader Often youth are placed, elected or selected into leadership roles without a clear understanding of what it takes to be a leader. This session outlines the characteristics and qualities of leadership. Youth and staff can utilize this information to determine their full potential of leadership. The Legislative Process How does the legislative process affect our daily lives? More importantly, what is our responsibility to participate? This session explores the process beyond the traditional voters' registration campaigns. Participants are given an opportunity to learn how they can affect legislation beyond the election. Lets Talk about Sex How do we talk about sex to youth? This session explores the reality of talking about he forbidden subject of sex. Participants interact with each other about the challenges of talking about sex to peers, staff and youth. Effective methods and outcomes are discussed in session. Why Greek Lettered Organizations Fraternities and Sororities are under the strain of administration conflict. What would the founders of these great organizations say if they were to return to observe what the started? This session examines the links between the university, the community and student organizations. Activity Planning "From Concept to Clean-up," activities for university students require special planning. Programmers are competing with technology and multi-media to produce events that attract, entertain and educate. Activities should be a learning experience for planners and participants alike. This fun filled session examines the planning process involved in developing programs for Student Government and campus organizations. Participants are invited to bring program ideas to the table. At session's end, expect to leave with a work plan. A Terrible Thing Happens If You Don't Promote...Nothing! In this workshop participants will learn the ins and outs of promoting events with what appears to be little or no resources. How does the number of students on your campus compare to attendance rates at your programs and activities? The activities staff works overtime and students, when asked reply, "there's nothing to do" or "I didn't know" This session is a must for event planners and students! The list of ideas presented is worth the time spent in this session. The Great Walk-About Participants in this session should wear comfortable shoes. The workshop is designed to facilitate the discovery of your new campus by engaging in a facility audit. The objective of this session is to identify places on your campus or in your community that could be used to greater advantage. The experience often leads to the discovery of new ways to do old things. The Long and Short of Event Contracts! Participants in this informative session will learn the definition of a contract, the six key elements of a contract and the key to liability. This session is vital to student leaders who often plan and implement major activities within the university system. Student leaders often find themselves engaging in contract negotiations unprepared to pursue the best interest of the university and the organization. Job Search Today more students are graduating from universities than ever. Landing that first job is often very difficult. Interviews, applications, resumes, and cover letters are tools of the trade that can determine your future. This session discusses various forms of each and examines them critically. Participants will be able to determine the most suitable form for their use. Lead, Follow or Get Left Behind This energetic session challenges us to examine our own leadership styles. What are the responsibilities of the campus leader and those who have selected them. Often leaders are placed in positions without a clear understanding the dynamics of leadership. The session examines our system for selecting leaders. Conflict Resolution As student leaders, there is always that one call or visit that we avoid. This is usually the result of a previous encounter or incident. Is the student really always right? This session focuses on identifying approaches to deal with difficult situations and/or diffuse them. Participants are exposed to examples and are asked to evaluate the methods used by workers or students. STAFF DEVELOPMENT Demystifying the Grant-Writing Process Organizations are often unaware of funds available through grant writing. Individuals, campus organizations and universities alike can benefits from this. This session outlines the process without the confusion and answers most frequently asked questions about grant writing, research and development. Diversity Diversity is and always will be a part of our lives. Successful navigation of today's society demands that we interact effectively with persons with differing opinions, appearances and backgrounds. This session discusses the diverse society we must live and work in. Participants will reflect on personal experiences and identify memorable incidents that will serve as a model in subsequent sessions. Are We Really Different? In society, diversity issues cannot be avoided. They must be addressed with sensitivity and professionalism. This session brings the participant face-to-face with real and perceived differences. The session requires role-play and challenges our ability to function in a diverse atmosphere. Participants will become the person on the other side and experience diversity from a different perspective. Effective Meetings Everyone at some time or other has attended a meeting that was a waste of time. As student leaders, skills developed facilitating effective meetings can be of vital importance in the work environment. This session discusses the process of planning and executing effective meetings. Participants are challenged to pre-plan and evaluate the reasons why we meet. Activities required before, during and after meetings are presented in an interactive format. Where Did All the Time Go? Given the hectic schedules of today's students, there is never enough time to implement effective programs and complete required classwork. This interactive session examines the average day at school and work. Participants are encouraged to take personal inventories of their daily routines to reveal "time-wasters" and "time throw-always." Tracking this loss can lead to the discovery of additional time on program clocks. I'll Do It My Way Time management is a theory that few have mastered completely. Every individual comes equipped with their own idiosyncrasies and ways of doing things. Believe it or not, management usually has little concern for the "hows" of task accomplishment, (within standard operating procedure, of course). Several methods are presented in this session as participants examine personal characteristics and routines to determine their strengths and weaknesses. Participants will design models that can be employed immediately. Life on the Assembly Line Staff often adopt the practice of repeating motions without thought; the focus being "number served" within a particular time frame. This session discusses our governance by the clock without concern for individual needs and frustrations. Participants are challenged to think pro-active as opposed to reactive. Permission to Play The word recreation is true to its base "re-create." The notion that there is always work to be done implies that there is no time to play. The result of these and other ancient ideas is usually a rigid structure and very low morale. Play within reason is vital to work performance, morale and a productive atmosphere. In this session participants will be afforded the opportunity to engage in self-examination before and after play. The process will permit participants to identify "stressors," replace them with pleasant experiences and implement coping mechanisms Another Day Another Dollar Many times we find ourselves in places we would rather not be. More often than not that place happens to be at school or work. This session defines school and work and illuminates our reasons for being there. Designed to build morale, this session also allows participants to take parts in an exercise that depicts the old adage "attitudes are contagious." This creates a "feel good attitude" about self, others, and work. Methods are then discussed to transfer this new positive energy to customers. Whose Job Is This...Nobody, Anybody, Somebody??? Participants will be exposed to individual organization techniques to increase performance in the area of meeting deadlines. What happens when responsibilities are not clear or ignored is discussed to provide the participant with an understanding of the overall effect of responsibilities and irresponsibility. The Effects of Change To understanding the process of change require that must one understand that it is a process. Individuals in an organization experience this process at various ways. In order to move the organizations forward individuals must under the stages of the process. These stages include anger, disbelieve, rebellion and acceptance. Team Building This session includes hands on activities that encourage participants to examine their ability and willingness to work with teams. Exercises are designed to train participants to build new teams and strengthen existing ones. Practical ideas are provided to ensure thecontinued development of the team beyond the actual training. POPULAR ORATIONS Blacks and the Corporate Ladder Should you decide to enter Corporate America, will you be prepared? Equal Rights are not guaranteed. In your efforts to scale the corporate ladder, you must be prepared for both the elevator and the stairs, understanding what Equal Opportunity really means. This dynamic presentation lends insight to real world experiences at the entry level. The Role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities Are we missing the point? Are HBCU's adequately preparing students for leadership roles or are students being developed to be additions to the labor force? In this presentation the role of the college or university is explored and redefined. Participants are challenged to create their own opportunities and seek hands on experiences. The Black Man vs. the Black Woman This motivating presentation identifies the struggle of the African American male and female. Who is winning and what constitutes winning? Why? What part does mainstream America play in the battle of the sexes? Free at Last* Free at last, with an asterisk ( * some restrictions may apply). African Americans are "free." Yet there are constant reminders that indicate "freedom" comes with restrictions. This presentation examines "freedom" and offers strategies for eliminating the day to day stresses.
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