Description Individuals are often promoted into supervisory and management roles from individual contributor roles without being provided the skills training they need to truly be successful in the role. While certainly these new supervisors will learn “on the job,” consider how much more effective they can be if the organization enables for some time in […]
Training Programs
Abudi Consulting Group, LLC offers a variety of half day and full day workshops to clients. All training workshops are interactive, hands-on practical programs that enable participants to apply what they are learning immediately back on the job.
All workshops include a participant guide for reference after the workshop and most all workshops also include templates to be used back on the job. All programs include an action planning component to help the client continue the learning back on the job.
For each client, Abudi Consulting Group develops a customized case study to enable application of what is being learned in the workshop to a “real life” situation. For organizations that include participants from a variety of business units, a more general case study is used so that everyone is able to relate to it. In such situations, the case study is still tailored to a specific component of the client’s business.
For those clients interested in only a topic or two from a workshop, 1 1/2 to 3-hour events can be held at the client site.
All training programs/workshops include Action Planning to ensure participants are able to apply what they learn back on the job.
Customized Training Program Development
Abudi Consulting Group, LLC works with organizations to develop customized curriculum to meet their specific needs. We follow a detailed process to ensure that courseware developed will enable you to meet your strategic learning and development goals.
We can begin with our own curriculum as a base, can design and develop from scratch, or can work with you to ensure your own programs are updated and more effectively meet the needs of your employees.
Effective Management and Facilitation of Meetings
Accomplish more in less time Description Meetings are an essential part of business and may take any number of forms; such as a training meeting, problem solving or decision making meeting, project kick off meeting, or an information gathering meeting. Too often managers hear of complaints of too many meetings with little being accomplished, taking […]
Introduction to Systems Thinking
Description Systems thinking provides a practical method for solving and managing complex issues by looking at the “big picture.” By looking at the big picture, we are able to understand how the decisions we are making to resolve an issue will impact the organization as a whole over the long term. Through systems thinking, we […]
Introduction to Microsoft Office Project
Description Microsoft Project does not replace understanding the basics of project management; it is a tool to help you better manage those projects using technology. Microsoft Office Project enables for more effective tracking and managing project initiatives. With Microsoft Project you are able to manage your project team resources, develop and manage your schedule for […]
Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Description Every manager needs to be financially-savvy to ensure they are making the best decisions within their department. This includes understanding and managing budgets, financial reports and business plans. You need to be able to understand and communicate the financial performance of your department and understand how the decisions that you make impact the bottom […]
Delegation and Time Management: The Secret to Management Success
Description The best managers do two things really well: Delegating tasks and projects to staff to accomplish the work of the department/division and to enable for staff learning opportunities and skill development, and Managing their time effectively by setting priorities and having a plan in place to ensure they do the right things at the […]
Business Communications
Description Strong communication skills are absolutely required regardless of your role within the organization. This includes verbal and non-verbal communications, written communications and effective listening skills. Communication = professional excellence. Your ability to effectively listen to others to understand their point of view and communicate with them in a way that works for them to […]
Brainstorming Best Practices: Be Innovative and Creative!
Description Brainstorming, while valuable, often gets out of control with no progress being made. Individuals walk away from brainstorming sessions trying to figure out what has been accomplished and feeling as if their time has been wasted. The goal of brainstorming sessions is to create an environment that will encourage creative ideas and thoughts. It […]
Best Practices for Strategic Planning
Description The idea of strategic planning worries many leaders and managers within the organization. It seems so time consuming and laborious. But it doesn’t have to be! Strategic planning is a management tool that helps the business to focus their efforts in support of meeting clearly defined goals and objectives. It is, effectively, a roadmap […]
Stakeholder Management Best Practices
Description Working with stakeholders can be challenging. Each stakeholder has their own goal for the project and it is often difficult to understand each stakeholders’ particular needs and to match those needs to the project objectives. Developing strong relationships with stakeholders is essential to success in meeting their needs, and getting what you need from […]