PROGRAM OVERVIEW
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Integrate who you are with what you want to get more and better results faster. Through 8 interactive Sessions, action items and collaborative business development techniques, this program will move your business ideas from "maybe" to "reality" with measurable and quantifiable outcomes. The program is based on the principle that knowing who you are and where you want to go first, provides the focus and drive for getting there faster and with more personal satisfaction.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
To facilitate a process of self-assessment, goal-setting, planning and implementation in ways that build upon unique individual strengths, passions and objectives. Through this process, business development goals become clearer, quantifiable and measurable - in essence, real.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Eight (8) Sessions held in accordance with individual progress and objectives. Sessions include:
Session 1 | Self-Assessment
Session 2 | Opportunity-Assessment
Session 3 | Leveraging Strengths
Session 4 | Goal Setting
Session 5 | Goal Mapping
Session 6 | Strategic Planning
Session 7 | Network Building
Session 8 | Strategic Implementation & Review
MATERIALS
Included:
Core Topics Covered
The following essential topics will guide the facilitated process of entrepreneurial focus, development and strategic implementation of individual goals and objectives:
Performance-Based Objectives
As a result of participating in this program, you will:
ROLES & SUCCESS DRIVERS
Facilitator's Role
Sessions are confidential and include prepared agendas, note-taking and follow-on reports to reinforce client's stated goals, track progress areas, introduce assignments and facilitate ongoing learning, skill-development and knowledge-building.
Client's Role
Sessions include interactive exercises, dialogue and follow-on assignments that are specific to individual interests and goals. Clients are expected to read assigned materials, perform assigned exercises, take notes and actively engage in purposeful dialogue.
Success Factors
AGREEMENT, FEES & TERMS
The total program investment is $1,800.00, which includes 8 - 1 hour Sessions with detailed follow-on Session reports that highlight each Session's discussion topics, introduce follow-on action items and track progress over time. A 1-page Letter of Agreement is prepared and signed by both parties prior to the first Session along with a 50% deposit. The program balance is due by the close of the second Session. Sessions are held at the Knowledge Institute unless special arrangements are made for meeting elsewhere. A no-cost, 30-minute initial consultation is available upon request.
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Dr. Deborah A. Osgood | 603) 658-0340, ext. 2#, Email
Deborah is a recognized authority on entrepreneurial education and development. She has been a featured guest on over 30 television and radio shows including New York's WPIX morning news, SanDiego's FOX in the Morning, Seattle's The Two O'Clock Show, Sacramento's The Adams Report, Boston WCVB-TV Chronicle, Chicago's Real Talk Radio and WMUR-TV's NH Business. Her expertise has been sought after and published in The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, New York Times, NASE, Entrepreneur and the Associated Press.
She is the author of Who Am I?: A guide to finding and pursuing your purpose in life and multiple works dealing with venture start-up and growth. Her publications are used in training programs, academic institutions and economic development agencies nationally and internationally. She has helped thousands through her work and volunteer efforts with individuals of all ages and offers one of the most innovative learning programs to help individuals at any age to "get it, want it and go for it".
Her contributions and impact to the field of positive human development, entrepreneurship and economic growth have earned her numerous praises including Women in Business Champion by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and awards for Excellence in Business Services, Enterprising Woman of the Year, Women's Entrepreneurial Spirit Award, Outstanding Woman in Media, Self-Made Person of the Year and Above and Beyond in Youth Leadership. She has also received numerous commendations from elected officials and serves as IBM and The World Bank spokesperson for women and minorities in business.
Deborah holds multiple degrees with highest honors including a Doctor of Arts in Leadership from Franklin Pierce University with a concentration in a systems approach to facilitating transformative change, a Masters in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University, and a Bachelor of Business Science with a concentration in Marketing from New Hampshire College.
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