Management Training in Chicago

This course introduces participants to new recruitment methods and potential evaluation techniques that are shaping modern HR practices. It combines theory with practical case studies to help organizations strengthen their hiring strategies, enhance diversity, and identify high-potential talent.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level HR professionals and managers who wish to modernize their recruitment practices and effectively evaluate candidate potential using innovative tools and techniques.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand current recruitment and talent evaluation trends.
• Design job profiles based on competencies and skill balance.
• Apply new recruitment channels and sourcing techniques.
• Use modern candidate evaluation tools and methodologies.
• Implement effective and inclusive interview practices.
• Identify and minimize recruitment biases.
• Incorporate best practices from leading organizations.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Case studies and role-playing activities.
• Hands-on application of recruitment tools and techniques.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Strategic Human Capital Planning is a structured approach to aligning people management with business strategy through metrics, talent mapping, and competency-based development.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at HR professionals and organizational leaders who wish to develop strategies that optimize human capital management and align it with organizational goals.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of strategic human capital planning.
• Design and analyze talent management indicators and KPIs.
• Apply talent mapping techniques for workforce development.
• Develop succession and competency-based management strategies.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Case studies and practical exercises.
• Application of frameworks to real-world HR challenges.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level participants who wish to gain foundational knowledge and practical skills to handle key human resources (HR) functions such as addressing staff concerns, managing performance, and navigating disciplinary processes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core functions and responsibilities of HR management.
• Handle employee complaints with professionalism and empathy.
• Implement effective performance management strategies.
• Conduct fair and legally compliant disciplinary actions.
• Address common HR issues with confidence and consistency.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level participants who wish to understand the foundational principles of ICF coaching, including its core competencies and ethical guidelines, while gaining practical experience in applying coaching techniques.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the ICF Core Competencies and their application in coaching practice.
• Demonstrate active listening, questioning, and goal-setting techniques.
• Facilitate meaningful and transformative coaching conversations.
• Adhere to the ICF Code of Ethics in professional coaching engagements.
• Develop a personalized coaching style aligned with ICF principles.

Planning and Risk Assessment is a structured approach to identifying, evaluating, and mitigating potential risks in projects and operations.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who wish to plan effectively and manage risks in projects or operational environments.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and processes of effective planning.
• Identify and assess potential risks in various scenarios.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Integrate risk assessment into the overall project lifecycle.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Group exercises and scenario-based practice.
• Hands-on application using case studies.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level HR professionals and managers who wish to gain foundational knowledge in leveraging AI to optimize HR processes, enhance employee experiences, and make data-driven strategic decisions.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the potential and applications of AI in HR management.
• Learn how to optimize HR processes using AI tools.
• Enhance employee experience through AI-driven strategies.
• Use AI insights to make strategic HR decisions.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level finance and accounting professionals who wish to effectively manage, value, and audit fixed assets in compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the life cycle and classification of fixed assets.
• Apply local and international accounting standards in asset valuation and depreciation.
• Manage fixed assets with proper controls, tools, and procedures.
• Comply with legal and tax frameworks relevant to asset management and reporting.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level finance and asset management professionals who wish to optimize asset tracking, control, and compliance with international financial reporting standards (IFRS).

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Classify and configure fixed assets according to IFRS regulations.
• Manage asset creation, acquisition, and capitalization.
• Implement control measures for asset tracking and monitoring.
• Apply appropriate depreciation and amortization methods.
• Process asset movements, transfers, and disposals effectively.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting and audit standards.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level HR professionals who wish to understand and implement optimized HR processes that align with fast-paced, agile environments, and leverage automation and data-driven strategies for better decision-making.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Design and implement efficient HR processes that align with the fast-paced, agile tech environment.
• Streamline core HR processes and leverage automation tools.
• Ensure alignment of HR strategies with business objectives to support scalability and continuous improvement.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level safety professionals and operational managers who wish to enhance their ability to investigate incidents, identify systemic weaknesses, and design effective corrective and preventive actions.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level quality managers and healthcare administrators who wish to learn the key concepts, tools, and techniques essential for quality auditing in healthcare, pass the certification exams, and apply quality management principles in their organizations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and practices of quality auditing in healthcare.
• Develop and implement effective quality management systems.
• Conduct comprehensive audits and analyze audit data.
• Prepare for and pass the CMQ/OE and ASQ certification exams.
• Apply ethical principles and regulatory requirements in quality auditing.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level HR professionals who wish to learn how to design and enhance employee experiences tailored to the unique challenges of tech environments, from recruitment to retention.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Design impactful employee journeys, from recruitment to retention, tailored to the unique challenges of tech environments.
• Learn strategies for fostering engagement, inclusion, and continuous development in the tech workforce.

