Ruth Sirman
B.Sc. / Accredited Mediator
ON, CANADABIOGRAPHY
Need a keynote or conference presentation that people will still be talking about next year?
Looking for a way to reduce conflicts and increase productivity and profitability?
Want to create a positive corporate culture and provide a healthy workplace?
Do you have access to accurate information about what is actually going on in your organization?
Is conflict or tension disrupting people and distracting them from what you are paying them to do?
As a multi-faceted scientist, mediator and organizational systems consultant, Ruth Sirman has been helping executives and leaders at all levels in organizations successfully navigate complex, thorny issues since 1996. She has learned to integrate her scientific training and experience with her Alternative Dispute Resolution / mediator skills and her knowledge of organizational systems and human interactions to create processes and strategies that can help you get to the root of the problems you are facing.
When Ruth speaks to your group, her guarantee is that your people will have the opportunity to learn new ways to look at old problems... and greater understanding of why those problems continue to be problematic. As one engineer in a manufacturing plant said after 90 minutes of listening to Ruth discuss how their system was working "Thank you, thank you, thank you... that makes more sense than anything we've discussed so far..." Up until that point this person had uttered a single word during the discussions.
Her knowledge of system dynamics, human interactions and organizations plus her quick wit and humour based down home practicality have made her a much sought after speaker. She is the originator of the concept of a 'Resolution Quotient™ (your RQ) which is a measure of how successful one is at dealing with the difficult situations / conflicts in our lives. She is also the developer of the acclaimed Power to Resolve Certificate Program - a 5 module conflict management program designed to enhance participant's capacity to deal effectively with the challenging situations they encounter on a day to day basis - at work, at home and in their lives.
She is the co-author of Awakening The Workplace Vol 3 - The High Co$t of Resolution-Resistant Super-Conflicts.
Ruth researches and aligns each presentation with the needs and interests of her audience enhancing her ability to connect with participants on multiple levels. They will laugh with her, play with her and learn with her...
She is happy to help you make your job in providing great programming EASY!
TESTIMONIALS
I appreciated the practical strategies that I learned tonight and will actually begin to use in the morning when I get to work! I look forward to the dance! Anne, Institute of Law Clerks
I enjoyed the evening and thought that the course was useful and beneficial in a very practical way. "Where the energy flows, life grows" - awesome! Yvonne G, United Way
I truly believe this course can benefit everyone. While the message is simple, the impact is profound and potentially life altering! Sharon C City of Ottawa
Citing professional experience mixed with family anecdotes, this was an encouraging way to look at our personal beliefs and understand sources of tension. Rod, Nortel, Human Resources
BIOGRAPHY
Need a keynote or conference presentation that people will still be talking about next year?
Looking for a way to reduce conflicts and increase productivity and profitability?
Want to create a positive corporate culture and provide a healthy workplace?
Do you have access to accurate information about what is actually going on in your organization?
Is conflict or tension disrupting people and distracting them from what you are paying them to do?
As a multi-faceted scientist, mediator and organizational systems consultant, Ruth Sirman has been helping executives and leaders at all levels in organizations successfully navigate complex, thorny issues since 1996. She has learned to integrate her scientific training and experience with her Alternative Dispute Resolution / mediator skills and her knowledge of organizational systems and human interactions to create processes and strategies that can help you get to the root of the problems you are facing.
When Ruth speaks to your group, her guarantee is that your people will have the opportunity to learn new ways to look at old problems... and greater understanding of why those problems continue to be problematic. As one engineer in a manufacturing plant said after 90 minutes of listening to Ruth discuss how their system was working "Thank you, thank you, thank you... that makes more sense than anything we've discussed so far..." Up until that point this person had uttered a single word during the discussions.
Her knowledge of system dynamics, human interactions and organizations plus her quick wit and humour based down home practicality have made her a much sought after speaker. She is the originator of the concept of a 'Resolution Quotient™ (your RQ) which is a measure of how successful one is at dealing with the difficult situations / conflicts in our lives. She is also the developer of the acclaimed Power to Resolve Certificate Program - a 5 module conflict management program designed to enhance participant's capacity to deal effectively with the challenging situations they encounter on a day to day basis - at work, at home and in their lives.
She is the co-author of Awakening The Workplace Vol 3 - The High Co$t of Resolution-Resistant Super-Conflicts.
Ruth researches and aligns each presentation with the needs and interests of her audience enhancing her ability to connect with participants on multiple levels. They will laugh with her, play with her and learn with her...
She is happy to help you make your job in providing great programming EASY!
