1] EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING

    QSD International helps senior managers gain new capabilities through specialized training

• Leadership skills training increases effectiveness of diverse groups
 

As manager of the World Bank's Executive Development Program, Maury Sterns collaborated with a global consortium of educational institutions, led by the Harvard Business School, to train over 800 senior managers from the World Bank, partner NGOs, client governments, and private corporations.

    
• Immersion training for managers provides direct experience with target audiences
 

As manager of the World Bank's Grass Roots Immersion Program, Maury Sterns led a unique training program for senior managers to live for a week in a poor community in the developing world.

 
• Executive coaching strengthens performance of managers and leaders
 

QSD International excels in executive coaching, working closely with senior managers to address such basic problem areas as good listening, coming to closure, identifying agendas, and focusing on vision.

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2] CROSS-CULTURAL TEAM BUILDING

QSD International trains people to work together effectively

• Teambuilding workshops promote partnering and improve project implementation, with special attention to cross-cultural needs
 

QSD experience encompasses building an integrated multinational team to implement environmental protection initiatives in Brazil.

 
• Client-lender programs lead to cohesive multilateral teams

 
QSD background includes creating a client-lender teambuilding program that became a model for launching international development projects.

 
• Inter-agency and inter-regional workshops improve work across units

 
QSD’s track record features development of virtual team networks that enable different country teams to reach common project goals.

 
• Team facilitation and coaching increases productivity and enhances the work environment

 
QSD is expert in fostering systems of learning while working that lead to self-managing teams.

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3] MANAGEMENT ENHANCEMENT

      QSD International offers a wide range of skills enhancement programs

• Training in diverse communication areas improves organizational performance

 
Expanding interpersonal communication skills;
Running effective meetings;
Motivating staff, delegating responsibilities, and solving problems collectively.

 
• Strengthening global networking skills helps government officials, educators, and entrepreneurs to achieve better outcomes

 
As consultant to Canadian municipal governments, QSD helped local elected leaders hone networking skills for attracting tourism and industry.

 
• Developing staff and promoting continuous learning build vigorous organizations

 
At Harvard University’s Latin American Scholarship Program of American
Universities, Maury Sterns managed a staff development program,
selecting, placing, and monitoring over 1000 professors from 100
universities in 14 countries for advanced study at U.S. graduate schools.