“The conventional definition of management is getting work done through people, but real management is developing people through work.”
- Agha Hasan Abedi

In business there are two generalizations that you can make about how and why someone becomes a manager.
One: You are very good at the technical work of the business, and because you are loyal and level-headed you get promoted to manager.
Two: You start a business, and before you know it, you are managing others.

But what do you know about managing others?  Who taught you?

In the corporate world, management training might be a part of your culture and today you are looking for some new input, a new viewpoint, delivery or experience.

In the small business world, there is often no culture of training, and thus managers are left to their own best devices–not really having a clue how to manage others.

In all cases, managers need ongoing education to help with everyday issues in the job of managing others. Otherwise, they may do this job reluctantly, wishing for the good ‘ol days before they had others to manage and beg for the pain to stop.

Training should not be simply another perk or reward for above-par job performance. It is an absolute necessity that pays for itself many times over in improved performance and business results!

Our workshops use the latest techniques in adult learning–including simulations, case studies, behavior modeling, application exercises, group discussion, and skill building. (Everything but ropes courses and falling exercises!) The emphasis is on application rather than theory–enabling participants to learn new competencies, and giving them the tools to apply them back at work.

These are our most popular workshops for leaders and managers but High Performance Advocates can work with you and your team to help in the areas most critical to the leadership of your company.

Leadership and Management

The Power of the Numbers

There is a coming business revolution—and this one isn’t a flash in the pan. People have been slowly and quietly learning that Open Book Management not only creates a positive, committed workforce, it multiplies the bottom line of every business it has touched. The workplace of the 21st century is changing. If you want to be there, then you must learn what it takes to stay sharp.

People Don’t Want to Be Managed, They want to be Led!

“People Don’t Want to be Managed – They Want to be Led!” is a motivational presentation about changing the role of managers and leaders at all levels of your organization in order to build a committed workforce. Learn to recognize yourself as a leader, as well as the myths, methods and expectations of empowering others.

Four Steps to Survive a Changing Business Climate

Tough Times? Terrible economy? Don’t know how you’ll stay in business? or – Having overwhelming success because of the economy? Not sure how you’ll survive all this opportunity? Start to think creatively about the company that you want to own or work for, and developing concrete strategies for getting there. Learn what great companies know about building great insights out of the market’s ups and downs.

Empowering Employees: From Good to Great – You can Bridge the Gap Between What You Want and What You Get

Learn the difference between commitment and compliance motivation. Learn how leadership must change to help others become committed. Learn the principles and elements that empower people. Understand and take away tools and skills you can use today to begin to build commitment and accountability in your organization.
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The No-Wimp Zone: Setting Performance Expectations

What do you do when you need to confront someone who isn’t meeting expectations? Chances are you do NOTHING for as long as possible! Learn how to set non-negotiables, and how to use dialogue to reduce unpleasant emotions, raise the bar, and get the outcomes you need. High performance businesses are born of high expectations.

Creating Your Own High Performing Team

Now you know teams work—but how do you go about creating them in your organization? And if you’ve created them, how can you make them successful? Using team-building exercises, and learning the types, roles, responsibilities and obstacles, you will discover how to take your work group and transform it into a high performance team.

Learn how to Manage, Motivate, and Communicate with People Under the Age of 30

Learn to bridge the gap and manage your young workers. If your organization is not building strategies for recruiting, hiring, training and retaining Generation Why, you’ll face BIG problems SOON! This motivational workshop and presentation will help you to understand this new generation and how it impacts your organization.

Personal Productivity: Acting From Your Priorities

Understand the difference between “urgent” and “important.” Develop habits of self-management that allow you to schedule time for the important. Learn how you are currently using your time, and the barriers which keep you from managing your time more effectively. Create a systematic approach to managing daily events.

Building Trust in Your Organization

Any organization without trust is a chaotic organization. But don’t worry, there are no ropes courses or falling exercises necessary. Play the “Win as Much as You Can “ game and find out how competition can turn into collaboration.

Giving and Receiving Feedback

What is feedback? Why is it so difficult at times? Discover how open or closed you are to giving and receiving feedback. Learn to give effective feedback to others–and how to receive it effectively yourself. Practice giving and receiving live feedback with team members. Make a personal improvement plan to respond to team feedback.

Effective Meetings and Decision Making

Few would disagree that many (if not most) meetings are poorly organized and run. In addition, even if we have a good structure in place for our meetings, how do teams and organizations go about making good decisions? Using a group decision-making model you can improve your ability to reach consensus and at the same time learn how to create effective and efficient meetings that result in action and accountability.

Conflict Resolution: The Road to Win/Win

Learn about healthy and unhealthy ways of dealing with interpersonal conflict. Assess your own “style.” Decide how you want to modify your conflict style and how you will better handle your current conflicts and practice a powerful skill for resolving conflicts in a way that everyone wins.