Topics: International Speakers Bureau, Inc. |
Fee Range: $5,001 to $10,000 (fee note) |
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 Biography: Steve Hanamura is co-owner of Hanamura Consulting, Inc., a firm he founded in 1986. Steve brings over 30 years experience to the consulting, training and speaking profession. He is widely sought after in the areas of leadership development, managing and leading diversity initiatives, building effective teams and managing personal and organizational change. Steve is the author of In Search of Vision, published by Global Insights in 2000. He has also written many journal articles and was a contributing author to Valuing Differences, published by McGraw Hill in 1995. He has served as past president for the Portland chapter of the American Society for Training and Development and was chairman of the board for the Oregon Commission for the Blind from 1991-1997. He is listed in Who's Who in Executives and Professionals and is a member of the Diversity Collegium, a think tank of diversity professionals. His client base is wide and varied, serving in both the public and private sector. He has worked with large and small corporations (nationally and internationally), government agencies and the educational system. He is often called upon to deliver keynote speeches around the country. In 1998 Steve brought together youth and adults for Bridging the Generation Gap, a conference sponsored by his firm. Dusty Baker, manager of the San Francisco Giants, was the keynote speaker for this event that was designed to build and promote respect and productivity between the generations. Among Steve's professional honors is the Meritorious Service Award for the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. He was named Multi-Cultural Network Trainer of the Year by the American Society for Training and Development. Also, he was privileged to be one of the Torchbearers for the 1996 Olympics. Steve received his master's degree from the University of Oregon and his Bachelor's degree from Linfield College. Though blind, he enjoys running and is an avid sports fan. He and his wife, Becky, live in Beaverton, OR and have 3 grown sons. |
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Programs: LEADING AND ACHIEVING BUSINESS SUCCESS WITH COMMUNITIES FROM DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES There is an important and relevant connection between doing business and serving our communities. True success will come from striking a working balance between the two. Discover ways to empower ourselves and keep the energy alive when working with communities from diverse perspectives. UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING THE DYNAMICS OF DIVERSITY Learn how and why diversity has become a workplace initiative. Identify how our personal filters influence the way we treat others on the job. Recognize the connection between diversity performance and organizational success. MANAGING AND LEADING EMPLOYEES OF THE FUTURE Look at strategies to reposition youself as an effective leader as well as an efficient manager in the workforce. Explore the impact of diversity on your ability to assist the organization to succeed. Examine issues of recruiting and retention as it relates to running an effective organization. Discover different dimensions of diversity that impact the bottom line. LEADING AND INSPIRING OTHERS Gain the competitive edge. Explore "out of the box" thinking and how to get others to go along with you. Learn the dynamics of change and why it's hard to get people on board. CREATING AN ENERGIZED WORKFORCE Learn how to create breakthroughs on issues of power, influence and poor work environment in order to build good working relationships. CREATING A HATE-FREE SOCIETY Building community stamps out hate. By recognizing the five steps to destruction, we can begin to build a loving and respectful community in which to work and live. THE POWER OF LANGUAGE Language is an important influence on our interaction with other people. Cliches, derogatory comments and jokes may do more to damage a relationship than strengthen it. Learn how to make a difference with people by the way you talk with them. LEADING TEAMS FROM DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES Understanding the connection between leadership, team building and diversity. Increase your ability to become effective leaders on your teams and in the community. Develop strategies to create a safe environment in which to work. Explore how to integrate diversity, team building and leadership development into a system that will enhance departments and divisions within your organization to work more effectively together. THE CARE AND FEEDING OF THE MANAGER/LEADER Examine the dynamics on the job and in the world that impact our ability to take care of ourselves on a regular basis. Explore how we can serve others during turbulent times and still maintain balance within ourselves. Identify warning signs that you need to be aware of regarding your own health and well being. Discover ways to keep hope alive even when things look bleak. CREATURES OF HABIT An examination of how traditions influence the way we do business and respond to others. Traditions can help provide roots to an organization, but one person's tradition may clash with that of another. These differences can get in the way of making important decisions. How do we handle the differences? |
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