Lew’s workshops provide a comprehensive array of topics, offering practical strategies and valuable insights that participants are eager to implement.
Lewis Bender, Ph.D. is Professor Emeritus at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Lew has researched and taught a wide variety of courses related to management and supervision.
His primary research focus has been on organizational teams and the myriad factors and variables that impact team processes and effectiveness. He is a specialist in helping teams and organizations to become more effective and efficient. He is currently conducting seminars and workshops for leadership and operational teams across the U.S. and Canada.
Lewis Bender received his Ph.D. from the University of Georgia (1977) his Master’s degree from Wayne State University (1973) and his baccalaureate from Grand Valley State University (1971).
Improving Team Effectiveness for Your Team
with Lewis Bender, Ph.D.
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Improving Team Effectiveness

Your Personality, Your Team's Personality and the Impacts

Effective Interpersonal Communication

Performance Appraisal Processes That Make Sense

Effective Team Involvement: The Art of Responsible Followship

Creating Stronger Board/Director Understandings and Communications

Generational Differences: You are not Training and Motivating You

Problem Employees and The Games They Play

Dealing with Gossip in the Workplace

Trends that are Changing the Workplace and Our Lives

The Agony and Ecstasy of Meetings

Strategic Planning for Public Sector and Nonprofit Organizations

Creative Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

Train the Trainer

Meeting and Event Facilitation
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