Compass Group Courses
Unit-Level Managers/Supervisors
Take advantage of the learning opportunities Compass Group offers to help you develop your leadership skills and strengthen your ability to build and retain highly effective teams.
Here are some examples of courses that are currently available. Compass Group is continually adding new courses to the selection, so be sure to check regularly for additional offerings.
Remember: Always get your manager's approval before registering for a course.
Developing Dynamic Leadership (DDL)
| Format |
Classroom |
| Time |
Two full-day sessions a month for three consecutive months |
This course focuses on the essential leadership skills new and up-and-coming managers require. Topics include: the role of a leader, benchmarks of team excellence, improving associate engagement, the art of effective meetings, delivering powerful communications and negotiating with style.
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DiSC (Dimensions of Behavior)
| Format |
Classroom or online assessment |
| Time |
Half-day (classroom session) or online |
To improve communication and performance, the DiSC process helps you better understand yourself and others in the workplace. You will learn how to identify personal behavior profiles, how to capitalize on an individual's strengths and how to use the Communication Action Planning Process.
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Harvard ManageMentor® Front-Line Supervisors and Managers
| Format |
Online |
| Time |
Self-paced, approximately three months |
Build the skills you need as a new leader. Courses focus on basic leadership skills and also offer advanced classes to help you develop the skills you need to take on added responsibilities.
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Love 'em or Lose 'em
| Format |
Classroom |
| Time |
Half-day |
This course equips you with 26 practical strategies to help you retain, engage and encourage your talented employees.
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Managing Inclusion
| Format |
Classroom |
| Time |
One day (classroom session) |
Understand and develop the skills you need to foster inclusive, high-performing teams. This program will take your understanding of diversity to a new level - from awareness to action. In addition to the classroom session, you will participate in a Coaching-on-Demand Webinar and learn how to conduct staff training meetings.
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MIT: Manager in Training Program
| Format |
Blended learning using classroom and self-directed learning and on-the-job training |
| Time |
One year |
| Eligibility |
By nomination only |
This program focuses on management development to prepare fast-tracked associates to assume leadership positions. Each delegate receives a mentor who assists with learning sector-specific management approaches.
back to top Advanced Development and Planning Transition (A.D.A.P.T.)
| Format |
Blended learning using classroom and self-directed learning |
| Time |
Six to eight months |
| Eligibility |
By nomination only |
This leadership development and certification program prepares associates to successfully take on a multi-unit management role. Topics include managing regional finances, overseeing operational performance, managing account contracts, HR and administrative activities and an action-learning project.
back to top Love 'em or Lose 'em
| Format |
Classroom |
| Time |
Half-day |
This course equips you with 26 practical strategies to help you retain, engage and encourage your talented employees.
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Mapping for Action
| Format |
Classroom and online |
| Time |
Two days (classroom sessions) |
This interactive, hands-on program teaches the Management and Performance (MAP) Framework with a focus on MAP 1-4. You will :
- Learn what each MAP area represents and how each area affects your daily operations and long-term strategy
- Share best practices and discuss key opportunities in each MAP area to make improvements
View course back to top Project Readiness - Unit Level
| Format |
Blended learning using live, distance and self-directed learning |
| Time |
Varies |
| Eligibility |
By nomination only |
| Prerequisite Courses |
Manager Passport: Orientation; Developing Dynamic Leadership; Diversity Training |
This program helps develop the strong leadership skills that are needed for advancement within the organization. Topics covered include: talent management, strategic alliance group strategy, relationship building, creative problem solving and presentation skills.
back to top Writing Advantage™
| Format |
Classroom |
| Time |
One day |
Essential to your success is the ability to express your ideas clearly and succinctly. Through Writing Advantage, a FranklinCovey program, you will learn how to create highly effective e-mails, memos, reports and other documents. This course teaches quality writing standards and a four-step writing process.
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Compass College 1: Recipes for Retention
| Format |
Classroom |
| Time |
One day |
This workshop increases your ability to retain associates by focusing on Compass-specific actions in five areas: attract, acclimate, advance, advise and appreciate. You will also have the opportunity to interact with colleagues from other sectors and disciplines.
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Compass College 2: Litigation Landmines
| Format |
Classroom |
| Time |
One day |
Increase your ability to reduce the company's legal risk by learning more about equal employment and potential litigation situations; avoiding sexual harassment issues; and using performance management tools. You will also have the opportunity to interact with colleagues from other sectors and disciplines.
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Compass College 3: Building High-Performance Teams
| Format |
Classroom |
| Time |
One day |
To help you become a great manager of people, this program focuses on ways to take your team to the next level. You will also have the opportunity to interact with colleagues from other sectors and disciplines.
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