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Joy-at-Work Certificate

For Transformational Leaders

*Love *Respect *Support

COURSE OUTLINE

An Introductory Greeting: Why a Joy-at-Work Course

Dear One,

Thank you for choosing The Joy-at-Work Center (JAWC)!

We each mentor best from our life’s journey so as I share mine here with you, please apply it to your own

spirituality as needed. One day I would love to hear from you as well.

Our Joy-at-Work course is our signal course and serves as a pre-requisite for all other courses taken at

JAWC. Why is this so?

After serving in the field of education at both the corporate and academic levels and working with students in

some 43 counties over these past 35 years, I carefully thought through the core reason for my starting The

Joy-at-Work Center. I reached the conclusion that what I long to see in education today is a tight integration

of values and faith. For years we have graduated millions of brilliant workplace participants yet the world

remains in a desperate state with a global suicide rate of one life every 40 seconds. This is alarming when one

precious life is too many.

I pondered over what the world would be like if we came to the realization that there is no replica of any

human being. Each is made uniquely with a special gifting and calling. Each is called to use this gifting and

calling toward purposeful work. This is the type of work that is more than just a paycheck or a duty whether in

or out of the home. Through this purposeful journey, each realizes that he or she fills a special place in this

world so if absent, the world is deprived of a valuable life.

It is my sincere hope that through this JAWC walk, many will come to a state of fulfillment thus reducing any

thought of suicide.

Love, Dale

Transformational Leaders – Ongoing sharpening of our Skills for Service

Transformational Leadership produces a Joy-at-Work environment where we love, respect and support

those with whom we work daily – whether in or out of the home; whether paid or unpaid. To do this

well, we want to keep sharpening our skills for service.

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JAWC - Joy at Work Certificate – Course Outline - 8-18

COURSE TITLE Joy-at-Work Certificate (JAWC)

COURSE THEME Daily joy through Purposeful Work

LEADING

SCRIPTURE

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the LORD, not for

human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the LORD

as a reward. It is the LORD Christ you are serving. (Colossians 3:23-24).

COURSE SLOGAN Creating lasting Joy in the Workplace through Purpose!

GENERAL COURSE

DESCRIPTION

This global certification is designed for all individuals and organizations serving

others through any type of work done in or out of the home and whether paid or

unpaid. The goal is to inculcate each participant into a Joy-at-Work (JAW) culture

that can positively impact the individual, the organization and society as a whole. It is

about creating the type of lasting joy that comes from respecting each other’s purpose

and uniqueness. For organizations, the goal is to bring all team members to a place

where they leave their home family to come to their work family daily and cannot

wait to return the next day. Compare this with being unhappy all day at work or

watching the clock to see when the day will end! JAW creates a sense of value

through daily decision making that is done based on an advisory process where input

from other team members is critical. JAW stands strong on the pillars of love, respect

and support. The outcome is personal and professional fulfillment along with high

team synergy. It is more than just a paycheck or any other form of extrinsic reward

that is just not sustainable! It is about continued profitability through high retention as

work satisfaction becomes deeply intrinsic!

AUDIENCE For those transformational leaders who have a deep intolerance for business as usual,

church as usual, education as usual, government as usual. These leaders desire a

change that is transformational from self then to community.

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MEET OUR

MENTOR &

SUBJECT MATTER

EXPERT

Dr. Dale Dan

TEACHING

ASSISTANTS

Ms. Marsha Hepburn Dr. Nina Nicolas Dr. William Nicholas

LEARNING

OBJECTIVES

Upon Completion of this certificate, participants should be able to:

1. Understand ‘Transformational Leadership’ as the foundation of JAW.

2. Develop your personal definition of JAW – I am unique.

3. Identify individual purpose and its connection to a collective workplace.

4. Explain JAW in the context of your company and/or personal values.

5. Define Servant Leadership and the inverted organizational chart.

6. Learn the value of Stewardship to the company’s bottom-line & sustainability

along with the benefit to staff.

7. Understand the Decision Making advisory process within the JAW context that

results in a Win-Win to all stakeholders.

