We are able to offer a variety of leadership/supervisory courses. If you are interested in a particular course listed below that is not currently on the schedule, we are able to run the course with 5 people. Call us to learn more and schedule a customized training, 419-408-5540.
Full list and Winter/Spring Courses Coming Soon!
Generation Gaps
Each generation brings its own experience, approach, and perspectives to the workplace. While this can create a dynamic and exciting environment, it can also contribute to frustration and misconceptions. Understanding different generations, along with what motivates them, is key to bringing groups together.
This workshop will help you bridge the gap between older and younger workers, creating a team that values the input and viewpoint of all members. Whether you attend as a manager or coworker, you'll gain a greater understanding of:
- Definitions of and differences between the baby boomer, "X" and "Y" generations
- Conflict management techniques
- How to find common ground
- How generations gaps can be good for business
Location: Fostoria Learning Center
Date: Sept 22nd
Time: 8:30 am - Noon
Cost: $129 per person, individual course ( $100 per course FEDC/Chamber Member Discount)
Full Series Discount Price: (must be same registered participant) $599.00 / $499.00 FEDC/Chamber Member Discount
Refund/Cancellation Policy: You can withdraw from any class up to 24 hours before its start.
No refunds are issued for no-shows
Coaching & Mentoring
Coaching and Mentoring focuses on how to better coach your employees to higher performance. Coaching is a process of relationship building and Goal setting. How well you coach is related directly to how well you are able to foster a great working relationship with your employees through understanding them, and strategic goal setting.
Objectives:
- Define coaching, mentoring and the GROW model
- Identify and set appropriate goals using the SMART technique of goal setting
- Identify the steps necessary in defining the current state or reality of your employee's situation
- Identity the steps in developing a finalized plan or wrapping it up and getting your employee motivated to accomplish those plans
- Identity the benefits of building and fostering trust with your employee
- Identifying the steps in giving effective feedback while maintaining trust
- Identify and overcoming common obstacles
- Identify when the coaching is at an end, and transition your employee to other growth opportunities
- Identify the difference between mentoring and coaching
Location: Fostoria Learning Center
Date: Oct 6th
Time: 8:30 am - Noon
Cost: $129 per person, individual course ( $100 per course FEDC/Chamber Member Discount)
Full Series Discount Price: (must be same registered participant) $599.00 / $499.00 FEDC/Chamber Member Discount
Refund/Cancellation Policy: You can withdraw from any class up to 3 days before its start.
No refunds are issued for no-shows
Developing New Managers
Management must be effective for the success of any business. Unfortunately, it is all too easy to overlook the training and development of new managers. When you provide your managers and employees with the skills and tools they need, you will greatly boost morale and strengthen your organization. With our Developing New Managers workshop, your participants will understand the value of investing in employees and developing management. By focusing on development opportunities, your participants will establish a culture that retains top talent and improves succession planning.
Objectives:
- Discuss strategies for developing new managers
- Understand the importance of defining a clear management track
- Determine core roles and competencies for mangers
- Understand the importance of continuous development for manager
- Apply the principles of manager development to your own organization
Location: Fostoria Learning Center
Date: Oct 20th
Time: 8:30 am - Noon
Cost: $129 per person, individual course ( $100 per course FEDC/Chamber Member Discount)
Full Series Discount Price: (must be same registered participant) $599.00 / $499.00 FEDC/Chamber Member Discount
Refund/Cancellation Policy: You can withdraw from any class up to 3 days before its start.
No refunds are issued for no-shows
Conflict Resolution
Acquire the tools needed to recognize conflict and deal with it quickly and effectively. By understanding the signs of conflict and getting to the root cause, managers can eliminate the issues and minimize the impact. Facing conflicts head-on, allows managers to demonstrate a commitment to individual performance and growth.
Location: Fostoria Learning Center
Date: Oct 27th
Time: 8:30 am - Noon
Cost: $129 per person, individual course ( $100 per course FEDC/Chamber Member Discount)
Full Series Discount Price: (must be same registered participant) $599.00 / $499.00 FEDC/Chamber Member Discount
Refund/Cancellation Policy: You can withdraw from any class up to 3 days before its start.
No refunds are issued for no-shows
Critical Thinking
As problems are bound to come up in any organization, it’s important to know how to address these challenges with good reasoning and logic. Utilizing your critical thinking skills will lead you toward being a more rational and disciplined thinker. This workshop will provide you the skills to approach problems critically, as well as recognize the power of open-mindedness and altering your perspective, in order to make the best choices.
Location: Fostoria Learning Center
Date: Nov. 3rd
Time: 8:30 am - Noon
Cost: $129 per person, individual course ( $100 per course FEDC/Chamber Member Discount)
Full Series Discount Price: (must be same registered participant) $599.00 / $499.00 FEDC/Chamber Member Discount
Refund/Cancellation Policy: A 24 hour notice must be given for a withdraw to receive a refund. No refunds are issued for no-shows
Hiring strategies
Successful companies are made up of great employees, so why not hire great employees? Hiring and training employees is an expensive venture. Be sure to hire the right person for the right position. Hiring the right person is more than skills and abilities; it is about finding the right combination of skills, attitude, and fit for your organization's culture.
Hiring Strategies will save your company time and money as you will be recruiting and hiring the right candidates. Your hiring department will benefit from this workshop as it prepares them to seek out that great candidate and make sure they are a fit for your company. Your participants will obtain the necessary tools required in finding that diamond in the rough.
Objectives:
- Know how to present the current open position
- Develop a workable hiring strategy
- Know how to determine which candidates to interview
- Understand steps and techniques to use in an interview
- Welcome newly hired employees
- Find potential candidates for the position
Location: Fostoria Learning Center
Date: Sept 15th
Time: 8:30 am - Noon
Cost: $129 per person
Refund/Cancellation Policy: A 24 hour notice must be given for a withdraw to receive a refund. No refunds are issued for no-shows
Employee Recruitment
Hiring a new employee is one of the largest investments you can make in business. That is why hiring the correct employee is so important. Hiring the right employee is more important than ever, as training can be very expensive. Employee turnover costs companies a lot of money each year. This course will provide the Employee Recruitment that your hiring department needs to help them interview and recruit the right employee for you.
Objectives:
- Define Recruitment
- Understand the selection process
- Recognize the GROW model and how to set goals
- Prepare for the interview and question process
- Identify and avoid bias when making offers
- Ways to retain talent and measure growth
Location: Fostoria Learning Center
Date: Sept 29th
Time: 8:30 am - Noon
Cost: $129 per person
Refund/Cancellation Policy: A 24 hour notice must be given for a withdraw to receive a refund. No refunds are issued for no-shows
Employee Onboarding
Employee onboarding is an important and vital part of any company’s hiring procedure. Hiring, training, and bringing new employees on board costs a lot of money and are major investments. Onboarding is a secure investment that will assist newly hired employees in developing and keeping their skills, knowledge, and value within the company. A proper onboarding process could help a company maintain its highly skilled workers, and lessen the risk of them being lured by other companies.
Objectives:
- Define onboarding
- Understanding the benefits and purpose of onboarding
- Recognize how to prepare for an onboarding program
- Identify ways to engage and follow up with employees
- Create expectations
- Discover the importance of resiliency and flexibility
Location: Fostoria Learning Center
Date: Oct 13th
Time: 8:30 am - Noon
Cost: $129 per person
Refund/Cancellation Policy: A 24 hour notice must be given for a withdraw to receive a refund. No refunds are issued for no-shows
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