Per Henrik Stenstrøm

Dealing with the Idiots at Work!

One of the major challenges in any workplace is how to handle ‘the others.’ Those who aren’t like you and me. Whether you work in a place with more than just a handful of people, participate in running an association, or serve on the board of a housing cooperative, you have colleagues or others around you whom you need to collaborate with. And among these people, there are almost certainly some you find irritating! And definitely some idiots. In this entertaining lecture, you’ll gain deeper insights that enable you to understand those who annoy you.

Prima Donnas and Difficult Colleagues

They sour your workplace. They drain your energy. They don’t pitch in when needed. Can you still appreciate a selfish grump?

A lecture on modern motivation theory fostering better workplace environments. About challenging colleagues: the time thief, the meeting nuisance, the chatterbox, the joy killer, the know-it-all, and the ray of sunshine. About conflicts between coworkers. About frustration in the workplace.

When work is a calling and when it isn’t.

In this lecture, you’ll receive tools and archetype models that foster greater understanding in the workplace. What do you do with those who simply won’t be led?

Irritating Colleagues

In this lecture, Per Henrik analyzes each of the seven irritating colleague types from the book ‘Irritating Colleagues’ and offers valuable advice on how to understand them better. The goal is, of course, to collaborate better with those we find challenging to work with. Here, you’ll receive concrete solutions and tips. Additionally, you’ll hear real stories from workplaces Per Henrik has visited—both entertaining and thought-provoking! In other words, there’s much to relate to for most people!

The Art of Being a Good Colleague

The human being is the world’s finest machinery, but have you read the manual for those you work with? Your colleagues are the most complex machines in the world, and to make them work optimally, it should really be mandatory to understand how each of them functions, and especially how you affect them. Being a good colleague is an art. This lecture is packed with tools and tips – and many amusing examples!

Difficult Conversations

Leaders MUST have difficult conversations. Numerous professions also face challenging situations when dealing with customers or users. Why do we dread them and how can you handle these conversations in a professional and empathetic manner? In this lecture, you’ll receive concrete tools and techniques. Recommended for everyone from middle managers to top executives, as well as NAV personnel and collection agents.

Storytelling

Storytelling is trending! Many clients are requesting help to tell their company’s story. The art is to develop stories into strategic storytelling. Making good stories even better!

Where is our vision? You had it last… Some may recognize this scenario. A strategy document with vision and goals. Keywords like generous, innovative, inclusive, quality-conscious, and so on. But after a short while, no one remembers any of it. The documents are tucked away in a drawer. That’s why people squirm when asked about both vision and goals. We don’t remember the formulations! The problem isn’t what was created. The problem is that vision, goals, and strategy aren’t anchored in the organization. They’re not brought to life through oral storytelling.