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Frequently Asked Questions

Why FOCUS? Commonly Asked Questions and Answers

We put together a list of FAQ's to help potential clients gain a better understanding of what to expect from a leadership development company and how partnering with us can benefit their organization. If you can't find the answer you're looking for, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team for further assistance.

Our leadership development programs stand out in several key ways:

Customization: We tailor our programs to your organization’s unique needs, ensuring the content aligns with your culture, goals, and challenges.

Practical Application: Our focus is on actionable learning. We provide tools and frameworks that can be immediately applied to your teams and departments.

Long-Term Impact: Our approach emphasizes not only short-term skill development but also long-term growth and adaptability.

Proven Results: With over a three decades of experience, we have a track record of helping organizations retain top talent, advance careers, and boost performance.

We believe in the power of customized, practical, and peer-driven learning to foster lasting leadership. development and organizational success. Set up a conversation to learn more. 

Yes, we offer both in-person and virtual training options, allowing organizations to choose the format that suits their preferences. However, our Accelerate Institute™ and Elevate Institute™ programs are exclusively delivered virtually.

Yes, we can provide training content to enhance your existing leadership development program. Our approach involves tailoring content to align with your program’s specific objectives, culture, and unique needs. Whether you’re seeking to augment specific modules or integrate comprehensive training, our team works closely with you to ensure a seamless and effective integration that maximizes the impact of your leadership development efforts. Our adaptable content and expertise in the field enable us to be a valuable asset in strengthening your leadership program.

Our facilitators are carefully selected for their exceptional qualifications and extensive experience in the field of leadership development. They typically hold advanced degrees in relevant fields, such as an MBA or professional certifications. Additionally, they bring a wealth of real-world experience, often having held leadership positions themselves in various industries and on organizational boards. We encourage our team members undergo ongoing professional development to stay current with the latest trends and best practices in leadership and adult education. We take pride in our trainers’ ability to combine their academic knowledge with practical expertise, creating a dynamic learning experience that empowers participants to excel in their leadership roles.

The results you can expect from our leadership development programs are multifaceted. Participants typically experience improved leadership skills, enhanced teamwork, increased productivity, and a positive impact on your organization’s overall performance. Our programs are designed to foster long-term growth, with participants often reporting increased confidence, better decision-making, and the ability to adapt to evolving challenges in the workplace. These results collectively contribute to stronger leadership and organizational success.

The typical time commitment required for our leadership training programs can vary based on the specific program and your organization’s needs. However, we understand the importance of balancing learning with work responsibilities. Depending on the content, some programs can be delivered in as little as 90-minutes while others are best delivered in a half- or full-day timeframe. For precise details on time commitment, we recommend reaching out to our team, who can provide information tailored to your specific program of interest.

We assess the success of participants in our programs through various measures. These may involve pre- and post-assessments to gauge skill development, feedback and evaluations from both participants and their supervisors, and ongoing performance metrics. By combining self-assessment with objective data, we gain a holistic view of each participant’s progress, allowing us to tailor our programs and support to ensure the best outcomes for individual and organizational growth.

Investing in the development of your leaders encompasses both financial and time commitments. While pricing can vary depending on the scope and customization of your leadership development program, it’s crucial to recognize that the true investment goes beyond cost. Participants must allocate time for learning, practice, and skill enhancement, which may involve scheduled training sessions, workshops, and, importantly, on-the-job application of newly acquired skills. The investment made in developing your leaders not only impacts their growth but also contributes to your organization’s long-term success by fostering capable and effective leadership. Please contact us for specific pricing details tailored to your organization’s needs.

Yes! We know learning is not simply an event, so we offer our graduates access to resources, coaching, and an active community of leaders working together on continued skill development.

Our goal is to support your leaders in their continuous growth and development long after the initial training is concluded.

Absolutely, we can provide references from other organizations we’ve had the privilege of working with. These references offer valuable insights into the experiences of our past clients and the impact of our leadership development programs on their teams and organizations. Please feel free to reach out to our team, and we’d be happy to connect you with these references to learn more about their firsthand experiences with us.

The Institutes

Our Accelerate Institute™ and Elevate Institute™ programs offer a structured pathway for participants to enhance their tactical and strategic leadership capabilities. Delivered virtually over four months, these programs are designed to prepare participants for the next step in their career.

Internal Programs

Every program is customized to the organization and audience that it serves. We bring decades of experience building, designing and facilitating leadership development programs and you bring the context to allow these programs to be an extension of your brand.

Individual Workshops

Whether it's a comprehensive full-day program or a focused single module, our expertise lies in crafting and delivering tailored training. Our programs are designed to ensure teams and organizations benefit from a truly effective and impactful training experience.

The Institutes

Our Accelerate and Elevate Institute™ programs offer a structured pathway for participants to enhance their tactical and strategic leadership capabilities. Delivered virtually over four months, these programs are designed to prepare participants for the next step in their career.

Internal Programs

We understand the importance of aligning our content with your industry, culture, and brand identity. This customization ensures that your learners can seamlessly integrate and apply skills within their specific work contexts, leading to enhanced effectiveness and results.

Leadership Workshops

Whether it's a comprehensive full-day program or a focused single module, our expertise lies in crafting and delivering tailored training. Our programs are designed to ensure teams and organizations benefit from a truly effective and impactful training experience.

Here to Help You Build Better Leaders

Reduce turnover, maximize team member efficiency and build a better culture. Our customized leadership development programs make people and organizations better.

We believe leadership matters

FOCUS Training is an interactive leadership development company that has been helping people achieve excellence through understanding and action since 1992.

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