Regardless of industry, fantastic leadership communication is vital for organizational success. Deliberate practice of these critical communication skills within realistic scenarios tailored to the job role and individual will get leaders to perform better sooner and with measurable results. Remember the adage “practice makes progress” and keep reading for examples of practice scenarios specific to specialized leader segments, including sales, supply chain and corporate.

Bottom line: the key to effective leadership training isn't just about completing training - it's about building relevant knowledge, bridging to application with practice, and supporting retention… all within a supportive eco-system.

Seven Compelling Reasons to Incorporate Deliberate Practice into Manager Skill Development Programs

Understanding the Four Crucial Skills to Develop and Why They Are Critical to Manager Success

Which skills are chronically underperformed and how to close those gaps

Today, our attention is demanded by the screens that we work and play on, advertising designed to prey on our deepest fears and dreams, and of course, the important things like family, friends, walking the dog – you know, reality. Combine this well-crafted assault on our attention and our obligations to reality it’s no wonder that when you see the data on the meager effectiveness of traditional L&D programs, they are typically the first to have their budgets questioned.