Development That Delivers

Ever left a training feeling like you wasted your time?

You’re not alone–too many programs miss the mark, leaving you with little to show for the time and money you invested.

At Klassen Performance, we’ve spent over 35 years helping leaders, managers, and individual contributors sharpen their skills and make a measurable, lasting impact.

We work with you to get results you can see every day through research-backed, practical development delivered by experts in human behavior.

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Suite of 3 influence courses
5 most popular leadership programs
Special course designed just for women

Develop Your Influence

Influence isn’t just a nice-to-have in today’s collaborative world—it’s essential. It’s how you build trust, inspire action, and achieve real results. Whether it’s getting your team to understand your message the first time, persuading stakeholders to buy into your vision, or driving decisions that move projects forward, influence is the skill that makes it happen.

We offer three powerful ways to develop your influence skills:

Mastering the Fundamentals
of Influence

Master influence fundamentals, communicate effectively, and build trust in any situation with this self-paced online course. Perfect for self-directed learners as well as previous Maximum Influence participants seeking reinforcement and additional practice of the skills they learned. Includes videos, workbook, quizzes and assessments.

Maximum Influence

This focused 2-day course is ideal for those seeking an interactive and immersive experience. With in-person coaching, you’ll gain practical strategies, receive real-time feedback, and learn how to apply influence skills across diverse audiences and situations. Leave with the confidence to demonstrate maximum influence in real-world scenarios.

Unleash Your Influence

This comprehensive 6-week hybrid course is designed for those seeking the most in-depth influence experience. With expanded content, weekly practice sessions, personalized feedback, progress assessments, and 12 months of online access, you’ll polish your skills, strengthen your communication, and ensure lasting impact in any setting.

Leadership Courses customized for your team and your goals.

The following is a sample of our leadership courses designed to be flexible and can be customized to fit your team’s budget, timeline, and specific skill development needs, ensuring the training delivers maximum impact.

Looking for a course covering another topic? Reach out and let’s talk!

Mastering High-Stakes Conversations

High-stakes conversations are at the heart of collaboration, accountability, and driving results. When tools to navigate these conversations are lacking, people avoid difficult topics, let emotions take over, or struggle to get their message across under pressure. The result? Missed opportunities, strained relationships, and stalled progress.

Building High-Performance Teams - Updated

When collaboration, communication, and accountability aren’t hitting the mark, it’s easy for productivity and results to fall short. Many leaders face the challenge of building teams that aren’t just cohesive but also agile, resilient, and consistently delivering results. Without the right tools, teams can struggle to work together effectively, address challenges, and drive success.

High-Performance Transitions:
Thriving in a New World

Transitions like reorganizations, mergers, leadership changes, or even onboarding new team members can bring uncertainty, resistance, and dips in productivity. Without a clear strategy, these transitions can lead to misalignment, frustration, and stalled progress. Give your team the tools to navigate change with confidence and purpose. By focusing on alignment, productivity, and relationship-building, your team will move through transitions strategically and effectively, turning challenges into opportunities.

Leading with Emotional Intelligence

Success at work isn’t just about technical skills—it’s about how well people manage themselves and work with others. Emotional Intelligence (EI) plays a huge role in decision-making, teamwork, and morale. Without strong EI, teams are more prone to mistakes, conflicts, and inefficiency. Poor emotional regulation can lead to misunderstandings, strained relationships, and a drop in productivity. Equip your team with tools to strengthen self-awareness, improve relationships, and adapt to challenges with confidence.

The Leadership Advantage: Practical Skills to Thrive in a Changing World

Today’s leadership demands more than knowledge—it requires adaptability, emotional intelligence, and the ability to guide teams through uncertainty. Without a clear path to develop these critical skills, many leaders struggle to inspire their teams, navigate challenges, and achieve organizational goals in an environment of constant change. This comprehensive leadership program is a 9-month journey designed to help leaders excel in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world.

“Even well after the course our participants are referring back to the course material taking what they learned, apply it, and become more effective leaders!”

Brenda Van Holland, SVP People & Culture
American Bank & Trust

Just for Women!

Women IGNITE

The workplace presents challenges for everyone, but some obstacles women face are uniquely their own—breaking through barriers, getting ideas heard, and juggling priorities can feel overwhelming without the right support.

That’s why we created Women Ignite, an exclusive experience designed to empower women to overcome these challenges. Each fall, a select group of growth-focused women from diverse roles and industries gathers to learn, grow, and support one another.

With actionable strategies, meaningful connections, and a personalized roadmap, Women Ignite prepares women to confidently embrace what’s next.

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