Many people like to think of themselves as progressive in some fashion, but is this usually the case? Employers can be considered progressive for numerous reasons, from the way they treat their staff to their approach to technology. This course will point the way towards being a progressive employer for those who wish to be on the forefront of employee relations and develop an innovative stance on business.

Lessons in the one-day Becoming a Progressive Employer course include:

• Understanding what being progressive means
• Seeing the process for getting from the status quo to being progressive
• Developing or enhancing a progressive mindset
• Examining what it means to be truly progressive
• Developing innovative ideas
• Understanding the importance of a succession plan

Course Topics:

Session One: Course Overview

• Learning Objectives

Session Two: What Does Progressive Mean?

• A Definition
• Examples of Progressive Companies
• Case Study: Eyes on the Skies
• Brainstorming

Session Three: Getting From Here to There

• Gap Analysis
• Analyzing
• Process Overview

Session Four: Progressive Mindset

• A Progressive Mindset
• Progressive Thinkers

Session Five: The Good and Not So Good

• Pros and Cons

Session Six: It Can Come From Within

• Thinking About It
• Finding Examples
• Going it Alone
• Creativity and Innovation in Business

Session Seven: Workers Matter

• Workers Matter
• Avenues to Consider
• Pen to Paper

Session Eight: As the Curtain Comes Down

• Succession Planning
• Key Ingredients of a Successful Plan
• Plan Production
• Personal Action Plan
• Summary