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Practical Application of Strategic Tools

Equip yourself with proven tools and techniques of expert consultants to achieve real results.

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Tailored for Busy Professionals

Designed for HR professionals, small business owners, and managers with limited time, this course offers practical strategies to develop leadership skills efficiently.

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Build Strong Talent Pipelines

This course provides a clear roadmap to understand your organization's talent gaps and create effective long-term solutions for succession, growth, and sustainable excellence.

Course Curriculum

7 Chapters · 60 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome

    1. Build Your Bench: Developing Leaders Within Your Organization. Free preview
  2. 2

    Module 1: Building Buy-in for Your Pipeline Efforts

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      Introduction

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      Strategic Partnership in Talent Development

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      Reflecting on Your Role

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      Aligning Leadership Pipelines with Organizational Strategy

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      Consider This...

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      Framing Yourself as a Strategic Partner

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      Discussion with a Key Leader

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      Check your Learning

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    Module 2: Planning Development Programs That Get Results

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      Introduction to the Assumption Chain Tool

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      Measurable Results

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      Linking Learning Outcomes to Business Results

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      Reaction Data

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      Kirkpatrick's Level 2: The Learning Stage

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      Learning Data

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      Kirkpatrick's Level 3: Measuring Behavior Change

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      Reflect on Behavior Change in Your Workplace

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      Kirkpatrick's Level 4: Measuring Business Impact

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      Evidence-Based Leadership Training: The Assumption Chain Method

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      Learn About the Connection Between Turnover and Leaders

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      Developing Behavior-Driven Leadership Strategies

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      Explore Your Leadership Model

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      Identifying Learning Targets

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      Closing Learning Gaps

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      Creating Inclusive Learning Environments

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      Barriers in Your Learning Environment

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      Reflection & Practice

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    Module 3: Assessing Talent to Make the Most of Your Pipeline Investment

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      Introduction

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      Performance Management vs. Talent Development

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      Knowledge Check: Performance Management vs. Talent Development

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      Talent Assessment Tools

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      Limitations and Bias in the 9-Box

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      Assessment Biases & Possible Solutions

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      The Problem of "Potential"

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      What Potential Means to You

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      Reflection & Practice

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      Discussion With a Key Leader

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    Module 4: Removing Talent Barriers for Inclusive Pipelines

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      Introduction to Talent Assessment

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      Bias in Talent Assessment by Leaders

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      Knowledge Check: Bias in Assessment of Talent

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      How Bias Impacts a Potential Leader's Decision to Seek Development

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      Reflect on Current Pipeline Diversity

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      Recognizing Biases in Internal Marketing of Learning

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      Bias in Elements of a Learning Experience

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      Knowledge Check: Bias in Language Choices

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      Confirming Assumptions of Pre-requisite KSAs

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      Reflection & Practice

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      Reflect on Exclusionary Impact of Bias

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    Module 4: Motivating Learners to Maximize Your Development ROI

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      Introduction

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      Knowledge Check: Motivation to Learn

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      Understanding Barriers to Motivation: Identity

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      Knowledge Check: Identity Barriers

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      Understanding Barriers to Motivation: Belief

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      Knowledge Check: Belief Barriers

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      Understanding Barriers to Motivation: Control

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      Knowledge Check: Control Barriers

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      Understanding Barriers to Motivation: Need

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      Knowledge Check: Need-based Barriers

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      Reflection & Practice

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    Course Reflection & Certification

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      Applying What You've Learned

We believe leadership matters.

FOCUS Training is a learning and development company focused on equipping people, teams, and organizations with the knowledge and leadership skills they need to grow. For over 30 years, we have proudly empowered organizations through transformative leadership development programs. Our expertise lies in designing and delivering high-impact leadership initiatives, and we are confident in our ability to help our partners launch successful, results-driven programs. Our comprehensive approach ensures individuals and organizations are equipped to thrive in a dynamic business environment.

Why choose this course?

- Equip yourself with consultative tools to discern gaps, design solutions, and build executive buy-in.  - Learn how to identify, develop, and retain top talent, ensuring your organization has a robust leadership pipeline.  - Understand how to measure impact of development programs and build to achieve strategic outcomes.  - Gain actionable insights and tools to create development that supports a diverse talent pool and maximizes return on investment.  - Long-Term Business Growth: Position your organization for long-term success by creating a strong leadership bench that supports your strategic objectives

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Meet Your Instructor

Matthew Meuleners has 25 years of experience as a speaker, trainer, and Talent Development professional. He is an expert in leadership development who specializes in: program design and delivery, L&D consulting, training audits, and leader coaching. Matt holds an MBA from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He taught Training & Development at Marquette University as an adjunct professor and is a Past President of the SEWI chapter of the Association of Talent Development.  An Executive Partner with FOCUS Training, Matt leads the professional development market team and serves as Lead Instructor for the Accelerate and Elevate Institutes where he trains and coaches managers and high-potential talent from the nation’s top companies.

Equip yourself with the skills you need to develop your team.

Designed to help you develop the leadership skills necessary to build a strong and effective team, ensuring your organization's success and growth. By participating in this course, you will gain valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your leadership capabilities and create a robust leadership bench that supports your business goals.

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