October 16 2026 | Issue #1346

Managing and Executing Effectively:

"Vibe: The Secrets Of Strong Connections"

A CLIENT TESTIMONIAL BLOWS US AWAY!

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Anitha M

HR Operations Manager | Helping SHRM Professionals Learn, Grow & Earn PDCs | AI in HR | Leadership | Employee Relations

October 8, 2026

Christopher R. DeVany

The Voice, The Coach & The Wisdom

Meet Christopher DeVany — or simply, Chris, as we lovingly call him.

Chris has been with us for almost five years, right from the early days of the company. Over the years, he has been a constant source of guidance, wisdom, and encouragement, and we’ve been incredibly fortunate to have him with us on this journey.

Chris is the Founder and President of Pinnacle Performance Improvement Worldwide, where he works with organizations on management, leadership, and organizational development. His experience spans 22 countries and 47 U.S. states, and he has worked with organizations ranging from global companies to government agencies.

He’s also the author of 90 Days to a High-Performance Team and has appeared hundreds of times on radio and television discussing everything from leadership and management to workplace communication, change, project management, and even mergers and acquisitions.

But here’s the part we love most about Chris… 😄

With that amazing, absolutely mesmerizing voice, we're still not sure why he didn't become a voice actor! 🎙️😂

Thankfully for us, he chose to become a coach instead.

And if you’re looking for someone who can make you laugh, keep you engaged, challenge your thinking, and still teach you something valuable, Chris is definitely someone you want to listen to.

Five years later, we’re still learning from him — and still enjoying every minute of it.

That’s Chris. Our coach. Our guide. And quite possibly, the best voice in the training room! 😄🎙️

PROFESSIONAL FACILITATION SERVICES:

STRATEGIC PLANNING, CORPORATE AND BOARD RETREATS, ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE, TEAM-BUILDING,

CONFLICT RESOUTION, MEETING FACILITATION

Since 1994, Pinnacle Performance Improvement Worldwide (PPIW) has been a trusted leader in Meeting Facilitation Services, which includes facilitating strategic planning sessions, corporate retreats, and board retreats. Our expert facilitators are dedicated to guiding organizations through the complexities of planning and decision-making processes, ensuring that your meetings are productive, focused, and aligned with your long-term goals. With a wealth of experience in various industries, we bring a tailored approach to each session, helping you achieve meaningful outcomes that drive success and foster collaboration among your leadership team.

Strategic Planning

For your organization to be effective, it is essential to engage in Strategic Planning on a regularly scheduled basis. Pinnacle Performance Improvement Worldwide has been facilitating corporate strategic planning sessions since 1994. We can help you with every step of the process, from preparation to action planning to implementation.

Corporate And Board Retreats

When you are looking to escape everyday crisis-solving and rushed, ineffective decision-making, Pinnacle will help you and your team re-discover the value an off-site, facilitated interaction, where you can take a longer-range view for goal-setting, ensuring alignment and making more effective decisions – in other words, getting the work done which is critical to your organization’s success. As your facilitators, we can help you:

• Clarify and confirm your mission, vision and values
• Ensure goals and objectives alignment organization-wide
• Confirm re-assessment of the external, competitive environment
• Re-examine the internal environment
• Formulate strategy
• Confirm competitive strategy
• Identify your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT)
• Develop strategies which will help you build on strengths, address weaknesses, take advantages of opportunities and successfully overcome threats
• Set priorities
• Establish Action Plans
• Provide support and follow-up after the Retreat

Facilitating Organizational Change: Turning Uncertainty into Alignment, Engagement, and Lasting Success

Organizational change is inevitable—but successfully leading people through change requires much more than a new strategy, organizational structure, technology, or set of business processes. It requires leadership alignment, employee engagement, effective communication, collaboration, and a shared commitment to moving forward. Our professionally facilitated Organizational Change and Transformation Sessions help executives, leadership teams, managers, and employees successfully navigate the complexities of change while minimizing resistance, reducing uncertainty, strengthening trust, and maintaining organizational performance. Whether your organization is implementing a new strategic direction, restructuring operations, integrating teams following a merger or acquisition, introducing new technologies, transforming its culture, or responding to evolving business challenges, I provide experienced, independent facilitation that brings key stakeholders together to address concerns, explore differing perspectives, establish common priorities, and develop practical, actionable solutions. Through highly interactive discussions, collaborative problem-solving, leadership alignment exercises, and structured change-planning activities, I help organizations move beyond simply announcing change to building the understanding, ownership, accountability, and commitment necessary to make change successful. My goal is not merely to help organizations manage change, but to help their people embrace it, actively contribute to it, and emerge stronger because of it. By transforming uncertainty into clarity, resistance into engagement, and competing perspectives into shared purpose, these facilitated sessions help organizations accelerate implementation, strengthen teamwork, build organizational resilience, and create a culture capable of adapting and thriving in an ever-changing business environment. Successful organizational change doesn't happen simply because leaders announce a new direction—it happens when people understand the vision, believe in the purpose, and work together to make it a reality.

Transforming Teams into High-Performing, Collaborative, Results-Driven Organizations

Great teams don't happen by accident—they are built through trust, communication, collaboration, shared purpose, and a commitment to achieving results. Our professionally facilitated Team-Building Sessions help executives, managers, and team members move beyond everyday workplace challenges to strengthen relationships, break down silos, improve communication, resolve conflicts, and create a stronger sense of shared accountability. Whether your organization is navigating change, experiencing communication breakdowns, bringing together individuals with different personalities and working styles, or seeking to elevate an already successful team's performance, our customized, highly interactive sessions provide a valuable opportunity to step away from daily pressures, address important issues, and develop practical solutions together. Through engaging discussions, thought-provoking exercises, real-world business scenarios, and collaborative problem-solving, we help teams identify what's working, confront what's holding them back, establish clearer expectations, and build the trust and alignment necessary for sustained success. The goal isn't simply to bring people together for a team-building event—it's to help them return to work better connected, more engaged, more accountable, and better equipped to achieve extraordinary results together.

Conflict Resolution: Turning Workplace Challenges into Opportunities for Stronger Relationships, Collaboration, and Performance

Unresolved workplace conflict can undermine trust, damage relationships, weaken teamwork, reduce productivity, and prevent even the most talented individuals and teams from achieving their full potential. Yet, when addressed effectively, conflict can become a powerful catalyst for improved communication, stronger working relationships, greater understanding, and organizational growth. Our professionally facilitated Conflict Resolution Sessions help executives, managers, leadership teams, and employees navigate difficult conversations, address disagreements constructively, resolve interpersonal tensions, and move beyond the misunderstandings and competing priorities that often stand in the way of success. As an experienced, independent facilitator, I create a structured, respectful, and impartial environment in which participants can openly explore concerns, understand differing perspectives, identify underlying causes of conflict, and work collaboratively toward practical, mutually acceptable solutions. Whether your organization is experiencing friction between team members, disagreements among executives, cross-functional tensions, communication breakdowns, or challenges resulting from organizational change, each engagement is customized to address your specific circumstances and desired outcomes. My goal is not simply to resolve today's disagreements, but to help individuals and teams rebuild trust, strengthen accountability, improve collaboration, and develop the communication and conflict-management skills necessary to prevent future problems. The result is an opportunity to transform disruptive workplace conflict into stronger professional relationships, healthier team dynamics, more effective leadership, and a more productive, positive, and results-driven work environment. Don't allow unresolved conflict to become an ongoing cost to your organization—invest in professional facilitation that helps turn difficult situations into meaningful, lasting improvements.

Meeting Facilitation Services

Pinnacle Performance Improvement Worldwide will help you:

• Clarify and confirm SMART Meeting Goals
• Develop an appropriate, purposeful Agenda
• By providing (a) professional facilitator(s) who will work closely with you before, during and after the interaction to ensure we achieve our objectives
• By recording meeting minutes to ensure that everyone is on the same page
• By facilitating our meeting to Agenda, Goals and Participant’s Action Plans, so everyone is accountable for participating in our success
• Providing follow-up and support using formats and methods which are culturally acceptable and which help ensure success and results

For objective and supportive assistance, please call Chris DeVany at Pinnacle Performance directly: 617-308-8070.

EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT COACHING SERVICES

"Your services for our entire executive team have helped us tremendously, especially through this pandemic." - CEO



"I never thought that someone from outside our company could be so helpful. And we've been working together now for over 5 years! Thank you." - CFO

Is there someone you believe would benefit from coaching? Perhaps yourself?

The benefits of having a coach, according to our clients, include having:

1. An approachable source of confidential and objective support
2. A helper who will walk with you to

• Understand the key issues you are facing
• Develop a plan collaboratively to address these issues
• Listen actively and attentively
• Never judge you

The good news is that an initial phone conversation is completely complimentary and confidential. The purposes of this call include:

• Learning about you, and/or the person who you believe would benefit from coaching
• Listening to understand the issue or issues you would like to address
• An opportunity for us to get to know each other as persons and professionals
• Determining if we are a good fit for each other, or if you would prefer a referral

Action Item: For a confidential conversation, please call Chris DeVany directly at 617-308-8070.

EXCITING NEW MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES!

We are pleased to announce we have added 3 new topics to our Management And Leadership Professional Development Curriculum:

• The 10 Leadership Skills Every Leader Needs Today, Tomorrow and Beyond

• The Future of Management: What Skills Will Tomorrow’s Manager-Leaders Need?

• New Leadership Skills to Master for 2026 and 2027

These are among the many topics we present as Webinars, Virtual Seminars and for your organization directly.

If you would like these and/or any other topics delivered to your organization and team directly, either in-person or virtually, just give us a call at 617-308-8070.

BUSINESS HEADLINES: WHAT'S THE LATEST?

As of Friday, October 16, 2026, these are our Top Business Stories:

Today's biggest business stories center on surging inflation, a global sell-off in AI-related stocks, rising concerns about interest rates, and disappointing results from major Wall Street banks.

Top 10 business headlines

1. Global technology stocks tumble as AI investment concerns intensify

A sharp sell-off in AI and semiconductor shares has spread worldwide. South Korea's Kospi 200 fell 8.1%, while Japan's Nikkei dropped 4.9%. Investors are questioning high AI valuations, debt levels, and the profitability of massive infrastructure investments.

2. U.S. inflation accelerates, raising pressure on the Federal Reserve

September consumer inflation reached 3.7% annually, while producer prices climbed 6.3%. The hotter-than-expected figures have renewed concerns about additional interest-rate increases and higher borrowing costs for businesses and consumers.

3. JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America miss earnings expectations

Two of America's largest banks reported weaker-than-expected quarterly profits. Investment banking activity slowed as rising yields, market volatility, and geopolitical uncertainty discouraged mergers, acquisitions, and public offerings.

4. AI data-center financing boom faces growing investor skepticism

Rising financing costs and concerns about excessive borrowing are threatening planned AI infrastructure deals. Several proposed listings have been delayed or withdrawn, with investors increasingly favoring established operators over speculative development projects.

5. TSMC reports record profits, but semiconductor stocks remain under pressure

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company delivered strong quarterly earnings, supported by AI-chip demand. Nevertheless, its U.S.-listed shares declined as investors worried about broader technology valuations and economic uncertainty.

6. U.S. unemployment claims remain historically low despite slower hiring

Initial jobless claims totaled 199,000 for the week ending October 10. Layoffs remain relatively limited, but September employment growth slowed to just 29,000 jobs, highlighting an increasingly cautious hiring environment.

7. Federal Reserve officials signal patience on further rate hikes

Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman said policymakers have time to evaluate economic conditions before taking additional action. Other officials have similarly cautioned against rushing into another increase, despite inflation remaining elevated.

8. Strong consumer spending complicates the inflation outlook

September retail sales exceeded expectations, while gasoline prices helped drive higher spending totals. The combination of resilient demand and increasing prices is making the Federal Reserve's inflation challenge more difficult.

9. CoreWeave and other AI infrastructure companies face debt scrutiny

Investors are reassessing the financial risks of AI cloud infrastructure companies. CoreWeave has experienced significant share-price volatility as concerns grow about its debt burden and ability to finance expansion.

10. International Monetary Fund warns of risks from an AI market correction

The IMF has raised concerns that a substantial correction in AI-related valuations could threaten financial stability beyond the technology industry, with Asian markets particularly exposed.

What business leaders should be watching:

Issue: Rising inflation

Implications for executives and managers: Revisit budgets, supplier pricing, and operating margins.

Issue: Interest-rate uncertainty

Implications for executives and managers: Reevaluate borrowing, capital investments, and expansion plans.

Issue: AI market volatility

Implications for executives and managers: Demand measurable returns from AI initiatives and infrastructure spending.

Issue: Slowing hiring

Implications for executives and managers: Strengthen workforce planning, retention, and productivity.

Issue: Weaker dealmaking

Implications for executives and managers: Reassess acquisition timing, financing assumptions, and growth strategies.

The overarching business story today: The economy continues to show resilience in consumer spending and employment, but higher inflation, financing costs, and uncertainty surrounding AI investments are increasing pressure on corporate decision-making.



• For executives and managers, the immediate priority is balancing growth and innovation with financial discipline and risk management.

