Author: Simon K

Using Humor

I have recently found myself observing a situation between two friends where one of them uses a lot of humor in his

Positive Behavior Supports

I had one of those nightmare events for a trainer this past week, I lost my voice.  Thanks to the Massachusetts pollen, my

What About After Class?

Even after 47 years in the Learning & Development industry it is unusual for an organization using the Mandt System

Creating Engagement Through Positive Behavior Support

A while back I was talking to a friend who I have great respect for, and he mentioned a book that he felt I would

De-escalation Training Through Positive Relationships

There are so, so many people who believe that training they receive from The Mandt System will be some sort of magical answer to

Conflict Resolution and the Four Virtues of Stoicism

At the Mandt System, we believe that healthy conflict resolution grows from healthy relationships, values, and attitudes.  Our

Positive Behavior Support for Ourselves

Since our workshop locations repeat every two years, I recently taught the last instructor workshop that I taught before COVID

Violence in the Workplace

People are always looking for ways to decrease violence in the workplace.  Another way to think about that is how can we

Dignity & Respect

This past week I had a mechanic friend show me the correct way to use a 'Torque Wrench'. For those that don't know, a torque

Positive Behavior Support – Forgiveness Matters

On Thursday February the 10th 500,000 people convicted of low-level, not violent crimes in Utah had their records expunged