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Leadership Training & Development

Every organization has those individuals who, regardless of their title, are the "go-to" people to gauge the pulse of the organization. They spearhead a change in processing or culture or guide a new employee through the training process. Such individuals usually provide an integral role as influencers and implementers through the organization. Investing in the development of these individuals recognizes their leadership potential and refines the skills they need to make your company a world-class organization. ​
​Stepping up to Lead - separate classes in both English and Spanish  
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There are leaders at every level in an organization; some may not have a management title. They might be trusted individuals that model behavior that other people follow. They may be individuals who stand out in the crowd, recognized by others because of their knowledge or skill. Regardless of where you see your future leaders, critical skill development will help them reach a higher level of professionalism at work.
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​This 5-week series has been developed to aid entry-level leads, or future leaders understand important aspects of creating positive interactions with others.
The following topics are covered: 
  • Communication
  • Skillful collaboration
  • Accountability
  • Managing Multiple Priorities
  • Making yourself Indispensable 
Developing New Leaders
Participants are taught the fundamentals of relevant practices, laws & regulations followed by real world examples and practice sessions. Developing New Leaders replaced our "Seven Seminars for Supervisors." Comprehensive handouts and practical exercises are invaluable in this program.
This six week training includes:
  • Role of a Supervisor
  • Communication Skills for Leaders
  • Performance Management
  • Behavioral Interviews:  Hiring for Success
  • Adapting Your Leadership Style
  • Transitioning from Supervisor to Leader
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​​Managing Teams - with Evelyn Canabal of Professional Development Services
Teams are a vital part of almost every organization.  We depend on teams to use resources more effectively, solve problems more creatively, and provide greater productivity than individual employees working alone.  This class helps to provide insight and skill in preparing for some of the challenges faced in our ever-evolving industries. In this class, we will focus on the following topics: 
  • Challenging Negative Attitudes
  • Productive Work Habits
  • Taking Control over Conflict: Minimizing Workplace Disputes
  • Multigenerational Workforce
  • Employee Engagement 
  • Leading and Managing Change 

Chalmers St. Consulting
Kaizen - Continuous Improvement -  Kaizen is a term for ongoing continuous improvement and is a fundamental aspect of Lean Manufacturing. During this 6-week interactive series, participants will learn step-by-step how to conduct a Kaizen and to report the findings.
  • Defining Continuous Improvement
  • Kaizen Philosophy: Finding a Solution to a Known Problem
  • Creating a Project Plan for a Kaizen
  • Kaizen Processes and Tools
  • Kaizen Reporting
  • Soft Skills of Kaizen: Change Management

Executive Challenge -
This four session seminar is a Senior Management Development course, which includes a 360 Evaluation, and many more tools and techniques will be discussed. The main objectives of these sessions are:
  • Become a stronger leader
  • Learn better problem solving and conflict management skills, including managing change, using stress management techniques, and using situational leadership (delegating, supporting, coaching & directing)
  • Improve active listening skills
  • Finetune your coaching​
Executive Collective -   Details on the 2025 Executive Collective.
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