Developing Top Performers

Executive Career Services offers training and skill building, on many topics, including communication, conflict management, negotiation, supervision, time management, project management, consulting, conflict management and other topics identified as priority needs with the client. Each training is customized after a careful assessment of current knowledge and skills, as well as desired outcomes of the client.

The professional development of employees is critical to the vitality and success of the individual and the organization. Professional development has two elements: knowledge and skills. While it is difficult to separate knowledge and skill, "training" is the term most often applied to skill development while recognizing that this training also builds knowledge. Knowledge-building alone is more often associated with seminars, lectures, or coursework where there is a less active role in practice, feedback, and coaching. Skill-development is most often characterized by interactive participation where skills are practiced with the guidance of a professional Executive Coach. Other examples of knowledge-building could include topics related to the products or services of the organization.

ECS recognizes that the majority of a person's development is the result of day-to-day work experiences - "on the job" training. Participation in a formal training session can lay the foundation for skill development and intensify the importance of gaining new skills as a required job responsibility. Feedback and individual coaching following the training experience dramatically increase skill development. It is important to acknowledge that individuals have different learning styles and needs so it is recognized that there is no single approach that works best, each employee is personally evaluated to determine the best possible approach to training and development.

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