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Professional Development

You and your people are your greatest asset. Bring out the best in your talented employees.

Develop Your Talents

We offer many types of training to help jumpstart new businesses all the way through leadership training for seasoned professionals at large corporations. Enrich your employees by investing in their growth or learn how to address challenges through professional development training that covers timely and real-world topics. 

Address today’s employer challenges. These training programs will help you develop and retain talent, foster a positive culture and more.

Designed for current and prospective business owners and managers, these courses equip you with the skills needed to successfully start and grow a business. 

Engage in continuing education for law enforcement, correctional and peace officers. 

February 2026
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Essentials of Effective Supervision (12-Week program)

The 12-week Essentials of Effective Supervision course provides a strong knowledge base for frontline supervisors, managers and team leaders. This series is designed to provide new supervisors, and those aspiring to become supervisors, with a unique blend of knowledge, skills and strategies in the areas needed to effectively and efficiently supervise others. Participants will immediately […]
24 Feb - 19 May
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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Dynamic Communication Skills & Strategies

Learn to communicate in a manner that builds trust, teamwork and consensus. Develop key skills that result in two-way communication which is critical to a participative management style. Examine obstacles to effective communication and learn to facilitate supportive communication with diverse individuals and groups. Key Information: Identifying barriers to effective communication •Focus your development to […]
26 Feb
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
March 2026
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Emotional Intelligence: The Ingredient for Effective Leaders

Emotional Intelligence has been identified as the single most important competency for effective leadership. According to Dan Goleman’s ground-breaking book,”Nothing else, including gender, education, geographic area, age, or hours worked came as close to predicting success as did emotional competencies.” Competencies “that have been identified in internal research at hundreds of corporations and organizations as […]
04 Mar
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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Building Leadership Excellence: A LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Based Workshop

Are you ready to unlock your leadership potential through hands-on discovery and creative thinking? This innovative 3-hour workshop uses the proven LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology to help leaders at all levels gain deeper insights into their leadership style, strengths, and growth opportunities. Through guided building exercises and structured reflection, participants will construct their understanding of […]
11 Mar
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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Absolute Accountability: Empowered to Succeed

This leadership class, equips leaders with the mindset, tools, and skills to achieve what is most important to them regardless of the challenges they face and to skillfully empower those reporting to them to own behaviors and achieve targeted results. The session is packed with insight, activities, and practical tools to help leaders empower themselves […]
25 Mar
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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The Power of Positive Teams

Many organizations are feeling pressure due to the increased competition for talent, having fewer people to keep up, and operating in a constant state of change. As a lack of connection deteriorates team culture and engagement, remaining positive and avoiding the doom-and-gloom forecasts can be challenging. Building a positive, people-first culture can help you tell […]
31 Mar
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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MEETING YOUR UNIQUE NEEDS

Customized Training

Looking to quickly and efficiently meet a variety of employee and business needs? 

Want to bust out of old ways of thinking and propel innovation forward? 

We can customize training options based on your company’s individual needs.

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Build Ideas. Break Barriers.

You’ve tried standard solutions and got ho-hum results. Let’s build a custom program to address your team’s challenges — with LEGO® Serious Play.® 

We’ll work with you to create a workshop dedicated to breaking down communication barriers, fostering teamwork & identifying innovative solutions.

Develop Your Skills

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Feel like you’re ready for the next step in your career? Want to gain a deeper understanding of business? 

We offer 60-hour packages that result in a certification on a variety of business topics, including:

  • Leadership & Management
  • Supervision & Talent
  • Administrative Professional

Create a Culture of Innovation

Being agile & willing to adapt is crucial. Design a customized Innovation Accelerator for your organization. 

We’ll work with you to create a day dedicated to breaking down communication barriers, fostering teamwork & identifying innovative solutions to help your organization overcome challenges & achieve shared goals. 

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