| Recipient: | A New Dynamic Enterprise |
|---|---|
| Project: | Transitions Lifeshop |
| Province: | Alberta |
| Period: | Fiscal year 2018-2019 |
| Funding: | $190,723 |
Overview:
A New Dynamic Enterprise (ANDE) was founded in 2011 out of a recognition that organizational change happens within the context of relationships and opportunities to bring that recognition to workplace environment. ANDE implemented Transitions Lifeshop - a two and a half day retreat with eight to ten participants and one facilitator. The workshop techniques used neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) to tap into limiting beliefs, meta-programs and identify unproductive habits, patterns and stress triggers.
Project Goals:
The participants participate in a series of exercises that will enable them to:
- Recognize how transition challenges our sense of identity;
- Embrace transition as a wonderful opportunity for growth;
- Remind participants why they chose to make the change;
- Learn to create mind-maps as a way forward to eliminate limiting beliefs;
- Identify and build a unique support system; and
- Become vulnerable and connected to the other participants of the Transitions Lifeshop.
Project Activities:
In order to achieve these goals, ANDE:
- Researched and reviewed current literature on military career transition;
- Identified common issues and challenges;
- Adapted the existing framework for the program;
- Created a scaffolding format for training to address varying needs of women Veterans;
- Operationalized the program for delivery;
- Developed a process for building capacity for Department of National Defense to deliver the program (Train the Trainer);
- Created resources to accompany program modules – manuals, handouts, training resources for activities; and
- Developed a formative and summative evaluation process to assess effectiveness of program (Plan, Do, Check, Act)
Project Results:
Fourteen Transition Lifeshop and 23 follow-up sessions were conducted during the reporting time frame. A total of 117 women have participated and the new groups have subsequently met numerous times without any facilitation.