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If you have trouble reading this go to http://www.chartcourse.com/supervisory_training.html       Management and Supervisory Training Programs Online Management Courses and Facilitator Kits   Advance your career by learning the critical skills needed to become an excellent manager or supervisor--retaining your best people, motivating, delegating, resolving conflict, coaching, counseling with and more!   Download brochure Free online course preview Coaching Job Skills Understand the what, why and how of coaching. Prepare for coaching sessions. Hold a coaching conversation. Use coaching to build teamwork. Online management course available. Communicating up Understand the importance of framing communication in terms of a manager's interests. Enter meetings with clear objectives and facts that support plans and goals. Move conversations toward agreement. Online management course available. Delegating Understand the role of delegation in time management, resource utilization, job satisfaction and overall team productivity. Establish a team member's responsibility and authority for a delegated task - creating a framework for accountability and personal growth. Online management course available. Developing and Coaching Others-Leadership Version Developing and Coaching Others is about how managers can effectively and successfully develop and coach their team members to become better and more consistent performers. The program will help your managers learn the specifics of how they can effectively impact the learning process and coaching moments of their teams to make the difference. Online management course available.   Developing and Coaching Others-Management Version Developing and Coaching Others is about how managers can effectively and successfully develop and coach their team leaders to become better and more consistent performers. The program will help your managers learn the specifics of how they can effectively impact the learning process and coaching moments of their teams to make the difference. Developing Performance Goals and Standards Developing goals and standards is critical. Do that by involving them from the start, negotiating goals, and standards that meet both the organizational needs and the needs of the person, and ensuring the goals and standards are SMART.  Listen, read, watch, then do and get feedback. Then practice with feedback again to really acquire the skills. Effective Discipline This module provides the tools necessary to dramatically reduce problem behaviors. By involving team members in performance discussions and gaining their commitment to behavioral change, managers can turn a potentially negative interaction into a positive developmental step. Leaders develop the skills needed to address problem behavior while preserving the individual's self-respect. That encourages the best kind of discipline - self-discipline. Essential Skills of Communicating Essential Skills of Leadership (ESL) is the first step to developing successful managers and team leaders. By focusing on three critical management skills, the program establishes a methodology for productive interactions between team members and team leaders. ESL helps experienced managers, new managers, and aspiring managers refocus on the basics - the skills required to manage the individual while also leading the team. Essential Skills of Leadership Maintain and enhance team member self-esteem daily. Base performance discussions on work habit and behavior rather than personality and attitude. Involve team members in goal setting, problem solving, decision-making. Improving Work Habits Managers will understand a work habits discussion is not coaching and requires different skills for successful resolution; that work habits must be dealt with effectively; how to explain the team member's work habit focusing on behaviors rather than attitude. Use an action plan and reviews to improve habits and personal accountability. Managing Complaints Define goals, objectives, and performance standards. Identify and set performance standards that are specific, measurable, attainable, results oriented, and time-framed, using concrete active language. Establish time limits for standards and negotiate for standards that address desired results and team members'' capabilities. Providing Performance Feedback Learn to base assessments on facts and behavior. Use positive feedback to motivate team members. Gain team member participation in and agreement with assessment; and their commitment to the change needed to improve performance. Resolving Conflicts Accept conflict as part of work situations; manage it to maintain individual and team focus.   