MY GOAL IS YOUR LEARNING.
SO, I'LL FLEX TO YOUR NEEDS.
MY APPROACH IS HIGH CUSTOMIZATION.
SHORT AND LONG VERSIONS POSSIBLE.
ALL CLASSES CAN BE DELIVERED IN AS SHORT AS A FEW HOURS, OR AS LONG AS A FEW DAYS. IT DEPENDS ON THE IMPACT YOU SEEK TO CREATE.
FORMAT IS ALWAYS A BESPOKE COMBINATION OF INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS, ASSESSMENTS, CASE STUDIES, GROUP DISCUSSIONS, AND PRACTICAL SIMULATIONS WITH REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES AND SCENARIOS.
THE SESSIONS ARE DESIGNED TO BE DELIVERED AS A STAND-ALONE SOLUTION, BUT I'M HAPPY TO PUT THEM TOGETHER INTO A COURSE AS AN INTEGRATED PROGRAM. LET'S AMPLIFY THE IMPACT!
INVITE ME AS A SOLE EDUCATOR, COACH, ASSESSOR, OR A GUEST TEACHER IN THE FRAMEWORK OF A LARGER PROGRAM.
I CAN CONSULT AND FACILITATE OFFSITES ON ANY OF THESE TOPICS.
TOPICS/CLASSES THAT I TEACH
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SUMMARY
Designed to empower, this course equips leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to amplify their influence and create a positive organizational culture that drives performance, growth, and trust. Through this course, leaders will learn to be intentional in shaping the culture by addressing various aspects of governance, policy, process, technology, tools, talent, and change management.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Leaders across all levels who are seeking to enhance their leadership impact by creating a culture of high performance, growth, and trust within their teams and the wider organization.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Cultivating a High-Performance Culture. Explore the direct link between an organizational culture and performance, surfacing the importance of successfully navigating inherent tensions and paradoxes.
Intentional Culture Creation. Discuss a framework for assessing an organization’s culture that comprises elements such as values, governance, policy, process, technology, tools, talent, and change management. Using this framework, leaders can proactively imagine, create and sustain the desired organizational culture.
Change Management for Cultural Transformation. Learn change management principles to navigate cultural shifts successfully.
Understanding Leadership Impact. Explore how leaders' actions and decisions have a ripple effect, shaping the behaviors and attitudes of those around them—their leadership shadow. Assess own effectiveness in areas critical to change leadership and get equipped with the tools and insights to invest in personal development.
02
SUMMARY
The course delves into the critical role that talent leadership plays in driving an organization's success and achieving its strategic objectives. This comprehensive course equips leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively identify, nurture, and leverage talent to propel their business forward.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Leaders at all levels who are responsible for managing teams and driving organizational success. It's particularly beneficial for mid- to senior-level managers who want to enhance their talent leadership skills and learn how to strategically align their teams with the organization's objectives.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Understand the Link Between Talent and Organizational Success. Explore the direct correlation between an organization's ability to manage and develop talent and its overall success.
Spot Talent. Learn how to accurately recognize characteristics of high potentials and high professionals, developing "a nose for talent".
Enable Growth. Acquire skills necessary to provide personalized guidance and support to different types of employees based on their unique developmental needs and create an environment conducive to personal growth.
Guard against Derailment. Understand why leadership derailment is so common and learn tools and techniques to prevent careers "going off the rails".
Develop a Talent Mindset. Learn how to view talent through the lens of a strategic business leader, acquiring, cultivating, and deploying talent based on the organization's needs and goals.
03
SUMMARY
In today's fast-evolving business landscape, the ability to pivot and adapt strategically is not just an advantage; it's a necessity. This engaging workshop is designed to arm leaders and decision-makers with the mindsets and tools to enhance their strategic agility and decision-making prowess.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This workshop is ideal for leaders, managers, and decision-makers across industries who are looking to enhance their strategic agility and decision-making capabilities in a complex and fast-paced business environment.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Elevating Strategic Agility. An essential, cultivable skill strategic agility helps navigate the unpredictable waters of business with confidence, optimizing decision-making processes to thrive in uncertainty.
Navigating Uncertainty. Critically assess and refresh your understanding of the market and customer needs, challenging entrenched mental models that might holding you back. Through practicing peripheral vision in business, you will be more prepared for future threats and opportunities.
Seeing Around Corners. Track and prioritize the forces shaping the future, crafting robust scenarios that inform your actions today for a competitive edge in the uncertain tomorrow.
Making Better Decisions. Explore a dynamic three-stage process that significantly enhances your decision-making acumen. From defining the problem to exploring and de-biasing diverse solutions and converging on the optimal decision, this framework equips your to lead with wisdom and insight.
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SUMMARY
In today's dynamic work environment, the ability to build and lead effective teams is a crucial skill. This comprehensive course delves deep into the principles and practices that drive successful team dynamics.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is tailored for team leaders, managers, and supervisors looking to refine their skills in fostering collaboration and driving performance. Additionally, it will be beneficial for project managers and aspiring leaders.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Strategies for Team Formation. How to assemble teams with diverse skill sets and strengths for maximum productivity.
Leveraging the Context. Leading the team recognizing environmental constraints and accelerators, creating the right culture in the team, and the climate of psychological safety.
Building the Essentials. Learning to put in place the elements, critical to a high-performing team: powerful purpose, trust, accountability, and clarity of goals.
Empowering and Motivating Team Members. Methods to inspire and empower team members to reach their full potential.
Performance Evaluation and Feedback. Skills to provide constructive feedback and drive continuous improvement.
Conflict Resolution and Collaboration. Techniques to navigate conflicts and foster a collaborative team culture.
