People Development (People Acceleration)

Our programs use the most effective techniques in adult learning including simulations, behavior modeling, application exercises, group discussion and skill building. The emphasis is on application rather than theory. We enable participants to learn new competencies and give them the tools to apply them in the real world.

In-House Programs

With our customized, in-house programs, we deliver a complete curriculum of high impact, experiential workshops to meet the client's people development needs.

Examples of program content for managers and supervisors include:

  • Leading for High Performance
  • Developing High Performance Teams
  • Managing the Customer Service Interface
  • Getting More out of your Salespeople
  • Managing change
  • High Pay-Off Hiring
  • Boot Camp for Managers - (core skills every manager needs)

Examples of program content for professionals, regardless of level, include:

  • Developing Skills for High Performance Teamwork
  • Soft Skills for Hard Core Technical Professionals
  • Effective Communication
  • Conflict Management
  • Partnership Selling
  • Time Management

Open Forum Programs

Profitable Growth Partners run Open Forum programs for companies who are not yet ready for an in-house, customized program, but are ready to invest in 2 or 3 high potential employees.

All Open Forum programs are held at Western Michigan University's Conference Center on East Beltline in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Current programs available for 12-month enrollment include:

  • Boot Camp for Managers

Designed specifically for Managers, and "up-and-coming" Managers, Boot Camp focuses on delivering the core skills needed for today's supervising professional.  As the name implies, Boot Camp is a rigorous program that teaches and reinforces self-management and personal effectiveness, interpersonal relationships, teamwork and collaboration, and principles of leadership.  For many companies, this program is the place to start for basic training for their front-line management.  Learn More...

 

  • Soft Skills for Hard Core Technical Professionals

Research shows that many technical projects fail, not due to insufficient technical expertise, but because the tech professional lacks the interpersonal skills needed to interact impactfully with others.  This 12-workshop series advances competencies in three critical areas: communications, teamwork and collaboration, and leadership. These "Soft" skills definitely strengthen the tech professional's performance. This is a must for those in technical professions who are required to interface regularly with management, non-technical team members, and customers.  Learn More...