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8 Simple Ways to Keep Your Code Enforcement Team Engaged

Tuesday, October 5, 2021  4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Employee disengagement causes people to feel frustrated and unfulfilled. Even worse, these same feelings are brought back home to the ones we love. As a result, employee disengagement costs more than just your bottom line The single most important thing in your organization is the team – and when teams are engaged – they are unstoppable. So why wouldn’t you learn the 8 simple things you need to do to keep your team engaged. Employee engagement is not just the responsibility of the supervisor. Any member of the team can do what it takes re-engage their team. Takeaway(s): In this class you will learn practical strategies on how to: Create a team purpose statement Create team values Become a Chief Reminding Officer Focus on Strengths Ditch Feedback for Attention Ditch Praise for Affirmation Share Ongoing Conversations Set goals that actually matter and get done

Jim Uhl, Chief Engagement Officer Breaking The Chain Consulting

Jim has personally experienced the pain and disengagement caused by unhealthy leadership. This pain is unreasonable, unnecessary, and transcends the organization.  Jim started Breaking The Chain Consulting because he believes every person deserves to work in a place where they feel strong, valued, and fulfilled. Jim knows first-hand how destructive bad leadership is and how restorative strong and healthy leadership can be. Blending 20-plus years of public safety leadership experience with organizational psychology, Jim helps people break the chains of employee disengagement.   Jim is the best-selling author of The Arch: A Framework for Leadership and Life. He is also California POST Master Instructor and delivers a fun and engaging learning experience. He has a M.A. in Organizational Leadership. Jim has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in Leadership at Woodbury University. Jim is also a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, where he identifies natural talents and shows others how to turn them into high performing strengths.    Jim has worked for the Lakewood Police Department, CO., The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, CA., and the Whittier Police Department, CA. Jim is an expert in StrengthsFinder & Strengths-Based Psychology, Leadership & Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Team Learning, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence & Micro-Expressions, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), Public Speaking, Adult Learning & Instructional Design.