Michelle Harcha, DVM, MA has 35 years experience in the veterinary profession. Her unique combination of professional experience includes 10 years in clinical practice, 12 years in a variety of roles at Hill’s Pet Nutrition, and 10 years in academia leading the Professional Development curriculum for veterinary students at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Her passion for communication training began when she worked in a veterinary emergency clinic. It was in this environment that she became certified in Everything DiSC® and saw how this assessment and communication skills made a huge impact working with and managing veterinary healthcare teams and improving the client experience. After completing several veterinary specific communication courses, the Institute for Healthcare Communication faculty training and the FRANK™ training, she led the development of a comprehensive applied communication curriculum at Ohio State. Her interest in the The Five Behaviors® program began when she first read New York Times best-selling author Patrick Lencioni's book, "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team." She then pursued becoming an authorized partner and obtained additional training as an accredited facilitator of The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team®. This unique learning experience helps people discover what it takes to achieve the ultimate competitive advantage of teamwork. The Five Behaviors® program powered by Everything DiSC® helps participants understand the personalities on their team and how they can effectively work together.In 2017, she formed LeadYourShip, LLC to bring her experience working with teams on communication skills, leadership development, and emotional intelligence.
This program helps teams understand how, as a team, they score on the key components of The Five Behaviors® model: trust, conflict, commitment, accountability, and results. Each individual on the team will also understand their own personality style and their team members styles, based on the DiSC® model: D: Dominance, i: Influence, S: Steadiness, and C: Conscientiousness, and how their style contributes to the team’s overall success.The program is designed exclusively for intact teams and work groups. The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team® harnesses the power of Everything DiSC® and the clarity and simplicity of The Five Behaviors® Team model.The Five Behaviors® Model is used to help team members learn to work together more efficiently and effectively and become a more cohesive team. A productive, high-functioning team makes better decisions, utilizes the skills of all members, and avoids office politics and destructive conflict to create a competitive advantage.
This workshop introduces The Five Behaviors® across a practice or organization. The Five Behaviors® Personal Development solution teaches individual team members to become better teammates by integrating Patrick Lencioni’s model of Trust, Conflict, Commitment, Accountability, and Results to drive team effectiveness and productivity. Personal Development was designed specifically to work for individuals; participants do not all need to be part of the same team. Participants take the knowledge and strategies of this program from one team to the next, enabling an ongoing culture of cohesive teams.
Gain the confidence and expertise to help organizations build trust, transform culture, and Rise Together™
Building teams in today's work environment is more complex than ever. Yet it’s teamwork that remains the ultimate competitive advantage.
As a Five Behaviors® Certified Practitioner, you'll have the power to create a culture of teamwork, with high performing teams that elevate the entire organization and drive results.
The Five Behaviors® Practitioner Certification course is a virtual, two-week, learning experience designed for practitioners who want to deepen their level of expertise in The Five Behaviors.
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Upon successful completion of the exam, participants will earn the credential of The Five Behaviors Certified Practitioner, signaling proven competence in shaping cohesive and high-performing teams—knowledgeable in the language of The Five Behaviors.