Your team
It's the vehicle that moves your company’s mission forward. Whether you lead a small business with fewer than a dozen workers or a large enterprise with thousands of employees, your human resources are your most valuable capital.
I’m Whitney Sargent
I’ve been leading large teams in the corporate space for more than a decade. I’ve seen first-hand that the organizations that put their energy into nurturing and developing their employees obtain the best and longest-lasting results. Their profit margins increase along with their team’s ability to cooperate during the execution of crucial company initiatives.
There is science and structure behind developing a team that will move your company toward your own unique vision of success, and my workshops and corporate trainings are specifically designed to help you implement this science and structure seamlessly into your organization.
Whether you’re looking for an immersive multi-day retreat, or a few hours of focused seminar-style training, I offer corporate trainings that will help you maximize your team’s value.
Training Event
Society of Women Engineers
Whitney presenting at the Society of Women Engineers 2018 National conference on techniques to drive your virtual team to higher levels of performance.
Testimonials
CHRISTINE GRENIER
Our one-on-one sessions led me to feel empowered in my workplace.
Our one-on-one sessions led me to feel empowered in my workplace. Her style of coaching made me feel comfortable to consult with her and share my experiences. Whitney helped me to understand the various styles of communication, and how to engage each member of my team in different ways, which enabled me to drive higher levels of performance from the team as a whole. I ran more effective meetings and was able to excel in a high performing group of professionals. I was able to build strong business relationships that led me to advancements in my career, including promotions and acknowledgements from upper management. There is no “self- help book” to match the individual coaching I have received from Whitney.
Whitney has been extremely helpful
When I run into coaching issues with my team or need guidance on my leadership development, Whitney has been extremely helpful. Last year, I had the opportunity to facilitate a workshop with Whitney in England and as the team started to spiral into a territory completely outside of their control, Whitney’s quick thinking and understanding of the group dynamic, came in at a perfect time to draw the team focus on what they can control. She immediately took the energy away from the concerns that were out of their control. At that moment the team completely changed their perspective on the task on hand and quickly gained consensuses on the key areas to develop.
HUGH ROJAS-RODRIGUEZ
CHRIS SOWERS
Whitney is an outstanding coach, mentor, and trainer.
I've worked closely with her for several years and have personally witnessed her unique ability to improve the effectiveness of every team and leader who she works with.
Skills and Strategies
While each corporate training is crafted around your desires and needs, there are specific skills and strategies I can bring to the table to help you achieve the results you desire. These include:
THE FOUR STAGES OF TEAM DEVELOPMENT
As a group of people come together, they will go through four specific developmental stages: forming, storming, norming and performing. During this workshop, we walk through each of these stages to understand your organization’s history, your company culture, and how we can equip your team to perform at the highest level.
Forté Communication Assessment:
The Forté Assessment is the premier communications profile to gather insight on maximizing your team’s productivity. As a certified Forté practitioner, I’m able to give each of your employees a detailed understanding of his or her own communication styles. We then bring your team together to assess how each individual’s communication style can best be integrated within the context of the team as a whole.
Developing Cross-Training Matrices:
Have you ever been blindsided when a key team member left, and you were forced to find a replacement for a specialized position? Cross-training your team ensures that each employee has his or her own specific role but is also able to step in and cover at least one other key team member’s duties. This removes much stress and pressure from your organization and allows you to make measured replacement decisions should you unexpectedly lose a team member. I’ll walk you through how to determine which of your employees are best suited to cross-train for alternate positions so you limit your company’s exposure and risk.
Team Mission and Vision
Your team Mission and Vision must be defined to achieve your company’s goal and ensure that all employees are moving in the same direction. This workshop will help you clearly designate these core company values and ensure that your team is on board with fulfilling them.
Team Goals and Measures:
What gets measured gets done. We’ll craft your Key Performance Indicators in a way that aligns with your company goals and mission. Then we’ll ensure that each team member has a clear understanding of the key metrics in his or her role so that you stay on track to consistently hit your desired targets. With this training, you’ll eliminate questions on whether an initiative has been “successful” by setting clear parameters on the front end.
Optimizing Your Virtual Team:
In the modern world, nearly every business has a virtual component to its team. When you’re not able to see your co-worker face-to-face, new issues arise. Effective communication skills become even more important than they would be in a traditional working environment where all of your employees are in one physical space. This training will help you navigate the special challenges that come with leading a virtual team and create company norms to ensure each team member is contributing to your ultimate success. Virtual teams can be just as effective as in-person teams, but they do require more nurturing and transparency to be effective.
“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” - Henry Ford
Frequently Asked Questions
How long are your corporate trainings?
Each individual training lasts approximately four hours. You may also choose multiple trainings to deepen your team’s learning experience. Training experiences of up to one week in length are available.
Can you customize a training specifically for my organization?
Absolutely. While each training includes delivery of multiple pre-established key points, I communicate with a leader in your organization prior to your seminar or workshop date. Every training is crafted specifically with your team, vision and mission in mind.
Do you have a booking calendar?
To inquire about booking, please complete this brief form. Someone from my team will respond to your query within 2 business days. I do not make my booking calendar public to ensure my clients’ privacy.
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