Handling Difficult Clients and Conflict Resolution for Improved Customer Satisfaction is a comprehensive course designed to strengthen communication, empathy, and conflict management skills in customer-facing professionals.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to effectively handle difficult clients, resolve conflicts constructively, and enhance customer satisfaction through structured follow-up and evaluation practices.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify the root causes of client dissatisfaction and conflict situations.
• Apply emotional intelligence principles and communication strategies to defuse tension.
• Resolve customer complaints effectively while preserving business relationships.
• Conduct service evaluations and implement customer satisfaction surveys to measure improvement.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Role-playing, simulations, and real-world case studies.
• Hands-on exercises for communication and conflict resolution techniques.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Kaizen is an approach centered on continuous, incremental improvement that strengthens productivity, quality and workplace culture.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to apply Kaizen principles, tools and behaviours within their teams and daily operations.

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the key principles and mindset underlying Kaizen.
• Differentiate continuous improvement from reactive problem-solving methods.
• Apply core Kaizen tools such as 5 Whys, Ishikawa diagrams and the PDCA cycle.
• Promote engagement, communication and recognition to strengthen a culture of improvement.

Format of the Course

• Facilitated discussion and guided explanation.
• Team-based activities and hands-on tool application.
• Short, practical demonstrations using real-world scenarios.

Course Customization Options

• This course can be customized to focus on specific operational challenges or team objectives upon request.

Leadership for Directors and Board Members is a course designed to strengthen the leadership and governance capabilities of directors and board members.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at directors, executives, and board members who wish to develop effective leadership, governance, and decision-making skills at the board level.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the legal, ethical, and strategic responsibilities of directors and board members.
• Apply principles of good governance to improve organizational performance.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration in the boardroom.
• Respond to crises and manage risks at the executive level.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and facilitated discussion.
• Case studies and role-playing exercises.
• Group activities and scenario-based analysis.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Leadership is the practice of guiding individuals and teams to achieve organizational goals while fostering trust, collaboration, and resilience. Effective leaders balance decision-making, people management, and communication skills with personal well-being.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level leaders, managers, and professionals who wish to strengthen their leadership competencies and apply them in organizational contexts.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Build leadership practices based on trust and autonomy.
• Understand people management fundamentals and the labor framework.
• Apply strategic decision-making in complex scenarios.
• Foster collaboration with a leadership perspective.
• Use assertive communication in difficult conversations.
• Practice self-management techniques and support leader well-being.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Case studies and group activities.
• Practical exercises and role-playing scenarios.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level internal auditors who wish to enhance their audit effectiveness by applying structured RCA techniques.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand RCA methodologies and their role in internal auditing.
• Identify and analyze the root causes of audit findings.
• Apply RCA tools such as the 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Develop corrective and preventive action plans based on RCA findings.
• Integrate RCA into the internal audit process to improve risk management.

The Business Impact Analysis (BIA) is a structured methodology to identify and assess the criticality of organizational processes in the event of disruptions.

This consulting engagement is aimed at operational and administrative leaders who wish to map, analyze, and document business processes to strengthen continuity and resilience.

By the end of this engagement, the organization will be able to:

• Identify critical processes across Finance, Supply Chain, and Quality areas.
• Assess operational, financial, legal, and reputational impacts of disruptions.
• Define recovery priorities (RTO and RPO) for critical processes.
• Develop a process criticality matrix and recommendations for continuity planning.

Format of the Engagement

• Kick-off and scoping sessions.
• Workshops with process owners.
• Real case analysis and data collection.
• Group sessions to construct causal and impact diagrams.
• Drafting and presentation of the BIA report.

