Training

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We Build Our Training On The Beliefs That...

  • adult learners must see the need to learn and change;
  • learning requires active participation of learners;
  • one must have a picture of where one is going;
  • humour, multi-sensory experiences and a comfortable atmosphere accelerates learning;
  • learning must be practical and focus on real life issues.

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Our Training...

is built around core competencies that helps managers and staff work together to build an organization focused on excellence. This requires mastery of being a strategic thinker, team builder, innovation promoter etc.

Building Knowledge That Drives Innovation ©
is our core program that includes:

Cultivating Leadership Excellence ©
Managers to create and lead in an environment that is focused on results, people development, integrated business planning, innovation and customer success.

Preparing Our Advisors ©
teaches Advisors how to assist teams to develop integrated business plans; apply improvement/innovation theory/tools; facilitate improvement project teams; support team development.

Developing Our People ©
coaches Staff how to apply the knowledge and skills required for each competency, via this one-of-a kind modular curriculum. Includes: instructional teaching text; overhead transparency masters; visual aids; handouts.

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Ten Features That Set Us Apart
From Our Competitors

  1. A brief questionnaire is sent ahead of time. This allows us to assess and plan for our audience.

  2. A master copy of the workshop manual complete with overhead excerpts, selected bibliography and exercises is provided.

  3. Our training is built around key competencies that support our integrated management model: Leading For Excellence©.

  4. We use a variety of learning techniques, unique exercises and audiovisuals that accelerate learning.

  5. Our content is comprehensive and based on current theory and literature.

  6. Team building strategies are woven intentionally into each workshop module.

  7. Our training is linked to the organization’s key priorities.

  8. Our Tip Sheet is a job aid that participants take back to the work place, thereby promoting the transfer of learning.

  9. We encourage participants to access additional learning on the web.

  10. Post training, we list specific recommendations to ensure new skills are used after the workshop.

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Benefits That You Can Expect
(as described by our clients)

  • training that is aligned with key business results.

  • boosts staff morale;

  • a great team building experience;

  • provokes innovative thinking;

  • tremendous opportunity for information and knowledge sharing;

  • puts everybody on the same page!

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Our Clients Speak About Our Training

The Integrated Business Plan® took planning down to
the grass roots and allowed us all to walk the same path!

- John Simpson, Manager
Shared Services West Regional Materials Management
April 2006

Jill is an excellent presenter
with an obvious passion for teamwork.

- Donna Dale ,Home Care Co-Ordinator
North Eastman Health Association
January 2002

The course was fantastic for Villa staff.
- Gregoria Montero, Personal Support Worker
Villa Columbo Services For Seniors
June 2002

Jill Thomas sets the gold standard for training.
- Diane Campbell B.N., B.Ed., Nurse Clinician
Brantford General Hospital
February 1999

The session was well organized,
thought provoking, informative and fun!

- Sandra Colton, Human Resources Manager
Providence Continuing Care Centre
September 1999

I would recommend it [High Performing Organizations
course] to physicians in leadership positions.

- Dr. E.F. Abd-Elmessih, President Medical Staff
Regina Health District
June 1998

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Our Training Programs


Cultivating Leadership Excellence ©

Target Audience
Executives
Managers
Physician Chiefs/Directors


Series
Seeing the Big Picture
Integrated Business Planning
Creating A People Focused Environment
Building Strong Teams
Making Improvements Stick
The Planning Tool Chest
The Creativity Tool Chest
Practical Ways To Develop Yourself As A Leader


Purpose

Equips leaders to create and nurture a work environment that:
  • fortifies team alignment with the corporate Integrated Business Plan;
  • promotes a customer sensitive and measurement mind set;
  • requires staff involvement in planning the future of their team;
  • encourages innovation and knowledge sharing.

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Preparing Our Advisors ©

Target Audience
In-house resource persons who assist their client team and manager.


Series
Seeing the Big Picture
Integrated Business Planning
Building Happy and Efficient Teams
The Improvement Tool Chest
Making Improvements
Tools For the Planner
The Creativity Tool Chest
Enriching the Advisor Role



Purpose

Prepares in-house resource persons to:
  • develop and monitor an Integrated Business Planning (IBP);
  • assist in team problem solving;
  • teach others the use of planning tools;
  • promote innovative approaches to improvement projects;
  • be skilled team facilitators.

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Developing Our People ©

Target Audience
Staff

Series
Seeing the Big Picture
Integrated Business Planning
The Improvement Tool Chest
Making Improvements
The Planning Tool Chest
The Creativity Tool Chest

Purpose

Prepares staff to:
  • develop and monitor a plan by utilizing the Integrated Business Planning process and specific planning tools;
  • promote innovative approaches to improvement projects via use of selected improvement and creativity tools.

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Contact Us for a detailed listing of modules included in each series.
We will customize any combination of modules to fit your needs.

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