The trend toward remote working began long ago but the pandemic has accelerated it, leaving the world of work forever changed. The migration to virtual work has caused unique and unforeseen challenges for leaders, especially in the area of performance management. Peak performance is directly correlated to specific leadership and operational practices, but poor performance can arise even when these are well executed. In this workshop we will explore both the core leadership strategies that lead to high performance, and how to address underperforming remote workers.

Learning Objectives:

• How to establish clarity at the organization, team, and individual level
• Setting effective goals and aligning them for success
• Feedback and performance management best practices
• Correcting poor performance

Internships can be a great resource for building an engaged pipeline of talent for your organization. Getting your internship program right is critical.

This two-part virtual e-workshop for just $295, is an optimal method to keep up-to-speed with the ins and outs of today's students and their desires for an internship. Discover the pandemic’s impact on internship programs, if and how you can adjust your program.

PART 1: ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ of Successful Internship Programs, Thursday, April 8: 10-11 am Central

PART 2: Preparing Managers for a Successful Internship, Friday, April 9:  10-11 am Central

Our goal as leaders is to create high performing teams in order to deliver exceptional results to the customers we serve. But creating a high performing team isn’t just about the process or the product, it’s about the people. Research continually shows that the highest performing teams have Psychological Safety, defined as “A belief that one will not be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns or mistakes." 

To create Psychological Safety requires us to build high trusting relationships, especially between leaders and their team members. Take a deep dive into what Psychological Safety is, & its connection to trust, steps you can take to build high trusting teams, and tips for how you can repair a relationship where trust is gone. 

Many organizations tout their family friendly environment and work-life balance, but is this realistic? Organizational decisions must fit your mission, culture, and processes. Parental leave, vacation and sick time, recognition, and many other benefits have a strong impact on company culture. Your culture quite simply is what your people say it is, it’s not what you put on your poster.

Learn about trending benefits and how they impact your business metrics and productivity. Presented by Beth Shelton, CEO of Girls Scouts of Greater Iowa, who has received national accolades for her work and innovation. Beth led her organization to record revenue and membership growth, while simultaneously spearheading a cultural transformation.