Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce recently issued the following announcement.
BUDDY TO LEADER
This class helps those new to leadership, whether the new role is as a team leader, or as a supervisor. It will help individuals learn how to navigate the new responsibility of leading former co-workers.
Participants will be given concepts to help them set boundaries, establish goals and expectations, provide feedback, and motivate team members.
TOPICS
Define the leader’s/supervisor’s role, and how it differs from other members of the workgroup
Tips for delegating work, and setting goals
How to provide constructive feedback
Learn how to build an appropriate work environment without crossing supervisor/co-worker boundaries
Practice techniques for dealing with difficult behaviors
How to follow up on goals and workgroup targets with subordinates
Knowing when and how to ask for help
INSTRUCTOR
Julie Sanom is the founder of Focused Solutions. Operating since March 1993, Focused Solutions is a Management Consulting Firm based in Greenville, South Carolina. Julie provides organizational consulting and outsource training to a client base ranging from large, medium and small-sized companies to the individual. She provides consulting services in Strategic Planning, Team Building, Process Improvement and Leadership Development.
Julie takes pride in assessing her client’s unique situations and then tailoring her work to meet their specific needs. With her extensive coaching experience in the business world, she has led diverse groups of people in attaining higher performance levels. Through the use of dynamic leadership and team building principles she has a proven track record of success. Julie believes an organization’s performance cannot exceed the quality of its human capital therefore her programs are designed to strengthen leadership at all levels.
INSTRUCTOR REVIEWS
“Mrs. Sanom did a great job keeping everyone involved in the class. She has a great sense of humor and discussed real life situations. Mrs. Sanom is a GREAT INSTRUCTOR!”
— Tommy H.
“Julie is such a positive and welcoming person. She was very engaging and kept us involved through interactive games and activities. She is a PHENOMENAL story teller and instructor!”
— Dan K.
“Julie’s animated way of teaching and story telling was perfect! She kept me on the edge of my seat and held my attention the entire time. ”
— Matt B.
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