You may have heard the phrase “performance reviews should never be a surprise.” We could not agree more. When done correctly, reviews provide a great opportunity to develop individuals on your team as well as shape your department or organizational culture. The challenge is that review season within organizations is often built within a narrow …
by Betsy Barnich 
Supporting the professional growth of your high-performing individuals is a true win-win situation – especially if it increases the likelihood that they will stay with your organization long-term. Engaging these go-getters takes a little time upfront but can reap tremendous rewards for your department, organization, and their personal development. Read for tips on how to …
by Betsy Barnich 
Diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords; they are essential components of a thriving and successful organization. By incorporating these principles into talent development programs, businesses can unlock their full potential and ensure a more vibrant, innovative, and inclusive work environment. This week on the FOCUS blog, we’ll explore three key points for embracing diversity …
by Betsy Barnich 
A culture of high feedback offers several substantial benefits, including improved explicit communication skills and the development of trust-based, developmental relationships within the organization. To foster such a culture, this week on the blog, Matt suggests implementing three key strategies, with the aim of enhancing professional relationships and capabilities.
by Betsy Barnich 
In our latest video blog, we address a common query from new partners: Where should you begin when rolling out a new training program within your organization? We always recommend starting the implementation of a new training program from the highest levels of your organization. In this week’s blog post, Melissa Goltra discusses three compelling …
by Betsy Barnich 
The Accelerate Institute™ and Elevate Institute™ offer several key benefits for participants and organizations: Leadership development: Both institutes are designed to equip leaders with essential skills and tools for effective leadership. Practical skills: Participants learn tactical tools they will use daily in leadership roles, such as motivating others, setting expectations, prioritization, time management, delegation, and …
by Betsy Barnich 
Group coaching plays a significant role in the Accelerate Institute™ program, offering several benefits to participants: Collaborative learning: Accelerate participants engage in group coaching sessions with a “home team” led by a course instructor. These sessions provide a collaborative environment where participants can learn from each other’s experiences and perspectives. Skill reinforcement: The group coaching …
by Betsy Barnich 
Self-aware teams leverage the benefits of leaning on each other to maximize their productivity as a whole. But what role does psychological safety play in self-aware teams? In this week’s blog post, Matt Meuleners of FOCUS Training sits down with Mike Tack, Senior Manager of Leadership Development at Kohl’s to talk about his take on …
by Betsy Barnich 