Recognize the positive and negative impacts of conflicts; leverage conflict to everyone's advantage. Distinguish between the two major sources of conflict so they can be resolved fairly and effectively. Supporting Change Understand why change happens, how people react to it, and how to support as teams struggle with it. Involve team in change initiative by promoting ownership of change and benefits. Plan for follow-up sessions that support the process and reinforce personal and organizational goals. Retaining Winning Talent Facilitator Kit   This kit provides you all the materials and information you need to teach your own employee retention program. Retaining Winning Talent is an 8-hour workshop that focuses on one of the most important assets of any organization - its team leaders and their impact on retaining key team members.   Hiring Winning Talent Successful hiring doesn't start with a job posting and end when a candidate has been selected. Successful hiring is a structured process that begins with a clear, well defined and justified definition of what capabilities a good candidate must have to be successful and it ends with ensuring the selected individual accepts the offer and joins the organization in a totally positive way.     You may subscribe to this newsletter online. Name Email Gregory P. Smith, Editor, Navigator Newsletter 2814 Hwy 212, SW  Conyers, GA  30094  USA - 770-860-9464 http://www.chartcourse.com

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Upcoming DISC Certification Training Classes We sent you this because you are a Navigator Newsletter subscriber. Please forward to your friends. Individual personality styles and preferences have a direct impact on our interpersonal relationships at home and at the workplace. People differ from each other in fundamental ways including their values, behaviors, talents, temperaments, wants and beliefs. Our DISC training programs and assessments empower individuals, improve communication and unleash team performance. Upon successful completion of the training, you may teach and conduct workshops in your organization or use it in your consulting and train ing business.   We deliver our DISC assessment training programs in several formats: DISC CERTIFICATION GROUP COACHING TRAINING WEBSEMINAR Class is limited to five people. Training is conducted live over the phone/web. Group sessions conducted in three-90 minute sessions. Upcoming class dates:   February Class Feb 6, 9, 14 2:00-3:30 ET March Class Mar 5, 7, 12 2:00-3:30 ET Cost: $895 per person Each person receives a facilitator package, assessments, manual, workbook and online assessment account. For more information: http://ow.ly/6Ogw4   To register online: "Greg Smith recently trained me on the DISC profile. He is a dynamic and charismatic trainer and facilitator. Greg is excellent at establishing clear directions and explaining why we're doing what we're doing. He communicated the information in a clear and easy manner for me to learn and comprehend the material. He was also very patient and flexible with his time. Greg has a very warm and gracious spirit and is exceptionally helpful. Immediately following Greg’s training I felt fully prepared and ready to tackle my first DISC facilitation assignment. I strongly recommend Greg to anyone who needs a trainer/motivator with a positive attitude and wonderful teaching style." Eric Lewis CEO – OneSCSI DISC Training Program on CD    Become a expert on DISC from the comfort of your home/office. This program teaches you how to use and interpret DISC assessments.  There is no time limit—use them as often as you like. These are audio/video recordings of Greg's live webseminar DISC training program.  The program includes package of 3 CD’s.  Each CD is 90 minutes long.  One CD shows you how to conduct your own DISC workshop.  The certification exam is not included.   Cost: $295 For more information

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PERSONAL NOTE FROM THE LEAD NAVIGATOR   It has been a busy and fast moving past couple of months. A serious car accident involving my wife, the holidays and an eight-day sailing adventure have put me way behind on my Navigator duties. I hope each of you enjoyed your holidays and a good start to the new year. I had a great time on my sailing trip down to the Florida Keys and back. We had beautiful weather, but it was a tad too cold for my liking. Shortly after I returned from my nautical adventure the tragedy of the Costa Concordia captured national attention. It reminded me of an article I wrote many years ago about the Titanic. I have included it in this month’s Navigator and on my blog. Some of the mistakes that occurred on the Titanic seem strangely familiar. It all comes down to one factor – leadership. Don’t miss the complimentary web seminar on How to Engage and Retain Your Top Talent. See below for more details.   