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Join us in this enlightening episode of the HRDQ-U In Review Podcast as we delve into the intricate world of cross-cultural collaboration and the role of middle-level management with special guest Andres Marquez-Lara.
Andres, the Founder and CEO of UFacilitate, brings a wealth of experience in helping high-performing teams tackle the complexities of cultural differences, communication barriers, and conflict resolution. His insights are not only valuable for teams but also for individuals navigating the evolving landscape of the workplace.
In this episode, Andres shares his journey and expertise, shedding light on key trends reshaping the Learning and Development (L&D) space. From the growing emphasis on emotional intelligence to the importance of wellness in toxic work environments, Andres provides a refreshing perspective on the human dynamics within organizations.
Listeners will also gain valuable insights into the essential skills of middle-level management to thrive in the future of work. From fostering effective communication to embracing facilitation techniques, Andres offers practical advice for both middle managers and senior leadership.
Key takeaways from Andres’s recent webinar, The Unsung Heroes of Change: Middle Managers and Their Impact on the Evolving Workplace, are also discussed. From understanding the BANI world to the pivotal role that middle-level management plays in organizational success, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
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Join us in this enlightening episode of the HRDQ-U In Review Podcast as we delve into the intricate world of cross-cultural collaboration and the role of middle-level management with special guest Andres Marquez-Lara.
Andres, the Founder and CEO of UFacilitate, brings a wealth of experience in helping high-performing teams tackle the complexities of cultural differences, communication barriers, and conflict resolution. His insights are not only valuable for teams but also for individuals navigating the evolving landscape of the workplace.
In this episode, Andres shares his journey and expertise, shedding light on key trends reshaping the Learning and Development (L&D) space. From the growing emphasis on emotional intelligence to the importance of wellness in toxic work environments, Andres provides a refreshing perspective on the human dynamics within organizations.
Listeners will also gain valuable insights into the essential skills of middle-level management to thrive in the future of work. From fostering effective communication to embracing facilitation techniques, Andres offers practical advice for both middle managers and senior leadership.
Key takeaways from Andres’s recent webinar, The Unsung Heroes of Change: Middle Managers and Their Impact on the Evolving Workplace, are also discussed. From understanding the BANI world to the pivotal role that middle-level management plays in organizational success, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
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Explore the importance of empowering middle managers and reimagining their role in driving organizational success. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape, the skills needed for middle managers to thrive, practical strategies for unleashing their potential, and how senior managers can support them.
Andres Marquez-Lara
Andres Marquez-Lara is the Founder and CEO of UFacilitate, a global facilitation company that makes cross-cultural collaboration work! They help high-performing teams deal with the “messy human stuff” – egos, cultural differences, miscommunication, conflict – that create silos that put their mission at risk. They break down barriers to collaboration across people, departments, and organizations. They’ve worked with groups like the World Food Program, The Nature Conservancy, Easterseals, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, and many others.
Andres teaches leadership development in various executive programs at Georgetown University. He is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Excellence in Public Leadership (CEPL) at George Washington University. He is also an Advisor at the Emergence Project for Purposeful Entrepreneurship at Stanford University.
He is also the author of Facilitating Leadership: A quick and easy guide to leading with brain heart and soul, a book that provides an overview of several leadership development frameworks to support purpose-driven leaders and makes the case why facilitation is the missing key for leaders in the 21st century.
He has been recognized by Ashoka and the American Academy of Certified Public Managers. He earned a BA in psychology from Duke University and a graduate degree in clinical community psychology from the Universidad Catolica Andres Bello in Caracas, Venezuela. He lives in the Triangle area of North Carolina with his wife and two young children.
We help purpose-driven leaders and teams deal with the “messy human stuff” – conflict, cultural differences, miscommunication, egos – that creates silos and puts their mission at risk. With a presence in 15 countries, we design and facilitate human-centered, highly engaging, productive, and culturally aware convenings, offsites, trainings, and events.
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Buy at HRDQstore.comThe HRDQ-U In Review Podcast, brought to you by HRDQU.com, brings you the latest insights and practical tools for enhancing soft-skills training in your organization. As a learning community for trainers, coaches, consultants, managers, and anyone passionate about performance improvement, we interview subject matter experts and thought leaders from recent webinars they presented with us to take a deeper dive into the content they shared and answer all your questions. Join us as we explore new ideas and industry trends, share success stories, and discuss challenges faced by professionals.
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