SESCO Management Workshops Featured During BIG R Show

June 23, 2009


CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA –  The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) will be offering three management workshops during the 2009 International Big R Show in Las Vegas on October 31 – November 2. Presented by SESCO Management Consultants, these information-packed workshops are free for all attendees of the Show and will be held at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in classrooms adjacent to the exhibit floor.

On Sunday, November 1st from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Improving Employee Work Habits will be the topic of discussion. While not an issue for some people, poor work habits are a major cause of disciplinary action. Left unaddressed, poor work habits can lead team members to assume that the behavior is acceptable, and that can become a critical management issue. Discussing such concerns as absenteeism, language issues, and dress and grooming habits can be a difficult but necessary part of leading a team. And just like others aspects of team leadership, correcting work habits that need improvement requires careful attention and skill. This program will provide the tools necessary to recognize and to address poor work habits – even those of a team member who may be successful in his or her job. By focusing on the negative behavior and gaining the individual’s acceptance and commitment to change, the manager effectively addresses the issue before it develops into a disciplinary problem for everyone on the team.

Following this workshop from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm on Sunday the discussion will turn to the Family Medical Leave Act and Review of Final Published Rules. In November 2008, the U. S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued revised regulations interpreting the Family and Medical Leave Act, as amended. The revised regulations became effective January 16, 2009. These were the first revisions to the regulations since they were initially issued in April, 1995. In addition to reorganizing, modifying, and clarifying existing regulations, the DOL issued new regulations addressing the military family leave enacted by Congress in January, 2008. This program will consist of an overview of the FMLA and the new published regulations. Practical tools for regulatory compliance will be provided.

Then on Monday, November 2nd, from 11:15 am – 12:15 pm, Becoming a Superior Coach will be explored. Managers are responsible for so much these days – hiring staff, meeting budget targets, and achieving department goals. It would be easy to simply ignore individual job task coaching. Shouldn’t managers spend their time driving team performance and not developing individual performers? This program will provide the tools necessary to successfully coach individuals to perform a job, a task, or a skill. In order to achieve results, coaching must go beyond just showing how to do something. Coaching involves observing, analyzing demonstrating, and giving feedback. It’s a process of developing relationships with team members - relationships that ultimately can build the trust and respect that are the foundation of successful organizations.

Again, all three of the SESCO educational workshops are free for all attendees of the Big R Show. SESCO Management & Labor Relations Consultants have been helping APRA members comply with various federal and state regulations since 1978.

For more details and updates on the 2009 International BIG R Show visit www.BIGRShow.com or call APRA Headquarters at 703-968-2772.