With decades of real-world experience, The Collaborative has a long and successful history in helping services and technology firms apply actionable, workable strategies and tactics to increase sales, communicate better with clients and eliminate organizational obstacles to success. 

With a proven track record in training, coaching, organizational evaluation and behavioral assessments – we have the expertise to help you meet your goals. 

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Companies Learn To Get A Better Handle On PR Damage Control

INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY - 7/2/10. When employees can’t take criticism, it makes them less productive. When it’s a company that won’t face criticism or doesn’t know how, the entire business suffers. One way a business can avoid getting bruised by these slings is to work with the critics, to learn what their concerns are and take action. Often, by working with them, the company can avoid getting itself into a tight spot.  How can a company change those critics’ minds, or at least get them to engage in a conversation?

“The No. 1 thing when you’re faced with criticism is to adopt a position of curiosity,” said Professor Beverly Flaxington. “The company should say: We want to understand, rather than combat it.” Click here for the rest of the story.

Collaborative’s Bev Flaxington Interviewed on Lifetime Television

Bev Flaxington was recently interviewed on the Lifetime program “The Balancing Act”. The show aired on June 10 — click on the video of her appearance below.

Collaborative’s ATA Division Releases Roth Conversion Survey

The Collaborative’s Advisors Trusted Advisor division has released a report on the level of interest in Roth IRA conversions by the clients of investment advisors and wealth managers. The research details the response of clients and prospects of advisor firms, and how active or inactive advisors have been in building awareness of the wealthbuilding opportunities spawned by the new rules. Click here for an interview by Financial Planning magazine, and click here for details on the study.

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New Training Programs

We’re known for our Sales training, but we can help your Client Service groups, Marketing, management and other teams, and individuals too! Training on Effective Time and Personal Management, Solidifying Client Relationships, Tips and Tools for Working in Teams are just some of what we offer. Contact us for details.

Personal DISC and PIAV profiles with consultation or audio

These profiles offer you information about your preferred behavioral style (DISC) and communication approach, as well as your values (PIAV). Many people find this information helps them in communicating with others, learn the type of role that’s best for them and generally improve business and personal relationships. Learn more here.