Business Training Workshops in Edmonton

Building Your Team is Building Your Business.

We deliver targeted corporate training that improves communication, develops tools, and implements systems that managers can incorporate with ease.

Why choose Focal Point Edmonton for business training

We focus on team performance, not theory. Clear frameworks. Practical tools. Managers leave with checklists, goals and timelines, and role clarity so changes stick.

Team performance problems we solve

Siloed departments with poor cross-functional collaboration

Teams work in isolation, creating communication gaps, duplicated efforts, and missed opportunities for synergy

Decision-making bottlenecks that slow project execution

Too many approval layers and unclear decision rights cause delays, missed deadlines, and frustrated teams waiting for direction

Inconsistent performance management across divisions

Different standards, unclear expectations, and weak accountability systems create confusion and uneven results throughout the organization

Communication breakdowns in teams and between leadership levels

Information gets lost or distorted as it moves up and down the hierarchy, leading to misaligned priorities and wasted effort

Change resistance and initiative fatigue

Leaders have months to contemplate the next move and get frustrated with the newly informed team resist. We can help you prepare your organization for change and manage the process smoothly.

Talent retention challenges and knowledge gaps

High turnover in key roles creates institutional knowledge loss, training burdens, and difficulty maintaining consistent team performance

I have led teams under real pressure. We train for decisions, ownership, and follow through.

Jeff McLarty

We help you find the right corporate training workshops right here in Edmonton

We meet with you to understand your unique needs and challenges. Our discovery process helps determine which training tools are best suited to accomplish your goals. Depending on the complexity of your needs we may either suggest an “off the shelf” training program from our extensive library, or work with you to create a custom training solution to fit your unique needs.

We offer both in person and online training options.

Client Testimonials

Leaders report lower stress, improved focus, and increased productivity after coaching with Focal Point Edmonton. Here is what they say.

“We were lost working in the business and had no idea how to break out of the loop to grow our business. That's when we met Jeff McLarty at an event, and we resonated with him right from our very first conversation. Fast-forward a few months and after completing our first training, we now have a much clearer idea of how to navigate forward, track our results, and plan for scaling the business. He helped us to define a clear structure to our business and gave visibility on what was missing. Beyond being a great business coach, Jeff is also a wonderful human being. Thank you, Jeff!”

“I had the pleasure of working closely with Jeff during his contract with Qdot Technology. I can say with confidence that he is a great addition to any organization. He is diligent, professional, insightful, and highly adept at strategic thinking. As a technology development company, having someone with his business acumen involved was very helpful in refining our vision for the future. If our paths cross again in the future, I would not hesitate to work with him.”

“Jeff did a great time management workshop for our non-profit organisation! He was able to tailor the content for our needs and was great to work with. Highly recommend.”

“Jeff is absolutely wonderful to work with. He is a wealth of information and was able to tailor each session to my needs. He helped me with practical strategies to lead and grow my organization, theoretical backgrounds for team-building and task development, and provided supportive mentorship as I applied the things I learned. He is calm, engaging, well prepared, and a very enjoyable person to be around. I highly recommend Jeff as a business coach. Both I and my organization have benefited from working with Jeff. Thank you so much, Jeff!”

Working with Jeff and Focal Point has been an absolute game-changer for Zero-Defect Canada. As an IT entrepreneur and a newcomer from Brazil, the initial challenge of entering the Canadian market, especially navigating the unique business customs and network here in Edmonton, was immense. Jeff provided not just mentorship, but strategic clarity that immediately accelerated our operations. He helped us transform general business ideas into actionable strategies, which was critical for a company like ours. His insight into the local ecosystem allowed us to quickly pivot and focus our efforts where they matter most, saving us months of guesswork. I highly recommend his expertise to any business looking to successfully establish and scale their operations in Canada. Thank you, Jeff, for your mentorship and support.

Edmonton business training workshop catalog

DISC Based Team Communication Styles Workshop in Edmonton

If you have ever googled “How to fix team communication?” or “How to stop my team from fighting,” this workshop may be for you.

Every team member has unique needs and communication styles. This workshop helps your team better understand each other by learning about science-backed DISC communication styles.

Who it is for

C-Suite, team leads, department heads, and even your entire team. DISC communications training has universal benefits from the sales floor to the boardroom table. Many Fortune 500 companies include DISC or similar communications training in their standard employee training packages.

What you will learn

The four primary DISC communication Styles
How to best communicate and collaborate with other styles
How to prevent common conflicts between different styles
Methods to quickly determine other people’s communication styles and preferences
Creates a forum to overcome pre-existing team conflicts
Creates a shared language framework for resolving future communication conflicts calmly

Format and duration

Full-day workshop with team-building exercises and simulations. On-site in Edmonton or virtual. Condensed training options are available.

