MISSION

To help organizations Develop, Implement, and Evaluate Leadership Development, Training, Diversity Programs and Business Initiatives that will position the company as a workplace of choice for business opportunities for minorities, women, and all employees.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Corporations and Businesses that have a desire to establish strong and lasting Diversity and Leadership Development Programs that will be aligned with the business strategy.

INTRODUCTION

The retention of African-Americans, other minorities and women in organizations continues to be a major challenge and issue that must be addressed if organizations are to truly have successful long term Diversity Programs. Workforce 2020 published by the Hudson Institute clearly addresses the change in the workforce and what progressive organizations should be doing in order to be successful in the future. The representation or lack of representation of minorities and women in the workforce of an organization speaks to the real commitment to Diversity.

When you ask minorities and women why they left an organization you will hear such things as: no career growth did not see other minorities/women in Senior Management positions, lack of cross training, no real visible commitment to me or diversity, etc.

Leadership At Its Best can help organizations in positing DIVERSITY and LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT as a part of the ever changing culture of the organization which will improve the overall retention of talent.

Diversity Strategic Planning, Development, Implementation and Evaluation

Cultural Assessment of the organization from the general associates view.

Discussions with Senior Management about the overall business strategy for the organization and what role dose Diversity play in it.

Development of a Diversity Strategy that is aligned with the overall business strategy. The Diversity plan must focus on the following in order to best position in the organization:

  • Workforce Planning and Employment
  • Minority Business Development and Partnerships
  • Community Outreach and Relationships

Executive and Management Coaching & Leadership Development

  • Personal Assessments
  • One-on-One coaching face time
  • Creation of a Development Plan
  • Implementation of the Development Plan
  • Evaluation and feedback sessions to all parties i.e. associate and supervisor

Management Training and Development

Develop and deliver training programs which meet the specific needs of the client
They may include the following:

Senior Management

  • One on one executive coaching
  • Plus the training listed below for managers and supervisors

Managers and Supervisors

  • Leadership: what is it and how do I lead vs manage
  • Personal goal setting: vision, mission, “smart” goals
  • Change management
  • Effective communications
  • Managing time for improved productivity
  • Building effective teams and conducting team meetings
  • Coaching and developing employees
  • Handling performance management issues
  • Diversity in the workplace
  • Conducting performance appraisals

Hourly Employees

  • How to work together as effective teams
  • Effective communications
  • Diversity in the workplace
  • How to improve overall productivity

HR Organizational Design and Support

  • Meet with leadership team to determine the over strategic plan for the business and identification of business issues and the HR implications. HR must be at table when decisions are made
  • Organizational design.
  • HR policy development.
  • Workforce planning.
  • Compensation plan design.
  • Benefits program development.
  • Payroll system set-up.
  • Employee relations management.
  • Executive contract development and review.
  • Performance management design.
  • Training and development program design and implementation.
  • Internal communications program design.
  • Health and safety program development.
  • HR information system selection and implementation.
  • Legal compliance management.