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SUMMARY:Minicourse: The Art of Business Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Storytelling has been around since the beginning of time but only recently has business storytelling been a focus for organizations. It has value with several audiences: employees\, customers\, and suppliers. The business story can be leveraged for several media platforms and in-person presentations. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually on June 5\, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm then participants will set up an individual session with the presenter. The course minimum is 5 people and limited to 12 people. \nThis course will begin with a group session where participants will learn how to develop their story and do several short storytelling exercises. One exercise will be to “spot” the inconsistences in stories that are provided to read. Another exercise will be to critique several videos of storytellers for language and non-verbal communication. The content will include:\n• Understanding what outcome you are trying to achieve (show challenges\, inspire pride\, etc.)\n• What do you want people to learn?\n• Techniques that get results\n• Using vivid language\n• Why non-verbal communication is critical to storytelling\n• Tailor your story to different audiences\n• Examples of great business storytelling \nAfter the group session\, participants will set up individual sessions to work on creating their story. The session will be focused on reviewing and revising the story. \nThis course would be beneficial to any employees that must present content about the company. \nPoint Value: 3
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SUMMARY:Walsh Leadership Academy (WLA): Take Control and THRIVE
DESCRIPTION:Unleash the leader within you! Walsh Leadership Academy is offered monthly for businesses looking to build skills on their team in leadership\, so they can build an empowered team as they grow. In this session you will learn about the principles of leadership and influencing teams for action. \n\n\nThis series will be held in-person at Walsh College (3838 Livernois Rd\, Troy\, MI 48083) every month from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. The course minimum is 5 people\, and the capacity is limited to 30 people. \n\n\n\n\nExclusively for Small Business Support Hub Grant Participants.
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/walsh-leadership-academy-wla-take-control-and-thrive-2/
LOCATION:Walsh College\, 3838 Livernois Rd\, Troy\, MI\, 48083\, United States
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SUMMARY:Process Improvement Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Participants of this course will learn and be prepared to practice process improvement methods including process mapping\, 5S workplace organization\, identification and elimination of waste\, error-proofing\, standardization of work\, and process verification. \n\n\nParticipants of this course will learn and be prepared to practice process improvement methods including process mapping\, 5S workplace organization\, identification and elimination of waste\, error-proofing\, standardization of work\, and process verification. \nThis course will be held virtually on June 18\, 2025\, from 9:00am to 4:30pm. The course is minimum for 12 people. \n• Understand the importance and value of continuous improvement\n• Frame process improvement initiatives including the scope\, methods\, and desired outcomes\n• Work with people close to the existing process and highlight recommendations to improve results and reduce effort\n• Begin practice with fundamental tools for process improvement including: Process mapping\, 5S\, identification of waste\, and standardization of work\n• Integrate tools learned into initiatives related to work instructions problem solving\, and continuous improvement\n• Learning Materials will be provided to participants in advance to use during the session. \n\nPoint Value: 4
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/process-improvement-essentials-2/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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SUMMARY:Keep the Ones You Love: How to Reduce Turnover and Improve Employee Retention
DESCRIPTION:This course will be held virtually on June 26\, 2025\, from 11:00am to 12:00pm. The course minimum is 10 people and limited to 30 people. \nWalsh & Associates offers next level talent acquisition courses\, geared to those who need to improve their talent acquisition process or need to take a deeper dive into strategies that will help them improve their hiring outcomes. \nIn this course\, participants will learn strategies they can deploy in their businesses to stem the tide of high turnover. At the same time\, they will learn strategies that will help them retain their best employees\, including high potentials. Participants will leave with actionable ideas they can immediately implement in their business\, all of which will help them reduce expenses related to their most important company asset: their people. \nThis course would be beneficial to business owners or anyone with talent acquisition responsibilities. \nPoint Value: 1
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/how-to-improve-employee-retention/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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