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Creativity in the Workplace

Event Summary:

Creativity in the workplace has become a “must have”. Today we operate in a highly competitive, global environment, making creativity crucial. You might be wondering what does creativity do for a business or organization? 

Creativity inspires employees to work with each other. The creative process encourages collaboration. Businesses need to encourage the mindset of continuous learning encouraging employees to seek new information, knowledge and new ways to do things.

 We will cover the following:

• The benefits of creativity in the workplace

• Key steps and activities needed in fostering creativity

• Characteristics of a creative person (so we can hire them)

• What managers and leaders need to do to champion creativity

• Applying creativity to problem solving, marketing, leadership, project management and interpersonal challenges; and

• Tips you can take back to your workplace to infuse creativity

Speaker Bio:

Deborah Jeffries serves as one of the Co-President for HR Answers, Inc. She has 37 years’ experience in the human resources field (33 in consulting).  As a consultant and trainer, Deborah works with organizations on the employment process, performance management, coaching/counseling, recognition, customer service, harassment, supervision, leadership, improved communication and more. 

 Even in COVID she has a busy training schedule with 20-25 sessions each month.  She also gets to work with SHRM Chapters about once a month for monthly meetings or conferences, etc. Deborah has been a SHRM member since 1990 and has served in a variety of position on her local, state and regional Boards in a variety of positions over the last 30 years. She has even taught the SHRM Certification materials.

 Deborah’s past work experience includes recruiting, training, education, sales and marketing, and HR in a variety of environments. She holds a BS in Psychology and a teaching certificate from Willamette University. Deborah has also served as adjunct faculty for Portland State University, Marylhurst College, Willamette University, and most recently Linfield College. Deborah has certifications through SHRM and HRCI.

 Clients comment on her no-nonsense practical approach and her positive attitude.  Those that know Deborah describe her as energetic with a quirky sense of humor, a passion for HR, and a contagious laugh. 

 Let’s get to the fun stuff!!

Deborah loves to read, do arts and crafts, and play Words with Friends and Candy Crush. She is a BIG sports fan….Mariners and Seahawks!!! Her son plays High School basketball and baseball and is pretty darn good!! So she is always courtside or at the field cheering him on!!! And if you have M&M’s and a Mocha Frappuccino you have a friend for life!

HRCI and SHRM Recertification Credits Applied For

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