Entrepreneurs Forum

21st September 2010 - How Leaders Inspire High Performance Teams - half day masterclass with business consultant Jeff Grout

How Leaders Inspire High Performance Teams - half day masterclass with business consultant Jeff Grout

Contrary to popular practice, building a high performance team takes a lot more than bringing together a group of talented people and hoping for the best. In fact it is one the toughest challenges we face because it requires the soft skills of management. For many of us the soft skills are the hard stuff of business. The basis of any successful organisation is down to three things - the people you have, the climate you create and the way those people work together. It is team performance that conveys the ultimate competitive advantage.

In this highly interactive master-class Jeff Grout will examine various aspects of team building including:

• Identifying what you need
• Winning the Attraction Game
• Getting selection right
• Successful ‘onboarding'
• Setting Clear Direction
• Creating a Motivating Environment
• Inspiring High Performance
• Ensuring Effective Communication

 

Jeff's presentation style is straight-forward, accessible and rich with vivid anecdotes. This session is relevant to anyone who finds themselves thrown into a leadership role. It will also appeal to those who are allergic to management theory or frustrated by its apparent dissociation from real life.

Listed in the '100 Best Business Speakers in Britain', Jeff was formerly UK Managing Director of a leading international recruitment consultancy and Business Manager to Sir Clive Woodward. Jeff is now an independent business consultant specialising in leadership, people management, team building, peak performance, recruitment and retention issues. He holds a number of corporate advisory and executive coaching appointments and is also a successful business author. His books include ‘Recruiting Excellence' and  'What do Leaders Really do?'. Jeff has spoken at Henley Business School, Ashridge Management College, the Danish Centre for Leadership and Cardiff Business School.

To whet your appetite for this inspirational event, you can view previous leadership sessions delivered by Jeff on behalf of the Forum, please click here to visit our online TV channel.

Testimonials for Jeff's last Entrepreneurs' Forum master-class include:

WOW...I don't think I've ever taken so many notes in such a short period of time. I learnt more about leadership from Jeff in 4hrs, than I did on my Durham MBA in 2 years.

Absolutely brilliant - Jeff's method of delivery was very practical and easy to relate to day-to-day management and leadership issues that I face. This made the attendees feel very comfortable and therefore we all participated and that meant some very useful interaction with others in the same field.

Thoroughly enjoyed the session. Jeff gave some great insight into leadership issues and has stimulated a lot of thought on how to improve. I also enjoyed his presentation style and the interesting anecdotes and analogies.

A very good workshop. Jeff cut straight through the fog others like to surround leadership with and through his knowledge, experience and great story telling gave an inspirational and informative workshop.

I thoroughly enjoyed the session and found Jeff very engaging, he kept my interest for the whole of the session (not always easy). And, whilst nothing was new to me, it was lovely to hear his stories which brought it alive for me.

This was the most inspiring and informative session I have ever attended. Jeff is a great speaker!

Attendance at this event for Forum members is included in member's benefits package and costs £15 + VAT for member's guests.  Non-members are charged at £50.00 + VAT per person.  Please note that cancellations received within 48 hours of the event will be charged in full.

Breakfast and light refreshments will be served from 8.30am, followed by a mid-morning refreshment break.

 

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