WORKSHOPS
LEADERSHIP
In 1942, an American Air Force unit stationed in England is plagued with morale problems until no-nonsense Brigadier General Frank Savage (Gregory Peck) assumes command. His tough leadership is initially resented by not only his pilots but his second-in-command, a West Point graduate and son of a general. But, with the help of a hotshot flying ace and a sympathetic administrator, the unit pulls together into a gung-ho fighting crew.
“Now I know how to delegate."
TEAM BUILDING
In Virginia, high school football is a way of life, an institution revered, each game celebrated more lavishly than Christmas, each playoff distinguished more grandly than any national holiday. And with such recognition, comes powerful emotions. In 1971 high school football was everything to the people of Alexandria. But when the local school board was forced to integrate an all black school with an all white school, the very foundation of football's great tradition was put to the test.
“Keep focusing on the goal!"
PROBLEM SOLVING
The ill-fated 13th Apollo mission bound for the moon. Astronauts Lovell, Haise and Swigert were scheduled to fly Apollo 14, but are moved up to 13. It's 1970, and The US has already achieved their lunar landing goal, so there's little interest in this "routine" flight.. until that is, things go very wrong, and prospects of a safe return fade.
“I very much appreciated Dan’s interactive and energetic style.”
COMMUNICATING
Following the closing arguments in a murder trial, the 12 members of the jury must deliberate, with a guilty verdict meaning death for the accused, an inner-city teen. As the dozen men try to reach a unanimous decision while sequestered in a room, one juror (Henry Fonda) casts considerable doubt on elements of the case. Personal issues soon rise to the surface, and conflict threatens to derail the delicate process that will decide one boy's fate. Watch principles of effective communication on display as a team forms for good.
“"Communications begins with listening." This drove it home."
COACHING SKILLS
Former pool hustler "Fast Eddie" Felson (Paul Newman) decides he wants to return to the game by taking a pupil. He meets talented but green Vincent Lauria (Tom Cruise) and proposes a partnership. As they tour pool halls, Eddie teaches Vincent the tricks of scamming, but he eventually grows frustrated with Vincent's showboat antics, leading to an argument and a falling-out. This compelling story is our backdrop to learning the principles of business coaching, one of the most valuable yet obscure skills of management.
“I appreciated Dan’s ability to make the class think. Wouldn’t “give up”. He continued asking until we as a team drilled down to the answer. He “coached” us along!”
LEADING IN A CRISIS
In August 1914, Ernest Shackleton and a crew of 27 set sail in pursuit of the last unclaimed prize in the history of exploration: the first crossing on foot of Antarctica. They came within 85 miles of their destination when their ship, Endurance, was trapped in the ice. Soon the ship was crushed like matchwood, leaving the crew stranded.. Their ordeal would last for 20 months, and they would make two near-fatal attempts to escape by open boat before their final rescue. Their survival is one of history's greatest lessons in leadership.