"A 10x Return On Our Investment."
"Conversational Management has helped us empower people at all levels of the organization, which for someone in my role, that's huge, you know, building that trust with employees. And because culture is such a huge part of our day to day, we have seen a ten-fold ROI on our investment."
- Ann Embre / HR Manager, Applied Imaging
"Like A Light Was Turned On..."
“We weren't developing an engaging culture. We were stuck in that command & control modality. And, our leaders and managers were thinking they had to make every decision for their department. And through the training, it was like a light was turned on. It’s not about (me or my managers) having answers...It's all about helping our people be able to make them on their own.
- Brian Potter / CEO, Architectural Metals Inc
"Beautifully Simple but Powerful"
"The beauty of Conversational Management is its simplicity. Asking questions and listening is at the heart of this model. We all know how to ask questions, so we start off with the ability to be successful. As you apply and practice the skills, you begin to understand the value of talking less and listening more . . . from Day 1 of the program."
- Toni Freeland / Talent Acquisition, Wolverine
Equip All Your People Leaders
To Engage & Develop Talent
90% of how employees learn and grow as contributors is on the job, in real time. So doesn't it make sense to equip all of your executives and managers with an ability to develop those they lead in real time, where the employees they manage have the biggest opportunities to grow as individuals? Employees have more opportunity for development, managers have more time and bandwidth, and HR / L&D no longer has to shoulder the entire development workload themselves.
Create A Full Pipeline Of
Next Gen Leaders
55% of CEOs report that developing next gen leaders is their #1 concern. But only 11% of HR professionals feel they have a strong bench of potential leaders. By expanding leadership development throughout your organization, high potential talent is identified and nurtured much quicker than more formal, event based programs. That means a larger, steadier flow of next generation leaders are added to your leadership pipeline each and every day.
Your New Anytime, Anywhere, Infinitely Scalable
Employee Engagement Engine
The best time for people to grow professionally and expand their ability to contribute to the company's efforts is in the trenches, on the job, where they encounter day to day challenges of delivering to customers. By equipping your people leaders to coach and develop those they manage, you remove time & place barriers for growth...so employees have exponentially more opportunities to increase their capacity to contribute.
Client Case Study: Applied Imaging
With over 430 employees and growing fast, Applied Imaging was looking to expand their employee development efforts to all areas of the company. After putting both the core leadership team and all 70 company managers through the program, they now have the real time, on the job development engine that is not only empowering employees, but freeing up time and bandwidth for their managers.
CM1 Explore:Â Moving from Boss to Coach
The Problem: Many leaders and managers unintentionally disengage their teams by focusing too heavily on tasks and giving advice, rather than building connection and trust.
The Solution: CM1 helps leaders and managers shift from simply "managing work" to "developing people." Through foundational conversation skills—like open-ended questioning and reflective listening—they create the conditions for employees to feel heard, valued, and engaged, laying the groundwork for stronger performance and retention.
CM2: EMPOWER – Collaborating for Growth & Development
The Problem: Too often, employees struggle to take ownership of their development because goals lack clarity, relevance, or personal connection—and leaders fall into the trap of telling rather than coaching.
The Solution: CM2 equips leaders and managers with practical tools to guide employees in setting IMR (Important, Measurable, Realistic) goals, making wise choices, and building real commitment. This structured, empowering approach fosters accountability and fuels both individual growth and organizational success.
CM3: ENCOURAGE – Productive Feedback for Better Performance
The Problem: When leaders avoid difficult conversations or deliver feedback poorly, it erodes trust, stalls performance, and undermines engagement.
The Solution: CM3 trains leaders and managers to deliver both positive and corrective feedback in a way that builds trust, encourages growth, and drives improvement. With a simple, conversational process, feedback becomes an opportunity to strengthen relationships and improve performance—not something to be feared or avoided.
CM4: ENGAGE – Practices for Team Engagement
The Problem: Even with coaching and feedback in place, teams can remain disengaged if leaders fail to create the right environment for connection, empowerment, and collaboration.
The Solution: CM4 provides leaders and managers with proven practices to actively build an engaged workforce. By adapting their communication to different work styles and applying the 15 key management practices, they foster a culture where employees feel valued, empowered, and committed—driving higher engagement and retention.
Ready To Create A Culture Of Engagement Attracts & Retains Rock Star Employees?
We know some companies really want to 'kick the tires' on a new initiative before they decide to implement it across the organization. That's why we created a way to do just that...through a zero risk test drive. Decision makers can experience the core of the program to get a true feel for how Conversational Management would benefit their people and fit with their culture.