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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. 

April 2026
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GiANT People-Driven Leadership Series…

Multiply Your Leadership Skills 100X This transformational leadership series is designed for individual leaders looking to level-up their skills and performance. Move from good to great as you become a respected leader worth following, not just someone people have to follow. This series will equip you with tools to lead yourself and your people to […]
29 Apr - 27 May
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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Managing People, Processes & Projects

Do you have more to do than you can manage in a 40-hour workweek? Do you feel that if you want something done right you have to do it yourself? Do you find yourself having to “redo” work not done right the first time? If you answered yes to these questions, you could be holding […]
29 Apr
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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Successful Project Management (2-Day Program)

Managers are constantly called upon to manage projects or to be part of a project team. The effective management of projects – completion within a deadline and a budget, subject to performance criteria – is the cornerstone for business success. All projects are undertaken to achieve specific results and need a framework to help accomplish […]
30 Apr - 01 May
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
May 2026
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The Great Game of Business® – Minigames™

MiniGames™ What to Expect: MiniGames™ are a fun and effective way to gamify performance, drive results, and boost employee engagement. By turning business challenges into focused, short-term games, teams build business literacy, strengthen collaboration, and generate measurable outcomes — all while having fun. In this half-day (4-hour) training, you’ll learn the key principles for designing a […]
05 May
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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Excelling as an Administrative Professional

Understand & Grow Your Value as an Administrative Professional. Administrative professionals often underestimate their impact, despite being incredibly valuable leaders within their organization. With ever-changing technology and organizational climates, expectations are increasing in job responsibilities and job performance for administrative professionals. This seminar will help administrative professionals get better results, reduce stress, impact the bottom […]
06 May
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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Unlocking Team Potential: The 6 Types of Working Genius

Do your team members struggle with burnout and frustration at work? Are meetings inefficient and unproductive? Do you wonder why some employees thrive in certain roles while others seem constantly drained? Business owners, managers, and team leads today face the challenge of maximizing productivity while maintaining high morale and preventing burnout. Patrick Lencioni’s groundbreaking 6 […]
07 May
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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