Dr. Gary Carlson

Holly, Brain storming sessions can be very helpful in getting ownership from your group with the goals and mission of the task at hand. There are many forms of brain storming methods but the most important part is to get everyone to take part in the session. No ideas are forbidden. Dr. Gary Carlson

Andrew, Team in any setting is extremely important. If you can surround yourself with talented people your job will be much more enjoyable. Dr. Gary Carlson

Troy, When planning a meeting there are some basic considerations. One is to establish the goals of the meeting next prioritize the goals, two is to determine who needs to know and third keep to the agenda. People will appreciate your ability to run a meeting. Dr. Gary Carlson

James, Having these out of body experiences for the sake of sanity is often good to refresh yourself for the rigors of the day. Dr. Gary Carlson

Suzanne, 87% of communication is listening and being capable of reading the person doing the talking. If you can successfully do this your 13% becomes much easier. Dr. Gary Carlson

Alexandra, Keeping an open mind is not easy but is a necessity to make your people understand your unbiased opinion is genuine. Dr. Gary Carlson

Suzanne, Sorry for being late on my response. I have been traveling and haven't got to a computer. As our industry becomes even more regulated than in the past it is sometimes hard for our people to understand the necessity to follow the rules. It is important we always communicate three majors areas. Student customer service, quality programs and compliance are all must in our business of education. Dr. Gary Carlson

Mark, Listening is the key to great communication. If we listen correctly we can say the right things to move the conversation in a productive way. Another great virtue to communication is patience. We need to be able to read beweent the lines. Dr. Gary Carlson

joel, It is always good to take a step back once in a while. You can call it your refresh moment. Once that is done correctly you have a new rejuvenation for your task at hand. Dr. Gary Carlson

Chrissy, Objectives of meetings should be clear. Participants should be those people who need to know. Closure is dependent on your objectives being met. Dr. Gary Carlson