Today's AI Business Headlines

These are today's top AI business headlines for Friday, October 16, 2026:

Today's AI business news is dominated by a major sell-off in AI stocks, Anthropic's extraordinary revenue growth, increasing concerns about AI infrastructure financing, and growing regulatory scrutiny of AI companies.

Here are 10 important developments for executives, managers, investors, and organizations adopting artificial intelligence.

Top 10 AI business headlines

1. Nvidia and semiconductor stocks fall as investors question AI spending

Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and Micron are under pressure as investors reconsider the enormous amounts being spent on AI infrastructure. The semiconductor ETF SOXX is headed toward its eighth consecutive daily decline, its longest losing streak in 11 years.

2. Anthropic reports $16.8 billion in quarterly revenue ahead of anticipated IPO

Anthropic, developer of Claude, reportedly generated $16.8 billion in third-quarter revenue and reached adjusted profitability. Although revenue grew approximately 45% from the previous quarter, the growth rate slowed significantly from earlier in the year. The company is reportedly preparing for a November stock market listing.

3. AI data-center financing boom faces a major test

Rising borrowing costs and investor skepticism are making it more difficult to finance AI infrastructure. Several planned public offerings have been delayed or withdrawn. Investors are increasingly favoring established data-center operators with dependable contracts over speculative projects.

4. TSMC delivers another record quarter on AI-chip demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reported its sixth consecutive record quarterly profit, reflecting continued demand for advanced processors. The strong operating performance contrasts with declining investor confidence in semiconductor valuations.

5. CoreWeave's debt raises concerns about the economics of AI cloud computing

Investors are scrutinizing CoreWeave's substantial financial obligations amid rising interest rates. The company's leadership has pointed to a reported $100 billion revenue backlog, but questions persist about the cost of financing rapid expansion.

6. FTC subpoenas OpenAI and Anthropic over AI safety and consumer protection

The Federal Trade Commission has demanded records concerning AI safety incidents, security safeguards, privacy policies, and marketing practices. The investigation could increase legal and compliance pressure on leading AI developers.

7. Anthropic gives independent researchers unprecedented access to evaluate AI risks

Anthropic is granting the nonprofit METR expanded access to its internal systems to independently assess AI safety. The arrangement could establish a new model for outside oversight of powerful AI systems.

8. Amazon introduces new personal AI devices

Amazon's Bee business has introduced two personal AI devices, with pricing starting at $75. The announcement illustrates the growing competition to move AI assistants beyond conventional smartphone and computer interfaces.

9. Ricursive Intelligence introduces AI technology to design better AI chips

Ricursive Intelligence is developing systems that use artificial intelligence to automate and optimize semiconductor design. Its approach could help reduce design bottlenecks and accelerate development of the computing hardware needed for increasingly powerful AI.

10. Figma expands support for AI agents in digital design workflows

Figma has announced new capabilities for defining how AI agents operate within its platform. The development reflects the broader shift from AI tools that simply generate content toward agents that participate directly in business workflows.

What these developments mean for executives and managers

Three major trends stand out:

1. AI investment is entering a more demanding financial phase. Investors increasingly want measurable returns, sustainable financing, and credible profitability rather than growth projections alone.
2. AI governance is becoming a boardroom priority. The FTC investigation reinforces the importance of oversight, data protection, incident response, and accountability for autonomous AI systems.
3. AI is moving further into everyday operations. Developments in design software, personal assistants, and semiconductor engineering demonstrate how AI is becoming integrated into actual work processes.

A question worth discussing with your management team: Are we evaluating AI initiatives primarily by their technological capabilities, or by their measurable contributions to productivity, profitability, customer service, and organizational effectiveness?

RECOMMENDED READING

These works have crossed our desk lately, which we have not been able to put down:

"Confidence Game: How Hedge Fund Manager Bill Ackman Called Wall Street's Bluff", by Christine S. Richard

In "Confidence Game: How Hedge Fund Manager Bill Ackman Called Wall Street’s Bluff", financial journalist Christine S. Richard tells the riveting true story of one investor who challenged Wall Street’s conventional wisdom—and ultimately proved that some of its most trusted institutions were standing on dangerously shaky ground. Years before the 2008 financial crisis erupted, hedge fund manager Bill Ackman became convinced that bond-insurance giant MBIA and the broader $2.5 trillion bond-insurance industry were taking risks the market, regulators, and credit-rating agencies had dramatically underestimated. What followed was an extraordinary six-year battle in which Ackman faced fierce criticism, regulatory scrutiny, and accusations that he was simply trying to profit by frightening investors—yet he continued assembling evidence and publicly making his case. When the credit crisis finally exposed many of the vulnerabilities he had warned about, Ackman’s investors reportedly earned more than $1 billion. Part financial thriller, part character study, and part cautionary tale about groupthink, leverage, misplaced confidence, and the danger of blindly trusting accepted wisdom, Confidence Game offers a fascinating look at what can happen when one determined skeptic is willing to question what nearly everyone else on Wall Street believes to be true.

"The Meaning Of Your Life: Finding Purpose In An Age Of Emptiness", by Arthur C. Brooks

If you struggle to discern life’s meaning, you’re not alone. Millions today describe a growing sense of emptiness, a lack of purpose and significance. And there’s a reason: Rapid cultural, economic, and technological changes have rewired our brains, reducing their ability to perceive depth and purpose.

In The Meaning of Your Life, social scientist and happiness expert Arthur C. Brooks shows you how to push back against these changes and find the meaning you need to live a happy, fulfilling life. Relying on cutting-edge science, he offers practical, evidence-based strategies for breaking free of the powerful trends and personal habits that dull your focus on the why of your life. Drawing on the great philosophers and the world’s faith traditions, he shows how everyone can—and must—approach life’s most important and mysterious questions and provides a blueprint that will help even the most skeptical person find a life of spiritual transcendence, passionate love, and true calling.

“What is the meaning of my life?” is not an unanswerable question, but rather the start of a pilgrimage into unexplored corners of your consciousness. The Meaning of Your Life is your handbook for this journey.

"The Happiness Files: Insights On Work And Life", by Arthur C. Brooks

Harvard professor and bestselling author Arthur C. Brooks offers science-based insights on work and life in this curated collection from his "How to Build a Life" column in The Atlantic.

Imagine if your life were a startup. How would you lead it and shape it to be most successful?

That's the question behind The Happiness Files, a rich selection of enlightening and instructive essays by Arthur C. Brooks, known worldwide for his inspiring yet practical wisdom and advice in his weekly column for The Atlantic and in his bestselling books, From Strength to Strength and Build the Life You Want (coauthored with Oprah Winfrey).

The simple answer, as Brooks wisely explains, is to manage your life in a way that leads to truly valuable rewards: love, enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning—in other words, happiness.

Building on his popular Harvard Business School course "Leadership and Happiness," Brooks begins each essay with sharp observations and behavioral science research that shed light on how happiness really works, then offers experiential wisdom and practical advice. Beautifully written, the essays range from ancient philosophy to literature, pop culture, and the contemporary world of work. They explore topics and challenges such as "Procrastinate This, Not That," "Why Success Can Feel So Bitter," and "Five Pillars of a Good Life." Readers will find the chapters helpfully grouped by theme: "On Managing Yourself," "On Jobs, Money, and Building Your Career," "On Balancing Work, Life, and Relationships," and more.

We all need more happiness in our work and in our lives. In The Happiness Files you'll find enlightenment, inspiration, and useful guidance for leading a happier, more successful, and more fulfilling life and career.

"Disrupt Everything: The Proven And Effective Way To Harness Change Into A Force For Success", by James Patterson and Patrick Luddin, Ph.D.

Disruption is the most powerful force of change in our lifetime.

Every day we are confronted with:

• Sudden pivots at our workplace and in the job market
• Rule-changing technology such as Artificial Intelligence
• Unexpected crises and a culture of chaos
• The sinking feeling that we are losing control of our lives

This book is about taking back control. It’s easy to follow and easy to turn into lifelong habits. It has been thoroughly researched and examined. Simply put, Disrupt Everything works.

"The Creative Shift: How To Power Up Your Organization By Making Space For New Ideas", by Andrew Robertson, Chairman of BBDO Worldwide

"An essential brass-tacks guide to delivering and successfully executing one groundbreaking idea after another, without interrupting business as usual." - Frederick W. Smith, founder and executive chairman, FedEx

How can organizations prioritize innovation and execute new ideas, while also continuing to do what they do best? We want Mercedes to be careful, methodical, and risk-averse when testing their vehicles. But we also want them to be able to remove their blinders when envisioning next-generation car technology. How can a company strike a balance between operation and exploration?

Andrew Robertson, the CEO of BBDO, an advertising firm considered to be the gold standard of creativity, knows that it is critical to conduct business as usual while pursuing business unusual. Most companies focus on the former, while giving lip service to the latter. In The Creative Shift, Robertson offers the tools to help individuals, teams, and companies switch into creative mode, seamlessly and effectively, including:

• Developing a common language to convey when a creative shift is needed;
• Generating an array of possibilities and applying them onto your problem until something clicks;
• Managing unhelpful personality traits;
• Properly incentivizing and protecting creative contributions;
• Getting out into the world to “forage” for ideas.

This book is for every manager, leader, and entrepreneur who needs to rally a team, an organization, or themselves to think big and keep the flame of invention burning brightly while under suffocating pressure—which happens to be when you need creative problem-solving the most.

IMPROVING MANAGEMENT, TEAM AND ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WE OFFER

"Your strategic planning facilitation skills transformed our executive team, our Board of Directors and our entire organization." - William Crozier, Chairman, BankBoston

"Our controller was incredibly pleased with how we welcomed him on his first day." - CFO



"That was a really great and insightful presentation/training. I can’t say enough how much we got from it. People were interacting after the meeting and it really got everyone to think, myself included! I’ll forward the presentation along to everyone.

Again, great work!" - Rick Garvin, CIO

PPIW services include a robust suite of management consulting services designed to enhance organizational performance at all levels. Our focus on management and organizational development ensures that we address the unique challenges faced by executives, managers, employees, and teams, driving sustainable growth and continuous improvement.

At Pinnacle Performance Improvement Worldwide (PPIW), we believe in a collaborative client-consultant approach, partnering closely with organizations to assess and refine their management practices and structures. Our goal is to develop and implement strategies that lead to measurable results and long-term success.

In addition to management consulting, PPIW specializes in professional development instruction, equipping leaders and staff with the skills and knowledge necessary for ongoing success. Our training programs, whether through workshops, seminars, or customized sessions, are designed to foster professional growth and enhance performance.

Our expertise in group process facilitation helps teams work together more effectively. We guide groups through complex discussions and decision-making processes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and fostering collaboration.

We also provide professional speaking services that inspire and engage audiences. Our seasoned speakers deliver impactful presentations on a variety of topics, tailored to meet the needs of your organization.

At PPIW, our commitment to excellence and our collaborative approach ensure that we don’t just provide services; we partner with you to create meaningful, lasting change that drives organizational success.

Professional Services

Among the professional services we offer:

OUTSOURCE YOUR MANAGEMENT TRAINING:

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTION - MANAGEMENT SKILLS FOR NEW MANAGERS, MANAGEMENT ENHANCEMENT SKILLS, LEADERSHIP SKILLS

As our work environment evolves with AI, more and more individuals are being asked to manage for the first time. With that, instructional needs for new managers are expanding exponentially.

How can you provide instruction to people working in the "office"? How can you provide instruction to those working at home? What about those being asked to manage in a hybrid work environment?

At Pinnacle, we are providing answers to these and other questions. We ourselves have hired GenZ Learning Advisors to help us on developing learning modules which address those in their 20s and early 30s who are being asked to manage for the first time.

Among our instructional offerings: Managing For New Managers

Develop and refine effective management skills to strengthen the present and build for the future.

Building effective management skills starts with Pinnacle Performance management instruction. We offer you introductory and advanced management skills seminars to help you develop and refine the skills you need to manage people more effectively.

Explore topics critical to developing effective management skills such as performance management, motivation, team development, interpersonal and communication skills and time management skills—everything you need to manage people effectively. Register today to give yourself and your staff the performance management advantage only Pinnacle Performance management skills seminars offer.

Note: Each of bulleted topic below is a stand-alone course. Just e-mail us at seminars@ppiw.com.

Essential Management Skills

Enhancement Skills

Time Management

Professional Development

Workshops and Presentations

PROFESSIONAL, ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SERVICES FOR

EXECUTIVES AND MANAGERS

"Your services for our entire executive team have helped us tremendously, especially through this pandemic." - CEO



"I never thought that someone from outside our company could be so helpful. And we've been working together now for over 5 years! Thank you." - CFO

Is there someone you believe would benefit from coaching? Perhaps yourself?

The benefits of having a coach, according to our clients, include having:

1. An approachable source of confidential and objective support
2. A helper who will walk with you to

• Understand the key issues you are facing
• Develop a plan collaboratively to address these issues
• Listen actively and attentively
• Never judge you

The good news is that an initial phone conversation is completely complimentary and confidential. The purposes of this call include:

• Learning about you, and/or the person who you believe would benefit from coaching
• Listening to understand the issue or issues you would like to address
• An opportunity for us to get to know each other as persons and professionals
• Determining if we are a good fit for each other, or if you would prefer a referral

Action Item: For a confidential conversation, please call Chris DeVany directly at 617-308-8070.

