.    High-Performance Leadership A one-of-a-kind on-site leadership development process for Plant Supervisors and Managers Skip the theory. Learn how to actually apply practical, high-performance leadership skills. The first-line supervisor’s role is rapidly changing. World-class operations require effective leadership on the shop floor. To meet the leadership challenges of tomorrow, new skills are required. This course is designed expressly for first-line supervisors and their managers in plant operations who are looking to learn - and apply - the principles of high-performance leadership to transform their companies into world-class organizations. When participants return to work after most leadership training, little of what was learned is successfully implemented. This process is different. Developed from 20 years of success in creating and leading effective supervisor teams, High-Performance Leadership focuses on practical application and quick execution on the shop floor. Rather than an off-the-shelf program that merely explains the concepts, this is an effective process for learning to apply them. Through lecture/discussion, group activities and case studies, participants will learn and practice key high-performance leadership skills in a fun, supportive environment. The six sequential modules are designed to be completed over a six month period, providing adequate time to apply the skills in the plant environment. Our aim is to make this the best leadership workshop your plant leaders have ever attended. Please see the basic outline below. To learn more or to schedule the program at your facility, simply call us at (916) 797-2263 or send us an email. Best wishes in your pursuit of World-Class Operations!   Don Penkala Pesident/Workshop Leader Improve Plant Leadership with these 8 Benefits 1 Transition successfully from supervisor high-performance leader 2 Improve teamwork and operating performance on the shop floor 3 Improve communication effectiveness at all levels 4 Learn to lead more effective team meetings 5 Lead and sustain corrective action, problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts 6 Learn effective coaching strategies 7 Improve performance management through employee engagement, goal-setting and follow-up 8 Train & develop employees and build a high-performance work force   Workshop Outline   Month One Module 1 - The High-Performance Leader Objective: To help participants understand the roles of the high-performance leader in world-class operations Topics Contrast roles of supervisor and leader Examine current roles and responsibilities Reducing crisis management (“fire-fighting”) How to better prioritize work How to delegate effectively Management’s role in facilitating the transition from supervisor to coach Skills practice utilizing role-playing Month Two Module 2 - Communicating for Results Objective: To help participants develop effective communication skills that will help them become more effective leaders Topics Communicating up and down the organization Communicating effectively with peers Communicating effectively across shifts and departments Practicing listening skills Techniques/practice for holding small group meetings Visual communication techniques to engage employees Month Three Module 3 - Coaching Skills Objective: To teach participants how to encourage their people to perform at their best Topics Motivating employees Handling conflict Dealing with emotional behavior/disgruntled employees Setting clear directions and following up The Coaching Process - techniques and practice Acting as a role model Creating the right climate Clarifying expectations and providing feedback Counseling poor performance: the 4 step process Month Four Module 4 - Problem-Solving Skills Objective: To teach the basic probem-solving techniques that will help the organization accelerate goal achievement Topics The basic problem-solving process Problem-solving tools and techniques Root cause analysis Practical problem-solving exercise Month Five Module 5: Fostering Teamwork and Continuous Improvement (CI) Objective: To give participants the skills needed to become effective team builders and team leaders Topics Step-by-step team development process Team goal setting and goal alignment CI strategies and how to implement them successfully Develop a plan for improving team effectiveness and instilling a focus on CI in their own areas of responsibility Month Six Module 6 - Business 101 Objective: To provide a basic understanding of business cost and financial information in order to help plant leaders think like mini-plant managers and make broader-based day-to-day operating decisions Topics Basics of financial plant management Fixed and variable costs Performance metrics Quality and inventory costs Capacity utilization Discuss how plant leaders can impact key indicators to improve performance For More Information... or to schedule High-Performance Leadership at your facility, give us a call at (916) 797-2263 or send us an email. .