Corporate America spends $15 billion annually on training. Mission Statements
proudly pronounce that people are their most “important asset”. Yet the majority
of corporate training dollars today go to administrative, technical and process
training. However, real leadership, which is about inspiring, motivating and influencing people to do their jobs in an outstanding manner, cannot be taught within these frameworks.
“Our most important training is not how to manage or administer, but in how to lead.” Herb Kelleher, Chairman, CEO, Southwest Airlines
Compass Leadership Group presents an extraordinary tool in the in the development of effective leadership at all levels of business: Battle-tested Leadership Studies.
Compass believes that, much like parenting, leaders are made not born and organizations are reflections of their leadership. Often, corporations promote individuals to positions of authority based on their seniority, technical knowledge and formal education, rather than their ability to truly lead, as if bestowing a title upon them will automatically qualify them to lead people.
Using the metaphor of historic battles around the world, our Battle-tested Leadership Studies provide an insightful review of leadership in the most chaotic, fluid and uncertain of all environments.
This is not a battle history seminar. We share lessons from the battlefield, which are especially applicable in today’s rapidly changing business world. Your team will walk the hallowed grounds and witness the struggles of micro-management and empowerment, the fatal consequences of interpersonal conflict, and the triumphs of character, courage, initiative, decisiveness and ductus exemplo*. The instruction and experiences are then applied to your organization’s specific challenges.
“If you want to learn about yourself, your organization and your readiness for battle, I highly recommend the experience. You will walk away with a greater understanding of a great American tragedy and may even avoid one in your own organization.” Plant Manager, General Motors
If you recognize the value of developing real leaders to battle in the globally competitive marketplace, contact us. We are eager to address your questions personally.
*Ductus Exemplo: Leadership by Example. The power of example has the greatest impact on an organization. People emulate the behavior of their leaders. This principle is related to all other Battle-tested leadership principles.
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