20 USEFUL ChatGPT PROMPTS BY PROJECT MANAGERS - VIRTUAL SEMINARS,

TODAY, FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5,

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20

Discover the power of precise communication with "20 Useful ChatGPT Prompts by Project Managers."

This targeted seminar is designed to revolutionize the way project managers utilize AI to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across all phases of project management. Through expertly crafted prompts, you will learn to leverage ChatGPT for everything from initiating projects and managing team dynamics to conducting risk assessments and closing out projects. Ideal for project managers in any field looking to integrate cutting-edge AI technology into their daily operations, this seminar will provide you with the tools to not just meet but exceed your project goals with innovative AI solutions.

Why You Should Attend:

By participating, you will:


• Master ChatGPT Prompts for Project Management: Understand how to craft effective prompts that harness ChatGPT’s capabilities
• Enhance Project Communication: Improve interactions with project teams, stakeholders, and clients using targeted AI-generated content
• Streamline Project Processes: Utilize AI to automate routine tasks, freeing up time for critical thinking and decision-making
• Mitigate Project Risks: Employ AI to predict potential risks and generate proactive solutions
• Drive Project Innovation: Encourage innovative project solutions through AI insights and data analysis

Topics We Will Address:

• Crafting Effective ChatGPT Prompts
• Automation of Routine Project Tasks
• Enhancing Communication with AI
• AI in Risk Management
• Leveraging AI for Project Reporting and Analysis

Seminar Outline



• Section 1: Introduction to ChatGPT in Project Management
• Overview of ChatGPT and its relevance to project management
• Benefits of tailored prompts in managing complex projects
• Section 2: Crafting Effective Prompts
• Principles of effective prompt design
• Workshop: Create your own ChatGPT prompts for project scenarios
• Section 3: Prompts for Project Initiation and Planning
• Prompts for project charter creation, stakeholder analysis, and requirement gathering
• Interactive session: Simulating project initiation with ChatGPT
• Section 4: Prompts for Execution and Monitoring
• Prompts for task management, progress tracking, and performance reporting
• Live demo: Using ChatGPT to automate project updates and communication
• Section 5: Prompts for Risk Management and Project Closure
• Prompts for risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Scenario practice: Closing projects with AI-generated insights and summaries
• Closing Session: Integrating ChatGPT in Your Project Management Toolkit
• Best practices for integrating AI prompts into daily project management
• Q&A session to address specific uses and challenges

Would you like to understand how to craft effective prompts that harness ChatGPT’s capabilities?

What if you learn to utilize AI to automate routine tasks, freeing up time for critical thinking and decision-making?

How about taking away practical tools and a 20 Useful ChatGPT Prompts By Project Managers Action Plan you can implement immediately?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, come join us, learn, listen and laugh as Chris DeVany shares practical Action Steps we can take immediately to improve performance!

For more information and to register, please visit:

ADVANCING YOURSELF AS A MANAGER AND AS A LEADER: THE 10 MOST IMPORTANT STEPS TO TAKE

AND INCLUDE IN YOUR ACTION PLAN -

VIRTUAL SEMINARS,

TODAY, FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, THURSDAY OCTOBER 29

Strong managers do more than keep work moving - they create clarity, build trust, develop people, and lead with purpose.

In this practical and energizing Virtual Seminar, participants will explore the 10 most important steps for advancing themselves as both managers and leaders, while building an action plan they can begin using immediately. Whether you are stepping into greater responsibility, refining your leadership presence, or preparing for the next stage of your career, this session will help you identify where to focus, how to grow, and what habits, skills, and priorities will move you forward. You will leave with a clearer leadership roadmap, stronger self-awareness, and a structured plan for turning insight into measurable progress.

Why You Should Attend:

By participating, you will:

• Recognize the key differences - and the connection - between effective management and strong leadership
• Assess your current strengths, gaps, and growth opportunities as a manager and as an emerging or advancing leader
• Identify the 10 most important actions that help build credibility, influence, resilience, and long-term leadership effectiveness
• Strengthen your ability to communicate expectations, give direction, and lead others with clarity and confidence
• Learn how to develop an intentional action plan that translates leadership goals into practical next steps
• Improve your ability to manage priorities, lead through change, and build trust across teams and stakeholders
• Understand how to invest in your own development while also coaching and developing others
• Leave with tools and ideas you can apply immediately to elevate performance, visibility, and leadership impact

Topics We Will Address:

• Clarifying the difference between being a manager and being a leader - and why you need both
• Taking inventory of your current effectiveness: strengths, blind spots, habits, and leadership reputation
• Building executive presence and credibility through communication, consistency, and accountability
• Improving how you lead people: delegation, coaching, feedback, and development conversations
• Managing priorities and decision-making more effectively so you stay strategic instead of reactive
• Strengthening relationships, trust, and influence with direct reports, peers, and senior leaders
• Developing resilience, adaptability, and confidence during pressure, uncertainty, and change
• Thinking more strategically: aligning your work, your team, and your leadership approach with bigger organizational goals
• Creating a personal growth process that includes learning, reflection, feedback, and measurable progress markers
• Building a practical action plan with specific next steps, priorities, timelines, and accountability measures

For more information and to register, please visit:

AI: THE EVOLVING DAY-TO-DAY IMPACT

AI IS HAVING ON OUR WORK -

WEBINAR,

TODAY, FRIDAY OCTOBER 16

Discover the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence in our daily work! Join us for a compelling 90-minute webinar, "AI: The Evolving Day-To-Day Impact AI Is Having On Our Work," where we delve into the fascinating world of AI and its increasing role in shaping our professional landscape. This session is designed to illuminate the ways AI is revolutionizing industries, altering job roles, and driving innovation. Whether you're an AI novice curious about its basics or a seasoned professional seeking insights into its advanced applications, this webinar offers a rich exploration of AI’s real-world implications and future potential.

Engage with experts, participate in lively discussions, and leave with a nuanced understanding of how AI is not just a technological advancement, but a pivotal force redefining the very nature of our work. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a conversation that's shaping the future of work! Register now and be a part of this enlightening journey into the world of AI.

Topics We Will Address

• Being conversant when it comes to discussing AI with your work colleagues
• Understanding the essentials of AI
• Utilizing AI in the workplace today
• Applying what businesses are doing today to utilize AI
• Appreciating the impact of AI on jobs and skills
• Preparing for the future applications of AI in your work

Why You Should Attend

Are you curious how AI works?

Would you like to understand better how AI can help you conduct a number of your work functions more efficiently and effectively?

How about learning a way you can present yourself with greater value to other members of your management team and executives?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then come laugh, listen and learn as Chris DeVany leads us all through those important topics, key questions and answers we all need to be able to address effectively to improve our effectiveness at applying AI to the work we do everyday!

For more information and to register, please visit:  

WORKING SMARTER: TOOLS, TIPS AND TRICKS TO MANAGE YOUR TIME AND PRIORITIES MORE EFFECTIVELY EVERY DAY - WEBINARS,

TODAY, FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, TUESDAY OCTOBER 27,

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 24

The speed of everything has changed. Are your time management skills up to the challenge?

Do you put off more today than you can ever accomplish tomorrow exhaust yourself by 4:00 p.m. with only a fraction of your work done see yourself as a decision maker who never gets around to making decisions dread the next business meeting-or worse, going back to your desk to see what voice mails and emails await you? If you’re doing more and enjoying it less, it’s time to get out of the time trap and back to productive management! This seminar gives you practical techniques for controlling time and making it a manageable resource.

Why you should Attend:



• Are you concerned about how much time and productivity your people are wasting?
• What about lost energy, efficiency and effectiveness, especially because people are overtasked and overburdened?
• Would you like to gain an extra 30 minutes each day?
• Would you like to improve your concentration and increase your efficiency?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then come laugh, listen and learn as Chris DeVany leads us all through those important topics, key questions and answers we all need to be able to address effectively to improve our team members' and team's performance, no matter how widely distributed everyone is!

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Self-Evaluation: How Do You Manage Your Time
• Take the Time-Mastery Profile® to identify how you spend your time
• Highlight your strengths and challenges with time
• Identify timewasters and learn how to avoid them using new techniques
• Concentration and Focus
• Learn techniques that will help you complete your tasks at a faster rate
• Discuss how to handle distractions and interruptions-both self- and other-imposed
• Planning to Succeed
• Refine the planning process and goal-setting system using the SMART technique
• Decision Making and Prioritizing
• Align your priorities with your goals for better decision making
• Learn about "the window of opportunity" to determine the most appropriate course of action
• Getting Organized
• Learn the principles of organization to eliminate clutter and maintain order and effective filing systems
• Learn to manage your phone, e-mail and electronic files
• Establishing Boundaries to Create Balance
• Learn when to say "yes" and when to say "no"
• Say "yes" to yourself by saying "no" to others
• Create quiet zones to think, reflect and concentrate
• Build a commitment to your own time-management plan -it's up to you!
• Setting SMART Goals
• SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely
• What are my roles?
• What weekly goal will I set for each role?
• TOPPS: Task, Objective, Product, Program, Schedule
• OPICS: Output, Product, Input, Conditions, Standards
• Setting milestones
• Working the Plan

For more information and to register, please visit:

LEADERSHIP AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT

FOR MANAGERIAL SUCCESS -

WEBINARS,

MONDAY OCTOBER 19, THURSDAY OCTOBER 22,

FRIDAY OCTOBER 30, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 4,

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 11

YInspire and influence your team members to achieve your goals as a team!



Managers who will be promoted are the ones who not only manage efficiently but also lead their teams effectively. Learn how to work in a horizontal mode of operation apply a consistent theory in leading your team and teach critical leadership skills to members of your team, so each and every one of them can lead the team in your absence.

Why you should Attend:

By participating, you will:

• Know when to manage and when to lead your team
• Clearly visualize your goals and communicate them to your team
• Identify your market's needs to better target your team's efforts
• Help your team find creative solutions to workplace challenges
• Develop a high-performance team
• Use effective communication to motivate and coach

Agenda:

• Leadership
• Develop a Definition of Leadership
• Define the Difference between Leadership Style and Leadership Attitude
• Define Leadership as Service
• Differentiate Operational, Transformational, and Visionary Leadership
• Define Various Types of Teams
• Develop Insight into Your Current Leadership Position and Leadership Process
• Visionary Leadership
• Describe the Importance of Vision
• Align the Organization and Team to the Vision
• Synthesize the Interplay among Vision, Information, and Relationships
• Describe How Teams Operate in a Chaotic Environment
• Demonstrate How to Develop a Team's Vision, Mission, and Ground Rules
• Leadership Style
• Diagnose Your Leadership Style
• Apply the Most Effective Leadership Style to a Situation
• Individual and Team Motivation
• Describe Basic Motivation Concepts
• Differentiate Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation
• Develop the Keys to a Motivated Workforce
• Coaching
• Define the Concept of Alignment
• Prepare to Coach
• Apply a Coaching Process
• Practice Coaching Techniques
• Building a Team
• Describe the Characteristics of Effective Teams
• Determine When to Build a Team
• Develop Skills for Facilitating Teams
• Celebrate the Team's Achievements
• Effective Strategic Management
• Managing time more effectively
• Prioritizing
• Managing effectively using metrics
• Communicating and integrating organization goals and mission more effectively with our team members' performance
• The Leader's, Team-Builder's, and Manager's Action Plan
• What action steps will I take to lead more effectively?
• What action steps will I take to build our team more?
• What action steps will I take to manage more effectively?
• Executing your Action Plans

Would you like to learn more about when to lead and when to manage your team?

Would understanding techniques you can use to more clearly communicate your goals and get your team to deliver more effectively on these interest you?

How about receiving some tools, tips, and techniques to help your team find creative techniques to solve problems?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then come laugh, listen, and learn as Chris DeVany leads us all through those important topics, key questions, and answers we all need to be able to address effectively to improve our team members' and team's performance!

For more information and to register, please visit:

BUILDING A HIGH-PERFORMANCE TEAM IN 90 DAYS -

VIRTUAL SEMINARS,

MONDAY OCTOBER 19, FRIDAY OCTOBER 30,

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12

High-performing teams do not happen by accident - they are built through a series of intentional leadership moves made early and reinforced consistently.

I this fast-paced and highly practical webinar, you will learn how to use your first 90 days to create clarity, build trust, strengthen accountability, improve execution, and establish the habits that turn a group of employees into a focused, high-performing team. Whether you are stepping into a new leadership role, inheriting a struggling team, or simply want to raise the performance bar with your current group, this session will give you a concrete action plan for what to do immediately, what to prioritize next, and how to sustain momentum so your team delivers stronger results quarter after quarter.

