Michigan Companies Can Ignite Growth with the Michigan Going PRO Talent Fund Grant
Are you ready to supercharge your workforce development efforts? If you are, and you haven’t explored grant opportunities available in the state of Michigan, you are missing an incredible opportunity. The Michigan Going PRO Talent Fund grant program has awarded over $280,000,000 to 7,000+ companies in the last decade making this program your key to…
Identifying the Right Talent for your Organization
Unemployment is at an all-time low, making hiring a challenging and demanding process. US unemployment is currently at 3.7%. In addition to having very few candidates to choose from, there is pressure to find talent that fits within the organizational culture. These two factors create a daunting recruiting process! There are certain steps you can…
Key Elements of a Successful Workshop
Motivation, new knowledge, and refined skills are just a few of the benefits received from a successful workshop. But without proper preparation and a focus on the right elements, your workshop may fall short of both you and your participant’s expectations.Andy Whitmore, a Performance Consultant for SDI Clarity and an experienced workshop facilitator, will give…
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Workshop Experience
Gaining new knowledge, honing skills through practice and feedback, and growing your professional network are just a few of the benefits of attending a quality workshop. However, the best experiences are not had by simply showing up. Whether you’re being instructed to go, or are going on your own accord, there are a few things…
Effectively Developing Leadership Capacity
As the baby boomer generation reaches retirement, the number of employees retiring at once is skyrocketing, meaning that increasing the leadership capacity of your organization has never been more crucial. Increasing the leadership capacity of individuals within an organization feeds the leadership pipeline with talented potential leaders for the future! To maximize results in developing…
3 Leadership Qualities that Improve Emotional Intelligence
What do all successful leaders have in common? According to psychologist Daniel Goleman, it’s emotional intelligence. By developing a deep understanding of those around you, knowing why they react the way they do, and gauging your own emotional responses, you are better able to rally your people together to work towards a common goal. However,…
How to Know When to Update Your Training
Unfortunately, most people have had at least one experience with terrible training. My first experience happened while I was training for my first job as a hostess at a local chain restaurant. As I sat through videos featuring a bartender with feathered hair describing dated menu options– I remember thinking “How is this even useful…