05
SUMMARY
Drawing on our own research and extensive experience, this comprehensive course teaches to diagnose performance issues accurately, deliver impactful feedback using the three-step "Fair Talk" statement, give feedback to peers, build a feedback culture, and avoid common pitfalls in delivering feedback.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is ideal for leaders, managers, and professionals who recognize the pivotal role of feedback in improving performance, shaping culture, and fostering stronger relationships.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Feedback Myths Debunked. The course challenges six pervasive myths about feedback that hinder its effective exchange.
The FairTalk Framework. The FairTalk model offers a systematic approach to preparing and delivering feedback.
Diagnosing Performance Issues. By understanding the factors that determine performance, participants will quickly identify critical areas for improvement to effectively address them through targeted feedback.
Peer Feedback. Interpersonal relationships with peers are strengthened because giving feedback (especially negative) involves a risk that signals that you care for their success.
Building a Feedback Culture. Learn how a strong feedback culture cultivates fairness, trust, and alignment of expectations. A feedback-rich environment empowers teams and communities, leading to enhanced performance and growth.
Read our book (co-authored with Angela Lane) "Fair Talk: Three Steps to Powerful Feedback" to get a sense of the ideas that I teach in this course.
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SUMMARY
This course equips participants with the tools and strategies needed to proactively navigate their careers in an environment of uncertainty and frequent job changes. Recognizing that successful careers are built through intentional actions, our the Career Edge model, with its proprietary diagnostic, support tools, and exercises, empowers learners in developing personalized strategies for career success.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Professionals at all stages of their careers who recognize the need to take proactive control of their career paths.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Mastering the Career Edge Model. The Career Edge model provides participants with a structured approach to future-proofing their careers and taking ownership of their professional journeys. The model focuses on practical steps that individuals can take to drive their career growth.
10 Career Edge Practices. Careers require deliberate and purposeful actions. Participants will explore the concept of practicing 10 focused career behaviors that lead to success rather than relying on chance.
Career Diagnostic. Participants will complete the Career Edge diagnostic to gauge their strengths and areas for development regarding career management. Take the assessment now and get your own report!
Personalized Career Strategies. Through exercises and discussions, participants will develop personalized strategies tailored to their unique circumstances. The course recognizes that career success is individual and helps participants craft plans that suit their preferences and strengths.
Co-authored with Angela Lane, our book on career management that brings the Career Edge model to life is coming out in May 2024.
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SUMMARY
It is a comprehensive program designed to empower leaders in effectively managing career transitions. Whether embarking on a new role, facing an organizational shift, or seeking to make a strategic career move, this course equips both new and experienced leaders with the tools and strategies to ensure success.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is ideal for professionals who are currently in transition or contemplating a change. It is also a powerful module for a comprehensive leadership program.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Mindful Transitions. Recognize the various types of transitions, including the often overlooked "invisible" ones, and understand their potential impact on your career journey.
Transition Planning: Develop a comprehensive transition plan that effectively manages risks, facilitating a smooth shift from transition to transformation.
The First 90 Days. Master the art of acing the first 90 days in a new role, using the proprietary LEARN model:
Look at yourself.
Evaluate the opportunities.
Assess the team.
Reset expectations.
Navigate the culture.
Setback Management. Learn effective strategies for turning setbacks into valuable learning opportunities, and gain the tools to navigate through challenges towards continued career growth.
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SUMMARY
The "Unleashing Personal Leadership" training course is a transformative journey designed to empower participants with the tools and insights needed to achieve remarkable results by harnessing their strengths, addressing weaknesses, and cultivating intentional development. Grounded in the understanding of human behavior and decisions, this course places a strong emphasis on self-discovery as the foundation for personal effectiveness and successful leadership.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is tailored for individuals seeking to unlock their full potential and elevate their leadership abilities. It is ideal for professionals across various industries who are committed to personal growth, self-discovery, and leading themselves and others to success.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Holistic Success. Self-awareness and intentional development positively impact all aspects of our lives. Participants will engage in self-assessment activities to uncover their motivations, preferences, and potential blind spots.
Leveraging Strengths. Learn how to capitalize on their strengths to optimize performance and enhance their leadership capabilities.
Preventing Derailment. Explore the psychological factors that can lead to career derailment and strategies to avoid these pitfalls.
Intentional Development. Through a deep understanding of the psychology behind behaviors and decisions, participants will learn how to purposefully develop their skills and competencies.
Leading Others Through Self-Leadership. By exploring their own strengths and limitations, participants will enhance their leadership skills. This self-leadership approach empowers individuals to guide and support others with authenticity and empathy.
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SUMMARY
This is a dynamic and results-focused program designed for HR executives seeking to enhance their professional prowess and elevate their teams to new heights. This course equips HR leaders with the knowledge and skills to redefine their function's value proposition and leverage human capital as a strategic competitive advantage.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is tailored for HR professionals who are eager to enhance their leadership skills, transform their HR teams, and strategically leverage Talent.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Rethinking HR's Value Proposition: The course challenges HR leaders to reimagine the role of HR within the business context. Through thought-provoking discussions, you will explore how HR can deliver value that aligns with the organization's strategic objectives.
Building Strategy. Develop a comprehensive plan to transform human capital into a strategic advantage by applying frameworks and tools that align HR initiatives with business goals, such as scenario planning and strategic decision-making.
Turning Talent Management into Competitive Advantage. Learn how to activate the leadership pipeline in the organization in alignment with its business strategy.
Refining Influencing Skills. Grasp the principles of influence, both at individual and organizational levels, and put these principles into practice by applying them to the process of HR strategy implementation or to other workplace challenges.
Gauging HR Team Effectiveness. Learn how to evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of your HR teams.
Read our article "Beyond Practice: A Talent Strategy That Transforms" that describes the conceptual framework taught in this course.