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 How EFFECTIVE Mid-level Managers and business owners Get People in-Gear and On-Track

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The 7 Performance Drivers (7PDs) teaches middle managers how to use their decision-making power and authority more effectively to get better results. You don't have to be the bad guy to get the results you need from others.

Download this article: How Effective Middle Managers Get People Onto The Same Page
(This article is highly recommended by Mr. Les Dakens, retired Sr VP, Human Resources, CN Rail, Montreal, Canada.  He writes, “This article explains extremely well a common and challenging difficulty for middle managers, and even senior executives.”

Many leaders genuinely dislike managing people. They don't like being the bad guy.

• Good agreements get results on-time, on-spec and on-budget.  When things are late, poor quality or off-target, the buck stops with mid-level managers and business owners.  They are the quality controllers who are responsible for their group, department or small business results. 

The 7 Performance Drivers leadership training program gets people on track and in gear.

• The 7PDs teaches one simple idea to get results from other people, effectively and positively - agree on who's going to decide and how involved others will be in that decision. 
• If you manage people, they will thank you.  If you deal with peers or with a challenging boss, this will help you get results from others.  It really works.

Learn the power of "the agreement before the agreement":  

• The 7 PDs pre-empts conflict and gets commitment from others to deliver results as promised - on-time, on-spec and on-budget.  It is the best way to get committed agreements from others without having to be the bad guy.

Learn the 7 types of performance styles that get people in gear:

• Power and authority are the fuel that drives people to excel.  The 7PDs leadership training program provides a common language and practical skills to resolve friction, spark initiative and break logjams.  When you understand what makes a person "drive," you can get them in gear and on track in a way they agree with and accept.

Learn how to get the results you need from others without conflict or resistance. 

• Get the five steps to shifting power and authority.  Receive 26 tips for influencing behaviour changes in others in an effective way.  Get the actual 7 Performance Drivers dashboard- flash-based and laminated.  Once everyone understands The 7 Performance Drivers language, people agree to get on track and in gear quickly.

The benefits of The 7PDs spill are major productivity gains and lower stress:

• Overcome common obstacles that cause performance issues at work. 
• Quickly bring the root cause of performance issues to the surface using a common language that is comfortable to use. 
• Get firm commitments on how to things will get done. 
• Save tens of thousands of dollars by avoiding terminations, improving morale, and raising productivity

Middle managers and staff appreciate the 7 Performance Drivers:

• "Ever wondered why you feel like you are on a different wavelength than your supervisors?  Find out why that might be happening and how you can change it."  Training Manager
   
• "Figuring out what piece of the puzzle you are is greatly beneficial and provides clarity around your role and performance." 
  Project Manager
   
• "I loved the theory behind The 7 Performance Drivers.  It makes so much sense!"  Events Manager
   
• "What I liked best was the no-nonsense approach to why people do what they do when they work together in groups.  There's no talk of 'synergy' or 'paradigms' here -- just plain, honest language that cuts to the core of today's workplace."  Communications Manager
   
• "John's technique is a nice blend of playing devil's advocate and really hearing the different perspectives being offered."  Senior Manager