"To cherish traditions, old buildings, ancient cultures and genuine lifestyles.is a worthy thing. But in the world of business, to cling to outmoded methods... or old attitudes... is a prescription for suicide." – Sir Ieuan Maddock

PROGRAMS:
 

All Expanding Thought programs include background theory, group interaction, individual practice and work place application. Also, we custom design programs, so if you have a need that is not specifically addressed here, ask if it within the scope of what we offer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
   
 

Creativity and Innovation
Our focus always is to help organizations achieve better results. We examine and eclipse current decision-making processes, problem-solving techniques, idea capture and implementation strategies, and thought generation tools.
Targeted Breakthrough Thinking
Off the Beaten Path
THINK TANK: Creative Problem Solving
Creativity 101
Storytelling in Problem Definition

Profile of a Creative Person assessment

Creativity and Innovation Bibliography

Coaching
In today’s workplaces, managers are coaches. It is crucial that they know how to use the precious little time they have with employees as developmental opportunities. Our programs systematically build manager competency so that coaching is on-going, valuable and valued..
Coaching Conversations
Manager as Coach
SuperCoach

Ready to be Coached? - 10 Questions

Leadership
We reverse engineer the leadership process to identify where the organization is in its growth cycle and what leadership capabilities are needed to assure success. Our programs are tailored because each organization is as complexly different as the individuals in it.
Fundamentals of Leadership
Leading through Strengths
Action Learning

Leadership Reflection - self assessment

Communication
The ability to communicate lies at the heart of success. It is unfailingly a best practice that is sought after and often poorly executed. We use various tools to enhance the capacity of people to arrive at shared understanding, which leads to intelligent decision-making and action.
Dialogue: The Fundamentals of Communication
The Listening Simulation
Storytelling

Communication Mistakes - helpful questions

Team Development
A group of people working on a project or problem is not necessarily a team. A team has an agreed upon charge, set of ground rules, operating procedures, project plan, and outcomes. Our program educates team leaders and members to establish and sustain high performing teams.
Team Leader
Team Tools

Team Assessment Tool - assess your team

Customer Service
Both internal and external customers require and deserve high quality attention. The program uses a simple and well-used model to guide participants through the cycle of customer interactions. The experiential workshop is light on theory and heavy on practice.
All Customers Count

 

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