TESTIMONIALS
I appreciated the practical strategies that I learned tonight and will actually begin to use in the morning when I get to work! I look forward to the dance! Anne, Institute of Law Clerks
I enjoyed the evening and thought that the course was useful and beneficial in a very practical way. "Where the energy flows, life grows" - awesome! Yvonne G, United Way
I truly believe this course can benefit everyone. While the message is simple, the impact is profound and potentially life altering! Sharon C City of Ottawa
Citing professional experience mixed with family anecdotes, this was an encouraging way to look at our personal beliefs and understand sources of tension. Rod, Nortel, Human Resources
Leading Organizational Culture Change - Creating Healthy, Flexible, Robust Organizations!™
Session Summary:
Understanding the dynamics of organizational culture and Systems Theory - and how they interconnect to create the complexity that is your organization can give a leader a competitive advantage in terms of creating a flexible, robust organization that can weather the challenges it will face - and still be successful!!
So what happens when you take on a new leadership role and discover you...
Creating Organizations That WORK! The Link between Conflict, Success and Profitability™
Keynote or Breakout Session
Session Summary:
As leaders we are accountable to 'others' (employer, shareholders, members, employees public, etc) for providing and implementing the strategic direction within our organization, for getting the mandated job done, for and we have a further responsibility to our employees to provide a functional and effective workplace. . It can be a lot to juggle and the result can be stress, frustration and...
Resolving Resolution Resistant Super - Conflicts in Organizations™
Duration: Keynote, Breakout or full day Training Session
Session Summary
Organizational culture is a powerful force in any organization and it contributes to the atmosphere that people involved with the organization encounter. Whether that organization is a workplace, a community association, a business or a faith community there will be an atmosphere within the organization that is part of what defines it. Every organization is continually...
I'm Ok - It's Everyone Else Who Needs Help! - Understanding the Traps That Escalate Conflict!™
Presenter: Ruth Sirman, CanMediate International
Session Summary:
There is no such thing as a static predictable relationship between two people. According to Peter Fryer, human beings are 'complex adaptive systems' who continually take in information from what is going on around us, process it and then choose how we will respond (or not). And the people around us are constantly doing the same thing. The challenge arises when what I choose to...
Tales From The Bar Stool - Understanding the Power of the 'Stories' We Tell!™
Keynote, Breakout or Concurrent session
Presenter: Ruth Sirman, CanMediate International
Session Summary:
A key element of conflict and what causes it to escalate are the stories that we tell ourselves (and others) when we find ourselves in a conflict or a difficult situation. However our stories are rarely objective, balanced or factual - rather we create these stories as a way of making sense of the situation and justifying our...
Priorities, Perspectives and Personalities™ - Disentangling Intentions, Choices and Impacts!™
Session Summary:
In the complex worlds in which we live and work, stress, burnout and conflict are the norm rather than the exception. As human beings we all juggle multiple tasks at any given time - work / career, family, personal life, community involvement, and often more... For many, this is the story of our lives. This can lead to stress, tension and guilt when our level of commitment is more than we can...
The Power To Resolve Program™ - 5 Module Program on Understanding and Resolving Conflict Effectively
Conflict is a powerful force that exists in all aspects of life. It can destroy relationships, derail careers and create toxic workplaces and interactions OR it can be leveraged to create powerful opportunities for healthy change, creativity and flexible, robust teams. It all depends in how well it is understood and how it is managed.
This program provides participants with the opportunity to learn skills, strategies and tools that will support them to understand the dynamics...
The Accidental Mediator - Navigating Someone Else's Fight!™
Keynote, Breakout or Full day session
Session Summary:
While the majority of people attempt to stay out of other peoples' fights, there are times when we get caught up in them as part of our job. While this is not a pleasant place to be, it is a common reality for managers, real estate agents, HR Professionals, union representatives, clergy, teachers and parents.
Whether we are new to the business world or well seasoned in the role,...
Working Here is Killing Me!™
Keynote or a 1, 2, 3 or 4 hour Breakout session or full day training session
Session Summary:
No matter where we sit on the corporate ladder, we spend a significant portion of our life 'at work' and yet for many people 'work' is not a positive place to be. Research shows that this negative working atmosphere has a tremendous impact on productivity, morale, employee turnover, burn-out and stress levels. The cost of this negativity is two-fold, there is...
Surviving In The Multi-Tasking Circus!™
Session Summary:
In the complex worlds in which we live and work, stress, burnout and conflict are the norm rather than the exception. As human beings we all juggle multiple tasks at any given time - work / career, family, personal life, community involvement, and often more... For many, this is the story of our lives. This can lead to stress, tension and guilt when our level of commitment is more than we can...
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