Connect & Learn
Name:
Connect & Learn
Date:
May 21, 2025
Time:
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM MST
Website:
http://flagstaffchamber.com
Registration:
Register Now
Event Description:
Connect & Learn: Sobo Associates, LLC
Join us for some amazing educational content from Bruce and Pattie Sobczak Principle Consultants for Sobo Associates, LLC. coupled with networking and breakfast in the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Boardroom. Mark your calendars for these enlightening sessions that will empower your business endeavors. Dive into insightful discussions and Q&A followed by an opportunity to network and connect with new business connections
"Team Dynamics in the Workplace"
A team is a group, but a group is not necessarily a team. In this session you will learn the vital elements and characteristics of high-performing teams. As a participant, you will explore models for team development and identify your individual team style and learn vital communication tools such as active listening, paraphrasing for clarity, and facilitating decisions by consensus. You will also learn the difference and individual importance of dialogue, discussion, and debate. Understanding team dynamics and effective communication skills is vital to your career growth and the success of your organization.
Guest Presenters:
Join us for some amazing educational content from Bruce and Pattie Sobczak Principle Consultants for Sobo Associates, LLC. coupled with networking and breakfast in the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Boardroom. Mark your calendars for these enlightening sessions that will empower your business endeavors. Dive into insightful discussions and Q&A followed by an opportunity to network and connect with new business connections
"Team Dynamics in the Workplace"
A team is a group, but a group is not necessarily a team. In this session you will learn the vital elements and characteristics of high-performing teams. As a participant, you will explore models for team development and identify your individual team style and learn vital communication tools such as active listening, paraphrasing for clarity, and facilitating decisions by consensus. You will also learn the difference and individual importance of dialogue, discussion, and debate. Understanding team dynamics and effective communication skills is vital to your career growth and the success of your organization.
Guest Presenters:
Bruce Sobczak Pattie Sobczak, Ph.d
Bruce Sobczak
As the Principal Consultant with SOBO Associates LLC, Bruce is a transformational leader experienced in organizational leadership, engineering, production, quality, and workforce training operations doing business in Asia, Europe, Mexico and across the US. Notable positions include Director of Manufacturing Engineering, Director of Production Engineering, Director of Workforce Training, Director of Economic Development, Principal Consultant, Adjunct Faculty, Keynote Speaker, and Conference Panelist. Community service includes numerous board memberships and committee chairmanships for Coconino County Workforce Development Board, and the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce.
Food Sponsor:
Flagstaff Fruit Creations: Generously providing delicious fruit and yogurt parfaits and hot coffee.
"Flagstaff Fruit Creations delights with fresh fruit creations and chocolate dipped fruits and desserts for any occasion."
Bruce Sobczak
As the Principal Consultant with SOBO Associates LLC, Bruce is a transformational leader experienced in organizational leadership, engineering, production, quality, and workforce training operations doing business in Asia, Europe, Mexico and across the US. Notable positions include Director of Manufacturing Engineering, Director of Production Engineering, Director of Workforce Training, Director of Economic Development, Principal Consultant, Adjunct Faculty, Keynote Speaker, and Conference Panelist. Community service includes numerous board memberships and committee chairmanships for Coconino County Workforce Development Board, and the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce.
Patricia Sobczak, Ph.D
Principal Consultant with SOBO Associates LLC specializes in organizational and leadership development. She has a doctorate in Human and Organizational Systems from Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA. Patricia has been actively researching and teaching leadership development in a variety of settings and disciplines for almost 25 years. Dr. Sobczak also has an MBA and graduate degrees in Library Science and Human and Organizational Systems. Prior to her career in academia, Dr. Sobczak worked in private industry as a program manager, industrial and manufacturing engineer, and a sales/account executive.
Food Sponsor:
Flagstaff Fruit Creations: Generously providing delicious fruit and yogurt parfaits and hot coffee.
"Flagstaff Fruit Creations delights with fresh fruit creations and chocolate dipped fruits and desserts for any occasion."
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