Teams are essential for business success, but getting team members to work together can be a challenge. We specialize in working with leadership teams, serving as a catalyst to equip, inspire and support. Since 2005, we have been engaged in developing workshops that focused on such topics as:
- Developing a Leadership Team Vision
- Strategic Thinking and Planning
- Addressing Organizational Development Challenges
- Improving Team Communication and Performance
Dr. Switzer is a State of California approved Team Building Workshop Facilitator with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. He and his vetted team of experts are available to help you maximize the potential of your teams and business.
To prepare for your customized workshop we start with an interview of the senior leader in order to identify the desired outcomes. From there, we typically will use such methods as team interviews, team building assessments, and employee surveys which will be used to get to know the unique dynamic of your team, their strengths and their challenges. Once we have all this information, we will draft your customized Team Development Plan and submit it for approval.
Workshop materials are customized to help the leaders and organizations move forward. Activities are frequently used to allow participants to have fun while yielding rich dialogue and experiential learning. These activities are also used to help teams identify opportunities for growth, prioritize issues, and develop strategies.
We have worked with and have experience with many business sectors. We are proud that we have a depth of experience in working with CPA, police, and fire organizations.
Here are our net promotor scores in two important workshop evaluation elements: To what extent do you agree
- You would recommend this facilitator to others? Net Promoter Score: 91
- Overall, the workshop was worth your time? Net Promoter Score: 94
Additionally, consider these testimonials:
I contracted with Dr. Switzer to conduct a Leadership and Team Building course for my Command Team. Prior to the class, Dr. Switzer and I had several conversations about our team needs, the teams background and experience levels, course expectations and desired outcomes. With this information Dr. Switzer customized the course for our team. The class was outstanding and Dr. Switzer provided our team with several tools and exercises that we continue to use today. If you are looking for Leadership Training and Team Building from someone who has a strong background in Public Safety I highly recommend Dr. Switzer.
- Sean Slamon, Fire Chief, Modesto Fire Department
The experience my Department had with Dr. Switzer was a real game-changer for our organization. Our Team Building Workshop was a fantastic experience, and we still have members of the leadership team raving about our team’s growth. Great stuff. I cannot thank Dr. Switzer enough for the leadership and mentoring; with his guidance, we set the department culture on a new trajectory that will be sustainable for years to come.
- Chief Ron Lawrence, Citrus Heights Police Department
I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your guidance and assistance facilitating our Team Building Workshop for the Rocklin Police Department leadership team held May 9, 2017 – May 11, 2017.
This is the second time we have been fortunate enough to utilize your services. Although some of our current members had attended your previous session, your material was current, relevant and helpful in the success of our team building experience.
I was really excited to see our team come together as a unit and address the challenges of our organization in a meaningful and constructive way. I am convinced, more than ever, that my managers and supervisors are committed to the success of our organization and motivated to carry out our mission with a renewed energetic enthusiasm.
- Chad Butler, Chief of Police, Rocklin Police Dept.
Dr. Merle Switzer’s coaching of my leadership team collectively and individually has been an incredible blessing and brought results. Merle provides specific and tangible resources to equip, encourage and empower my key leaders to exceed in their performance goals by applying proven methods of leading their respective teams. After their sessions with Merle, they were highly motivated in areas where they were previously discouraged. They and I attributed to Merle’s leadership coaching. I would highly recommend Merle and the leadership solutions he provides.
- Jenny Williamson, Founder/CEO, Courage Worldwide, Inc.
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