LOCATION: Ryerson Student Centre (formerly Oakham House), Ryerson University, 63 Gould Street Toronto, ON M5B 1E9

DATE: March 2, 2011 (Wednesday)

TIME: 12:50 p.m. - 2.30 p.m.            

COST: Members: $25.00 Non-Members: $30.00 (+ HST)

Note: You must attend this session at the location listed above. If you wish to login from your office/home, please register through www.afpnet.org (US$ 159/member price; US $295/non-member price)

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Presenter

Penelope Cagney CFRE, President of The Cagney Company, has more than 20 years experience as a consultant in planning, development and communications, and has worked inside half a dozen different consulting firms.  She is a noted presenter on consulting and other nonprofit management topics.

Program Summary

How are consultants able to “make things happen” when they have no real authority?  The secrets of consultants lie in influence.  These secrets will empower you in leading organizational change.  Or will simply help you to be more effective in your current role.

Good consultants are:

• Perceptive: Insightful, have the ability to see what others cannot  
• Influential:  Skilled in bringing people together
• Transformational: Help make change possible
• Motivational: Inspire organizations and individuals to optimal performance
• Effective: Create and adhere to specific relevant goals

In this session, Penelope Cagney will share the top secrets of successful consultants that will improve participants ability to more easily deal with organizational issues, guide groups effectively, and lead staff and volunteers to being their very best.

Learning Objectives

Participants will acquire tools to:

• Use influence to accomplish goals
• Work more effectively with groups
• Coach staff and volunteers to best performance
• Learn how AFP helps consultants be successful and effective

Target Audience

This is for anyone interested in improving their organizational skills, and for consultants and those who work with consultants, regardless of their level of experience, size of organization.  

CFRE Accreditation

Participation in a live session or use of an audio recording of the program qualifies for 1.5 points toward CFRE education requirements

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