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The Business Academy — Volume 4: Leadership & Team Development

Volume 4 of The Business Academy — Leadership & Team Development.

Volume 4 of The Business Academy: Leadership & Team Development. Part of a 12-volume business curriculum for light sword academy owners and instructors, covering leadership, curriculum design, marketing, and studio operations from founding a school through growing and running it day to day.

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Audiobook

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Volume 4 — Full Audiobook

Book & Workbook

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Volume 4 — Interactive Book (Flipbook)
Volume 4 — Workbook (PDF)

Introduction

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What's Missing From Your Academy? It's People
The Challenge of Finding Worthy Apprentices
What You're About to Discover

Hiring Right Time

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The Right Time & The Right Reasons to Hire
Multiplication, Not Division

Right Structure

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The Three Staffing Models & The Solo Master
Master and Apprentices & Council of Masters
Choosing the Right Model for Your Stage

Identifying Instructors

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You Don't Find Instructors — You Create Them: The Seven Qualities
The Instructor Identification Process
A Word of Caution About Outside Hires

Training Program

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The Four Pillars of Instructor Development
Pillars 1 & 2: Technical Mastery & Pedagogical Skills
Pillars 3 & 4: Leadership & Operational Knowledge
Structuring Your Three-Phase Training Program
Documenting Your Training Program

Progressive Responsibility

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The Five Levels of Instructor Responsibility
Implementing the Progressive Responsibility System
Balancing Development with Academy Needs

Compensation

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The Five Compensation Models
Progressive Compensation, Legal & Tax Considerations
Non-Financial Compensation & Compensation Conversations

Admin Systems

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The Seven Essential Systems: Curriculum, Schedule & Student
Systems: Communication, Facility, Financial & Quality Assurance
Documenting & Implementing Your Systems, Plus Technology

Team Communication

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The Five Levels of Communication: Daily, Weekly & Monthly
Communication Levels: Quarterly & Annual, Plus Tools
Building a Communication Culture & Managing Transitions

Leadership Pathways

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The Three Dimensions of Light Sword Leadership
The Five Stages of Leadership Development
Individual Development Plans & The Role of Mentorship

Team Building

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The Four Dimensions of Team Cohesion
Practical Team Building Activities
Overcoming Challenges & The Leader's Role

Quality Control

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The Five Pillars of Academy Quality
Implementing a Comprehensive Quality Control System
Quality Control Challenges & Solutions

Conflict Resolution

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The Five Types of Academy Conflicts
The Seven-Step Conflict Resolution Process
Preventing Conflicts & When to Seek Outside Help

Staff Retention

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The Seven Pillars of Retention (Part 1)
The Seven Pillars (Part 2): Community, Compensation, Work-Life
Retention Through the Instructor Lifecycle
Retention Challenges & Exit with Dignity

Recruitment

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The Five Sources of Instructor Talent
The Seven-Step Recruitment Process
Recruiting for Cultural Fit, Legal & Ethical Considerations

Admin Staff Roles

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The Five Key Administrative Functions
Staffing Models for Different Academy Sizes
Hiring vs. Developing, Teams & The Owner's Evolving Role

Part Time Staff

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The Five Types of Part-Time Staff
The Seven Principles of Part-Time Staff Management
Scheduling Strategies for Part-Time Staff
Legal Considerations & The Path to Full-Time

Admin Training

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The Five Dimensions of Administrative Excellence
The Four-Phase Administrative Training System
Training Tools, Resources & Ongoing Development

Performance Evaluation

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The Five Principles of Effective Performance Evaluation
The Four Types of Performance Evaluation
Creating Effective Evaluation Tools
Handling Challenging Situations & Creating a Feedback Culture

Advancement Systems

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The Five Dimensions of Advancement
The Three Advancement System Models
Creating Effective Advancement Criteria
The Advancement Process & Common Challenges

Compensation Systems

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The Five Principles of Effective Compensation
The Seven Compensation Models
Creating Hybrid Compensation Systems
Implementing Compensation Systems & Common Challenges

Team Building Advanced

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The Five Dimensions of Team Strength
The Four Phases of Team Development
Team Building Activities That Work
Creating a Team Building Rhythm
Addressing Common Team Challenges