Evaluation

• Active participation in workshops and data collection (20%).
• Contribution to impact analysis and scenario discussions (40%).
• Validation and feedback on the draft BIA report (40%).

Engagement Customization Options

• To request adjustments to the scope of this engagement, please contact us to arrange.

Kaizen is a structured approach to continuous improvement focused on small, incremental changes that eliminate waste, improve quality, and increase efficiency.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who wish to apply Kaizen principles across multiple departments to improve process discipline, communication, waste elimination, and staff engagement.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the foundational principles of Kaizen and its relationship with Lean.
• Apply tools such as 5S, root cause analysis, and visual management to reduce inefficiencies.
• Foster a culture of structured problem-solving and team-based improvements.
• Implement Kaizen initiatives across key operational and support areas.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab or workshop environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level board members and directors who wish to enhance their leadership, governance, and decision-making skills.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key responsibilities and legal duties of a director.
• Develop effective governance structures and boardroom dynamics.
• Enhance strategic decision-making and risk management capabilities.
• Improve communication, leadership, and ethical decision-making at the board level.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at organization leaders who wish to learn how to drive change within organizations by implementing effective change leadership strategies.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the effect of change leadership on individuals, teams, and organizations.
• Apply planning practices to organizational change efforts.
• Effectively drive organizational change through change leadership.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to develop a systematic approach to identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems using RCA methodologies.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand essential concepts of RCA and continuous improvement cycles.
• Apply different RCA tools to identify the root cause of problems.
• Develop and implement effective problem-solving strategies.
• Integrate RCA into organizational improvement and prevention efforts.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level SAP consultants who wish to gain practical experience and develop a comprehensive understanding of the Employee Central module.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain in-depth knowledge of the SuccessFactors Employee Central module.
• Understand and configure essential module components, including provisioning, security, and data management.
• Perform basic and complex support and maintenance configurations.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level quality control professionals who wish to learn the fundamentals of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and apply it in real-world scenarios.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Use basic SPC tools such as control charts, histograms, Pareto charts, and scatter diagrams to monitor process performance.
• Create and interpret various types of control charts for variable and attribute data to detect and analyze process variations.
• Calculate and interpret process capability indices.

Introduction

Each one of us serves customers, providing a positive customer service to customers is crucial and creating opportunities for repeat business is is important.

The Customer Care Service course will look at all types of customers and how to serve them better and improve ourselves in the process. Participants will be provided a strong skill set including face-to-face dealing, over the phone techniques, dealing with difficult customers, and generating return business.

Objective

Each one of us serves customers, providing a positive customer service to customers is crucial and creating opportunities for repeat business is important.

This Customer Care Services course is designed to equip and improve ourselves. Participants will be provided with the basic skills set and knowledge required for front line staff to handle customer contacts by phone, email and face-to-face dealing, over the phone techniques with difficult customers, and generating return business successfully.

Training Benefits

• Identify and meet customer expectations
• Communicate effectively with customers
• Manage customer perceptions
• Deal with different types of customers
• Respond effectively to in-person and telephone customer contacts
• Write effective emails and letters
• Manage stress
• Course Discussions and Exercise
• Stimulating exercises are provided throughout the session, allowing participants to sharpen their problem solving techniques and to improve their Customer Care Service skills and mindset. This course is designed to accommodate a broad range of customer service and fulfillment environments

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level professionals who wish to find, attract and engage with international candidates.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand Cultural Differences
• Understand Legal & Regulatory Aspects
• Apply Global Employer Branding
• Have Access to Global Talent & Recruitment Channels

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level professionals who wish to find, attract, and engage with top international talents. 

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Perform Proactive Sourcing vs Reactive Recruitment
• Use LinkedIn Standard vs LinkedIn Recruiter
• Master Boolean Search Techniques
• Selling Candidates the Opportunity & Partnering with Hiring Managers

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level professionals who wish to discover, learn and transform into a today's top leaders; or companies who wish to train their managers to become today's top leaders.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate their Leadership Style
• Explore the Modern Leadership Prototype
• Examine the Responsibilities of a Leader
• Enhance their Leadership Skills
• Serve as a Role Model

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level professionals who wish to attract top international candidates with minimal effort.  

