- LEADER SKILLS-

Skills and attitude training for individuals new to the leadership/officer role
as well as those wanting to
improve their present style.
Individuals are taught how to deal with the "people" component of leading a
group-how to develop people to realize their full potential while contributing to
the effectiveness of the organization. This is a hands-on workshop (two to four
days) on transactional and transformational leadership. Students examine the
difference between leading and managing, its challenges, and specifics on
how to work with an increasingly diverse workforce.

- INCREASING COLLABORATION -

Down to earth strategies for teams experiencing any or all of the following
problems: Ineffective decision making (passing the buck, procrastination, lack
of commitment, insufficient information gathering, poor follow-up), interpersonal
conflicts (arguing, backstabbing, dropping out, sabotage), people working from
their own agendas (pulling in different directions, shifting priorities, not giving
100%), finger-pointing (blaming, stuff "falling through the cracks," excuses
rather than answers, fear of failing), too many meetings (not getting things
accomplished,confusion over purpose or process of meeting, wrong people
attending, wasting time). This strategy works well with intact teams that want to
increase their effectiveness, or are facing serious internal conflicts and want
them cured. They use a written team assessment instrument to identify areas of
strength and opportunity, and then become change agents in addressing areas
they wish to change.

- EXECUTIVE COACHING -

One-on-one coaching sessions for individuals wanting to improve their
present leadership effectiveness. Intervention includes extensive exposure to
cutting edge approaches to leading in a dynamic work environment. The
sessions usually involve working with a senior level person to identify
strengths and liabilities, and to initiate strategies to continuous improvement.
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