Common Challenges
The war for talent is real. In today’s business environment, companies are challenged with attracting, engaging and retaining top talent. Today’s workforce is ambitious and has high expectations for rapid career growth. That can lead to turn over as employees actively seek new challenges and opportunities.
In an attempt to retain and reward strong employees, companies often promote from within. This is a wonderful practice, however, newly promoted leaders are often not supported with any management training or development. They are left to figure it out on their own. Over time, this leads to gaps in leadership bench strength as well as performance challenges for those who have been promoted and the teams they manage.
What makes a great engineer, marketer, designer or individual contributor in any field is not the same as what makes a great leader. For many, the skills and practices of leadership are not intuitive. The good news is leadership can be learned. Interpersonal skills can be learned. Communication Skills can be learned. Influence and Collaboration Skills can be learned. Strategic Thinking can be learned.
Our Solutions
Investing in the development of leaders at all levels is proven to increase engagement, retention, and overall company performance.
Custom Leadership Development Programs
We use agile development processes to build programs rapidly, from the ground up, to fit the exact needs and culture of your organization. Topics, Duration, Frequency, Facilitation Style, and Format all are customized to reflect your organization and fit within your budget. Due to our flexibility and agile approach, programs are never set in stone and can be adjusted and improved at any time.
· New Leader Programs- Making the transition from individual contributor to leader of others.
· Recently Promoted and High Potential Programs- Making the transition from front line leader to leader of other leaders
· New Executive Programs- Making the Leap from execution focused leadership to strategic leadership
· Lunch and Learn Series
· Leader’s Roundtable Discussion Sessions
Sample Topics Include:
· Responsibilities of a Supervisor- A Look in the Mirror
· Leading and Communicating with Emotional Intelligence
· Leading and Influencing Laterally– Effective Partnering and Collaboration
· Setting Goals & Expectations
· Giving Feedback- Positive and Constructive
· Foundations of Engagement
· Rewards and Recognition
· Change Management
· Leading Teams and Fostering Teamwork
· Coaching for Professional/Career Development
· Managing Difficult Conversations
· Strategic Thinking
· Executive Presence
· Presentation Skills
· Working with Executives
· Woman in Leadership
· Culturally Sensitive Leadership
· Diversity and Inclusion
· Brain-Based Leadership (The Neuroscience of Leadership)
· Managing Stress/ Preventing Burnout
Leadership Coaching for All Levels
One on One work with a Leadership Coach is one of the most powerful and reliable ways to build leadership and communication skills. Coaching packages can be created for all levels of leadership and all budgets. Most companies using coaching to develop their high potential and high performing employees. However, coaching can also be used to target specific “Achilles Heel” behaviors that are getting in the way of a leader’s overall success.
Typical coaching engagements include:
1. Kick Off Meeting
2. Assessment (Interview Style or Qualitative Web-Based 360; Other tools as appropriate.)
3. Development Plan with Clear Goals
4. Ongoing Alignment with Leadership and Human Resources
5. Coaching for a set duration of time
6. Closing Meeting
Common Areas of Focus Include:
· Leadership Presence
· Finding Your Unique Leadership Style and Voice
· Communication Skills
· Refining Communication Style
· Presentation Skills
· Time and Priority Management
· Adjusting to a New Role or Company
· Navigating Company Culture and Politics
· Delegation and Letting Go
· Leading Teams
· Managing Change
· Strategic Thinking
· Leading Laterally
· Working Cross-Functionally
· Self-Management/Stress Management
· Burnout Prevention
· Working Effectively with Difficult People and Personalities
· Effective Strategies for Managing Your ADHD or Asperger’s Syndrome in the Workplace
Sample Additional Offerings for Teams and Organizations
· Coach on Call- Availability for All Leaders
· Office Hours- On Site Sign-Up Based Coaching Sessions
· Team Workshops, Planning Sessions, Retreats, and Offsites
· Company Meeting, Retreat and Offsite Design and Facilitation
· Culture and Engagement Assessments
· Talent Assessments