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Go From a Briefing Call to a SAM
• Design Modern and Catchy Job Descriptions
• Apply Employer Branding & EVP Strategies
• Post Single or Multiple Job ADs
• Receive a Tailored Long-List

A highly participative course involving individual and group discussions and skills practice to enable delegates to share ideas and develop their skill levels.

Audience

Anyone who is looking to enhance their assertiveness skills

Aim

This course aims to raise confidence and increase the delegate’s ability to communicate confidently and assertively with colleagues and customers.

Objectives

By the end of the programme the participants will:

• Understand and overcome the barriers to being assertive
• Recognise behaviour traits within yourself and others and learn effective strategies for managing them
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of people to achieve a win-win situation wherever possible
• Effectively manage difficult situations.

This instructor-led, live training in (online or onsite) is aimed at team leaders and middle managers who want to adopt AI safely and effectively by addressing the human factors that drive success: trust, accountability, decision habits, and psychological safety.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Define when to use AI and when not to (stop rules).
• Verify AI outputs with practical standards (red flags, second source).
• Set accountability and escalation triggers.
• Build team agreements and a 30-day adoption plan.

Finance / Management

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Appreciate the need to manage their own behaviour before they can influence others’ behaviour
• Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the various communications media available
• Manage their internal and external customers and stakeholders

Format of the course

The course will be a highly-interactive combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Exercises and
• Case Studies

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at HR personnel, store managers, and operations supervisors who wish to use competency-based interviewing techniques to identify ideal candidates, design effective screening processes, and balance rigor with inclusivity to attract a broader talent pool.

This instructor-led, live training in Ottawa but can be delivered, it is aimed at managers and leaders who wish to strengthen their ability to lead difficult conversations with clarity, confidence, and accountability.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Structure high-impact conversations
• Address tension and misalignment constructively
• Improve team trust and accountability
• Lead with clarity under pressure

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at current CTOs and upcoming CTOs such as technical directors or technical managers who wish to acquire the technical and managerial perspective needed to be an effective CTO.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Hire and lead a vibrant and innovative technical team.
• Effectively adopt and manage the technology needed to develop great products.
• Apply useful techniques and strategies for managing products and projects.
• Scale the company business and move it in the right direction.

In this instructor-led training, you will learn how to delegate strategically, set clear expectations, and cultivate trust within your team. Designed for mid-level managers, this course covers the barriers to delegation, practical handoff techniques, accountability structures, and trust-building practices.

Audience

• Their colleagues
• Their bosses
• Their internal and external customers and stakeholders

Format of the course

The course will be a highly-interactive combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Exercises and
• Case Studies

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Understand conflict and its effect on ourselves and others
• Define assertive and non-assertive behaviours
• Appreciate the need for self-management before managing others
• Develop capability in engaging conflict assertively
• Build confidence through demonstrations and practical simulations

Overview

Across the globe regulators are increasingly linking the amount of risk taken by a bank to the amount of capital it is required to hold and banks and financial services are increasingly being managed on risk-based management practices. The banks, their products, the regulations and the global market are becoming increasingly complex, driving ever greater challenges in effective risk management. A key lesson of the banking crisis of the last five years is that risks are highly integrated and to manage them efficiently banks have to understand these interactions.

Key features include:

• the explanation of the current risk-based regulations
• detailed review of the major risks faced by banks
• industry best practices for adopting an enterprise approach to integrating risk management across an entire organisation
• using governance techniques to build a group wide culture to ensure everyone takes an active role in managing risks in line with the banks strategic objectives
• what challenges could be faced by risk managers in the future.

The course will make extensive use of case studies designed to explore, examine and reinforce the concepts and ideas covered over the five days. Historical events at banks will be used throughout the course to highlight how they have failed to manage their risks and actions that could have been taken to prevent loss.

