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careerS Six important reasons Why engineering employers Should invest in leadership & management development training Great organizations rely on their leaders and managers to generate results. T o withstand everything from competitive threats to shifting consumer demands, leaders and managers need to have the right character, insight and practical tools to improve their ability to lead and manage and to motivate their teams to achieve success. But how do technical specialists like engineers and engineering managers attain these business and people management skills? Some managers might be natural-born leaders who have the ability to inspire and motivate, but still need help figuring out how to ensure that their team's work is driving results. Other managers may be well respected experts in their fields, but aren't used to leading staff and communicating expectations regularly. No company is alone in its need to improve leadership and management to drive results - including engineering firms and employers. OSPE offers its one-of-a-kind Leadership and Management Development Program that is specifically designed for engineers and technical specialists wanting to improve their business results through people. Below are five specific reasons why all engineering employers should consider putting their new or aspiring leaders, managers and teams through this unique certificate program. 1 well-trained managers who lead effectively and inspire their team members and colleagues to work smart, build trust and collaborate will boost morale and employee retention. It's a proven fact that employees with good managers want to do their jobs better, and also outperform non-motivated employees by about 40%. 2 In order to successfully influence, lead and manage others, individuals need to have the right insight, experience and know-how to drive commitment, collaboration, innovation and efficiency to maximize their own and others' contributions to the organization. Managers need to understand how to recognize strengths and weaknesses to ensure their team is working at its maximum potential, while keeping everyone focused on doing what they love and are good at. 3 Ospe's professional development partner rzultz Consulting designed this completely unique program specifically for technical specialists, engineers, engineering managers and leaders in production and manufacturing environments. This is the only program of its kind that sparks learning and transformation to accelerate innovation, impact and results for engineering organizations. 4 as part of Ospe's specialized leadership & management development program, participants can build their own learning package that aligns to their unique personal growth needs. Typical leadership and management development programs don't generate sustained results because these programs don't focus on personal behavioural insights and change. Our program is based on brain-based neuroscience and behavioral dynamics to create and maintain positive behaviour and results at work. 5 most new managers struggle with having challenging conversations and addressing employee performance problems in constructive ways. OSPE's program offers workshops on each of these areas and on other leadership and management topics, so participants learn tried-and-true methods to tackle sensitive issues. September 2016 The VOICe 29

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