Charting your course! Captain of the Ship and Lead Navigator Gregory P. Smith       GREG’S UPCOMING CLASSES AND EVENTS Webseminar: How to Engage and Retain Your Top Talent People who are not engaged or motivated by their jobs create a major concern for their employers. Research shows as the economy rebounds, organizations will see their most promising talent abandon ship in high numbers. The key to success for any organization is the ability to attract and retain skilled and talented people. Those that fail to make employee retention a priority now risk losing their top talented people to the competition. This seminar shows you how to design an effective employee strategy that provides a comprehensive road map for not only attracting and keeping talented employees, but for motivating and engaging them to achieve a higher level of performance. Thursday, February 23 3:00-4:00 p.m. EDT No Charge/Complimentary Limited to the first 100 people! Register now! https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/239421882 Employee Engagement Strategies for Breakthrough Performance 22nd Annual SHRM-Atlanta HR Conference March 14, 2012 More information: http://bit.ly/shrmatl12 DISC Certification Group Coaching Training Program (Webseminar)   Individual personality styles and preferences have a direct impact on our interpersonal relationships at home and at the workplace. People differ from each other in fundamental ways including their values, behaviors, talents, temperaments, wants and beliefs. Our DISC training programs and assessments help hire the right people, reduce conflict, improve communication and unleash team performance.   Upcoming dates:   February 6, 9, 14 March 5, 7, 12 2:00-3:30 ET   For more information click here Cost: $895 The Sinking of the Titanic Provides Lessons for Leaders “We have struck iceberg … sinking fast … come to our assistance.” On a cold evening in 1912 that message came blistering across the airwaves. Before they tapped the last bit of Morse code, those words became the epitaph over the lives of the 1,200 people lost on the Titanic. The ship was doomed as it slowly sank into its watery grave. Why did the largest, most advanced ship of its time sink? Those of us who study history or remember the movie may know why. It wasn’t the iceberg that caused the disaster. It is clear in my mind the real cause was failed leadership. Leadership is Responsible -- Leadership is responsible for everything the organization does or fails to do. Leadership is more than a wooden figurehead. A leader is not a position, job title, or in this case, the captain of the ship. Leadership is not about power, ego or pride. Leadership is ever-present, touching, motivating, talking, checking and removing barriers, training, preparing, breathing and moving about. The Titanic’s ill-fated voyage was Captain E.J. Smith’s retirement trip. He was headed for the easy life. All he had to do was get to New York. God only knows why he ignored the facts, why he disregarded seven iceberg warnings from his crew and other ships. The Titanic still rests on the bottom of the ocean, but we can resurrect the truth and apply a few lessons learned to help us become better leaders. The Biggest Is Not the Best -- Today’s businesses must change course quickly. It took over 30 seconds before the Titanic turned away from the iceberg, but by then it was too late. The larger an orga nization becomes, the greater its inflexibility. The more difficult and cumbersome it is to steer, to direct and to change course. Large businesses soon grow into huge bureaucracies where rules, regulations, policies, procedures and “I need permission to make a decision” become the norm. Rank Has Its Privileges? -- Ranking is good for command and control, but not good for change and innovation. Ranking people limits their potential. Today, businesses rank and classify people — sometimes unintentionally. Whether it is reserved parking spaces for the privileged or being categorized as blue collar, white collar, temporary, part-time, those with cubicles or those with offices, the results are the same. Clear the lines between the classes and make everyone feel they are rowing in the same direction, for the same purpose. In a disaster, everyone is equal. The Truth Changes -- The Titanic was unsinkable, so they thought. The ship design ers were so confident in their ship they only had enough lifeboats for half the passengers. The thinking that made us successful yesterday will cause us to fail tomorrow. Our unlearning curve must be greater than our learning curve if we are going to succeed. Technology Makes a Poor Substitute for Authentic Leadership -- When technology fails, leadership must prevail. Years before the Titanic’s voyage Captain Smith said, “I cannot imagine any condition which would cause a ship to founder. Modern shipbuilding has gone beyond that.” Many businesses today have placed the wrong people in charge. They are not leaders, but managers. So when disaster strikes, who is going to step up and lead? Or will your technology cause you to shipwreck and pull you under? Leadership is About Training and Development -- As the stern of the Titanic lifted out of the water, the crew and passengers struggled with the lifeboats. There had been no drills, no rehearsals, and the crew stood unfamiliar with their responsibilities. The boats were improperly loaded and only one went back to try to recover survivors. A good leader helps people improve their skills so they can become more productive. What Lies Below Is More Destructive than What Is On Top -- The greatest dangers lie unseen below the surface. That night in 1912 the water was smooth like glass — and deceptively dangerous. The iceberg lurked below. Like steel fangs, it tore at the rivets along 300 feet of the Titanic’s hull. Those below, the crew and steerage, felt and saw the damage first. Like a gasping breath, the steam billowed above as chaos reigned below. Then and now, those who know what’s wrong with your “ship” are those below decks. Those people on the frontline usually have the best ideas and solutions to your problems. Consider asking them for their ideas and suggestions before catastrophe strikes. Lea dership Looks Beyond the Horizon -- A good “Captain” is constantly on the lookout for shifting trends, submerged rocks, storms and icebergs. Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton identified and met a need while other retailers did not. Apple saw the need for the iPod while others were still happy with CD players. The vision of the Sony Walkman existed in Akio Morita’s mind well before it entered the mind of the competition. Get the picture? Be on the lookout, scanning the horizon for the next wave of change instead of waiting for it to hit you in the face.   Leave your comments... BEST PRACTICES   Trip to Headquarters Company Denon Electronics offers an all-expense paid trip to their headquarters in Japan, for one employee and their family. They have lunch with CEOs, tour the factories, and have a guided tour of the city. Employees nominate the winner of this coveted award. Staff Speaks Newsletter The Lutheran Social Services of Mid-America have a large organization, which spans three states. They started a Staff Speaks article in their monthly newsletter. They choose an employee from each of their four affiliates, and provide name, length of time employed at their organization, title, and a brief description of job duties. Then they ask them a 'fun' question such as, 'If you could be anyone/do anything else professionally, who/what would it be?' They take their picture, and include it with their i nfo. This allows their staff to get to know others throughout the organization who they may not meet or have opportunity for interaction. Spot Program Abbott Laboratories has implemented the 'spot' program. Anyone can give a 'spot' award. The award comes with a designated gift certificate (usually $25) to a variety of stores. At the end of each quarter, the names of the award winners are collected and placed in a drawing. The winner is pulled out, and they get an extra vacation day.   TOOLS AND RESOURCES Employee Selection and Development   Have you ever made a bad hiring decision? Did the person you hired turn into someone different than how he presented himself during the interview? A properly designed interviewing and hiring process could have prevented the mistake and saved you time, frustration and money. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of hiring and development solutions including 360, team, customer service, executive talent and management development reports and assessments.   More information Customer Service Training Video Library Train your entire workforce in the art of exceptional customer service. The Service First Video Library is a powerful video-based training system making it easy to train any number of employees - with no limits and with immediate results. The program includes 12 videos, slides, facilitator guide and handouts. The videos are appropriate for any industry. $1495 Includes free shipping globally http://www.chartcourse.com/servicevideo.htm 401 Proven Ways To Retain Your Best Employees This book is packed with loads of practical advice, tips, case studies, suggestions and examples that not only retain, but also engage and make your people as productive as possible. Unique from other books on the market today, it provides tried and true practices that will quickly transform your place of business. The book is divided into eight sections, each focusing on a key element of employee retention. http://www.chartcourse.com/401-provenways.html Icebreakers and Teambulding Exercises -  BEST SELLER   How many meetings have you attended that are just the same old thing -- boring gatherings you can't wait to leave! Here is an opportunity to make your next meeting, class or team building event something dynamic and interesting.   Click here   Management E-Learning Courses We offer the award-winning Leadership Series curriculum in a convenient, interactive online format. Vital E-Learning provides supervisors, team leaders and managers with the best skills-based training from any computer, enabling leaders to work at their own pace as time allows. With these courses, organizations can provide their employees with valuable training in leadership skills, sales proficiency, productivity, customer service and talent management. Sign up to take a free demo course: http://www.chartcourse.com/supervisory_training.html   Daily Cartoon For those of you needing a little laugh, we invite you to visit the Daily Cartoon page on our website. The cartoons are provided by Ted Goff and Scott Adams. More information

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