Objectives

The objective of this course is to help bank management deliver an appropriate integrated strategy for managing the complex and changing risks and regulations in today’s international banking environment. Specifically this course aims to give senior level management an understanding of:

• major risk within the financial industry and the major international risk regulations
• how to manage a bank’s assets and liabilities whilst maximising return
• the interaction between risk types and how banks use an integrated approach for their management
• corporate governance and the best practice approaches to managing the diverse interests of the stakeholders
• how to develop a culture of risk governance as a tool for minimising unnecessary risk taking

Who should attend this seminar

This course is intended those who are new to integrated risk management, senior management responsible strategic risk management, or those who wish to further their understanding of enterprise risk management. It will be of use to:

• Board level bank management
• Senior managers
• Senior risk managers and analysts
• Senior directors and risk managers responsible for strategic risk management
• Internal auditors
• Regulatory and compliance personnel
• Treasury professionals
• Asset and liability managers and analysts
• Regulators and supervisory professionals
• Suppliers and consultants to banks and the risk management industry
• Corporate governance and risk governance managers.

ISO 26262 defines the requirements for functional safety in the automotive sector.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at automotive professionals who wish to implement the ISO 26262 standard within their organization.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand functional safety as it relates to automotive hardware and software development.
• Understand the legal responsibilities and compliance requirements of ISO 26262.
• Implement the safety processes prescribed in ISO 26262.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Kaizen methodology reshapes how organizations approach daily operations through systematic continuous improvement. This training examines proven total quality control methods, East-West management contrasts, problem-solving techniques, and labor relations strategies while exploring frameworks for transforming corporate culture and supplier partnerships. Participants leave equipped to identify inefficiencies, design lean workflows, and cultivate a culture of ongoing optimization.

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way organisations make decisions, work and organise
themselves. However, the adoption of AI creates new leadership challenges: how to decide when to use
AI, how to integrate it into processes, how to maintain team trust, and how to ensure accountability and
governance.

The course Leading in the Age of Artificial Intelligence was designed to support leaders in integrating AI
in a conscious, strategic and human-centred way, combining practical AI tools with classic models of
leadership, motivation and team management.
This is not a technology course. It is a leadership course for the age of AI, focused on decision-making,
people, governance and results, ensuring that AI supports performance rather than becoming a source of
fear, loss of control or internal resistance.

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the impact of Artificial Intelligence on leadership decisions and team management.
• Use AI tools to support decision-making, planning and communication.
• Apply classic leadership frameworks in AI-enabled work contexts.
• Manage Human + AI teams with different levels of maturity, autonomy and digital literacy.
• Define objectives, indicators and responsibilities in environments where AI is used (OKR, KPI).
• Address ethics, risk and governance in the organisational use of Artificial Intelligence.
• Create an action plan for the sustained, responsible and effective adoption of AI within the
  organisation.

Modern organizations are increasingly recognizing that neurodiversity is not an exception but a natural part of the population—up to 1 in 7 people function in ways defined as neurodiverse. This means that most teams today are composed of individuals with different styles of thinking, learning, communicating, and acting. For leaders, this isn't a challenge—it's a significant development opportunity.

Audience

Managers and Team Leaders who need to be fully aware of the issues surrounding the management and development of their staff (direct and indirect reports)

Format of the course

The course will be a highly-interactive combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Exercises and Case Studies

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Understand the different skills required for Managing and for Leading
• Develop their team in the most-effective way
• Explain how best to deliver Change in their part of the organisation
• Manage staff performance better
• Successfully negotiate their preferred solutions
• Explain how to deal with the difficult situations they may encounter in the office

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at managers and executives who wish to implement the right tools, skills, and methodologies to manage remote teams.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Explore remote leadership, structures, and components to successfully adapt a remote work setup.
• Develop trust, goals, culture, and teamwork to create an effective and productive remote team.
• Use existing tools and technologies to improve virtual communication and collaboration.
• Implement goal setting and project management methods to measure the performance of a remote team.

The ultimate goal of this program is to transform the audit process from a reactive "finding" exercise into a proactive "prevention" strategy. By mastering Root Cause Analysis, Internal Audit team will specifically target the elimination of recurrent findings. This ensures that once a weakness is identified, the recommendation provides a permanent fix, safeguarding company's operational efficiency and financial integrity.

Choosing not to implement structured RCA creates a high-risk environment:

• Financial Erosion: Unresolved root causes in financial processes lead to cumulative leakages that grow over time.
• Resource Wastage: Auditors spend 40% more time re-auditing the same failed controls instead of focusing on new strategic risks.
• Diminished Authority: Repeatedly reporting the same issues weakens the Audit Division's influence with senior management and auditees.