Leadership Development Advanced

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The Five Dimensions of Light Sword Leadership
The Four Phases of Leadership Development
Leadership Development Methods That Work
Creating a Leadership Pipeline
Common Leadership Development Challenges

Multiple Locations

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The Five Principles of Multi-Location Success
The Four Expansion Models
The Five Phases of Successful Expansion
Critical Multi-Location Systems & Common Challenges

Instructor Certification

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The Five Dimensions of Instructor Certification
The Four Levels of Instructor Certification
Creating Effective Certification Systems
Continuing Education That Works: Approaches & Formats
Addressing Common Certification Challenges

Student Instructor Programs

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The Five Principles of Student Instructor Programs
The Four Phases of Student Instructor Development
Creating an Effective Student Instructor Program
Student Instructor Training Methods
Addressing Common Student Instructor Challenges

Instructor Specialization

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The Five Dimensions of Instructor Specialization
The Four Approaches to Specialization Development
Creating Effective Specialization Systems
Development Methods & Managing Specialization
Addressing Common Specialization Challenges

Instructor Scheduling

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The Five Principles of Effective Instructor Scheduling
The Four Scheduling Models
Creating Effective Scheduling Systems & Tools
Addressing Common Scheduling Challenges

Instructor Evaluation

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The Five Dimensions of Teaching Evaluation & Four Approaches
Evaluation Systems, Methods & a Positive Culture
Addressing Common Evaluation Challenges

Instructor Retention

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The Five Dimensions of Instructor Retention & The Lifecycle
Retention Systems & Strategies That Work
Addressing Common Retention Challenges

Instructor Recruitment

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The Five Dimensions & Four Sources of Instructor Recruitment
Recruitment Systems & Methods That Work
Addressing Common Recruitment Challenges

Multi Location Instructors

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The Five Principles & Four Models
Systems & Development Methods
Addressing Common Multi-Location Challenges

Instructor Communication

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The Five Dimensions & Four Approaches
Communication Systems & Methods That Work
Addressing Common Communication Challenges

Instructor Meetings

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The Five Dimensions of Effective Instructor Meetings
The Four Meeting Types
Meeting Systems & Methods That Work
Addressing Common Meeting Challenges

Instructor Decision Making

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The Five Dimensions of Effective Decision-Making
The Four Decision Approaches
Decision Systems & Methods That Work
Addressing Common Decision Challenges

Instructor Conflict

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The Five Dimensions & Four Approaches of Conflict Management
Conflict Management Systems & Resolution Methods
Addressing Common Conflict Challenges

Instructor Wellbeing

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The Five Dimensions of Instructor Wellbeing
The Four Wellbeing Approaches
Wellbeing Systems & Methods That Work
Addressing Common Wellbeing Challenges

Instructor Innovation

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The Five Dimensions of Effective Innovation
The Four Innovation Approaches
Innovation Systems & Methods That Work
Addressing Common Innovation Challenges

Technology Integration

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The Five Dimensions of Technology Integration
The Four Technology Integration Approaches
Technology Systems & Methods That Work
Addressing Common Technology Challenges

Legal Risk

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The Five Dimensions of Risk Management
The Four Risk Management Approaches
Risk Management Systems & Methods That Work
Addressing Common Risk Challenges

Ethics Integrity

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The Five Dimensions of Ethics Management
The Four Ethics Management Approaches
Ethics Systems & Methods That Work
Addressing Common Ethics Challenges

Community Engagement

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The Five Dimensions of Community Engagement
The Four Community Engagement Approaches
Community Engagement Systems & Methods That Work
Addressing Common Community Engagement Challenges

Cultural Development

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The Five Dimensions of Cultural Development
The Four Cultural Development Approaches
Cultural Development Systems & Methods That Work
Addressing Common Cultural Development Challenges

Legacy Development

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The Five Dimensions of Legacy Development
The Four Legacy Development Approaches
Legacy Development Systems & Methods That Work
Addressing Common Legacy Challenges

Strategic Planning

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The Five Dimensions of Strategic Planning
The Four Strategic Planning Approaches
Strategic Planning Systems & Methods That Work
Addressing Strategic Challenges & Volume Conclusion

Appendix

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Light Sword Lineage & Curriculum Reference