An expert in the dynamics of organizational change, Mark DeVolder reveals why 70 percent of all change initiatives fail to achieve their stated goals. Most leaders focus the majority of their time on the numbers, but it is the people issues that often make or break a deal. With straight-forward strategies and convincing business examples, Mark shows leaders how to improve the bottom line.
Mark's presentations are a skillful balance of cutting-edge content, engaging stories with hilarious audience interaction. People leave with tools and a template to re-energize, re-engage and transform their workplace.
Dr. DeVolder's clients have included NASA, IBM, Genivar, PricewaterhouseCoopers, AIG Financial, as well as many Federal Government departments and Aboriginal First Nations.
Mark is the author of "Get Engaged! A Practical Guide for Improving Employee Engagement."
Titles and Descriptions
Change
"Harnessing the Hurricane: Surviving and Thriving Extreme Change"
In Mark's signature keynote, leaders learn how to adapt, survive and thrive in a climate of constant change. You will receive essential leadership tools and a template to successfully
plot a course through the storm: the turbulent times
and the doldrums. Leaders will leave with a
personal plan to successfully navigate change in
their organization, become a leader/coach and
develop employee engagement. Don't just
survive; learn to thrive during Extreme Change!
Sales/Customer Service
"Get Engaged! The Business of Relationships"
"See the profound connection between highly motivated employees and increased productivity and profitability. Communicate, innovate, Thrive! With straight-forward strategies and convincing business examples, Mark shows leaders how to improve the bottom line through the pillars of commitment: clarity, competence, influence and appreciation. You will leave tools and a template to re-energize, re-engage and transform your workplace and life.
Trust
"Trust Factor: The Competitive Advantage"
Trust is at the heart of every successful organization, and trust is always about relationships.
With compelling business examples and proven strategies, Mark DeVolder reveals essential behaviours and characteristics to build and strengthen trust throughout the organization. Your managers will increase their trust capacity with:
-Tools to assess their own level of integrity
-Simple skills and exercises to practice trust behaviours
-Clues to identity the warning signs of betrayal and disengagement
No matter what the industry, everyone is in the business of relationships. You will gain a competitive advantage with trustworthy managers, loyal employees and clients who trust the integrity of your company and product. It's the trust factor.
Leadership
"New Leadership - The Player-Coach"
Many managers spend the majority of their time fixing employees problems. DeVolder shows leaders how to leverage their efforts to the greatest advantage: coaching people to fix it themselves.
Communication
"Now You're Talking! The Art of Effective Communication"
Leaders will learn how to improve listening and delivery skills, recognize non-verbal messages and speak with genuineness and confidence.
Motivational
"You Can Do ANYTHING!"
Built around the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy, Mark shows you how to believe in yourself and others. You will learn to Believe - Expect - Exceed. This presentation rises to the level of true inspiration, triumph and celebration.
Another Popular Keynote
Volunteers
"The Power, Passion and Potential of Volunteers"
"Dr. DeVolder delivered
an outstanding
presentation and
greatly impressed the
audience of Presidents
Chief Marketing
Officers, V.P." Insurance Advisory
Council in Jamaica
"Dr. DeVolder's
presentation was so
timely, informative and
well delivered." AIG Financial Group
