Learning and Development Roundtable: Working with all kinds of people (yes, even the difficult ones): Simple skills for real-world teams

Working in teams can be tough, which may be the very reason for the popularity of reality TV shows. “Did you see what he did when she did X and how they responded?!”

It can feel like there are multiple thick, messy blocks between your team’s intentions and your results.

We’re endlessly fascinated, often overwhelmed, sometimes frustrated, and occasionally delighted by our fellow humans—and what it’s like to try to work together regularly. 

Teams bring energy, creativity, and collaboration—but also miscommunication, conflicting priorities, and those moments when dynamics feel downright dubious.

In this interactive, engaging Learning and Development Roundtable, we’ll explore practical, easy-to-use strategies to navigate the ups and downs of teamwork.

You’ll leave with concrete tools to communicate more effectively, handle challenging interactions with confidence, and maintain your own clarity and focus.

You’ll gain insights into group dynamics, discover ways to keep collaboration productive, and feel more empowered in the face of daily team challenges.

Join us to learn, share, and leave with actionable approaches that make working in teams more enjoyable, effective, and less stressful. Just think how improving your team interactions could change your day-to-day work!

In this free workshop with me on March 19th, Lee-Anne Ragan, you’ll learn how to:

• Use the three S filter to easily spot which type of team member you’re dealing with
• Harness the R&R technique to customize your best strategy for the best outcome
• Discover seven tools at your fingertips that are standing by for your use anytime and anywhere to help you and your team 
• Gain access to 13+ years of Learning and Development Roundtable resources 
• Count the workshop towards your annual UN professional development (If you’re a UN staff) (but know that you don’t have to be a UN staff to attend, any and all are welcome)

RSVP using this link by March 17th. Then watch your inbox for our agenda and how to participate online.

Please note the dates and times alternate each month so as to reach more people in various time zones at their request.

• 6-7:30 pm Abu Dhabi
• 7-8:30 am London
• 8-9:30 am Paris/Rome
• 9-10:30 am Beirut
• 10-11:30 am Nairobi, Mogadishu, Amman
• 11-12:30 pm Abu Dhabi
• 12:45-2:15 pm Kathmandu
• 3-4:30 pm Manila
• 4-5:30 pm Fukuoka

Can’t make it live? Don’t worry—by registering, you’ll get access to the recording.

If you’ve just realized with dread that the time is untenable for you this month, don’t worry, as long as you’re a Learning and Development Roundtable member (membership is free), you’ll get access to the audio and (timestamped) video recordings, workbook, and more.

Take action now –> Become a member to receive invitations to the monthly Roundtables, and get access to all the learning resources.  And don’t forget to  RSVP for this roundtable by March 17th. 

Now go on and learn, laugh, and lead

Learn

• Register now for the Roundtable – Working with all kinds of people (yes, even the difficult ones): Simple skills for real-world teams.

Laugh

• The effects of teamwork on a bad day? You’re standing tall one minute and then off balance and tumbling the next like these emus.

Lead

• Invite a friend and/or colleague to the Roundtable. The more the merrier.

P.S.

• Are you a UN staff member wanting to brush up on your public speaking skills in a way that’s actually fun, enjoyable, and leads to a marked difference in your confidence?  I’ve got you.  I’m giving a two-part workshop on March 24 and 25, 9 am to noon EAT.  You can find more information here and email unon-hrlearning (@) un.org to register and get information on cost.

• Not a UN staff member, but you’re interested in improving your public speaking skills?  Email me (laragan @ rpsinc.ca) – I’ll add you to the list as others have expressed interest as well.  We may do a separate workshop.