In today's economy, organizations are forced to do more with less.  Many companies are cutting back budgets, resources and people.  By determining your organization's "must-do's" and focusing your attention and the efforts of your people, you can still meet or exceed the business results you desire.  This program is deigned to give managers and leaders the tools they need to achieve profitability through focus.

Learning Objectives

1. Explore ways to pinpoint the critical issues in your organization, department or division.
2. Understand the significance of planning and gain tools for setting and getting commitment to smart goals.
3. Recognize the importance of involvement in the organization as well as proper structure and support for these groups.
4. Learn how their behavior and actions can impact profitability especially how they can play an integral role in keeping the organization's talent.

Audience

This course is particularly suited for executives and upper-level management, but also is effective down to the supervisor level.

Course Outline

Focus through Prioritization

	What's critical?
	Understanding the Problem Prioritization Grid
	Evaluating the impact on business
	Practice exercises

Focus through Setting Goals

	Planning- the key to setting goals
	Setting Goals- A healthy struggle
	Writing SMART goals
	Getting commitment
	Practice exercises

Focus through Involvement

	Setting up the proper structure
	Providing effective support
	Getting more done with less resources

Focus through Effective Interpersonal Skills

	Keeping the talent we have
	Effective leadership style
	Positive actions and praise
	Receiving and clarifying criticism

Program Format- 2 Days

The program's goal is to help participants translate principles into a practical, real-world plan for your organization.  Plan to "roll up your sleeves" and begin strategizing, planning and prioritizing what is necessary to achieve profitability through focus.  The program is conducted using a down-to-earth, hands-on format, involving participants in case studies, group exercises and in-depth discussions.  The maximum class size is 20, but for optimum results 12-16 participants is ideal.

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Kaela Harmon
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