Successful organizations.
High-performing teams.
Agile leaders.
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people matter
At PMA, we understand people are the lifeblood of any organization, and we are dedicated to helping them reach their full potential. Our unique approach, focused on productivity, leadership, and teamwork, has been honed over three decades of partnering with learning and human resource professionals. Our partnerships also led to the development of a special methodology and culture known as “The PMA Way”. This approach is celebrated by our satisfied partners as a game-changer. Experience “The PMA Way” for yourself and take your organization’s performance to the next level.
Leadership Development
In today's competitive environment, your organization’s success depends on the quality of leadership at all levels. Leaders who successfully manage strategy, personalities and priorities have acquired tact, commitment, and focus. We help you find the best methods for developing your leaders’ skills, so you can grow the people who propel your organization’s success.
Individual Development
Are you frequently charged with finding turnkey but customizable training solutions? We’ll partner with you and create learning initiatives that enhance productivity, develop more effective communications, and heighten collaboration skills for any learner.
Team
Development
Have you noticed that some teams just click and perform significantly better than others? Unfortunately, most teams do not achieve this magical status without support. At PMA, we develop team behaviors and processes, link them to the best team tools, and enable any team to become a high-performing team.
1000 +
people trained this year
50
offices around the world
73
Fortune 500 partner organizations
28
years impacting organizations, teams and individuals
What's new at PMA
[email protected] + OneNote September 12th & 19th • 1:30-3:30 pm EST
Microsoft OneNote is digital notebook – an information aggregation tool that allows free-form information & thought gathering, communication planning and collaboration space. Learn how this tool can work together with Outlook and Teams to take your productivity to the next level.
[email protected] + Outlook
July 11th,18th & 25th • 1pm-3pm EST
July 11th,18th & 25th • 1pm-3pm EST
WorkingSmart + Outlook is a time and workload management method designed to help busy people take control of their day and enhance their productivity and performance. It is taught through workshops and individual coaching and provides hands-on instruction that helps learners incorporate these proven techniques into their day by creating a comprehensive workload management system. The average participant gains nearly an hour a day of additional productive time.
Exciting news! Howard Hughes Medical Institute is extending its partnership with PMA.
We are contributing to Howard Hughes Medical Institute's extensive internal learning organization by assisting with management development. PMA is delivering a comprehensive initiative for new managers and supervisors, and we can't wait to see the positive impact on Howard Hughes Medical Institute's talented team. Let's continue achieving great things together!
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