8. Understand how JAW promotes empowerment for the organization’s longevity

through succession planning and the equipping of new leaders.

9. Apply the Joy-at-Work model in such a way as to ensure low attrition and high

motivation.

DURATION 8 weeks * 8 hours per week = 64 hours total

DELIVERY

METHODOLOGY

AND

EXPECTATIONS

Global Online for flexibility purposes. Utilizes the Moodle Platform. You will receive

login information via email and an orientation session to help you navigate your

training room. Each participant will be required to spend time reading, completing

assignments and discussing with their peers in an online training room.

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YOUR COMPANY

VALUES

We will focus on your specific company values

OTHER PERSONAL

VALUES WILL

ALSO BE

INTEGRATED

THROUGHOUT

THIS COURSE

Integrity

Professionalism

Trust

Reliability

Dependability

Reliability

Loyalty

Commitment

Open-mindedness

Consistency

Honesty

Efficiency

Innovation

Creativity

Good humor

Compassion

Accountability

Passion

Humility

Results

Simplicity

Motivation

Positivity

Optimism

Respect

Fitness

Courage

Education

Perseverance

Patriotism

Service to others

TEXTBOOKS

No Cost

PDFs of these

books provided in

your Course

Library

Joy at Work:

A Revolutionary Approach to

Fun on the Job.

The Decision Maker: Unlock the Potential of

Everyone in Your

Organization, One

Decision at a Time.

The Universe Next Door by James Sire

An introduction to

worldviews.

Visit your Course Library for additional resources!

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TOPICS OUTLINE

Pre-Class Week Orientations

Review of syllabus as part of orientation

Getting to know you

Visit library

Visit Chapel, Inspirational and Water Cooler

Visit Group Area– where you will be utilizing for your group projects

Networking of your projects/businesses with fellow classmates

Week 1 Introduction to Transformational Leadership

The Foundation of JAW and its value to the Organization

It Starts with Me! I am unique and my work is about showcasing my special

calling and gifting as I serve others

Week 2 Individual Purpose & the Collective Workplace – how we best meet the needs

of our internal and external customers through our life’s purpose and the

mission of the organization

Week 3 JAW in the context of your company and/or personal values

Week 4 Servant Leadership and Organizational Structure

Week 5 Stewardship & The Company’s Bottom-line

Week 6 Decision Making: A Win-Win for all Stakeholders

Week 7 Empowerment & Succession Planning

Week 8 JAW is about Low Attrition through High Motivation!

EVALUATION

% Means of Assessment – Graded Assignments Weeks

14 Chapel Reflections1 1-7

6 Life Mapping Exercise 1

21 Discussions 1-7

21 Quizzes 1-7

2 Course Wrap-Up & Evaluation 7

8 Application Essay 8

8 Final Assessment 8

12 Group Project - Submissions 2, 4, 6, 8

8 Group Presentation 8

100 TOTAL 1Please note that while JAWC is a Christian-based institution, all faiths and worldviews are

welcome. We desire to hear from you. We ask that all sharing be respectful and constructive so

that everyone can learn from each other in preparation to serving a diverse world.

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GRADING

A score of 80% is required to pass this course and 95% if you will be teaching for JAWC.

Pass (C) Credit (B) Distinction (A)

80-87% 88-94% 95-100%

Class Environment

Written Communications: All responses should be written using good grammar and professional

language. Responses should be focused on the topic, relevant to the discussion and should acknowledge

each other’s input respectfully.

Sharing of Ideas: Discussion of ideas posted by others in the class is encouraged, and in fact comprises a

significant part of the course grade. In this virtual college classroom, experiences are shared and new

ideas are developed. It is expected, however, that courtesy and respect will be evident even when

expressing opinions different from those of a classmate. Responses to a classmate need to be meaningful

and should encourage deeper thought on the topic in question.

CERTIFICATES Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion

with a Pass, Credit or Distinction.

Joy-at-Work lapel pins available but optional

We look forward to enjoying this class with you!

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