Training

Setting Organizational and Individual Objectives

A one-hour webinar that teaches managers at any level how to set direction.

In this hands-on session managers write organizational objectives that are aligned with higher-level strategic goals.

They also learn to write clear objectives for individuals using The Goal Setter writing application, part of The Managers Resource Center.

Coaching and Developing Your Staff

A one-hour webinar that teaches how to create specific development plans for individuals, and how to provide ongoing coaching to support the plan.

Participants will learn to write comprehensive development plans using The Development Planner writing application, part of The Managers Resource Center.

Managing Performance

A one-hour webinar that teaches how to manage all levels of employees – from high performers to struggling ones.

Participants learn how to give behavior-specific performance feedback, and do in-the-moment coaching.

They also use The Feedback Planner application, part of The Managers Resource Center, to learn how to address performance issues.

Onboarding Employees

A one-hour webinar that helps managers create an infrastructure within their organization for effectively onboarding any new employees.

Managers learn how to create initial performance objectives and development plans, then have time to create “reusable onboarding resources” that they will use with almost any new employee.

Transitioning to Management

We do offer a webinar that teaches managers how to move from individual contributor to manager.

But newly-promoted managers need personal guidance immediately, so we recommend private coaching.

See our services for first-time managers under "Coaching."

Writing Performance Evaluations

A one-hour webinar that teaches managers how to write concise, fair performance evaluations.

The session is customized to the specifics of your evaluation process.

Participants use The Evaluation Writer, an application in The Managers Resource Center, to create objective descriptions of performance.

Delivering Performance Evaluations

A one-hour webinar that teaches managers methods for delivering evaluations in a confident and respectful manner.

The session is customized to the specifics of your evaluation process.

Participants are introduced to videos in The Managers Resource Center that can help them prepare to deliver evaluations confidently and respectfully.

Presentation Skills Fundamentals

A ninety-minute webinar that teaches how to create an “audience-centered” presentation for internal peers or customers.

The session teaches a “questions first-slides second” method to create a presentation that produces concise, audience-relevant content.

The method significantly reduces the time it takes to create slides and practice delivery.

Optional: Participants can receive a one-hour virtual coaching session where they practice the techniques and get feedback.

Presenting to Executives

A ninety-minute webinar that shows how to prepare and deliver to the executive level.

Participants learn how to open effectively, manage a fluid agenda, answer rapid-fire questions, and facilitate the discussion process.

Optional: Participants can receive a one-hour virtual coaching session where they practice the techniques and get feedback.