Introductory Workshop:  Selecting the Best Frontline Professionals

For over 25 years, associates with Ventures for Excellence have been refining selection and development interviews for this group of individuals. During this introductory workshop, participants will acquire insight regarding the qualities of the best frontline professionals as well as specific practical skills that will enable them to complete more in-depth assessment interviews. Certification of the Ventures for Excellence in-depth interview will be granted after four days of intensive training.

The Objective of the Introductory Workshop:

• Acquire insights regarding the qualities of an employee venturing for excellence
• Complete case studies which document employee effectiveness
• Receive training in the use of key screening questions
• Gain insights into how more in-depth skill-building can occur
• Explore strategies to recruit and retain excellent employees 

Agenda:

Day 1: 8:15 – 4:30 p.m.

The Study of Frontline Professionals Venturing for Excellence

• The Study of School Employees Venturing for Excellence
• The Study of Excellence in Frontline Professionals
• The Power of Measuring Excellence in Frontline Professionals
• The Ventures for Excellence Interview

        Lunch

The Application of Excellence: In-Depth Assessment of Frontline Professional Candidates

• Reflections on Skill Building to Screen for Excellent Front Line Professionals
• An Overview of In-Depth Interviewing Strategies to Ensure the Selection of Excellent Front Line Professionals
• Videotaped Case Studies of Excellent Front Line Professionals
• Verification of Past Employment Performance

        Adjourn

        Day 2: 8:15 – 4:30 p.m.

The Application of Excellence: The Screening of Frontline Professional Applicants

• Skill Building in the Ventures for Excellence Screening Interviews
• Videotaped Case Studies in the Screening of Excellent Front Line Professionals
• Competency Testing of Participants in Their Use of the Ventures for Excellence Screener Interview

        Lunch

The Application of Excellence: Confirming Future Frontline Professional Performance

• Contracting for Employee Effectiveness
• Ensuring Employee Growth and Progress
• Ways to Continue Skill Building in Front Line Professional Selection
• Workshop Assessment and Action Planning

        Adjourn

Note: To become certified in the use of the front line professional interview, two additional days of Phase II training are required.

Frontline Professional Selection and Development Training: Advanced Skill-Building: Phase II

During this phase of the training, participants will become highly skilled in the analysis of twenty-four questions, covering twelve areas of excellence. In addition, participants will become highly competent in the analysis of at least forty-five questions, covering at least three specialty areas. Participants will study six employee interviews, conduct an interview with a frontline professional, study with a group of trainees for two days, and take a test to demonstrate analytical competencies in the use of the Ventures for Excellence Frontline Professional Interview.