CMA Presents "Both Sides Now: The Dual Roles of Managers and Employees in Workplace Satisfaction"

Presented by Caltech Management Association, Caltech Business and Finance, and JPL Human Resources

Of course, managers are responsible for engaging and retaining talented people. And an individual owns his or her career. If these two roles are well understood, why are 55% of employees "disengaged" (Gallup Poll) and 33% intensely negative (Towers Perrin Poll)?

Sharon Jordan-Evans and Beverly Kaye will give managers and employees concrete tips for improving workplace satisfaction, morale, and productivity. Managers will hear about ways to engage their colleagues by employing research-supported strategies in day-to-day interactions. Employees will learn how to get more of what they want from work, and to partner with their managers to identify things that can be improved — without jumping ship or disengaging. Jordan-Evans and Kaye will sign copies of their new book, Love It, Don't Leave It: 26 Ways to Get What You Want at Work, which will be available for purchase. In addition, the Caltech Management Association will raffle five free copies of the book to members who sign up outside Beckman on the day of the event.

Jordan-Evans is a prominent leadership consultant, executive coach, and keynote speaker. She works with clients in North America, Europe, and Australia, including companies such as Boeing, Southwest Airlines, LSI Logic, and Universal Studios. Kaye is recognized internationally as an expert in career development, talent retention, and mentoring. Her groundbreaking programs have been implemented by such companies as American Express, AT&T, Compaq, and Sprint. Jordan-Evans and Kaye coauthored the bestseller Love 'Em or Lose 'Em: Getting Good People to Stay, which is available in 17 languages.

Admission is free. Information: 395-8734 or [email protected]. Open to members of the Caltech/JPL community only.