Nothing is more important to an organization than retaining and developing the talent that will lead to the preservation and future success of the organization. Yet, the competency of developing people is one of the newer competency focuses for leaders. It doesn’t have to be mysterious and it is important for leaders to learn how […]

Hiring the right person for the job is instrumental in today’s ever-changing business world. In this class, you will learn how to use the behavioral interviewing process; a method based on the theory that past behavior is the best predictor of future performance. You will learn how to gather more in-depth knowledge about applicants, make […]

While most people and organizations enjoy stability and consistency, change is an inescapable fact in our lives. Technology and the economy demand that we adapt to new and different circumstances on a continual basis. In this course, participants will learn the strategies and techniques that can reduce resistance to change and increase the chances of […]

An effective letter or email informs, persuades, and impresses your reader. This class provides various methods for writing efficiently, avoiding pitfalls to written communication like passive sentences, wordiness, overuse of big words, and clichés. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on learning, participants will learn how to write simply and clearly, eliminate redundancies, and create […]

Negotiation is the process by which you resolve the differences between parties in a manner that provides a positive outcome for all groups, and leaves everyone looking forward to working together again. Negotiating effectively and at the appropriate time are keys to driving results. This course covers processes and skills for preparing and leading successful […]

Delegation is not only a way of increasing your personal productivity–if used effectively, but delegation can also be a useful tool for training, coaching, and empowering employees. Successful delegation requires thorough planning, clear communication, structured follow-up, and feedback. This course will take a look at some of the issues surrounding delegation and ways of improving […]

As a supervisor, you are only as good as your people and the work they produce. This series course is designed to provide critical management skills to perform duties and responsibilities required of a management member. Participants will be able to develop a clear understanding of their job responsibilities as a supervisor, gain insight into […]

Making the jump from individual contributor to manager is one of the toughest career challenges an employee can face; it requires a new mindset and new skills. New managers no longer focus only on their personal workload – they need to know how to lead their teams to maximum productivity.

Conflict happens. It’s a fact of life. But did you know that it can actually be helpful and productive if handled the right way? When emotions like fear, anger, resentment or blame get in the way, it makes dealing with conflict more difficult. This training does not promise to end conflict for you, but it […]