Developing Your People: The Key to a Successful In-plant Team
In-house Classes
Larger companies often have in-house classes available on a variety of useful topics. Work with your HR folks—and don't be bashful about suggesting classes that would be of value to people on your team and throughout the organization.
External Seminars and Webinars
There are a number of companies (e.g. Fred Pryor, CareerTrack, SkillPath, AMA) that offer one- or two-day seminars on useful topics ranging from working with vendors, to time management to dealing with difficult employees. I build in dollars in my budget to cover some classes for employees, and I urge you to do so too.
Wes Friesen is a proven leader and developer of high performing teams and has extensive experience in both the corporate and non-profit worlds. A former in-plant manager, he is also an award-winning university instructor and speaker, and is the president of Solomon Training and Development, which provides leadership, management and team building training. His book, Your Team Can Soar! contains 42 valuable lessons that will inspire you, and give you practical pointers to help you—and your team—soar to new heights of performance. Your Team Can Soar! can be ordered from Xulonpress.com/bookstore or wesfriesen.com. Wes can be contacted at wesmfriesen@gmail.com.
