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Spirit At Work by James Autry Have you ever been connected with a group of people who were faced with an almost impossible task? Perhaps together you put in the extra effort to get the new product out. You pulled together and set aside ego and title, just rolled up your sleeves and got the job done. It felt great. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to connect like this everyday This is easier said than done. In this new video, The Spirit at Work, best selling author James Autry offers a perspective that can help. His ideas are down to earth and useful. He contends that it all depends on five ways of being. These five principles will allow us to nurture our own Spirit at Work. "There is no business; there are only people. Business exists only among people and for people. Seems simple enough, but not enough people seem to get it." James A. Autry Key Concepts Be Authentic: be your real self. Be Vulnerable: let go of the myth of control. Be Accepting: forget about winning and losing. Be Present: pay attention. Be Useful: serve others. Length: 22 minutes.  Rent DVD or VHS for $200.00 Purchase DVD or VHS for $695.00 For a Free Preview email your request along with your information to; service@communicationideas.com

The Vision of Teams by Ann Bancroft The Vision of Teams is a compelling, real life story that illustrates how creating a shared vision and coming together to learn as a team can result in accomplishing the extraordinary. Hosted by polar explorer Ann Bancroft, this program recounts the journey of the first American Women's Expedition to ski across Antarctica to the South Pole. It is also about how individuals can learn to come together and become a smooth running team. The task for this team was unique, but the lesson to be learned are universal for members of any team. The Vision of Teams will inspire groups of people, and challenge them to grow beyond team building to develop focused, high energy, learning teams that can reach beyond their goals. Key Learning Points: How to create shared vision How to learn as a team What it means to take action Sharing a common vision  22 minutesPurchase  DVD or VHS  for $ 625.00 5-Day Rental - DVD or VHS  $200.00

Together! Working Toward a Common Goal Together! Was designed to make your employees feel good about teamwork. The importance of working together toward a common goal can show in both your team’s spirit and in the end result. Your employees can realize that anything is possible when everyone contributes to the team and works Together! Synopsis Several boys and girls learn a lesson of teamwork when they must overcome the impossible. They discover a creative solution - working together. Length: 7 min. Rental $195 Purchase $395

Team Nightmares: Solutions to Your Top Team Problems- Volumes 1 & 2 Description: This two-volume series gives you A to Z information for creating synergy and keeping your teams under control and on track. Each of the ten scenarios in this solutions-oriented series raises a common conflict situation among team members. With help from these dramatizations, you can stop the frustration, negativity and unrelenting complaints that often occur when coworkers come together. Added features and benefits of DVD training include: English and Spanish versions – many also include Portuguese A customizable PowerPoint presentation Informative training points and bonus material for refresher or training talks Video-enriched training organized by learning objectives that facilitates discussion A printable Leader's Guide Resourceful web links to organizations such as OSHA, FEMA, NSC and the CDC, where viewers can download and print  information on regulatory standards Purchase Vol.1 or Vol. 2 on DVD for $745.00 each 5-day DVD rental of one volume $295.00

Team Player This video shows individuals how to work more effectively as a team in problem solving, brainstorming, project management, and taking responsibility for results. How To Training Points Functioning more effectively as a team Understanding the importance of each individual on the team How to set common ground rules to make your team more successful How to encourage everyone on the team to participate Length: 21 Minutes / Added features and benefits of DVD training include: English and Spanish versions – many also include Portuguese A customizable PowerPoint™ presentation Informative training points and bonus material for refresher or training talks Video-enriched training organized by learning objectives that facilitates discussion A printable Leader's Guide Resourceful web links to organizations such as OSHA, FEMA, NSC and the CDC; where viewers can download and print information on regulatory standards Purchase DVD $ 845.00 Rent DVd for 5 Days $295.00

That's Not My Problem. A Video for Taking Responsibility and Working Together A lively animated video that teaches employees to put out small office fires before they blaze out of control. Viewers are taught to take responsibility by acknowledging problems, avoiding blame and acting before a crisis point is reached. Key Training Points: How to see needs and take responsibility How to face up to problems How to accept and manage responsibility Length: 8 min. Includes Discussion Guide Product Code: LC/AM0121 Rental $195.00 Purchase $395

Workteams and the Wizard of Oz The universally loved film classic serves as the basis for an entertaining and informative training film illustrating the power of teamwork. It's a magical and entertaining journey into what makes teams successful. Originally produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the 1939 and starring Judy Garland as Dorothy, "The Wizard of Oz" was made available to Advanced Knowledge Inc. by Turner Broadcasting for this groundbreaking approach to business training films. Ken Blanchard, the internationally known management expert, takes viewers along with Dorothy and her companions as they pursue a shared objective. He shows how Dorothy draws on her inner resources, builds a team, delegates tasks, and empowers others to take risks imaginatively and creatively. This film is a powerful and unusual tool for teaching the principles of productive teamwork and leadership skills that make it happen. The film proves that teams can reach their goals, no matter how diverse their members or how difficult the undertaking, when they put these principles into practice. Participants will learn: The importance of working toward a clear goal The value of diversity and adversity How small successes reinforce commitment … and more Program contents: VHS Video or DVD (18 Minutes) / Leader's Guide Purchase: $795 Rental: $225

How To Ask Positive Questions The Hidden Communication Skill That Will Make Your Next Team Meeting More Productive - With John O'Hurley We understand that speaking clearly, using proper listening skills, and knowing the importance of non-verbal cues all play vital roles in clear communication between people in organizations. Surprisingly, the impact of questions, and how to ask them properly, remain an unacknowledged part of the training curriculum. This sprightly and to-the-point video addresses that shortfall. Driving home the lessons is John O'Hurley, best known as J. Peterman on the Seinfeld series. His unique persona helps deliver these important learning points: Appreciate how learning to ask positive question can improve team effectiveness. Recognize that asking questions is a communications skill, just like speaking clearly or listening effectively. Develop the ability to use inflection, phrasing, and timing to ask positive questions. This intriguing, involving, and entertaining video will improve: Team Effectiveness Communication Skills Productivity In Meetings How To Ask Positive Questions is designed to be used during team training sessions devoted to productivity and communication skills, or before a meeting starts. By increasing the questioning ability of employees, the video's benefits extend beyond team impact. Employees who can properly ask questions will deal better with all colleagues throughout the entire organization. Additionally, communication with both external and internal customers will improve. Entertaining, motivational, and informative, How To Ask Positive Questions is a skill-building, consciousness-raising video that will energize your teams to perform at higher levels. Target Audience All employees. DVD or VHS (Running time: 12 minutes) / 32-page Leader's Guide with Two Lesson Plans Rental $295.00 Purchase $495.00

Own It! Teams Will Be More Productive When Everyone Owns the Work Imagine a workplace... Where the employees are supportive of one another. Where they strive to be more effective in their jobs. Where each employee makes a positive difference. Where everyone contributes to the success of the organization It's not a dream! It can be a reality! In this powerful training video, "Own It!", Owen the "OWN IT!" guy introduces you to the good people of one of the nation's most successful pediatric clinics and helps you establish that kind of culture in your organization by presenting the four key principles of job ownership: Caring about what you do Being a team player Going above and beyond Being proud of what you do and where you do it This 20-minute video delivers its messages by sharing the wisdom and experiences of supervisors and front line personnel who have greatly enhanced their work experience by taking ownership of their jobs. OWN IT! shows that when employees own their jobs, productivity improves, customers remain loyal, and frowns turn into smiles. Purchase VHS for $495 5-day rental of VHS $195.00 For a Free Preview, email your request along with your information to:  service@communicationideas.com

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