Into the Blue: Connect & Learn Series

Into the Blue: Connect & Learn Series are our professional development events especially designed for Human Synergistics Accredited Practitioners. These events are aimed at bringing together a like-minded community of people who share a passion for building constructive workplaces, teams and individuals.

Calendar of events 2022

GSI Workshop - Get the most out of your team with Group Styles Inventory™

This workshop is designed for those who missed out on the GSI component when getting virtually accredited in 2021/22 or for those who would like a refresher in GSI.
Tools Covered:
- Group Styles Inventory™ (GSI)
- Human Synergistics Simulations

Times: All sessions run from 9am - 4pm with morning tea and lunch provided
Locations and Dates: Auckland Tuesday 14 June, Wellington Wednesday 22 June, Auckland Wednesday 6 July, Auckland Tuesday 23 August 2022
Cost: $100 for those who are attending as a refresher (free for those who completed their virtual LSI in 2021/22)

To register for the event please follow the link below

Circumplex deep dive: Perfectionism/Conventional Bowtie

Bow ties are characterised by primary and secondary styles that are both defensive and directly opposite one another. The Perfectionism/Conventional combination is a common bowtie that reflects the strong need to 'do the right things and do things right'. The internal dialogue or self-talk underpinning this bow tie can pile on the pressure and insecurity: 'tries to be best at things', 'impatient with own errors', 'too concerned with looking good' and 'often uncertain'. Attend this deep dive Connect & Learn session with Justine Farrington to reflect and explore techniques and tips to shift energy into a more constructive space.
In this session you will:
- Gain an understanding of the Perfectionism/Conventional Bowtie
- Reflect on profiles and explore thinking and behaviour options that are less self-defeating and more self-enhancing to help people become happier, healthier and higher performing
- Explore tangible actions that can be taken to help shift into a more flexible, creative, growth mindset.

Online
When: Tuesday 21st June, 12pm – 1pm
Where: A virtual link will be emailed
Facilitator: Justine Farrington

To register for the event please follow the link below

Culture Science Facilitation Cards – A Learning Session

Effective culture solutions fundamentally change how people think about their work, interact with their colleagues and relate to their customers. Join us for a special workshop for our accredited practitioners which will introduce you to the effective use of the Culture Science Facilitation Cards, developed in conjunction with Gapingvoid Design Group in the USA.

This will be a fun hands-on session with Neil McGregor where you will leave having new insights around culture and how to use the Culture Science Facilitation Cards to engage members of your organisation in conversations that assist you to make effective organisational change.

When: Tuesday 5th July, 10am – 4pm (morning tea and lunch included)
Where: HS Auckland Office. Unit 2.5 Whatever Building, 18 Sale St, Auckland
Facilitator: Neil McGregor
Cost: $400 including a pack of cards, $250 if you don’t need cards, Additional Cards: $150/pack

To register for the event please follow the link below

Circumplex deep dive: Achievement/Dependent opposites

Opposites are characterised by different needs (Satisfaction/Security) and different orientations (Task/People). Opposites can be a source of frustration, particularly when the defensive style is stronger than the Constructive. In this deep dive Connect & Learn session with Justine Farrington we will explore together the Achievement and Dependent combination. We'll look at how this might show up in an LSI1 (self description) and what to look out for if it's evident in feedback from others. We will explore techniques and exercises to shift energy into more constructive styles and how to turn the volume up on Achievement and reduce Dependent.
In this session you will:
- Gain an understanding of the Achievement/Dependent combination
- Share ideas and examples of coaching around this combination and the impact this has
- Explore benefits of growing the task focus and Achievement Thinking

Online
When: Tuesday 12th July, 12pm – 1pm
Where: A virtual link will be emailed
Facilitator: Justine Farrington

To register for the event please follow the link below

Circumplex deep dive: Approval style

Join us for this special Connect & Learn with Anna Bolton from Waikato Regional Council sharing her experiences and insights around this style.

It's human nature to want to be liked – isn't it? Yes, but if we need others acceptance to sustain our self worth we can end up trying to please everyone except for ourselves. In a leadership role this can get in the way of clarity of expectations, decision making, delegation and resolving conflict.

Attend this deep dive Connect & Learn session with Anna Bolton to reflect and explore techniques and tips to shift energy into a more constructive space.
In this session you will:
- Gain an understanding of the Approval style and the impact it has on teams, effectiveness and satisfaction
- Gain a real life example of how this style plays out and the benefits of transformation
- Explore tangible actions that can be taken to help shift into a more constructive leadership approach

Online
When: Thursday 15th September, 12pm - 1.30pm
Where: A virtual link will be emailed
Facilitator: Justine Farrington and Anna Bolton

To register for the event please follow the link below