Proposal for Mini Workshop or Keynote

Proposal: Empowering Product Managers Through Change and Connection

Objective: To provide a transformative and engaging session that addresses the feelings of disempowerment and undervaluation among the Product Managers at Everyday Business Banking (EBB). This session aims to help them let go of past changes, reconnect with their purpose, and reignite their inspiration and motivation. We will also introduce practical tools from the RAFFT (Resilience, Anti-Fragility, Flowing, Flourishing, Thriving) framework to empower participants to thrive amidst workplace change, emphasizing connection, empowerment, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Option 1: Keynote (1 Hour)

Title: Empower, Connect, Thrive: Reclaiming Your Power as Product Managers with RAFFT

Overview: This 1-hour keynote will serve as a powerful intervention that inspires Product Managers to embrace change, find fulfillment in their roles, and reconnect with the EBB purpose. We will incorporate elements of the RAFFT framework to help participants build resilience and thrive amidst change.

Session Structure:

1. Introduction:
• Overview of objectives and the challenges faced by Product Managers over the past 24 months.
• Introduction to the RAFFT framework, explaining its relevance to thriving in uncertain times.
2. Connection: Reconnect with Purpose and Team
• Explore the importance of flow (Flowing Through Life) and how connecting with the EBB purpose can create fulfillment in their roles.
• Build a sense of community and vulnerability among the Product Managers by emphasizing mutual support and shared goals.
3. Inspiration: Reignite Motivation and Engagement
• Introduce the concepts of flourishing and thriving (Flourishing and Thriving Unconditionally) to empower Product Managers to go beyond mere survival, feeling alive and purposeful in their careers.
• Highlight real-world success stories of professionals flourishing despite change, showcasing practical applications of the RAFFT model.
4. Conclusion:
• Summarize key takeaways and provide actionable steps to implement RAFFT principles in daily work life.
• Q&A session (if time permits).

Option 2: Mini Workshop (3 Hours)

Title: RAFFT in Action: Empowering Product Managers to Thrive in a Changing Work Environment

Overview: This 3-hour workshop provides a deep dive into the challenges facing Product Managers and equips them with actionable strategies from the RAFFT framework to build resilience, thrive in uncertainty, and avoid burnout. Participants will engage in interactive exercises that focus on letting go of past frustrations, reconnecting with their purpose, and creating a roadmap to thriving.

Session Structure:

1. Introduction (15 mins):
• Overview of objectives, RAFFT framework, and acknowledgment of the emotional and operational challenges Product Managers have faced.
• Introduction to the ME, WE, IT framework for personal (ME), team (WE), and organizational (IT) empowerment.
2. Catharsis: Moving Past Change (20 mins)
• Interactive Reflection: Participants discuss their personal experiences with workplace changes and apply RAFFT's Resilience Bench Strength principles to shift focus toward recovery and personal empowerment.
• Techniques for Letting Go: Practical tools for releasing frustrations and building resilience, with a focus on emotional and mental recovery (Resilience Bench Strength).
3. Connection: Building Purpose and Team Dynamics (60 mins)
• Flowing Through Life Activity: Interactive session on embracing flow to make career satisfaction a natural part of daily work, reducing stress and burnout.
• Purpose Alignment: Group exercise linking personal and team goals to EBB’s broader mission, ensuring participants feel connected and valuable.
• Team-Building Task: An exercise focused on vulnerability and support to strengthen the product management community.
4. Inspiration: Reignite Motivation and Flourishing (45 mins)
• Flourishing Exercise: Participants work on strategies to balance career demands without compromising relationships or personal health.
• Visioning Activity: Create a vision for thriving unconditionally, applying RAFFT’s principles of flourishing and thriving to personal and professional life.
5. Conclusion (30 mins):
• Recap and Reflection: Review key insights from the RAFFT framework and the connection between individual, team, and organizational thriving.
• Q&A and Open Forum: An opportunity for participants to reflect, share, and ask questions about applying RAFFT principles in their daily lives.

RAFFT Framework Key Concepts Covered:

• Resilience Bench Strength: Strategies to build mental and emotional resilience, and techniques for bouncing back stronger from challenges.
• Anti-Fragility in Action: Unpacking antifragility skills to thrive in personal and professional settings, with an emphasis on avoiding burnout.
• Flowing Through Life: Learning to live in a state of flow where results naturally follow, creating career enjoyment rather than just survival.
• Flourishing: Balancing career goals with maintaining strong relationships and personal health, extending this flourishing mindset to family and teams.
• Thriving Unconditionally: Going beyond mere existence to feeling fully alive and engaged in life, cultivating a holistic approach to thriving in all areas.

Outcomes: By the end of either session, participants will:

• Understand how to apply the RAFFT framework to overcome feelings of disempowerment and thrive amidst change.
• Feel reconnected to their purpose within the EBB team and inspired to build strong team connections.
• Have practical tools for resilience, antifragility, and flourishing that they can apply in both their personal and professional lives.

Next Steps: We welcome any feedback or further customization to align the content with the specific needs of the Product Managers at EBB. Let us know which option best meets your objectives, or if a combination of both would be more suitable.