Our certification programs provide a rich array of tools and strategies that foster innovation, communication, collaboration, and productivity in organizations. Whether you are an OD consultant, performance coach, or workshop facilitator you will learn powerful techniques for solving challenging problems that undermine the performance of individuals and groups.
The Human Element®
The Human Element dissolves the invisible blocks to higher performance by building trust, integrity, openness, and accountability. Supported by extensive research, the field-tested learning activities increase communication, collaboration, and individual initiative at all organizational levels.
Most business problems do not arise because organizations do not know how to engineer their product, create new initiatives, or implement the technical aspects of their business. Problems arise because people spend time and effort in protecting themselves, avoiding conflict, playing politics, or engaging in other unproductive behaviors instead of engaging in productive work. Workshops in The Human Element enable individuals and teams to identify and remedy the unproductive personal and interpersonal dynamics that block successful performance and organizational change. >LEARN MORE
The LIFO® Method
The LIFO Method helps leaders, teams, and individuals manage the fundamental success factors that lead to higher performance. It begins by identifying each participant's enduring values, goals, strengths, and communication preferences. Based on this enhanced self-understanding, it provides six powerful performance improvement strategies for greater personal productivity, increased influence with key people, and more effective teamwork.
The LIFO Method is easily integrated into a wide variety of training programs to build trust, facilitate collaboration, and create shared expectations. It promotes open, accurate, and timely sharing of vital information; reduces resistance to different ideas and approaches; and develops a 360° perspective so critical information is not overlooked when planning, solving problems, or making decisions. >LEARN MORE
The Innovative Thinking System
The Innovative Thinking System provides individuals and teams with a wide array of tools and techniques to facilitate innovation. Participants learn how to generate abundant new ideas, select and refine the most promising ones, and execute plans that transform winning ideas into bottom-line business results.
The value of the Innovative Thinking System extends far beyond developing new products and services. It can be used solve customer problems, develop boundary-breaking marketing campaigns, reengineer manufacturing processes, and create new business strategies. It provides practical methods to break through limitations of thinking and behavior, thereby enabling organizations to prosper in fast-paced, competitive environments. >LEARN MORE
