• Empower your team by assigning tasks effectively, fostering confidence, and providing meaningful support.
• Implement practical strategies to ensure employees take ownership of their work and meet performance expectations.
• Apply proven leadership techniques to enhance efficiency, decision-making, and team dynamics.
• Craft messages that engage, inspire action, and create lasting alignment with your team.

This interactive and engaging program is perfect for all managers seeking to enhance their effectiveness as leaders in today's fast-paced work environment.

With a focus on practical application, Ellen Burts-Cooper will share riveting examples and compelling stories that illustrate the proven techniques employed by exceptional leaders who stand out in their fields. Participants will discover innovative strategies to significantly boost their team’s results by mastering the art of clearly communicating goals, effectively managing priorities, delegating tasks with confidence, and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. 

This isn't just a learning experience; it's an opportunity for personal growth and transformation. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your leadership skills to new heights and inspire your team to achieve their full potential. Embrace the opportunity to become the leader you've always aspired to be!

• Techniques for balancing short-term tasks with long-term strategy
• Reviewing historical processes to identify inefficiencies and improve decision-making

• Aligning individual and team goals with the organization's mission and vision
• Using goal-setting frameworks to enhance motivation and accountability

• Establishing clear expectations and holding team members responsible
• Creating a culture of ownership through feedback and performance tracking

• Matching the right tasks to the right people for efficiency and growth
• Providing structured training, progress monitoring, and feedback loops

• Tailoring communication to inspire action and long-term commitment
• Navigating difficult conversations to drive change and alignment

Dr. Ellen Burts-Cooper has spent over two decades providing personal and professional development training, coaching, and consultation. She has been featured in Time Magazine, Black Voices, Smart Business Magazine, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Cleveland Jewish News, Cleveland.com, and Crain's Cleveland Business.

She is also the author of two books aMAZEing Organizational Teams: Navigating 7 Critical Attributes for Cohesion, Productivity and Resilience and Canine Instinct: A Guide to Survival and Advancement in Corporate America. Previously, Ellen was a Senior Vice President and Senior Director of Operational Excellence, IT Performance Management, and Governance for PNC Financial Services. Before the financial services industry, Ellen worked in the electronics industry, leading global teams in several functions at 3M Company.

She earned a BS in chemistry from Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, AL, her Ph.D. in organic/polymer chemistry from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA, her MBA from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Business, and her Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification from 3M Company.