I am new to this forum and to a not-for-profit healthcare organization as the director (and sole member) of the Training Department. We need (desperately) to continue a leadership development program.
This leadership group just ended a series of sessions with Covey's seven habits. Now some things have changed and we do not have that kind of money but more importantly that type of program didn't seem to work here. That is, there doesn't appear to be application of the concepts to their work and I must say I thought the facilitator they brought in was excellent.
My question: do you have any suggestions on how to create and deliver a useful, practical assessment and leadership development program that will actually be applicable to the work these managers and directors are required to do? That work is to manage healthcare workers in an outpatient setting. Thank you for any suggestions.

This probably isn't the answer you're looking for, but I have to suggest you concentrate on finding out why 7 Habits hasn't taken off and what you can do to make it work in your organization. You've made such an investment in the program, I just hate to see you throw it away and start again. 7 Habits is so principles-based that there's no denying 'it works'. What you may need to do is figure out a way to market these skills and principles so that your learners can see the benefit. Your Franklin Covey rep should have some great ideas here.

Our company uses 7 Habits as the foundational piece of all leadership and interpersonal skills training - and we don't sell it as 'lovey dovey Covey'. We've made it practical for our learners to apply to their careers and work in our company, which is the pragmatic and technical world of Telecommunications!

Best wishes!

Hi: I agree with RC. The "7 Habits" is not a leadership tool, only . You incorporate them in your way of living. It helps you to be a better human being and by consequence you will improve as director, manager, etc. But the trick is, people must want to change if not is not going to work.
Just a thought, may be at this point your organization needs to provide a training process based on the seven habits.... Example - for "win-win" communication,
negotiations and presentation skills, may be good trainings; for beginning with the end.. think about strategic planning, finance for non- finance people, tools for planning.. etc and so on.

Good luck!

Hi
I also work for a small hospital and we have established a leadership college that is working very well at the moment.

I'd be glad to share information with you about our process of development.

Have you considered looking for a behavioral change program rather than a motivational course?