Tools you leave with

Participants will leave this workshop with a working understanding of DISC communication science. The ability to recognize potential communication conflicts and new shared vocabulary for improving overall team communications.

Outcomes

Stronger team cohesion, improved collaboration, reduced workplace stress, and increased workplace efficiency.

Effective Delegation & Time Management Workshop in Edmonton

Top performers are often put in charge of the performance of others. Developing the ability to effectively delegate and manage the time for both ourselves and direct reports can be a challenge.

This workshop will help develop skills and systems in delegation, task tracking, time budgeting, accountability, and more.

If you have been googling ways to “improve team efficiency” or “reduce wasted time,” this may be the seminar your team needs.

This targeted content is also available in a structured 1:1 executive coaching format.

Who it is for

CEO’s, Managers and supervisors responsible for organizing the work of others and themselves. Managers feeling overwhelmed by workload complexity find great benefit from participation in this program.

What you will learn

Strategies for sorting urgent from important
Techniques for creating team accountability
Strategies and tools for managing different styles of task loads and team size
Understanding task-related stress and how to minimize it in oneself and team members
Strategies for creating effective and realistic work plans

Format and duration

Full-day workshop with role-playing and case studies. On-site in Edmonton or virtual. Compressed content options available on request, including structured as a Keynote speaking presentation.

Also available as a focused 1:1 Coaching format.

Tools you leave with

Participants will leave this workshop with a host of new tools and strategies for managing the workload of both themselves and the people they work with. They will gain an understanding of the origins of task-related stress and be positioned to help their team with focused task execution and creating task accountability throughout their teams.

Outcomes

Outcomes of this training will reduce team stress, improve communication about what needs to get done, and ensure the most important tasks get done first. Overall team efficiency will be significantly improved. Implementing these accountability systems will virtually eliminate “dropped ball” syndrome company-wide.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Workshop in Edmonton

Break down silos and improve coordination between departments to accelerate project delivery and reduce friction.

Who it is for

Department heads, project managers, and teams that must work across organizational boundaries to achieve results.

What you will learn

Identifying and eliminating collaboration barriers between departments
Building effective cross-functional communication protocols
Managing competing priorities and resource conflicts
Creating shared accountability for cross-departmental outcomes
Facilitating productive inter-departmental meetings and handoffs

Format and duration

Full-day workshop with team-building exercises and simulations. On-site in Edmonton or virtual.

Tools you leave with

Collaboration assessment tools, communication protocols, project handoff templates, and conflict resolution frameworks.

Outcomes

Faster project completion, reduced rework, improved departmental relationships, and smoother organizational operations.

Navigational Conversations Workshop in Edmonton

This world-class leadership development program, delivered under license from Leadscape Learning helps leaders learn to use a coaching approach to managing their teams.

This comprehensive two-day program covers various aspects of leadership including the art of conscious listening, using effective training questions, effective feedback strategies, using a “coaching approach” vs. “team problem solver” and much more.

The program is rich in content and group exercises that help create the buy-in you need to supercharge your leadership team.

Who it is for

This is a comprehensive training designed for Senior and middle management looking to develop their own leadership skills as well as improve effective independence in their direct reports.

What you will learn

A comprehensive set of skills that will help managers use a leadership coaching approach
Improved Active Listening Skills
Improved Training Communication with direct reports
Understand the different types of questions in a management context
How to develop problem-solving skills in direct reports
Improved ability to deliver effective feedback

Format and duration

Two day workshop with role-playing and case studies. In person. Days can be split as much as a month apart.

Tools you leave with

Comprehensive understanding of using a coaching development approach to management.

Outcomes

Using a coaching management approach leads to more confident and effective team members, higher staff retention, and effective use of time for both managers and those they lead.

Remote Team Management Workshop in Edmonton

Master the unique challenges of leading distributed teams and maintaining high performance in hybrid work environments.

Who it is for

Managers leading remote or hybrid teams, supervisors adapting to distributed work models, and leaders managing across multiple locations.

What you will learn

Building trust and accountability in virtual team environments
Effective communication strategies for remote team coordination
Managing performance and productivity without micromanaging
Creating engagement and team culture in distributed settings
Technology tools and best practices for remote team success

Format and duration

Half-day workshop delivered virtually with interactive breakout sessions.

Tools you leave with

Remote management checklists, virtual meeting templates, performance tracking tools, and team engagement strategies.

Outcomes

Higher remote team productivity, improved virtual communication, stronger team connections, and reduced management stress.

Results you can expect from team workshops

Book business training workshops in Edmonton

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