Why You Should Attend:

By participating,you will:

• Identify the leadership actions that have the biggest impact in the first 90 days of building or resetting a team
• Create clarity around priorities, expectations, performance standards, and team goals from the start
• Know what to do today, tomorrow, this week, this month, and this quarter to build trust and momentum
• Strengthen communication, accountability, coaching, and follow-through across the team
• Align roles, strengths, and responsibilities to improve collaboration and execution
• Recognize the management routines and metrics that help sustain high performance over time
• Leave with a practical 90-day action plan you can adapt and apply immediately

Topics We Will Address:

• What a high-performance team looks like - and why the first 90 days matter so much
• What to do today: assess the team, clarify the mission, and establish leadership presence
• What to do tomorrow and this week: build trust, listen well, and set expectations early
• What to do this month: define goals, roles, communication rhythms, and accountability practices
• What to do this quarter: coach performance, address obstacles, and reinforce the right habits
• How to manage difficult dynamics, uneven performance, and resistance to higher standards
• The 90-day action plan: milestones, check-ins, quick wins, and sustaining momentum

For more information and to register, please visit:

PERFORMANCE REVIEWS: A STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS FOR CONDUCTING THEM MEANINGFULLY AND EFFECTIVELY - VIRTUAL SEMINARS,

MONDAY OCTOBER 19, THURSDAY OCTOBER 29,

FRIDAY OCTOBER 30, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 18,

MONDAY NOVEMBER 30

One of the most critical areas of employee relationships-and one of the biggest challenges management faces today-is conducting effective performance appraisals and determining appropriate merit increases.

Learn to give performance appraisals that help motivate employees to achieve goals and

increase their value to the organization. Since both managers and employees often view performance appraisals with anxiety, attention is given to preparing for and conducting performance discussions that are objective, complete and defensible. You'll also share experiences and participate in various exercises with other participants to better understand how to obtain the best possible performance from employees.

Why You should Attend:

By participating, you will be able to understand and practice:

• How to conduct motivational and directional performance appraisal reviews
• Planning the review
• Managing the review process
• Subtle ways to keep sensitive employees from having their feelings hurt
• How to suggest improvement to an employee's performance in a way that boosts an employee's spirits
• Why employees sometimes fear reviews
• Ways to increase standards of performance

Topics We Will Address:

• State of the Art Practices in Performance Reviews
• Why annual reviews are not adequate
• Staff involvement and ownership through self-appraisal and dialogue
• Traps to Avoid in the Performance Appraisal Process
• Developing Performance Measures
• Using behavioral terms
• Defining levels of performance
• Collecting Information About Performance
• Establishing a record-keeping system
• Making observations
• Encouraging staff to monitor themselves
• Communicating the Appraisal
• Setting the tone for a two-way discussion
• Evaluating and maximizing strengths
• Communicating about problem areas without creating defensiveness
• Setting mutual goals for maintaining and improving performance
• Using the review as an opportunity for career planning
• Handling resistance
• What to do if you reach a stalemate
• Following Up on the Review
• Monitoring performance
• Making informal appraisal an ongoing occurrence

For more information and to register, please visit:

ChatGPT FOR MANAGEMENT -

VIRTUAL SEMINARS,

TUESDAY OCTOBER 20, TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3,

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19

Unlock the potential of AI in management with our groundbreaking seminar, "ChatGPT for Management".

Join us to discover how to integrate advanced AI tools like ChatGPT into your management practices to enhance decision-making, streamline communication, and foster innovation.

This seminar is tailored for managers and leaders seeking to leverage AI capabilities to drive their teams towards greater efficiency and success. Whether you are in operations, human resources, or any leadership role, you will learn practical ways to apply AI insights and tools in day-to-day management tasks. Get ready to transform your managerial approach with cutting-edge AI technology and lead your team into the future of work.

Why you should Attend:

By participating, you will:

• Understand the Capabilities of ChatGPT: Grasp the functional scope and potential applications of ChatGPT in management
• Enhance Decision-Making: Learn how to use ChatGPT to support data-driven decision-making and problem-solving
• Improve Team Communication: Discover strategies for using AI to enhance clarity and efficiency in team communications
• Innovate Management Practices: Explore innovative ways to integrate AI into daily management tasks and long-term planning
• Address Ethical Considerations: Recognize and navigate the ethical implications of using AI in management

Would you like to learn the functional scope and potential applications of ChatGPT in management?

What if you could discover strategies for using AI to enhance clarity and efficiency in team communication?

How about taking away practical tools and a ChatGPT For Management Action Plan you can implement immediately?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, come laugh, listen and learn as Chris DeVany helps us take away Action Plans which will help us and our Team improve performance!

For more information and to register, please visit:

ChatGPT FOR PROJECT MANAGERS:

10x YOUR PRODUCTIVITY WITH AI -

VIRTUAL SEMINARS,

TUESDAY OCTOBER 20, MONDAY NOVEMBER 2,

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 17

Elevate your project management skills to new heights with "ChatGPT for Project Managers: 10x Your Productivity with AI."

In this dynamic Virtual Seminar, discover how to harness the power of artificial intelligence to dramatically enhance your productivity and project outcomes.

From automating routine communications to generating complex project reports, ChatGPT can revolutionize the way you manage projects. Whether you’re overseeing IT projects, construction, marketing campaigns, or any other sector, this seminar will equip you with the AI tools and strategies needed to optimize your workflows, make data-driven decisions faster, and lead your projects to success with unprecedented efficiency.

Why you should Attend:

By the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

• Identify AI Opportunities in Project Management: Understand where and how AI like ChatGPT can be integrated into project management processes
• Automate Communication and Reporting: Learn to use AI for streamlining project updates, communication, and reporting tasks
• Enhance Decision Making: Employ AI to analyze data and support complex decision-making processes effectively
• Boost Productivity and Efficiency: Implement AI tools to manage time and resources more efficiently, reducing project duration and costs
• Navigate Challenges and Ethical Considerations: Recognize potential pitfalls and ethical considerations when deploying AI in project management

Would you like to understand where and how AI like ChatGPT can be integrated into project management processes?

What if you learn to use AI for streamlining project updates, communication and reporting tasks?

How about taking away practical tools and a "ChatGPT For Project Managers - 10x Your Productivity With AI Action Plan" you can implement immediately?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, come join us, learn, listen and laugh as Chris DeVany shares practical Action Steps we can take immediately to improve performance!

For more information and to register, please visit:

RECHARGING YOUR STRATEGY

INTO ACTIONABLE RESULTS TODAY:

TAKE AWAY AN ACTION PLAN

YOU CAN IMPLEMENT IMMEDIATELY -

VIRTUAL SEMINARS,

TUESDAY OCTOBER 20, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 11, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25

Too many leaders leave strategy sessions energized but return to work with no clear path for turning ideas into measurable progress. This highly practical webinar is designed to help managers and leaders close the gap between intention and execution by learning how to focus on the right priorities, align people around what matters most, and build an action plan that creates momentum immediately. Participants will learn how to simplify strategic thinking, identify what should happen first, communicate expectations clearly, and drive consistent follow-through without overwhelming the team. If you want to stop talking about strategy and start seeing results, this session will give you a usable framework, practical tools, and a step-by-step action approach you can implement today.

Why You Should Attend

By participating,you will:

• Recognize why many well-intended strategies fail in execution and what strong leaders do differently.
• Identify the highest-value priorities that deserve immediate attention rather than trying to fix everything at once.
• Translate broad goals into practical actions, ownership, milestones, and visible measures of progress.
• Strengthen accountability by clarifying expectations, deadlines, checkpoints, and communication rhythms.
• Create stronger alignment across the team so that everyone understands what success looks like and how to contribute.
• Learn how to remove barriers that slow execution, including indecision, overload, vague direction, and inconsistent follow-through.
• Build a realistic action plan participants can begin using immediately after the webinar.

Topics We Will Address

1. Why Strategy So Often Stalls

·       The most common reasons good ideas never become sustained results

·       Why urgency, overload, and unclear ownership weaken execution

·       The leadership mindset required to move from planning to action

2. Deciding What Matters Most Right Now

·       How to separate critical priorities from distractions

·       Choosing what to start, stop, continue, and sequence first

·       Avoiding the trap of launching too many initiatives at once

3. Turning Goals Into Actionable Commitments

·       Breaking strategy into practical next steps, timelines, and deliverables

·       Assigning ownership and defining visible measures of success

·       Creating early wins that build confidence and momentum

4. Communicating the Plan So People Engage

·       How to explain the “why,” the “what,” and the “what now”

·       Building commitment through clarity, consistency, and dialogue

·       Using meetings, updates, and checkpoints to reinforce execution

5. Building Accountability Without Creating Resistance

·       Establishing review points, deadlines, and follow-up habits

·       Coaching team members for progress rather than simply policing them

·       Correcting drift before it becomes a larger performance issue

6. Creating an Immediate Action Plan

·       A simple framework for determining today, this week, and this month priorities

·       What leaders should document, communicate, and track immediately

·       How to leave the webinar with a realistic action plan ready to implement

Ideal for leaders who want a focused, practical roadmap for translating strategy into action and results — immediately.

For more information and to register, please visit:

MANAGING EFFECTIVELY: MOTIVATING YOUR TEAM MEMBERS TO PERFORM AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL POSSIBLE -

VIRTUAL SEMINARS,

TUESDAY OCTOBER 20, TUESDAY NOVEMBER 24

Motivating people to consistently perform at a high level takes far more than enthusiasm, pressure, or pep talks - it requires clarity, trust, accountability, recognition, coaching, and a manager who knows how to create the right environment for success.

In this engaging and highly practical Virtual Seminar, participants will learn what truly drives sustained performance and how leaders can turn motivation from a vague idea into a deliberate management strategy. Through real-world examples, actionable techniques, and a straightforward framework for immediate application, attendees will leave better equipped to energize their teams, strengthen commitment, improve results, and build a workplace where people want to give their best every day.

Why You Should Attend

By participating, you will:

• Understand what really motivates employees - and what often undermines motivation without managers realizing it
• Learn how to connect expectations, communication, and accountability so team members know what high performance looks like
• Recognize the manager's role in building trust, ownership, engagement, and discretionary effort
• Identify practical ways to use coaching, feedback, recognition, and development conversations to improve performance
• Discover how to address low energy, low commitment, and inconsistent execution before they spread through the team
• Leave with actionable ideas you can use right away to motivate individuals with different personalities, work styles, and drivers

Topics We Will Address:

• What Motivation Really Is: Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, what employees need from managers, and why motivation is more about environment than personality
• The Manager's Influence: How leadership style, credibility, consistency, and emotional tone shape the performance culture of the team
• Setting People Up To Succeed: Clarifying priorities, defining standards, removing obstacles, and giving team members a realistic path to winning
• Communicating In Ways That Motivate: How to use one-on-ones, team meetings, and everyday conversations to build energy, focus, and commitment
• Recognition, Feedback, and Coaching: What meaningful recognition looks like, how feedback affects motivation, and how to coach for better results
• Accountability Without Demotivation: How to hold people responsible while maintaining trust, fairness, and momentum
• Adapting To Different People: Motivating high performers, steady contributors, remote employees, and team members who seem disengaged
• Common Mistakes Managers Make: Mixed messages, inconsistent follow-through, over-control, under-recognition, and other behaviors that weaken motivation
• Creating A Sustainable Performance Culture: How to reinforce habits, celebrate progress, and keep motivation alive beyond a single conversation or initiative
• Turning Insight Into Action: A simple action-planning process managers can use immediately after the webinar to strengthen motivation and performance on their teams

For more information and to register, please visit:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES FOR NON-PROJECT MANAGERS, PROJECT MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES FOR ADMINISTATIVE PROFESSIONALS (TWO SEPARATE SEMINARS) - WEBINARS,

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 26, THURSDAY OCTOBER 29, FRIDAY OCTOBER 30,

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6

As enterprises have been growing far and wide, often international in scope, we find ourselves as executives and managers with our talent spread farther and farther, often at dozens and hundreds of locations. How do we "get a better handle" on all this?

Managing projects can be a big headache sometimes; well, our Webinar is the perfect prescription! Our Webinar will provide the best practices of managing projects - you will receive tools, techniques and best practices to enable you to more effectively manage the projects you are assigned successfully - on time and on budget.

We will facilitate better understandings of process and project documents - including scope statements, communication plans, risk management plans, risk registers and change management plans - in order to better manage your initiatives. We’ll also discuss approaches to better identifying and engaging stakeholders.

We also will review consistent Key Project Challenges and Best Practices to Solve Those Challenges. We will address meeting project goals, developing the project business case, effective project planning with the team, five stages of team development, driving decision making from stakeholders and facilitating effective team meetings.

You will take away a better understanding of how project management can assist you in performing.

Why you should Attend:

By attending, you will understand how to even more effectively:

• Manage your entire team remotely
• Scale Project Scope Statements
• Develop the business case for your own projects
• Identifying and managing stakeholders
• Develop your Project Plan
• Itemize your Work Breakdown Structure and activity list
• Enhance your Communications Plan
• Identify, plan and manage project risks
• Manage changes to the project
• Report on status
• Drive decisions from the team and from key stakeholders

Would you like to get more (or all!) of the projects you manage in on time and on budget?

Are you concerned about people on your project teams not knowing enough about how to effectively manage a project? What about yourself?

Would you like some help to more effectively manage your projects?

Would you like to more effectively manage others’ expectations?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you should join us!

For more information or to register, please visit:

SURVIVING TOXIC MANAGEMENT WHILE STILL CREATING A POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT -

VIRTUAL SEMINARS,

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6

Working under toxic management doesn’t mean you’re powerless—or that a healthy work experience is impossible. In this practical and empowering webinar, you’ll learn how professionals and teams can survive toxic leadership while still creating pockets of positivity, trust, and productivity. Through real-world examples and realistic strategies, this session shows how to protect your mindset, maintain professional standards, and positively influence your immediate environment—even when senior leadership falls short. Whether you are an individual contributor, supervisor, or HR professional, you will gain tools to reduce damage, support others, and preserve your career momentum without naïve optimism or unnecessary risk.