Overview

This 5-day course will help delegates develop their strategic thinking, planning and management skills, including the tactical and operational requirements for successful implementation in a high-stakes environment. The course will deal with the tough issues of conflict management, managing change, what makes a good leader and how to motivate a team. Using interactive case studies as well as sector examples, delegates will be encouraged to share experiences and challenges to help build practical and work focused solutions which they can take back and actually use.

The core objective of the programme is to equip executives with the skills to scan the business environment to uncover profitable business opportunities as well as develop strategies for gaining competitive advantage in an increasingly competitive business environment. Amongst others, the programme will also provide insight on leadership the best practices and behaviors that will strengthen the capacity of executives to handle the complexities and uncertainties of managing a high performance organisation.

Learning Objectives

After attending this course, delegates will be able to:

• Describe the main problems that are faced by an organisation;
• Explain the various approaches to organisational development planning;
• Analyse the current business environment and influences affecting the organisation;
• Analyse resources within and external to the organisation;
• Explain the various approaches to managing strategy and it place in the business plan;
• Evaluate the alternative development strategies so as to recommend the one(s) most suited to the needs of the firm.
• Apply a deeper understanding of strategic development plans;
• Discuss objectively the risks, benefits and costs that accompany the implementation of the new strategy including managing conflict in a team;
• Define approaches to managing the identified risks;
• Analyse the potential impacts on his or her firm (both positive and negative) that will result from implementing the new strategy;
• Design policies, systems and processes to successfully implement the emergent strategic plans;
• Cover the key steps in change management

Who Should Attend

• Product/Service Managers
• Newly appointed as well as established Managers and Team Leaders
• Heads of Operations
• Senior Bank Managers
• Human Resource Managers
• Operations Managers
• Marketing Managers

Methodology
The course consists of facilitated workshops, supplemented by case studies drawn from a combination of published real life examples and/or practical experience. There will also be opportunities for attendees to work in small groups to synthesise ideas and strategies and to apply the material in the context of their own organisations/departments. Open forum discussions will also be a key element.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level addresses the difficulty of transforming passive or resistant observers into active, supportive partners through systematic analysis and psychological insight.

In complex business environments, the success of a project rarely depends on technical execution alone; it hinges on the support of the people involved. The primary challenge in Stakeholder Management is navigating the "web of influence"—understanding that different parties have competing priorities, varying levels of power, and subjective definitions of success. Without proactive management, projects often face "hidden blockers," sudden shifts in support, or communication breakdowns. 

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify stakeholders,
• Analyze their influence and expectations,
• Select appropriate communication strategies,
• Handle conflicts of interest,
• Build long-term relationships. 

This training course has been created for investors, business owners, directors, managers, executives and analysts who need to develop strategic planning skills. It is not designed for academic purposes, but to start realizing your dreams today.

This course focuses on strategic planning for businesses in which flexibility and constant learning is the most important thing. The main emphasis is corporate and investment strategy using current real-world examples. Each course member will have the opportunity to create a strategic plan and learn how to implement it in practice.

Our services are delivered online to clients throughout the world in collaboration with a growing international partner network. Our transformational 10-week, group-based learning programmes are designed to inspire and capacitate mangers, and are hosted by expert
facilitators and coaches, conveniently delivered online in the normal flow of work…

By the end of this training, participants have nurtured the following skills:

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Teams are only as strong as the human relationships that exist between people.

COACHING
Essential skills for leaders to be influential and get the best from their people

LEADERSHIP
Management is about task and process. Leadership is about people and growth.

CULTURE
Sustained engagement builds the habits and norms of a high-performing team.

TEAMS
A group of individuals is not a team. Good leaders build great teams.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at managers, supervisors, and technical professionals transitioning into leadership roles who wish to use structured leadership frameworks and communication tools to strengthen authority, delegation, and team performance in growing organizations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Define and apply clear leadership authority and accountability within their scope.
• Delegate tasks and outcomes effectively while maintaining performance oversight.
• Conduct structured, direct, and constructive performance conversations.
• Communicate expectations clearly to improve engagement and cross-functional alignment.