Training programs are tools that help in the application of leadership skills at work. These skills could have been acquired at leadership skills classes, seminars or read. Individuals as well as organizations specialize in offering leadership training in various fields. There are many organizations that offer online leadership training also. Some of these organizations are even willing to reimburse the money paid for a leadership seminar, if the result is not satisfactory. Leadership training programs are expected to use core and widely agreed upon features of leadership, to bring out the best in people. Leadership involves vision and the ability to influence people and motivate them to work towards it.

Leadership training can be profitable to businesses in a number of ways. It helps to educate the employees, improves their performances and reduces staff attrition. This is beneficial to organizations, as it reduces the cost involved in constantly hiring new employees. It also helps in developing high performance teams. The participants gain a sense of power, which is, the power to guide others and the organization in the right direction, successfully.

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MaST on the BBC

Backlash, BBC2

On Saturday 5 November 2005, MaST’s diversity expert, Kit Thacker, was interviewed by Mariella Frostrup in Backlash, a new BBC2 series. The BBC approached us for help with this programme, which marks the 30th anniversary of the Sex Discrimination Act, because of our diversity and employment law experience.

The programme looked back at progress made in eradicating discrimination and asked if sexuality is in fact now acceptable everywhere but the workplace. Mariella considered how companies can successfully address sex discrimination issues in the workplace and saw first-hand experience of the effectiveness of our theatre training sessions - after taking part in a dramatic ‘mock’ industrial tribunal.

If you would like to know more about how MaST Theatre and MaST Diversity can be used to overcome any discrimination issues you might be dealing with, call Kit Thacker on 01628 784062 or visit www.mast.co.uk/pages/theatre/diversityemployment.php

See our Mock Tribunal in action

Does your performance management process deliver?

Wednesday 11 June 2008
MaST International, Maidenhead

Most companies have performance management processes, but do they deliver to expectations?

All the elements should be in place and interdependent but often they are not and the results are disappointing.

During this forum we will examine why performance management processes disappoint and the key elements that need to be in place to ensure success.

Your opportunity

During this Forum we will explore:–

• Problems with performance management
• How your staff view the process
• Trends in performance management
• The elements of a good performance management process
• Auditing your own process
• Action planning

Join us for a facilitated session at our Head Office where, weather permitting, you will be able to enjoy the gardens during your networking time.

Registration for the Forum is from 9.30am. We will start at 10.00am and close at 12.30pm.

To confirm your place and/or bring along a colleague, please email us at ldforum@mast.co.uk.

Should you have any other questions, please call Nikki Knight on 01628 504904.

If you are not familiar with our L&D Forums, you can find out more here.