Topics We Will Address

• What Toxic Management Looks Like in Day-to-Day Operations
• The Ripple Effects of Toxic Leadership on Teams and Culture
• Control vs. Influence: Focusing Your Energy Where It Matters
• Creating Psychological Safety in Small, Practical Ways
• Building Trust and Positivity Within Your Team or Peer Group
• Communicating Upward Without Escalating Conflict
• Setting Boundaries While Remaining Professional
• Avoiding Burnout, Cynicism, and Emotional Exhaustion
• Supporting Others Without Becoming the Fixer
• When and How to Document or Escalate Concerns
• Balancing Survival Strategies with Career Growth
• Knowing When Improvement Is Possible—and When to Plan an Exit
• Developing a Personal or Team Survival and Positivity Plan

Why You Should Attend

By participating, you will:

• Understand how toxic management behaviors impact teams and organizational culture
• Identify what you can and cannot control when working under toxic leadership
• Learn strategies to protect morale, professionalism, and psychological safety
• Develop techniques for influencing your immediate work environment without formal authority
• Strengthen communication and boundary-setting skills under difficult conditions
• Support colleagues and teams while avoiding burnout or retaliation
• Create a realistic action plan for surviving—and potentially improving—a toxic situation

Are you interested in understanding how toxic management behaviors impact teams and organizational culture?

Would it help to learn strategies for influencing your immediate work environment without formal authority?

How about creating a realistic action plan for surviving – and potentially improving – a toxic situation?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, come laugh, listen and learn as Chris DeVany leads us through answering these important questions and improving performance! 

For more information and to register, please visit:

ChatGPT FOR CPAs AND FINANCE PROFESSIONALS -

VIRTUAL SEMINARS,

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21, THURSDAY OCTOBER 29,

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 4, THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19, THURSDAY DECEMBER 17

Unlock the potential of AI in finance with our transformative webinar, "ChatGPT for CPAs and Finance Professionals".

In this session, we'll delve into how ChatGPT can be your partner in navigating complex financial landscapes, from automating routine accounting tasks to analyzing large datasets for insightful forecasting. Learn to enhance your consulting services with AI-driven recommendations, ensuring precision and compliance. Whether you're optimizing tax strategies or advising on financial planning, discover how ChatGPT can streamline operations and provide a competitive edge. Join us to step into the future of finance with the power of AI at your fingertips.

Why you should Attend:

By participating, you will understand and be able to:

• Understand how ChatGPT is used in finance
• Incorporate regulatory compliance and ethical considerations
• Integrate ChatGPT with existing financial systems

Topics We Will Address:

• Introduction to ChatGPT in Finance
• Automate financial processes with ChatGPT
• Conduct enhanced financial analysis and decision-making
• Support client interaction and advisory services
• Overview of AI capabilities relevant to finance
• Specific benefits for CPAs and finance professionals
• Automating Financial Processes with ChatGPT
• Streamlining bookkeeping and transaction management
• Automating tax preparation and compliance reporting
• Enhancing Financial Analysis and Decision Making
• Leveraging AI for financial forecasting and risk assessment
• Using ChatGPT for real-time data interpretation and insights
• Client Interaction and Advisory Services
• Improving client communication with automated responses
• Providing tailored financial advice using AI analytics
• Regulatory Compliance and Ethical Considerations
• Navigating regulatory changes with AI assistance
• Addressing ethical concerns in AI application in finance
• Integrating ChatGPT with Existing Financial Systems
• Tools and techniques for integrating ChatGPT into financial software
• Training staff and managing the transition to AI-enhanced processes
• Case Studies: AI Transformations in Finance
• Success stories of finance professionals using ChatGPT
• Practical examples and results from various financial sectors
• Conclusion and Future Trends
• Summarizing key takeaways
• Exploring future developments in AI for the finance industry
• Q&A Session
• Interactive discussion to address specific queries and scenarios

Would you like to be able to utilize ChatGPT in finance?

How about automating financial processes with ChatGPT?

What about integrating ChatGPT with existing financial systems?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then come laugh, listen and learn as Chris DeVany leads us all through those important topics, key questions and answers we all need to be able to effectively implement ChatGPT!

For more information and to register, please visit:

MOVING FROM AN OPERATIONAL MANAGER

TO A STRATEGIC LEADER -

VIRTUAL SEMINARS,

THURSDAY OCTOBER 22, THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5,

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 17

Join us for one of our most popular seminars!

Gain the insights and skills to know where your business stands today and where it's heading tomorrow.

In today's unpredictable business environment, strategic leadership is not just for top management alone. It's for:

• Managers who want to increase their competitive advantage by anticipating their customers' priorities, needs, and expectations
• Managers who want to distinguish operational data from strategic data, creatively develop sources of information and increase their staff's flexibility and responsiveness
• Managers who want to broaden their perspective, improve flexibility without compromising quality and increase their department's value to the organization
• Every manager who wants to anticipate, initiate and manage change for maximum competitiveness!

If you want to move from being a good manager to being a great manager, you can't afford to miss this seminar. Because strategic leadership is a blending of attributes that every superior manager requires in today's unpredictable business environment.

Here's where you'll learn to anticipate, initiate and manage change for maximum competitiveness and stay on course while constantly redefining and refocusing your department's goals in order to hit a moving target and determine where your unit is headed, as you take into account the multiple groups your decisions will impact.

Prepare to make a transition. Instead of being buried in your department's ongoing activities, you'll become an innovator able to add value to your organization, its customers, and stakeholders. This course will provide you with the skills required to move your team or department forward decisively.

Topics We Will Address:

• Crossing the line to strategic effectiveness
• Learning the strategic leadership approach
• Vision and Strategic Leadership
• Becoming an effective leader
• Building influence through communication
• Understanding the role of teams
• Managing change with action-oriented skills

Why you should Attend:

By participating, you will be able to do even more effectively:

• Inspire and direct your team to greater readiness and competitiveness
• Add value to your organization by understanding the needs of your customers
• Anticipate, create and encourage change
• Spot opportunities for successful strategic alliances
• Become an innovative, visionary leader
• Establish a strategic culture
• Identify the strengths and weaknesses in your work unit
• Keep your unit moving forward
• Take risks with confidence

Would you like to inspire and direct your team more effectively?

What about being more able to anticipate, create and encourage change?

How about becoming an innovative, visionary leader?

Would you like your team to improve its performance?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then come laugh, listen, and learn as Chris DeVany leads us all through those important topics, key questions, and answers we all need to be able to address effectively to improve our team members' and team’s performance!

For more information or to register, please visit:

AI FUNDAMENTALS FROM BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED -

VIRTUAL SEMINARS,

THURSDAY OCTOBER 22, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13

Artificial Intelligence is one of the most transformative technologies of our time, and understanding its foundations is key to thriving in the future of work.



In this comprehensive 2-hour webinar, participants will journey from beginner-level concepts to advanced applications of AI, gaining a solid grasp of how AI works, where it is applied, and how to build skills for leveraging it effectively. Through clear explanations, real-world examples, and step-by-step insights, this session is designed for professionals at all levels who want to build confidence in AI and unlock its potential for innovation, productivity, and competitive advantage.

Why you should Attend:

By participating, you will:



• Understand the core concepts and definitions of Artificial Intelligence
• Differentiate between key AI technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision
• Explore beginner-friendly AI tools and platforms to get started quickly
• Gain insights into intermediate applications of AI in business and industry
• Examine advanced AI use cases such as predictive analytics, automation, and generative AI
• Learn about the ethical considerations and challenges of using AI responsibly
• Develop a roadmap for progressing from beginner to advanced AI skills
• Identify resources for continuous learning and professional development in AI

Would you like to understand the core concepts and definitions of Artificial Intelligence?

What about being able to gain insights into intermediate applications of AI in business and industry?

How about learning about the ethical considerations and challenges of using AI responsibly?

Would you like to develop a roadmap for progressing from beginner to advanced AI skills?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then come laugh, listen and learn as Chris DeVany leads us all through those important topics, key questions and answers we all need to be able to address effectively to improve our team members' and team's performance!

Topics We Will Address:

• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: What AI is and why it matters
• Key technologies powering AI: Machine learning, NLP, computer vision, and more
• Beginner-level AI tools and resources for quick adoption
• Intermediate applications: AI in HR, finance, project management, and customer service
• Advanced applications: Predictive analytics, automation, and generative AI
• Ethics and responsible AI: Addressing bias, transparency, and accountability
• Case studies of AI adoption across industries
• Building your AI skills journey: From beginner to advanced
• Recommended resources for further training and certification
• Future trends: Where AI is heading and what professionals should prepare for

For more information and to register, please visit:

ChatGPT FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

FROM ESSENTIALS TO ADVANCED -

VIRTUAL SEMINARS,

THURSDAY OCTOBER 22, MONDAY NOVEMBER 9

Dive deep into the capabilities of ChatGPT and its applications in project management with our comprehensive virtual seminar.

This seminar is tailored for project managers, team leaders, and any professional eager to harness the power of AI in managing projects more efficiently. From understanding the foundational aspects of AI and ChatGPT to exploring advanced tools and strategies for integrating these technologies into your project workflows, this seminar will equip you with the knowledge and skills to transform your project management approach.

Why you should Attend:

By participating, you will:

• Grasp the essential concepts of AI and ChatGPT, specifically in the context of project management
• Identify opportunities to apply ChatGPT in various project management stages
• Utilize ChatGPT for enhanced communication, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
• Navigate the challenges and ethical considerations of integrating AI in project environments
• Implement advanced AI strategies and tools to optimize project outcomes

Agenda:

• Introduction to AI and ChatGPT for Project Management: Understanding the basics and the impact of AI on project management
• Integrating ChatGPT in Project Communication: Techniques for improving team and stakeholder communications
• AI Tools for Project Scheduling and Resource Management: Exploring how AI can assist in creating more efficient project schedules
• Enhancing Project Risk Management with AI: Utilizing AI for better prediction and management of project risks
• Ethical Considerations and Challenges: Discussing the implications of AI technology in project settings
• Advanced Applications and Future Trends: Looking at cutting-edge developments and potential future applications in project management

Would you like to learn the essential concepts of AI and ChatGPT, specifically in the context of project management?

What if you could utilize ChatGPT for enhanced communication, scheduling, risk management and stakeholder engagement?

How about taking away practical tools and a ChatGPT For Project Management - From Essentials to Advanced Action Plan you can implement immediately?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, come join us, learn, listen and laugh as Chris DeVany shares practical Action Steps we can take immediately to improve performance!

For more information and to register, please visit:

MANAGEMENT SKILLS FOR NEW MANAGERS -

VIRTUAL SEMINARS,

FRIDAY OCTOBER 23, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28,

MONDAY NOVEMBER 2, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6,

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 18, MONDAY NOVEMBER 30

Come join our most popular Webinar and Virtual Seminar!

New supervisors will be ready to hit the ground running with the skills learned in this Webinar. Be ready to take on any challenge, be your best and put what you’ve learned into practice immediately.

You will learn the skills you need to plan, prioritize and execute effectively each and every day. Putting into practice both the "hard stuff" and "soft stuff" will help you meet new challenges with increased confidence, respect and power.

One of the toughest parts of a manager's job is dealing with and turning around problem employees. The solutions aren't "textbook", yet in this Webinar, you will gain skills and tools for solving problems and making decisions, especially when dealing with those who challenge you the most.

Why should one attend this webinar?

By participating, you will be able to more effectively:



• Understand how to approach an intact team as their new supervisor
• Develop your own management game plan
• Motivate your direct reports
• Coach for improved performance
• Think and act strategically
• Plan and prioritize your time
• Handle difficult conversations
• Listen actively and effectively
• Create a motivational environment using feedback and reinforcement to guide and motivate behavior
• Effectively deal with "difficult" people

Would you like to gain and build confidence in your ability to manage effectively?

What about your ability to motivate others who previously were your peers?

How about learning a management game plan?

Would you like your team to improve performance?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then come laugh, listen and learn as Chris DeVany leads us all through those important topics, key questions and answers we all need to be able to address effectively to improve our team members' and team's performance!

For more information and to register, please visit:

MASTERING HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HRM)

IN 2026 USING CLAUDE AI -

VIRTUAL SEMINARS,

FRIDAY OCTOBER 23, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28,

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 4, TUESDAY NOVEMBER 10,

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13

Human Resource Management is changing quickly as organizations face new workforce expectations, heightened compliance demands, growing pressure to improve employee experience, and the rapid emergence of practical AI tools. This timely 2-hour virtual seminar shows HR professionals how to strengthen core HRM practices in 2026 using Claude AI to support planning, communication, recruiting, onboarding, policy development, employee relations preparation, training content, and day-to-day decision support.

Participants will see how to apply AI thoughtfully and responsibly - not to replace sound judgment - but to work faster, write better, analyze issues more clearly, and build stronger HR processes that are more strategic, efficient, and people-centered.

