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U -- SOURCES SOUGHT -- TEAMS TRAINING DUE 080499 POC Valerie Daigler(Fax: 702/798-2465) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Radiation and Indoor Environments National Laboratory (R&IE) is seeking information from potential sources for Teams Training. BACKGROUND: R&IE underwent a reorganization two and half years ago. At that time, teams were instituted as one of the primary ways the organization performs work. At the end of 1998 R&IE's teams were evaluated, and new, core teams will be replacing many of the original teams. Most teams had progressed through the forming stage. Some are at the storming and norming stages. R&IE staff have received formal teams training which included developing organizational mission, vision and values, working in teams (which included understanding teams and individuals, and team skills), and building high performance teams (which included understanding change, and understanding teams). These training courses were completed during 1996. Some teams also received short conflict resolution sessions. SCOPE OF WORK: R&IE has determined that it is in need of "Just In Time Teams Training" in order to provide team members training as they are ready to learn and use new skills. This encompasses providing a helping hand to the teams at R&IE on an "as needed" basis. This may include sitting in on team meetings to provide advice, facilitate progress, or assist in developing conflict resolution skills. Some of the skills in which teams may need guidance in are: listening, giving and receiving feedback, communication skills, problem solving/group problem solving, decision making, coping with change, roles and responsibilities, accepting responsibility, group dynamics, meeting skills, negotiation skills, action skills, valuing differences, team membership, team leadership, leadership, cross training, conflict resolution, facilitation and leading of meetings, analyzing customer requirements, identifying root causes, exploring alternatives, implementing improvements, evaluating projects, empowerment. Some of the additional areas team coaches may needguidance in are: coaching skills, encouraging initiative, reinforcing effective performance,overcoming resistance to change, managing conflict, developing collaborative relationships,appraising performance, providing feedback, managing organizational change. Potential sources are requested to submit packages which include: 1) description of services offered; 2) company's (or individual's) background information; 3) description of approach; 4) general estimated cost for ten (10) four (4) hour training sessions (minimum); 5) hourly rate for other sessions; and 6) References. NOTE: THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION GATHERING ONLY. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR THIS TRAINING; NO PHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. RESPOND TO FAX NUMBER. Posted 07/20/99 (W-SN356753). (0201)

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