Now, the real work can begin…

The first 4 steps of our 5-Step SMB Process are designed to introduce you to the world of talent optimization and allow us to get to know your organization. Step 5: The facilitation of your custom SMB Roadmap is where the fun – and results – really start.

Each of our SMB Talent Optimization Roadmaps is designed specifically for you and the needs of your organization. With several unique focus areas, we determine the two that most fit your needs and guide you through several activities, worksheets, and discussions to help you make progress within those areas.

You can choose to self-facilitate your progress or utilize Activate's strategic insights, support, and accountability to ensure continued growth and success. If you choose the Activate-facilitated approach, we will guide you through each phase of the 6-month plan. If you decide to self-facilitate, we will provide you with all of the necessary material, instructional videos, and periodic check-ins to ensure you and your team remain on the right track.

Roadmap Focus Areas

This focus area is designed to ensure your current team members are in the right roles, doing the right tasks, and excelling in their strengths.
Modules:
- Ideal Candidate Profile
- 1:1 Coaching: Name, Claim, and Aim Your Talents
- Role Review
This focus area is all about making sure you hire the right candidates for your jobs and retain employees for the long-haul.
Modules:
- Values Integration: Hiring, Firing & Everything In Between
- Employee Engagement: Identify and Address Unmet Needs
- Coaching for Performance: Employee-led Performance Management
Burnout is the number-one employee engagement and retention killer. This focus area is all about discovering and addressing the issues that are causing burnout for your team before it becomes a problem.
Modules:
- Identify Burnout Risks: Who’s Being Stretched Too Thin?
- Personalized Recognition: The Antidote to Burnout
- Yays & Yucks: What I Love and Loathe About My Role
Your leadership team is the front-line of defense against employee disengagement, burnout, and churn. Let’s empower them to be even better at leading your team.
Modules:
- Meet Them Where They Are: 1:1 Manager Coaching
- Autonomy Accelerator: A 1-Way Street to Freeing Up Time
- Career Pathing to Ensure Growth & Retention
- Key Hire Analysis: Building a Well-Rounded Team (Partner Track Only)