Leadership
“Leadership is all about people. It is not about organizations, It is not about plans, It is not about strategies. It is about people motivating people to get the job done”. – Colin Powell
In today’s workplace environment, organizations are faced with many challenges such as competition, increasing diversity, changing customer expectations and tremendous impact of technological advancements. Therefore, their success depends to a great degree on having the right individuals on their leadership team. Leaders must work collaboratively and efficiently in supporting the organizational structure that aligns with the established strategic direction. Successful organizations make a huge commitment and investment in ensuring that all levels of leaders are provided the necessary tools and growth opportunities for future development. We have found that an effective strategic planning process can help drive leadership decisions by evaluating where you are today versus your vision for the future. Our hands on customized approach can assist your leadership team with developing and implementing a detailed plan of action for identifying goals, and objectives along best strategies to achieve desired organizational results from your leadership team.
Change Management
“Transformation is a Process not an event”
– John Kotter, LeadingChange
Organizations are having to rapidly adapt to a changing and more competitive environment to maintain a competitive edge in today’s work environment. These changes are inevitable as a result of customer expectations, a culture focused on the past, advances in technology, increasing diversity, growth gaps in workforce skills , workforce challenges due generational differences and innovation. Unsuccessful change processes can be costly in terms of disruption to operations, loss of critical staff, impact on customer service and a potential loss of business to competitors. Successful transformations are the result of a well planned process prior to the actual execution of organizational changes. We possess many years of experience of participating in the planning and implementation of major change processes in health care, non-profit and governmental organizations. This combined knowledge and experience to can minimize the usual challenges and barriers that commonly impede or dismantle a transformation process.
Coaching and Training
“Coaching is unlocking a person’s potential to maximize their growth”. – John Whitmore
Employees are one of the most valued assets in an organization. In the past, coaching and training was thought of as merely a tool to improve staff performance. Today, many believe that coaching is a proactive approach for developing future leaders and providing existing leaders with the necessary tools for growth within the organization. Coaching and staff training programs have been proven to increase self awareness, reduce skill gaps, enhance retention and improve overall productivity. Therefore, it is important for organizations to make a commitment to encouraging and supporting employees by demonstrating a willingness to invest in their career advancement plans. We can assist you in defining and assessing your organization’s unique coaching and training needs and support you with developing a customized training plan. The more motivated your leaders and staff are, the greater the ROI is in terms of productivity and creativity.
Speaking
Barbara Ward is recognized as an outstanding motivational speaker and has been a keynote, guest speaker or panelist at numerous national conventions and conferences. She has received much recognition for her elegance, her passion and ability to tell a story that resonates with her audiences. As a former military officer and senior executive leader in healthcare, state and federal government agencies, she empowers women and serves as a mentor and role model. The following is sampling of her speaking engagements:
Golden Gate University, Veterans Day Program, San Francisco, Ca.
National Association of Black Military Women Annual Conference, Las Vegas
Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, Ca.
NAACP Annual Convention, Veterans Awards Luncheon
Women’s Veterans Interactive Annual Conference, National Harbor, Md
Tennessee Women Veterans Annual Summit
Congressional Black Caucus, Annual Braintrust Forum, Washington, DC
National Association of Female Executives, Indiana Chapter
Disabled American Veterans National Convention
American GI Forum National Convention, San Francisco, Ca
National Association o Black Veterans, National Convention, New York