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Training Dates and Descriptions

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2023 Training Registration

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2024 Training Registration is Open!

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The following customized Training Opportunities are provided to organizations to help with education, training, and funds distribution as shown. This catalog may enable organizations with a structured system of opportunities. These training events have been developed and can be tailored to fit your organization.

Organization Hosting: If an organization is interested in hosting for your own organization, please follow the steps below. Minimum of 25 class participants. Organizations may invite other organizations to reach the class minimum.

Step 1: Notify the QTF that you would like to schedule the class/seminar.
Step 2: Confirming the dates are available. If confirmed, Lin will load the class into the Cvent System.
Step 3: The organization will register individuals for the training.
Step 4: QTF will provide completion certificates to all participants.
Step 5: Surveys will be given to each participant and the results will be shared with the organization.

Instructor Bio: Dr. Mac McGuire, (LTC, Ret.) ARMY is the facilitator. His Ph.D. is in Organizational Behavior and Leadership. His organization in the Army won the Chief of Staff Award for the best installation in 2000 (green Baldrige). He is also a Professor who has taught a variety of subjects at the University of Texas, the University of Mary Hardin Baylor, and Southern Methodist University. He has been the CEO of the Quality Texas Foundation since October 2014 and has three books to his credit.

Table 1 contains training opportunities that extend one or more days.

Table 1

Fees: Each 3 day, online session is $750.  In-person training is $850.

Training TitleLength of TimeDescription Page #
Organizational Leadership/Examiner Training (OL/E) (Continuous Improvement Certification – CIC possible from UTEP)3 days4
Baldrige Pre-Examiner Course3 days5
Baldrige Writing Seminars3 days6
Introduction to BaldrigeFlexible to meet needs7
Leadership Development Course I (7.0 version)3 days8
Leadership Development Course II (3.0 version) – This course is designed for leaders at all levels. The foundation of the class is grounded in the Baldrige Framework. It includes the latest research from Harvard Business School, MIT/Sloan School, best MBA schools in the nation, and the latest business books (18).3 days9
Strategic Planning Course (3.0 version)3 days10
Customer Engagement Course (3.0 version)3 days11
Workforce Engagement Course (3.0 version)3 days12
Information Management, Analysis, and Knowledge Management Course (1.0 version). (Building a Learning Organization using metrics)3 days13

Table 2 contains one-day training opportunities.

Table 2

Fees: Each one-day, online session is $300.

Training TitleLength of TimeDescription Page #
Putting Your Strengths to WorkOne day;  6 hours14
A Leaders Framework for Decision Making & Problem Solving: How to Fix the Problem for Good!One day; 6 hours15
Executing With Strategic Speed: Getting it Done: Faster, Cheaper, Better Than CompetitorsOne day; 6 hours16
Effective Life/Time Management: Self-management and Self-evaluation? Concentration of Effort! Add Energy!One day; 6 hours17
Strategic Planning in One Day!One day; 6 hours18
First Level Supervisor’s Survival CourseOne day; 6 hours19
Mentoring, Coaching, and Counseling: When Do You Do Which One and Why?One day; 6 hours20
9 Steps to Finishing First in a Learning Organization – How to Become All You Can Become and More?One day; 6 hours21
Seven Models of Leadership: Which is Best for You to Adopt?One day; 6 hours22
The Role of Ethics in Our OrganizationsOne day; 6 hours23
Deliberate Process Improvement Steps; How to Fix the Problem for Good!One day; 6 hours24
Break all Your Rules That are Holding Back Your Work and Creating BarriersOne day; 6 hours25
How to be a More Valuable Employee and Enjoy Work!One day; 6 hours26
10 Commandments of Being an Effective Boss (Post-Covid)One day; 6 hours27
Commitment and Creating the High Performing Team: 12 Steps to Creating the All-Star Team – You Can Do It!One day; 6 hours28
Communication and Listening: How Good are You at This?One day; 6 hours29
Top Reasons Why Employees Don’t Do What They are Supposed to doOne day; 6 hours30
Managing/Leading Change: 8 Steps to Accelerating and Leading Change in Your OrganizationOne day; 6 hours31
Dealing With Difficult People Is Like Dealing With Animals: What Can You Do About Them?One day; 6 hours32

More detailed descriptions of all training opportunities can be found by clicking here.

2023  One-Day Training – Open for Registration

Fees: Each one-day, online session is $300.

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Fees

The registration fee for each in-person, 3-day training session is $850. The registration fee for each online, 3-day training session is $750. The fee for 1-day training sessions is $300.  If 10 members from an organization attend the same 3-day training, please contact linwrinkle@quality-texas.org for a $100 per person discount.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact:
Dr. Mac McGuire by email at drmac@quality-texas.org or by phone at (512) 656-8946 or
Lin Wrinkle-McGuire at linwrinkle@quality-texas.org or by phone at (512) 818-3901
Dr. Dwight Bailey, Jr. at dwightbailey@quality-texas.org or by phone at (408) 594-0625.

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