Topics We Will Address:

• The 2026 HRM landscape: How HR priorities are evolving and why AI literacy is becoming an important capability for modern HR teams
• What Claude AI is - and what it is not: Strengths, limits, and the kinds of HR work where Claude AI can be most useful
• Recruiting and talent acquisition support: Drafting job postings, screening criteria, interview questions, candidate communication, and role profiles
• Onboarding and employee experience: Creating checklists, welcome content, manager talking points, FAQ materials, and first-90-day support resources
• Policy, handbook, and process support: Using Claude AI to organize policy drafts, clarify language, compare versions, and identify gaps for review
• Training and manager enablement: Building outlines, coaching guides, conversation frameworks, microlearning content, and supervisor tools
• Employee relations and performance support: Preparing documentation frameworks, summary notes, issue analyses, and communication drafts for review
• Workforce planning and HR operations: Using AI to summarize trends, analyze recurring issues, identify needs, and improve administrative efficiency
• Risk management and governance: Privacy, confidentiality, bias, approval workflows, and usage guardrails
• Implementation roadmap: How to start small, choose high-value use cases, create prompts, train HR staff, and establish responsible use practices

Why You Should Attend:

By participating, you will:

• Understand where Claude AI can add value across the HRM function in 2026, including talent acquisition, onboarding, employee communication, policy support, training, documentation, and workforce planning
• Identify practical use cases for Claude AI that help HR teams save time, improve quality, and support better decision-making without losing necessary human oversight
• Learn how to use Claude AI to draft and refine HR communications, job-related content, interview guides, summaries, checklists, and manager support materials
• Explore ways Claude AI can help HR organize information, surface themes, summarize complex material, and prepare for sensitive employee relations and performance discussions
• Recognize the key legal, ethical, privacy, bias, and governance issues HR leaders must address before integrating AI into people practices
• Leave with a framework for introducing Claude AI into HR workflows in a practical, responsible, and credible way

Would you like to understand where Claude AI can add value across the HRM function in 2026, including talent acquisition, onboarding, employee communication, policy support, training, documentation, and workforce planning?

What about learning how to use Claude AI to draft and refine HR communications, job-related content, interview guides, summaries, checklists, and manager support materials.

Could leaving with a framework for introducing Claude AI into HR workflows in a practical, responsible, and credible way be helpful?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, come laugh, listen and learn as Chris DeVany helps us improve performance!

For more information and to register, please visit:

COACHING, MENTORING,

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS -

VIRTUAL SEMINARS,

FRIDAY OCTOBER 23, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 18,

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19

Gain the insights and skills to know where your business stands today and where it's heading tomorrow.

In today's unpredictable business environment, strategic leadership is not just for top management alone. It's for:

• Managers who want to improve their coaching skills
• Managers who want to increase their competitive advantage by anticipating their customers' priorities, needs and expectations
• Managers who want to distinguish operational data from strategic data, creatively develop sources of information and increase their staffs' flexibility and responsiveness
• Managers who want to broaden their perspective, improve flexibility without compromising quality and increase their department's value to the organization
• Every manager who wants to anticipate, initiate and manage change for maximum competitiveness!

If you want to move from being a good manager to being a great manager, you can't afford to miss this seminar. Because strategic leadership is a blending of attributes that every superior manager requires in today's unpredictable business environment.

Why you should Attend:

By participating, you will understand:

• The keys to being a successful Mentor/Coach
• The value of Teaching
• The process for determining your Goals
• The importance of maintaining confidentiality
• Defining areas of limits
• Defining communication guidelines
• Discussing time commitments
• Supporting openness and respect
• Maintaining professionalism
• Achieving self-improvement
• Allowing for failure
• Providing a system of rewards

Topics We Will Address:

• Coaching more effectively
• Describing the key characteristics of an effective coach
• Describing the stages of a coaching relationship
• Building an understanding of a "client's" needs and your ability to help as a coach
• Choosing a coaching strategy that fits your abilities and the needs of your "client"
• Implementing your strategy in ways that help the "client" become a better and more independent performer
• Inspiring and directing your team to greater readiness and competitiveness
• Adding value to your organization by understanding the needs of your customers
• Anticipating, creating and encourage change
• Spot opportunities for successful strategic alliances
• Become an innovative, visionary leader
• Establish a strategic culture
• Identifying the strengths, weaknesses and opportunities on your team
• Keep your team moving forward
• Take risks with confidence
• Identify the benefits of focusing on strategy
• Understand the different ways in which vision can be used in the organization
• Integrate strategy, objectives, metrics and performance
• Understand the new strategic patterns that are evolving in the business world and develop ideas for their application for your organization
• Discover when to use action plans to implement strategy

For more information and to register, please visit:

MAKING SMART EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT DECISIONS UNDER PRESSURE -

VIRTUAL SEMINARS,

FRIDAY OCTOBER 23, MONDAY NOVEMBER 16

This highly interactive Workshop offers you and your team an array of practical tools to help you get things done in today's chaotic and constantly changing work environment. You’ll learn practical techniques for making structured decisions—even under pressure—to earn buy-in from bosses, coworkers and customers. In a workshop environment, you will participate in valuable exercises utilizing real-world case studies. You'll emerge with an action plan you can use right away to master expanding workloads and complex decisions.

Topics We Will Address

Managing Escalating Pressures

• Develop Answers to Vital Questions on Managing Work Pressures
• Use New Tools to Control Stress, Reduce Backlogs, and Redistribute Work Overloads
• Adopt Visual Maps That Help You Stay Calm under Pressure, While Rebuilding Confidence and Energy
• Collaborate with Coworkers to Invent Shortcuts
• Juggle Multiple Projects without Dropping the Ball

Gain Certainty about Priorities

• Prioritize by Validity, Not by Urgency
• Apply Three New Rules to Prioritize Your Projects
• Make Your Priorities Visible to Requesters
• Rank Your Priorities with the PAR Chart
• Apportion Your Time between Strategic and Tactical Work
• Start Priority Negotiations Early with Requesters

Prevent Collisions among Customers, Internal and External

• Replace Three Outmoded "Rules" of Time Management
• Adopt Two New Rules for Today’s Chaotic Conditions
• Learn Four Strategies to Avoid Calendar Collisions
• Design Tools That:

            —Educate Requesters on "Blind Risks" in Their Requests

            —Help Requesters Arrive at Your Door Better Prepared

Why You Should Attend

By attending, you will understand how to even more effectively:

• Become more productive by prioritizing work and maintaining focus
• Become a stronger communicator with techniques that enable you to question and clarify priorities
• Make better decisions based on consistently good analysis
• Become more decisive and make better decisions by gleaning the right information and appraising the situation more effectively
• Gain the cooperation of others by communicating the risks and gains of decisions
• Learn stress survival techniques to help you balance work and life when you must make tough choices you face every day

Are you feeling overtasked, over-worried and overdone?

Could you use a ‘managing multiple priorities effectively refresher”, to help you get a better handle on things?

Would you like to brush up on your management and delegation skills?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then come laugh, listen and learn as Chris DeVany leads us all through those important topics, key questions and answers we all need to be able to address effectively to improve our communication effectiveness, improve our team members’ and team’s performance, adding to the bottom-line!

For more information and to register, please visit:

ChatGPT FOR HR IN 2026 AND 2027:

WHAT CAN ChatGPT DO FOR YOU? -

WEBINARS,

MONDAY OCTOBER 26, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20

This highly engaging Webinar offers you and your HR team an array of practical tools and templates you can use to effectively manage your HR responsibilities.

As ChatGPT evolves and we start to gradually understand it better, HR managers can now perform some of their work duties more effectively using ChatGPT. ChatGPT can help you handle the various processes involved in managing all of your workforce, including onboarding, performance management, interviewing and so forth.

During our Webinar, we will explore some of the HR management tools available in ChatGPT. These tools can help us manage our work more efficiently and effectively.

Why you should Attend:

By attending, you will understand how to even more effectively:

• Understand how ChatGPT works, especially for conducting your Human Resources Management responsibilities
• Utilize a variety of HR templates available within ChatGPT
• Scan a job description for problematic language
• Write 3 personalized candidate rejection emails
• Quickly pull keywords for research
• Understand the recruitment process from the prospective of a hiring manager
• Scenario plan with a department manager

Are you curious how ChatGPT works?

Would you like to understand better how ChatGPT can help you conduct a number of your HR functions more efficiently and effectively?

How about learning a way you can present yourself with greater value to other members of your management team and executives?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then come laugh, listen and learn as Chris DeVany leads us all through those important topics, key questions and answers we all need to be able to address effectively to improve our effectiveness at managing the Human Resources function, improving our and our team members’ performance, adding to the bottom-line!

For more information and to register, please visit:

ChatGPT AND AI FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT -

VIRTUAL SEMINARS,

MONDAY OCTOBER 26, MONDAY NOVEMBER 23

Join us for an insightful webinar that dives into the transformative role of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence in project management. Discover how AI technologies are reshaping the landscape of project planning, execution, and monitoring, offering unprecedented tools for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. This session is designed for project managers, team leaders, and professionals keen to leverage AI to streamline processes and boost productivity.

Topics We Will Address:

• Introduction to AI and ChatGPT in Project Management: Overview of AI technologies and their relevance to modern project management.
• AI-Driven Project Planning and Scheduling: How AI can optimize project timelines and resource allocation.
• Risk Management and Decision Making with AI: Enhancing predictive capabilities and decision-making processes using AI.
• Automation of Routine Tasks: Utilizing AI to handle repetitive tasks and free up human resources for complex project aspects.
• Ethical and Practical Considerations: Addressing the potential pitfalls and ethical dilemmas of deploying AI in project settings.
• Future Trends and Innovations: A look at emerging AI technologies and their potential future impact on project management.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basics of AI and ChatGPT technologies as they relate to project management.
• Identify key areas within project management that can benefit from AI integration.
• Explore practical tools and AI applications for task automation, risk assessment, and decision support.
• Discuss the challenges and ethical considerations in implementing AI in project management.
• Develop strategies for effectively incorporating AI tools into their project management practices.

Would you like to understand the essentials of AI and ChatGPT technologies as they relate to project management?

Would exploring practical tools and AI applications for task automation, risk assessment and decision support interest you?

How about receiving some tools, tips and techniques to help you and your team apply creative strategies for effectively incorporating AI tools into your project management practices?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then come laugh, listen and learn as Chris DeVany leads us all through those important topics, key questions and answers we all need to be able to address effectively to improve our performance!

For more information and to register, please visit:

THE EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT MANAGER: USING YOUR HEART AS WELL AS YOUR HEAD TO MANAGE EFFECTIVELY - VIRTUAL SEMINARS,

TUESDAY OCTOBER 27, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20

To manage effectively, you need to engage your emotional intelligence just as much as you engage yourself cerebrally. Using both our brain and our "gut" allows us to take all human factors into account.

Topics We Will Address:

• What is emotional intelligence?
• What is YOUR emotional intelligence?
• A short 10 item questionnaire
• Why it is important to know about emotional intelligence
• Four Clusters of Emotional Intelligence
• Techniques for utilizing your emotional intelligence to manage even more effectively

Why You Should Attend:

Would you like to learn more about your emotional intelligence?

Would understanding techniques you can use every time to manage more effectively using your emotional intelligence interest you?

How about receiving a list of sample questions you can use to manage more effectively using your emotional intelligence?

Is it worth 2 Hours of your time to learn effective management techniques which can help you every day?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then come laugh, listen and learn as Chris DeVany leads us all through those important topics, key questions and answers we all need to be able to address effectively to improve our team members' and team's performance!

For more information and to register, please visit:

SUCCESSFULLY DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE:

THE 5 MOST DIFFICULT TYPES OF PEOPLE AND HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY APPROACH THEM -

WEBINARS,

TUESDAY OCTOBER 27, MONDAY NOVEMBER 23

We all have to deal with so-called “difficult people”. What causes someone to be “difficult”? Why does someone else resist us? What is behind resistance? How can we deal effectively with someone who resists us, who may be cranky, chronically complain, be aggressive, snap at others or even resist us silently? Come laugh, listen and learn as Chris DeVany helps us understand what causes these challenges, and how we can deal effectively with those who cause us great difficulty!

Topics We Will Address

• Why people resist us
• How to deal effectively with those who resist us
• Insights into understanding the 5 most prominent types of “difficult people”
• How to deal more effectively with anyone who causes us difficulty

Why Should You Attend?

By attending, you will understand how to even more effectively:

·       Deal with the 5 most prominent types of difficult people

·       Understand resistance

·       Understand resistance and its’ role in creating conflict

·       Use a variety of approaches to resistance

·       Overcome resistance

·       Utilize the core principles involved in dealing with difficult people

Would you like to understand why people are “difficult”?

How about receiving some help dealing with the most difficult people in your world?

What if we said that dealing with “difficult people” doesn’t have to be so difficult?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then come laugh, listen and learn as Chris DeVany leads us all through those important topics, key questions and answers we all need to be able to address effectively to save ourselves, time, energy and frustration!

