Lead & Develop

Empowering Your Workforce for Success

Effective leadership and employee development go far beyond the basics of onboarding or annual reviews. At Cooper People Group, we work with you to develop strategies that help new hires hit the ground running, improve employee performance, and increase retention. Our comprehensive Lead & Develop services are designed to equip your team with the tools, training, and insights needed to drive long-term success. 

Onboarding & Integration

The first step in employee development is setting the stage for success from day one. Our structured onboarding and preboarding programs ensure that new hires are engaged and productive right from the start. 

Preboarding

We help you set new hires up for success before their first day on the job. From drafting welcome communications and gathering essential paperwork to creating role-specific resources and aligning managers on onboarding responsibilities, our preboarding support ensures employees feel connected, informed, and valued from the start.

New Hire Orientation

We help you create an excellent orientation experience that validates your new hire’s decision to join your team while providing the essential information in a meaningful way. 

6-Month Onboarding Roadmap

We create a tailored onboarding roadmap that spans the crucial first six months of employment, focusing on skill development, company culture integration, and performance expectations.

Performance Management

Our recruiting and selection services are designed to help you find and secure the talent that aligns with your organizational goals and culture. 

Goal Setting

Consistent, intentional performance management is key to achieving organizational goals. We help you create processes that boost engagement, drive performance, and support continuous development. 

Accountability Check-Ins

Move beyond the annual review by implementing tailored, regular check-ins that ensure employees stay aligned with their goals and receive continuous feedback.

Custom Performance Management Programs

We design tailored performance management systems that align with your organization’s goals, culture, and growth stage. From goal-setting frameworks to feedback cycles and review processes, our programs are built to drive accountability, engagement, and measurable results.

Executive 360-Degree Evaluations

Gain a holistic view of performance with MRG’s Leadership Effectiveness Analysis (LEA) 360, offering comprehensive feedback from peers, supervisors, and direct reports. This powerful tool helps develop leaders and improve overall team dynamics.

Training for Leaders

Equip your leaders with the skills they need to deliver performance feedback, cultivate an accountability culture, and handle performance slips with confidence and corrective action for improved outcomes.

Training & Development

Ongoing training and development are essential for fostering leadership, upskilling employees and HR professionals, and ensuring your workforce is ready for the challenges ahead. 

Training Analysis & Strategy

We conduct a thorough analysis of your current training programs and develop training programs that align with your business goals and the needs of your workforce.

Leadership Development

Our leadership development programs help cultivate your leaders’ skills to meet today’s challenges and prepare for future growth. By focusing on leadership styles and effectiveness, we empower your leaders to drive team success.

  • HR 101: Employment Laws Every Leader Must Know – Gain essential insights into the legal landscape of employment, equipping leaders with the knowledge to navigate and uphold employment laws effectively. *Most popular*
  • The 7 C’s of Effective Leadership – Learn how to cultivate a supportive environment, communicate with clarity, provide constructive coaching, and recognize accomplishments to enhance your leadership skills and drive success within your organization.
  • Be the Magnet: Key Recruiting Strategies for Attracting Talent – Explore cutting-edge recruitment strategies to attract top talent in the evolving job market, ensuring a competitive and appealing to prospective candidates.
  • Performance Pilots: Guiding Teams to Success – Acquire the skills to guide and propel teams toward success through effective performance management strategies, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and frequent feedback.
  • Candid & Crucial Conversations – Equip your leadership with the skills needed to navigate candid and crucial conversations, encouraging open communication and resolving issues effectively within your team.

Employee Upskilling

Stay competitive by investing in your individual contributors, ensuring they are equipped with the latest skills and knowledge to excel in their roles.

  • When the Day Gets Crazy: Mastering Emotional Intelligence & Control – Develop resilience and emotional intelligence skills to maintain composure and make effective decisions under pressure.
  • Listening with Empathy & Responding with Grace – Enhance communication by practicing empathetic listening and responding with understanding and respect in professional interactions.
  • Critical Conversations & Constructive Feedback – Gain confidence in navigating difficult discussions and delivering feedback that promotes growth and collaboration.
  • Accountability Wins! Mastering the Art of Time & Task Management – Take ownership of tasks and optimize productivity by mastering time management skills and fostering accountability.

Coaching & Mentorship Programs

Upskill your HR team members with our coaching and mentoring programs, led by our seasoned HR professionals at Cooper People Group. Our programs support ongoing learning and development, helping your HR team members evolve to meet the needs of your organization and its people.

Anti-Harassment & Anti-Discrimination Training

Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace with training that empowers your team to understand and prevent harassment and discrimination. We offer sessions tailored for both leaders and individual contributors – helping everyone recognize implicit bias, respond effectively, and uphold your organization’s values and policies.

The Predictive Index: Inspire & Perform

As a Predictive Index Certified Partner, we utilize the Inspire and Perform modules to help you optimize leadership and team performance, providing a data-driven approach to developing your workforce. 

PI Inspire

PI Inspire helps leaders understand what motivates each employee through behavioral insights, enabling them to adapt their management style, improve communication, and address team dynamics. By reducing conflict and fostering collaboration, PI Inspire equips managers with tailored strategies to engage employees, boost satisfaction, and develop leaders who can align their teams with organizational goals.

PI Perform

PI Perform supports continuous improvement by tracking team performance against goals, providing real-time insights to highlight strengths and address challenges. With data-driven feedback and actionable tools, leaders can adjust strategies, boost accountability, and foster a culture of engagement that motivates teams to reach their full potential.

Stronger Leadership Start Here

Equip, grow, and elevate every role with Cooper People Group.

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