The Employers' Association has supported the West Michigan community for more than 75 years by providing leadership training programs developed and facilitated by local professionals familiar with the unique needs of our region - programs that help high achievers become exceptional leaders and managers by identifying their strengths and helping them to motivate others.  While staff-developed training will continue to comprise the majority of TEA's course offerings (more than 25 training programs featured in our catalog and on our website), we often are asked to provide "higher level" leadership training that can help to strengthen the skills of established managers AND change organizational culture.  After much research and consideration, TEA is pleased to announce that we will begin facilitating the 4.0 Signature Series of Franklin Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People� (all program materials, videos and situational examples have been updated from previous "7 Habits" offerings) to members this fall.

We will initially offer the "7 Habits" two-day program to TEA members on a first come first serve basis to the first 16 participants who register (see dates available here).  We chose the two-day program because it provides time (preferably a week) between sessions to practice and apply the concepts and materials covered.  We have scheduled several public offerings throughout the year so that employees can learn from both the Covey's insights and other participants but could also facilitate the program at your site for 10 or more people if you would prefer.  Please watch for TEA's new services catalog and promotional emails informing you of upcoming 7 Habits of Highly Effective People� training seminars within the next few weeks or check online to access our current schedule.

For those who are not familiar with the book or the author, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People� was written by Dr. Stephen Covey (1932-2012) who has been recognized as and remains a hugely influential management guru. Covey's most famous book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People�, became a blueprint for personal development. The principles are not limited to workplaces, management, leadership, etc. but can be used for life in general as we proactively prioritize while beginning each journey with the end in mind as we seek to understand so that we can be understood.  The "7 Habits" are a remarkable set of inspirational standards for anyone seeking a full and purposeful life.  Covey's values are built upon integrity and humanity, contrasting strongly with the authority-driven process-based ideologies that characterized management and leadership thinking in earlier times (AND that are so often adopted by new leaders as they attempt to impose their will rather than leading others by example).

Give us a call at 616.198.1167 if you wish to discuss the program more fully OR email Ron Scott at rscott@teagr.org to learn how you can initiate change within yourself AND your workplace by internalizing a "win-win" attitude while implementing these highly effective habits.  We have provided practical Human Resource Solutions to West Michigan employers since 1939 and are pleased to offer this new solution to members as we begin serving the community for another 75 years as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Places to Work For.