For more information and to register, please visit:

WHEN THE JOB GETS TOUGH: HOW TO HANDLE STRESS, BURNOUT AND PRESSURE WITHOUT LOSING YOUR EDGE -

WEBINAR, TUESDAY OCTOBER 27

Every worker has difficult days—tight deadlines, demanding customers, physical fatigue, personal stress, conflict on the crew, or the feeling that there is simply too much coming at once. This timely webinar addresses the realities of stress and burnout in a practical, respectful way, helping workers recognize the warning signs before stress starts affecting safety, judgment, attitude, attendance, and overall wellbeing. Participants will learn realistic ways to manage pressure, reset after rough days, support one another more effectively, and stay steady and professional even when work feels especially demanding.

What You Will Learn

By participating, you will:

·       Recognize common signs of stress, overload, and burnout in workplace settings.

·       Understand how stress can affect focus, safety, communication, and job performance.

·       Use practical strategies to manage tough days without shutting down or lashing out.

·       Strengthen personal resilience and recovery habits during demanding work periods.

·       Support coworkers more effectively and contribute to a healthier team environment.

Topics We Will Address

·       The real sources of stress workers face on the job

·       How stress shows up in behavior, communication, safety, and performance

·       Recognizing burnout before it becomes a bigger problem

·       What to do on a tough day: practical resets, boundaries, and next steps

·       Managing frustration, fatigue, and pressure without taking it out on others

·       Supporting coworkers and knowing when to speak up

·       Healthy habits that improve resilience, recovery, and steadiness over time

·       Building a job-site culture where people can perform under pressure more effectively

For more information and to register, please visit:

HOW TO USE ChatGPT FOR BUSINESS -

VIRTUAL SEMINAR,

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28, TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3,

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 10

Join us for an enlightening seminar! Discover how this cutting-edge AI technology can revolutionize the way your company interacts with customers, automates processes, and enhances decision-making.

This session will dive into practical applications of ChatGPT, showcasing real-world examples and demonstrating tools that can be integrated into your business to drive efficiency and innovation.

Whether you're a tech-savvy entrepreneur or a business professional seeking to leverage AI, this webinar will provide valuable insights to harness the full potential of ChatGPT in your business operations. Don't miss out on the opportunity to transform your business model with AI!

Why you should Attend:

By participating, you will understand and be able to:

• Set up ChatGPT for business use
• Enhance customer interactions with ChatGPT
• Streamline your business operations
• Use AI in marketing and content creation
• Apply ethical considerations and best practices

Topics We Will Address:

• Introduction to ChatGPT
• Overview of AI and ChatGPT
• The evolution of ChatGPT and its capabilities

• Setting Up ChatGPT for Business Use
• Technical requirements and setup
• Choosing the right model and configuration for your needs

• Enhancing Customer Interactions with ChatGPT
• Automating customer service and support
• Personalizing customer experiences through AI

• Streamlining Business Operations
• Integrating ChatGPT with existing business systems
• Using ChatGPT for workflow automation and data analysis

• AI in Marketing and Content Creation
• Creating engaging content with AI
• Tailoring marketing strategies using AI insights

• Ethical Considerations and Best Practices
• Understanding AI ethics and responsible use
• Maintaining data privacy and compliance

• Case Studies and Success Stories
• Examples of businesses transformed by ChatGPT
• Lessons learned and key takeaways

• Conclusion and Next Steps
• How to start implementing ChatGPT in your business
• Resources and further learning opportunities

• Q&A Session
• Open forum for questions and discussions

Would you like to be able to set up ChatGPT in your business?

What about enhancing customer interactions?

How about using AI in marketing and content creation?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then come laugh, listen and learn as Chris DeVany leads us all through those important topics, key questions and answers we all need to be able to effectively implement ChatGPT!

For more information and to register, please visit:

CHANGE MANAGEMENT 2026 INTO 2027:

THE COMPLETE GUIDE -

WEBINAR, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28

Change is no longer an occasional initiative - it is the operating environment. As organizations move from 2026 into 2027, leaders and managers are being asked to navigate AI-driven transformation, shifting workforce expectations, new operating models, cost and productivity pressures, reorganizations, evolving customer demands, and an accelerating pace of technology adoption - often simultaneously. This practical, fast-moving 90-minute webinar provides a complete guide to leading change with greater clarity, speed, engagement, and accountability. Participants will learn how to diagnose the real change challenge, build a compelling case for action, anticipate resistance, communicate through uncertainty, engage managers and employees, sustain performance during transition, and turn change from a disruptive event into an organizational capability. Whether you are leading a major transformation or helping a team adapt to continuous change, this session will provide immediately usable frameworks, questions, tools, and action steps for making change work in 2026, 2027, and beyond.

Learning Objectives - What You Will Learn

By participating, you will:

• Understand what is different about change management as organizations move from 2026 into 2027 - and why traditional, linear change approaches are often insufficient.
• Distinguish between the technical side of change and the human side of change, and understand why both must be managed together.
• Assess change readiness, stakeholder impact, organizational capacity, and the risks that can derail an initiative before implementation begins.
• Build a clear and credible case for change that answers the questions employees and managers are really asking: Why this? Why now? What does it mean for me?
• Identify the most common sources of resistance - including uncertainty, loss of control, workload concerns, change fatigue, skills gaps, distrust, and competing priorities - and respond constructively.
• Create a practical stakeholder and influence strategy that identifies sponsors, champions, skeptics, key influencers, and groups most affected by the change.
• Communicate change with greater transparency and consistency, including how to communicate when decisions are incomplete, circumstances are changing, or leaders do not yet have all the answers.
• Equip frontline and middle managers to become effective translators, coaches, and reinforcement agents rather than passive messengers of change.
• Use AI and digital tools appropriately to support change analysis, communication, training, feedback, knowledge sharing, and adoption while preserving human judgment and trust.
• Protect productivity, psychological safety, employee engagement, and organizational capacity during periods of significant transition.
• Measure adoption and business impact using leading and lagging indicators - not simply whether implementation milestones were completed.
• Develop a practical 30-60-90 day roadmap for moving a change initiative from announcement through adoption, reinforcement, and sustained results.

Topics We Will Address

1. The New Change Management Environment: 2026 into 2027

• Why continuous change is replacing episodic change
• AI, automation, workforce, operating-model, cost, regulatory, and customer-driven change
• The cumulative impact of overlapping initiatives and change saturation
• Why speed without alignment can create rework, resistance, and burnout

2. Change Management Fundamentals - What Still Matters

• Change leadership versus change management
• The technical transition and the human transition
• A practical change lifecycle: define, align, prepare, implement, adopt, reinforce
• Why sponsorship, trust, communication, capability, and reinforcement remain critical

3. Diagnosing the Change Before Launching the Change

• Defining the business problem and desired future state
• Change readiness and organizational capacity
• Stakeholder impact analysis: who gains, loses, changes, learns, or decides differently?
• Identifying dependencies, competing initiatives, risks, and likely friction points

4. Building the Case for Change

• Creating a concise change story: Why, Why Now, What, How, and What It Means
• Connecting organizational priorities to team-level realities
• Making tradeoffs and consequences visible
• Creating urgency without creating unnecessary anxiety

5. Stakeholder Alignment and Sponsorship

• Mapping influence, impact, commitment, and resistance
• Clarifying the role of executives, sponsors, managers, HR, project teams, and informal influencers
• Building a sponsor coalition rather than relying on a single executive
• Recognizing alignment problems before they become employee resistance

6. Understanding and Managing Resistance

• Why resistance is information - not merely opposition
• Common causes: uncertainty, workload, identity, competence, trust, control, history, and perceived loss
• Separating legitimate concerns from avoidance or noncompliance
• Listening, involving, coaching, negotiating, escalating, and setting expectations

7. Communicating Change in an Era of Uncertainty

• What employees need to hear before, during, and after a change
• Communicating what we know, what we do not know, and what happens next
• Using multiple channels without creating message overload
• Creating feedback loops and correcting rumors, ambiguity, and inconsistent messages quickly

8. The Manager's Role in Making Change Work

• Managers as sense-makers and translators of change
• Preparing managers before broad employee communication
• Coaching employees through uncertainty, learning, and performance expectations
• Providing managers with talking points, FAQs, escalation paths, and decision guidance

9. AI, Technology, and Change Management

• Using AI to analyze stakeholder concerns, draft communications, create FAQs, develop training, summarize feedback, and identify patterns
• Where human judgment, empathy, context, and accountability remain essential
• Managing AI-related fear, role redesign, skills transitions, and trust
• Responsible-use guardrails for AI-supported change activities

10. Managing Change Fatigue, Capacity, and Well-Being

• Recognizing change saturation and initiative overload
• Prioritizing, sequencing, pausing, and stopping work
• Balancing urgency with sustainable execution
• Maintaining psychological safety while preserving accountability and performance

11. From Implementation to Adoption

• Why 'go-live' is not the finish line
• Building new behaviors into workflows, meetings, metrics, systems, and management routines
• Training versus true capability development
• Reinforcing desired behaviors and addressing regression to old ways of working

12. Measuring Whether the Change Is Actually Working

• Leading indicators: awareness, understanding, readiness, participation, capability, usage, and behavior
• Lagging indicators: productivity, quality, customer outcomes, cost, risk, retention, and business results
• Using pulse feedback and adoption data to make course corrections
• Avoiding vanity metrics that measure activity rather than impact

13. A Practical 30-60-90 Day Change Roadmap

• First 30 days: diagnose, align, map stakeholders, establish governance, and build the change story
• Days 31-60: engage, communicate, prepare managers, build capability, test, and gather feedback
• Days 61-90: drive adoption, remove barriers, measure behavior and results, reinforce, and adjust
• Creating a repeatable change capability for 2027 and beyond

14. Change Management Toolkit - Practical Takeaways

• Change readiness questions
• Stakeholder impact and influence map
• Resistance diagnostic
• Change communication checklist
• Manager conversation questions
• Adoption scorecard and 30-60-90 day action plan

Would you like to understand what is different about change management as organizations move from 2026 into 2027 - and why traditional, linear change approaches are often insufficient?

How about building a clear and credible case for change that answers the questions employees and managers are really asking: Why this? Why now? What does it mean for me?

Would it help for you to be able to develop a practical 30-60-90 day roadmap for moving a change initiative from announcement through adoption, reinforcement, and sustained results?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, come laugh, listen and learn as Chris DeVany helps us implement an Action Plan to facilitate change and improve performance!

Participant Takeaway

Participants will leave with a practical framework for leading change from initial diagnosis through sustained adoption - plus tools and questions they can immediately apply to current and upcoming change initiatives.

For more information and to register, please visit:

THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSE:

FROM BEGINNER TO PROJECT MANAGER -

VIRTUAL SEMINARS,

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25

Embark on a transformative journey from project novice to skilled project manager with "The Project Management Course: Beginner to Project Manager." This immersive seminar is crafted to equip you with the essential tools, techniques, and insights needed to excel in the dynamic field of project management. Whether you're looking to kickstart a new career, spearhead projects with confidence, or enhance your managerial skills, this course will provide a solid foundation and a clear path forward. Dive into real-world scenarios, interactive sessions, and expert guidance designed to elevate your project management capabilities and prepare you for success in any industry.

Why you should Attend:

By participating, you will:

• Understand the Fundamentals of Project Management: Gain a solid grounding in key project management concepts, methodologies, and frameworks
• Develop Effective Planning Techniques: Learn how to craft detailed project plans that align with business objectives and ensure timely delivery
• Master Resource Allocation: Acquire skills to efficiently allocate resources, manage budgets, and optimize workforce deployment
• Enhance Communication Skills: Elevate your ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, teams, and clients to ensure clear and concise information exchange
• Navigate Project Challenges: Learn strategies to identify, analyze, and overcome common project hurdles and risks
• Implement Monitoring and Controlling Processes: Understand the importance of tracking project progress and making data-driven adjustments
• Lead with Confidence: Develop leadership qualities that inspire and motivate teams to achieve project goals with high standards
• Drive Project Success: Equip yourself with the tools to deliver projects successfully, on time, and within budget, enhancing your career prospects

Would you like to gain a solid grounding in key project management concepts, methodologies and frameworks?

What if you could learn strategies to identify, analyze, and overcome common project hurdles and risks?

How about taking away practical tools and a Project Management Course - From Beginner To Project Manager Action Plan you can implement immediately?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, come join us, learn, listen and laugh as Chris DeVany shares practical Action Steps we can take immediately to improve performance!

Agenda:

• Introduction to Project Management: Overview of project management, key terms, and why it matters
• Project Lifecycle and Methodologies: Deep dive into various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum) and their applications
• Project Planning Essentials: Tools and techniques for effective project planning, including scope definition, work breakdown structures, and milestone mapping
• Resource Management: Strategies for managing human resources, budgeting, and logistics
• Effective Communication: Techniques for improving communication with stakeholders and team members, including conflict resolution and negotiation
• Risk Management: Identifying potential risks, conducting risk assessments, and developing mitigation strategies
• Monitoring and Controlling: Tools for tracking project performance, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and progress reporting
• Project Closure: Steps for closing out a project, including post-project reviews and lessons learned
• Leadership in Project Management: Skills for leading project teams, fostering collaboration, and maintaining motivation

For more information and to register, please visit:

THE 10 LEADERSHIP SKILLS EVERY LEADER NEEDS TODAY, TOMORROW AND BEYOND -

WEBINAR, MONDAY NOVEMBER 2

What will it take to lead effectively as technology reshapes work, expectations shift, and decisions become more complex? The leadership habits that brought you success may need to evolve to meet what comes next. This practical 90-minute webinar explores 10 essential skills that help leaders anticipate change, make sound decisions, build trust, and turn uncertainty into purposeful action. Through relatable workplace examples, reflection questions, and practical approaches, you will examine how to use AI thoughtfully, communicate with clarity, strengthen accountability, develop people, and sustain performance without exhausting your team. Whether you lead a department, manage projects, or guide an entire organization, you will leave with a clearer view of your development priorities and concrete steps to strengthen your leadership effectiveness.

