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CLD202 Everything DISC Work of LeadersTM

Based on best practices of over 150 corporations and more than 300 top professional leaders around the country,Work of LeadersTMconnects to the business demands you face as a leader in your everyday business. Using theframework of Vision, Alignment and Execution, Work of LeadersTMencourages leaders to understand your ownleadership behaviors (having a bold vision, communicating as a leader, inspiring a team, testing assumptions, etc.)and how they impact your effectiveness.

Course Objective:

Introduction to Work of LeadersTM

Learn about the DISC Model and how it informs the role of leader Discover your leadership style and priorities on the Everything DISC Leadership Map Learn about the Everything DISC Work of LeadersTMprocess and how your DISC style influences your behavior

in each step of the process Vision, Alignment, Execution

Learn the three drivers of crafting a vision, building alignment and championing execution Understand the behaviors that characterize each driver and how they may impact a leaders effectiveness Discover how you approach each driver

Action Planning

Learn about your strengths and challenges in the Work of LeadersTMprocess Identify the benefits of improving on your challenge areas Write an action plan to build on three strengths and improve in three challenge areas

Who should attend?

Business owners, management, humanresource professionals, young leaderswithin the organization. Anyone con-ducting strategic activities.

When:

1-day, 7-hour course, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 11May 13July 8September 9November 12

Cost:

$259 per person

CLD101Respect in the WorkplaceThis course is a benefit to everyonebecause it deals with commoncourtesy, diversity and inclusion.If your company is dealing withissues of inappropriate language,comments or actions, this coursewill give participants the tools tounderstand what types of behaviorsare appropriate or unsuitable atwork. Respect in the Workplacefocuses on using the proper language,attitude and actions to respectfullyengage and build trust with others.

Course Objective:

Identifying potentially disrespectfulbehavior toward coworkers

Words and expressions that may

cause negative reactions Understanding multi-cultural,

ethnic, religious and genderenvironments

Recognizing uncomfortablesituations and learning from them

Treating coworkers the waythey would like to be treated(respectfully)

Who should attend?

Everyone can benefit from this course.

When:

1/2-day, 4-hour course, 8 a.m. toNoon.

March 6May 8July 10

Cost:$159 per person

September 4November 6

CPM101Performance ImprovementBe the leader that engages yourteam members and inspires themto be the best that they can be.Every employee can improve withthe right coach or mentor guidingtheir actions in the workplace.Through observation, assessment,and interaction a good coach canmake positive improvements in astruggling worker. This program is amust for someone that would like toimprove their leadership style frommanager to coach and mentor.

Course Objective:

Conduct an effective performanceimprovement discussion

Improve the communication between

team member and supervisor Identify and understand the

difference between desired andactual performance

Recognize, reinforce and motivategood performance

Identify the difference betweencoaching and managing

Conduct full and fair investigationsbefore taking performance relatedaction

Identify performance concernsin specific terms, avoidinggeneralities, abstractions orattitude concerns

Who should attend?

Business owners, management, humanresource professionals, young leaderswithin the organization. Anyoneresponsible for guidance of another

team member in the organization.

When:

1/2-day, 4-hour course, 8 a.m. to Noon.

March 19May 21July 23

Cost:

$159 per person

September 17November 19

CTT101Learning to be anEffective TrainerThis course will identify the skillsneeded to become a top notchtrainer in your organization. Itprepares new trainers with criticalskills and introduces seasonedpractitioners to the latest techniquesfor delivering powerful training.Whether you are preparing to bea professional trainer, or you aresomeone who does training as a partof their job, this course will give youthe road map for becoming a topnotch facilitator.

Course Objective:

Identify and determine the needfor training: what, who and how

Apply adult learning concepts,develop supportive climates

Use training activities andalternatives to lecture, strategiesfor different learning needs andeffective questioning techniques

Prepare properly for a trainingsession and prepare participants tofoster learning

Manage and encourageparticipants of all backgroundsand learning styles; understandwho is learning and how toaddress challenging participants

Present and facilitate a trainingprogram, including use of audiovisuals and handouts

Evaluate using various methodsand at different levels

Who should attend?

Management, human resource pro-fessionals, training and developmentprofessionals. Anyone identified in anorganization as a potential facilitatoror trainer.

When:

2-day, 14-hour course, 8 a.m. to 4p.m.

April 8-9June 10-11August 12-13

Cost:

$499 per person

October 7-8December 9-10

CPM102Effective HiringAs hiring managers, we shouldknow how to plan and conductan effective interview. We mustalso be able to ask behavioral-based questions which will revealcandidate strengths, weaknessesand experiences without strayinginto legally questionable areas. TheEffective Hiring course is designedto ensure your company ultimatelyidentifies the best candidate for thejob both technically and culturally.Upon completion of the course youwill gain a new perspective on theprocess of interviewing and hiringpotential candidates.

Course Objective:

Identify the cost of employee turnover Discuss the importance of good

position descriptions Read and review resumes Utilize best practices for opening

and closing an interview Avoid the most common hiring

mistakes made by managers Demonstrate effective interviewing

techniques

Who should attend?

Business owners, management, humanresource professionals. Anyone involvedin hiring within your organization.

When:

1-day course, 7-hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

April 2June 4

August 6

Cost:

$159 per person

October 8December 3