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Village Rhythms now offers American and European businesses a spirited new motivational training program, "Building Unity and Enhancing Creativity," which can stand alone or integrate seamlessly with management training or corporate retreats. By combining the thrilling, stress-releasing experience of tribal drumming and dancing with practical interpersonal skills development, founder Onye Onyemaechi provides a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience. Team spirit and feelings of well-being develop spontaneously during this exuberant, participatory program. As participants come to feel better about themselves and the group, they become more confident and comfortable working with others toward common goals. The lessons they learn about group dynamics, decision-making and creative problem solving will impact them long after the event is over. "Building Unity" was designed to fill a gap left by modern education, which only pumps students with facts and training from the outside in. Although graduates are theoretically prepared for their fields, few leave school with the tools necessary to develop their own native abilities and group collaboration skills. This program helps managers solve the problems that grow out of that gap. What the building unity program offers: • Traditional wisdom about how organizations function. • Experience in building team spirit and trust; as it unites "villagers" of the work place. • Increased concentration, creativity and imaginative problem-solving. • Development of intuition, our innate wisdom that is greater than data and reason. • The experience of joy and satisfaction in the workplace. • The development of interpersonal communication skills. • Relief from emotional, mental, and physical stress.







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How does it work? In traditional African garb, using a variety of drums and other percussion instruments, Onye demonstrates and teaches attendees simple, powerful rhythm patterns. As the drumming builds, people relax, and a fun, vibrant, positive energy fills the room. Those who wish to dance are taught rhythmic, expressive movements that require mutual awareness and cooperation. Periods of activity are alternated with stories of village life, which directly relate to improving interaction in the work group. Onye discusses the principles of cooperation, respect and responsibility which traditional societies rely upon for survival and advancement. Interactive exercises bring practical applications of these principles to attendees’ skill sets. Onye gives individual attention but no one is ever “put on the spot” or placed in an embarrassing situation. His sincerity and positive attitude invite participants to share in his exuberance and deep wisdom. Village Rhythms programs. • Two-hour introduction to village wisdom. • Half or full day intensive training with specific theme. • Weekend retreat to address general principles and company-specific concerns. • Leadership workshop for managers and executives. • Opening program and conclusion for training, planning and consulting events. Village Rhythms integrates well into other events. The Village Rhythms program is the perfect opening session for management training, corporate retreats and motivational/problem solving events. The group becomes harmonious, cohesive, relaxed and ready for learning and creative thought. Onye easily integrates his work into presentations by consultants, coaches and trainers of all kinds. Call 707-528-4458 for a complimentary and confidential discussion about how Village Rhythms could work with your company.


Endorsements “Onye Onyemaechi has created a unique and dynamic workshop that can have a dramatic and exciting effect on today’s corporate organizations. His enthusiasm, wisdom, and sense of humor can stimulate a work group so effectively that managers may be astonished by the change in their staff. Productivity, interpersonal skill, and group effectiveness can all see a measurable gain.” Bill Giovino, President, CPU Technologies of Boston “When I work with Onye, it is like having a mirror to clearly see myself, my business and especially my possibilities.” Judith Davenport, Owner, Industry West Business Park, Santa Rosa “Onye not only gives us the thrilling African drumming/ dancing experience, he weaves traditional village wisdom into modern group interaction and management problem solving.” Robert Marcus, marketing director, Environmental Pollution Abatement Co., Inc., Santa Rosa “It is amazing how much I have learned about myself and others from drumming with Onye. Work would be great if everyone was playing together, listening to each other, doing their own thing yet staying in sync.” David Bailey, hardware engineer, Santa Rosa “Mr. Onyemaechi has taught one of our most acclaimed courses. His excellent facilitation skills, kind sense of humor, insight and well-organized presentation make him an outstanding instructor.” Janis L. Phelps, Ph.D., Dean, School of Consciousness and Transformation, California Institute for Integral Studies, San Francisco Onye Onyemaechi, MBA P.O. Box 4365, Santa Rosa, CA 95402 USA Tel: 707-528-4458 onye@villagerhythms.com