Topics We Will Address

1. Strategic foresight: Recognizing signals of change and connecting today’s priorities to future opportunities.
2. Adaptability and learning agility: Testing assumptions, learning quickly, and adjusting direction.
3. AI and digital fluency: Identifying useful applications, evaluating outputs, and retaining human judgment.
4. Critical thinking and decision judgment: Assessing evidence, challenging bias, and making decisions with incomplete information.
5. Emotional intelligence and self-awareness: Managing reactions and understanding how your behavior affects others.
6. Clear communication and influence: Explaining priorities, listening well, and gaining support across stakeholders.
7. Trust and inclusive leadership: Encouraging candid input, constructive disagreement, and participation across differences.
8. Coaching and talent development: Building capabilities through feedback, delegation, and development conversations.
9. Change leadership and collaboration: Turning change into coordinated action across teams and functions.
10. Sustainable execution and accountability: Balancing results, capacity, wellbeing, and clear ownership.

Why Should You Attend?

By participating, you will be able to even more effectively:

• Assess your strengths and development needs across the 10 future leadership skills.
• Use strategic foresight to identify emerging risks and opportunities and translate them into team priorities.
• Apply learning agility to challenge assumptions, run small experiments, and adapt to changing conditions.
• Evaluate AI applications and outputs while protecting sensitive information and maintaining human accountability.
• Use a structured decision process to weigh evidence, tradeoffs, uncertainty, and stakeholder needs.
• Strengthen emotional intelligence to manage pressure, respond constructively, and navigate difficult conversations.
• Communicate expectations and change clearly while building trust and inviting candid input.
• Use coaching, feedback, and delegation to prepare team members for new responsibilities.
• Coordinate change across functions and clarify ownership, milestones, and measures of progress.
• Create a focused leadership development action plan that supports results within realistic team capacity.

3 Questions We Will Address

1. Which leadership skills should I strengthen now to prepare myself and my team for future demands?

2. How can I combine AI and data with human judgment, empathy, and trust to make better decisions?

3. What practical changes can I make to improve adaptability, accountability, and performance while managing workload and preventing burnout?

Come join us! Listen, laugh and learn as Chris DeVany help us improve our leadership skills, as well as our and our team’s performance!

For more information and to register, please visit:

MANAGING EFFECTIVELY: THE 15 ACTION STEPS WE MANAGERS CAN TAKE TO SUPPORT ACHIEVING ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIC GOALS -

WEBINAR, TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3

A strategic plan succeeds only when managers turn it into clear priorities and consistent action across their teams. Yet competing requests, limited capacity, and the pressure of daily operations can make even important goals feel distant.

In this practical webinar, managers will learn 15 concrete steps to connect team work to organizational goals, make smarter tradeoffs, strengthen accountability, and spot progress early. Participants will leave with questions, routines, and communication approaches they can use immediately to help their people see where their work matters and move strategic priorities forward.

Learning Objectives:

By participating, you will be able to even more effectively:

• Translate broad strategic goals into team priorities, specific outcomes, and near-term commitments
• Explain the link between each team member’s work and the results the organization is seeking
• Prioritize work and manage capacity when strategic initiatives compete with daily demands
• Use simple measures, coaching conversations, and review routines to sustain progress
• Identify obstacles and escalate decisions before delays undermine strategic goals

Topics We Will Address:

• Understand the organization’s goals and the reasons behind them
• Identify which goals your team can directly influence
• Translate those goals into a small set of team outcomes
• Define what success looks like and how it will be measured
• Clarify roles, ownership, and decision rights
• Connect individual work to strategic outcomes
• Set near-term milestones and visible priorities
• Make tradeoffs explicit when new work arrives
• Match commitments to available time, skills, and resources
• Communicate priorities consistently across the team
• Invite ideas and concerns from people closest to the work
• Coordinate dependencies with other teams and stakeholders
• Review progress with a useful, lightweight cadence
• Coach, recognize, and address performance in relation to goals
• Adjust course and escalate barriers with clear recommendations

Why You Should Attend:

Are your team’s daily activities clearly advancing your organization’s most important goals?

When priorities collide, do you have a practical way to decide what to do, defer, or stop?

Could your team use clearer ownership, better measures, and more consistent follow-through?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, come laugh, listen and learn as Chris DeVany helps us and our team improve performance!

For more information and to register, please visit:

THE FUTURE OF MANAGEMENT: WHAT SKILLS WILL TOMORROW'S MANAGER-LEADERS NEED? -

WEBINAR, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 4

How will your role as a manager change as AI becomes part of everyday work, teams face new expectations, and organizations ask leaders to deliver results through constant change? Preparing for the future means developing the judgment, people skills, and practical habits to lead work differently. This engaging 90-minute webinar examines how management responsibilities are evolving and what tomorrow’s leaders will need to do well—from redesigning workflows and making decisions with imperfect information to building trust, developing talent, and aligning teams around meaningful outcomes. Through workplace examples, practical frameworks, and guided reflection, participants will explore how to combine technology with human insight, lead across organizational boundaries, and strengthen performance within realistic capacity. You will leave with a focused development agenda and concrete actions to help yourself and your team prepare for what comes next.

Topics We Will Address

·       The evolving role of the manager: Moving toward clearer outcomes, better coordination, and stronger employee development.

·       AI fluency and workflow redesign: Choosing useful applications and defining where human review and accountability belong.

·       Strategic thinking and foresight: Recognizing emerging opportunities and translating business direction into team priorities.

·       Decision making under uncertainty: Evaluating evidence, testing assumptions, and weighing tradeoffs.

·       Adaptability and change leadership: Helping people learn new ways of working and move from uncertainty to action.

·       Emotional intelligence and trust: Managing reactions, listening carefully, and encouraging candid conversations.

·       Coaching and skills development: Preparing employees for changing responsibilities through feedback and delegation.

·       Collaboration and influence: Coordinating across functions, locations, and competing stakeholder expectations.

·       Performance and sustainable capacity: Setting clear expectations and managing workloads while maintaining accountability.

·       A personal management development roadmap: Selecting priorities and turning learning into measurable changes in behavior.

Why Should You Attend?

By participating, you will be able to even more effectively:

·       Identify how changes in technology, work design, and employee expectations may reshape your management responsibilities.

·       Assess your readiness for future management demands and select the most relevant skills to develop.

·       Evaluate opportunities to use AI in team workflows while protecting sensitive information and maintaining human oversight.

·       Translate organizational strategy and emerging trends into clear priorities and practical team actions.

·       Apply a structured approach to decisions involving uncertainty, incomplete information, and competing demands.

·       Communicate change with clarity and build trust through listening, empathy, and constructive dialogue.

·       Use coaching, feedback, and delegation to build the capabilities your team will need next.

·       Strengthen collaboration and influence across functions and different work arrangements.

·       Establish outcome measures and accountability that reflect available resources and realistic workload.

·       Create a 30-day development plan with specific actions, feedback sources, and measures of progress.

3 Questions We Will Address

1. How will the manager’s role evolve as AI and new ways of working change how teams deliver results?

2. Which skills will help me combine sound business judgment, effective technology use, and strong people leadership?

3. What should I start doing now to prepare myself and my team for tomorrow’s management challenges?

Come join us! Listen, laugh and learn as Chris DeVany help us improve our management and leadership skills, as well as our and our team’s performance! 

For more information and to register, please visit:

NEW LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO MASTER FOR 2026 AND 2027 -

WEBINAR, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6

Could the leadership habits that helped you succeed be holding your team back? As you prepare for 2026–27, this provocative question offers a practical opportunity to examine what to keep, what to update, and what to stop doing. In this engaging 90-minute webinar, you will explore how to strengthen your leadership as AI changes workflows, priorities shift, and employees need clearer direction, useful feedback, and room to exercise judgment. Through relatable workplace examples and guided reflection, we will examine skills for making decisions under uncertainty, coaching instead of solving every problem yourself, building trust while maintaining accountability, and communicating change without creating constant anxiety. You will leave with practical approaches to replace unhelpful habits, develop capabilities that fit your responsibilities, and create a focused action plan for leading your team more effectively in 2026–27.

Topics We Will Address:

• The leadership habits audit: Recognizing when familiar approaches create bottlenecks, confusion, or dependence.
• AI fluency and human judgment: Selecting useful applications, verifying outputs, and clarifying accountability.
• Strategic foresight and adaptive thinking: Challenging assumptions and connecting emerging changes to team priorities.
• Decisions under uncertainty: Weighing evidence, tradeoffs, and risks when complete information is unavailable.
• Coaching and thoughtful delegation: Developing capability and defining decision authority instead of becoming the default problem solver.
• Emotional intelligence and self management: Responding constructively to pressure, disagreement, and setbacks.
• Trust and psychological safety: Inviting candid input while keeping expectations and standards clear.
• Clear communication and change leadership: Explaining priorities, tradeoffs, and urgency without fueling unnecessary anxiety.
• Collaboration and sustainable accountability: Working across boundaries and matching commitments to team capacity.
• A leadership renewal plan for 2026–27: Selecting habits to stop, skills to practice, and ways to track improvement.

Why You Should Attend

By participating, you will be able to even more effectively:

• Identify leadership habits that remain useful and those that need to change for your team’s circumstances.
• Assess your skill gaps and prioritize the capabilities most relevant to your responsibilities in 2026–27.
• Evaluate AI opportunities while verifying outputs, protecting sensitive information, and retaining human accountability.
• Challenge assumptions and translate emerging risks and opportunities into practical team priorities.
• Use a structured decision process to evaluate options, tradeoffs, uncertainty, and the need for additional input.
• Apply coaching questions and clear delegation agreements that strengthen employee judgment and ownership.
• Manage your reactions under pressure and respond constructively to difficult conversations.
• Build trust and invite concerns while setting clear performance expectations and following through.
• Communicate change and urgency with specific priorities, realistic commitments, and clear next steps.
• Create a 30-day leadership renewal plan with two priority skills, practice opportunities, and feedback measures.

3 Questions We Will Address:

1. Which of my current leadership habits may be limiting team performance, and what should I do differently?

2. What skills should I develop to lead people and AI-enabled work effectively in 2026–27?

3. How can I turn new leadership skills into daily behaviors that strengthen trust, accountability, and results?

Come join us! Listen, laugh and learn as Chris DeVany helps us improve our leadership skills, as well as our and our team’s performance!

For more information and to register, please visit:

ChatGPT AND HR: A COMPLETE GUIDE -

WEBINAR, THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12

How is AI evolving to influence our work in HR? What is the role of ChatGPT as we carry out our everyday role as an HR professional? What are the advantages of integrating ChatGPT into our work in HR? Come laugh, listen and learn as Chris DeVany guides us through the answers to these and other questions about how we apply AI and specifically, ChatGPT to our work as HR professionals.

What Will You Learn?

By participating, you will better understand:

• The evolution of AI in HR
• The essentials of ChatGPT
• The role of ChatGPT in HR functions
• The advantages of integrating ChatGPT in HR
• Concerns and challenges
• Best practices for implementing ChatGPT in HR
• The future of ChatGPT and HR

Topics We Will Address

• Brief overview of ChatGPT
• Importance of HR in modern business
• Evolution of AI in HRA brief history of AI and HR interactions.
• How AI has transformed HR practices.
• Basics of ChatGPT
• Explanation of GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) architecture.
• Key features and capabilities of ChatGPT.
• Benefits and limitations.
• Role of ChatGPT in HR Functions
• Recruitment and Onboarding - Job posting and screening. - Interview scheduling and reminders. - Chatbots for candidate queries and onboarding assistance.
• Employee Training and Development - Customized learning paths. - Answering employee questions on training content. - Simulating real-world scenarios for role-based training.
• Employee Engagement - Survey distribution and feedback collection. - Employee recognition and awards suggestions. - Monitoring and enhancing employee morale.
• Benefits and Compensation Management - Answering questions related to benefits and policies. - Assisting in benefits enrollment. - Compensation benchmarking analysis.
• HR Analytics - Predictive analytics for employee turnover. - Sentiment analysis on employee feedback. - Talent management and succession planning insights.

Would you like to understand better how ChatGPT is increasingly influencing our work?

What about being more able to apply ChatGPT to our work in Human Resources?

How about understanding the ethical ramifications of using ChatGPT?

Would you like to be able to apply ChatGPT Best Practices today?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then come laugh, listen and learn as Chris DeVany leads us all through those important topics, key questions and answers we all need to be able to address effectively to utilize ChatGPT in our work in HR!

For more information and to register, please visit:

ChatGPT AND HR: USES AND WARNINGS -

WEBINAR, THURSDAY DECEMBER 3