How TechSolve Team Leader Training Spelled Success for Seal-Tite

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When Seal-Tite, a leader in air distribution systems in the U.S. needed to improve leadership skills, team dynamics, and problem-solving abilities within their workforce, they reached out to TechSolve for team leader training. 

Problem

Seal-Tite was facing a challenge in providing tailored team leader training to its employees. Despite searching for a solution for over a year, they were struggling to find a provider that could customize training to fit their unique organizational needs. 

What they were looking for was a program that addressed a variety of areas such as leadership development, team building, communication, and problem-solving. Additionally, they needed a training program that could offer flexible, engaging training methods that would fit into their employees’ busy schedules.

Solution

TechSolve worked closely with Seal-Tite to design and deliver a fully customized leadership training program that included a combination of online pre-work and in-person sessions to maximize flexibility and effectiveness. The key areas of focus included:

  • Problem solving: Helping employees develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Leadership skills: Enhancing leadership abilities to prepare employees for higher levels of responsibility.
  • Team building: Improving collaboration and fostering stronger teamwork.
  • Coaching and communication: Strengthening interpersonal communication and coaching skills.
  • Utilizing metrics: Teaching employees how to understand and use performance metrics effectively.

Additionally, TechSolve provided ongoing support, offering employees access to online tools that allowed them to complete pre-class assignments, giving them the opportunity to come prepared and engage more fully during the in-person sessions. 

Results

TechSolve delivered training in a way that allowed employees to begin applying new skills immediately, with follow-up assessments to ensure the training was effective. “It has had a lasting impact on our employees, and we’re seeing better leadership, stronger teams, and more effective problem solving across the board,” says Philip Wilson, continuous improvement manager with Seal-Tite.

The training also resulted in: 

  • Improved leadership: Employees reported feeling more confident in their leadership roles and better equipped to handle challenges.
  • Stronger teams: The team-building component fostered greater collaboration, leading to improved productivity and morale.
  • Better problem solving: Employees demonstrated enhanced problem-solving capabilities, which contributed to smoother operations and more efficient decision making.
  • Ongoing success: The company continues to monitor the effectiveness of the training through follow-up surveys and feedback from employees, ensuring that the lessons learned are being put into practice.

“TechSolve was fantastic to work with,” Philip says. “They took the time to really understand our unique challenges and helped us create a training program that fit our needs perfectly.”

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