Fairfield Center http://www.fairfieldcenter.org Advancing Dialogue and Understanding Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:34:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Yes! Strategic planning can be fast! http://www.fairfieldcenter.org/2010/03/yes-strategic-planning-can-be-fast/ http://www.fairfieldcenter.org/2010/03/yes-strategic-planning-can-be-fast/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:13:22 +0000 kai http://www.fairfieldcenter.org/?p=484

Most managers, team leaders, and business owners understand it’s a good idea to take time for planning once in a while.  But many times such an activity is postponed because it’s feared it will slow the business down, it will take too long, or might cost too much money.  Who can afford the time and cost for a long, drawn out process, when you need results now?

There are certainly some instances where a company needs a very involved strategic planning process, especially if it is related to a major change or restructuring or longterm visioning.  However, for many circumstances, an organization can get focus and direction with a shorter, more succinct process.  For example, a team review of the strengths of a particular product, a fundraising effort, increasing participation, growing the board of directors, or office organization are all important decisions appropriate for a smaller, efficient process.

Fairfield’s 90-Minute Strategic Planning program is an example of a process that can involve many people without taking much time or cost, and allow for brainstorming and discussion before facilitating decisions in just one 90-minute meeting.   The keys to the process are picking a specific issue (for example, communication in the workplace, or marketing a specific product), and then having Fairfield craft a custom survey for people whose input matters.  The survey results are reviewed and discussed at a facilitated meeting, and decisions are made on next steps.

This process can be setup for your business within a week of contacting the Fairfield Center’s Business Services.  Call us at 540-434-0059 today for more information!

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The Harrisonburg Rockingham Chamber of Commerce has approved a new member benefit: all members receive 15% off all services provided by the Fairfield Center!  “This is indicative of the Community Mediation Center’s commitment to strengthen our local business community with professional and affordable facilitation, training, and mediation services,” says Tim Ruebke, Executive Director of the Community Mediation Center.

In addition to staff retreats, strategic planning, and conflict resolution, Chamber members save 15% on the following trainings:

  • Facilitating Group Decisions and Conflicted Topics
  • Diversity and Sensitivity Training
  • Communication and Conflict Styles in the Workplace
  • Dealing with Intense Emotions
  • Communication Skills & Difficult Conversations
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention
  • Principles and Applications of Restorative Justice
  • Business Mediation Training
  • Manager as Mediator
  • Listening 101

If you are a Chamber member and would like more information, contact Fairfield at 540-434-0059.

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Click to learn more about our upcoming Harvest Celebration.

PEACEMAKER ($1000)

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Building Knowldge Benjamin Meredith – (540) 246-4889

John & Kathryn Fairfield

WalMart Waynesboro Store

SOLUTION SEEKER ($500)

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Good Wealth Management

A. Gene Hart, Jr. - General Practice of Law

WIN-WIN CLUB ($250)

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Farmers and Merchants Bank

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Scripture Communities - Jerry Scripture communities include: Founders Way, Liberty Square, Heritage Estates,  and The Glens

Josie Hening

Lallon Pond

Tom Domonoske

SVOE – Shenandoah Valley Office Equipment

Glass and Metals, Inc.

Deona Houff

Peter Poirot, CPA

Ameriprise Financial, Andrew M. Huggins

The Natural Garden

Edward Jones, Ken Surber

Myers Building Contractors, Inc.

Wharton, Aldhizer & Weaver, P.L.C.

Barry Hart

Interchange Group

David Smith

Melinda & John Loeblich

Greg Huff

Patty Huffman

FRIENDS ($150)

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Bill Thompson Design

Sanctuary UCC

James Mchone Antique Jewelry

Jerry Minskoff

The Worx

Sage & Sandalwood

Fine Earth

Butch Strawderman , Cottonwood Commercial

Saad Kahn

Dathan Young

Auction Donors

Phillip Ungar

James Crable

Downtown Fine Furniture

Juaun Brooks

The Boars Head Inn

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  1. You save time: We schedule mediations in terms of days, not weeks or months, which lets everyone move forward.
  2. You save money: Compared to courts fees and lawyer costs, mediation is a big money saver!
  3. You can talk: A professional mediator will make sure you are heard and understood
  4. You decide together: In a mediation, you and the other people involved get to develop an agreement together, after you each have time to talk, listen and explore options.
  5. Your decision sticks: Because it’s your own decision, the decision is more likely to be carried out (in many cases, even more likely than court-ordered decisions!).
  6. You can listen: A professional mediator will also make sure other people in the situation are heard and understood
  7. You get results: 85-90% of the cases mediated at the Fairfield Center are resolved!
  8. Your confidentiality is protected: Your privacy is our professional concern, and we protect it.
  9. You get clarity: Having time to talk and listen can help build understanding that can lead to exploring options and coming to agreement
  10. You preserve relationships: What difference would it make to resolve a conflict with a neighbor, friend, family member, girlfriend, husband, or co-worker?
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  1. Helps students to achieve a higher level of self-worth and a sense of accomplishment
  2. Facilitates better communication within families and builds partnerships between families and schools
  3. Contributes to a healthier home and school environment
  4. Provides schools with an alternative method for reducing poor attendance
  5. Provides a model of communication that is positive, respectful, and honest
  6. Reducing truancy can help to prevent more serious problems like vandalism, drug abuse, and gang association.
  7. Demonstrates that there are many solutions to a problem and allows individuals to look at problems as challenges
  8. Breaks down misunderstandings and builds a sense of respect and openness among parties
  9. Clarifies ways the solution could change and identifies steps for making changes
  10. Acknowledged by educators and truancy officers as an effective tool

Contact Us

We can answer your questions and discuss how Truancy Mediation might apply to your situation.

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