Trusted Across Industries Nationwide
Healthcare • Finance • Government • Education • Human Services • Corporate Teams
Develop Leaders Who Strengthen Teams, Boost Performance, and Drive Real Results
At HEO, we design and deliver workplace training programs that transform the way teams communicate, collaborate, and lead.
Whether looking to watch employee engagement skyrocket, reduce turnover, improve the customer experience, or prepare your future leaders, our proven business leadership development programs get results.
Founded and led by Tim Nolan, Ed.D., an organizational effectiveness consultant and strategist, we’ve helped hundreds of companies and tens of thousands of managers and employees achieve sustainably high performance through our research-backed corporate leadership training programs.
HEO’s Mission
We create ripple effects of excellence that resonate throughout every part of your organization. By empowering individuals with practical leadership tools and coaching, we aim to cultivate cultures that thrive, even during times of change.
Trusted by organizations across healthcare, finance, education, government, and professional services seeking practical, measurable leadership improvement.
Leadership Training Matters
Research shows that managers influence up to 70% of employee engagement, and companies that invest in development see up to 29% higher performance and up to 24% lower turnover.
HEO has helped over 1,000 organizations across the U.S. strengthen communication, reduce burnout, and build accountable, high-performing teams.
Why Choose Highly Effective Organizations?
Explore Our Corporate Leadership Training Programs
Highly Effective Employees Program
This 6-month workplace training program consists of 6 modules that will create clear expectations and approaches that will transform your workforce.
Participants attend 2-hour monthly sessions combined with weekly workbook activities and manager reviews of employee progress.
Highly Effective Managers Program
A 12-month program that covers critical modern leadership approaches to drive sustainably high levels of employee performance through two-hour monthly meetings and weekly workbook activities.
Tim also works closely with your company to create high-performance organizational processes.
Highly Effective Organizations Program
A 15-month program that explores numerous high-performance processes that your organization can use to drive sustainably high levels of employee, manager, and organizational performance.
The program includes two-hour monthly module meetings and weekly workbook activities.
Customized Business Leadership Development Programs
Tim has created customized leadership development programs for several organizations and can do this for you to address your specific needs. He will work closely with your team to assess opportunities and create a dynamic learning experience for participants of all levels.
Tim can facilitate the program, or you can.
Highly Effective Managers Program Open Training
This is a special opportunity open to managers at all levels who can register and be placed into a cohort with managers from around the country.
This is a great opportunity to register 1 or 10 managers.
Our next cohort starts on 2/17/26 at 1:00 pm ET!
Individual Coaching to Drive Peak Leadership Performance
Tim has worked with tens of thousands of people leaders and brings a wealth of experience in a psychologically safe environment to allow individuals to learn new strategies to maximize their leadership performance.
Tim will assess your opportunities for improvement and craft a personalized plan for you.
How Our Programs Work
Our workplace training programs combine multiple formats:
- Live instruction
- Interactive group activities
- Hands-on workbook activities
- Practical communication tools
Participants work in groups and pairs to build consistent habits, strengthen accountability, and adopt a shared leadership framework that drives measurable results across the organization.
Workplace Training Resources
These easy-to-read books authored by HEO leader Tim Nolan, Ed.D., have been used by tens of thousands of people and serve as the core of our corporate leadership training programs.
Ideal for Employees
Tim Nolan, Ed.D., has conducted hundreds of focus groups with managers to determine what a highly effective employee looks like.
See how this groundbreaking book can create a high-performance workforce when combined with the Highly Effective Employees Program.
Vital for Managers at All Levels
The needs of today’s workforce have changed, and most managers are not using a modern leadership approach, which can drive down employee engagement, performance, and retention.
This book will help transform employee, manager, and organizational performance.
Critical for Leaders
This vital book is ideal for organizational leaders and reviews numerous high-performance processes designed to create sustainably high levels of organizational performance.
Examples include onboarding, leadership development, training, creating engagement, and more.
Workplace Challenges Solved by Our Corporate Leadership Training Programs
Our corporate leadership training programs provide clear frameworks and actionable tools to address the problems that affect organizations nationwide. Our effective training programs can resolve many of the challenges faced by today’s organizations, including:
- High employee turnover
- Low engagement
- Communication-related problems
- A lack of succession planning for leaders
- Conflict resolution challenges
- Underperforming managers
- Resistance to work-related changes
- Stagnant productivity
- Poor customer and client experiences
What Do Others Say About Our Workplace Training Programs?
Here’s what a few of our hundreds of pleased clients have said about our business leadership development programs and resources.
“One of the easiest leadership programs to implement that I have ever been part of. The monthly modules had our team engaging in lively discussions that led to positive changes.”
Paul M.
“Participating in the Highly Effective Managers Program has been a truly transformational experience for myself and the organization. Tim’s support throughout the process was amazing!”
Angela B.
“Most of our managers were experienced but were still missing something in regard to connecting with today’s workforce. This was the perfect program to accomplish that and so much more!”
Gracie J.
“Tim came in and designed and delivered a program specific to our needs that was very engaging and very rich in content. He is currently working with us on another leadership project.”
Beth L.
About Us
Tim Nolan, Ed.D., has worked with tens of thousands of managers and hundreds of organizations to drive peak performance levels.
Many organizations are struggling with low levels of employee engagement, which also drives down performance and retention.
Tim leverages current research, industry insights, and experience to guide your organization toward its preferred future through his corporate leadership training programs.
The author of 13 leadership books and a frequent conference presenter, Tim is recognized as a leadership and organizational performance expert who is passionate about helping you create the type of organizational culture where everyone thrives.
Blog & News
Employee Engagement Falls to 10 Year Low
Gallup reports that in 2024 employee engagement in the US was at 31%, a 10-year low. Further, Gallup found that those under 35 reported a growing sense of detachment. How is your organization working to improve employee engagement?
What are you waiting for?
Schedule a consultation with us today to outline a workplace training program that will significantly improve employee, manager, and organizational performance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Corporate Leadership Training Programs
What is corporate leadership training?
This type of training refers to structured programs that help build and enhance leadership skills at all levels of an organization. That includes employees, managers, and teams. These programs help develop the capabilities of workers through education, training, lectures, workbooks, and more.
What’s the monthly time commitment for our workplace training programs?
Most of our corporate leadership training programs include one live session per month (90 minutes to two hours). Participants also complete short weekly workbook exercises that reinforce the skills learned in each session. This structure keeps development consistent while minimizing time away from daily responsibilities.
Are these programs deliverable virtually?
Yes, absolutely! All of our workplace training programs can be delivered virtually, making them ideal for remote teams, hybrid organizations, and other companies with geographically distributed employees.
What if I only want coaching?
We offer individual coaching with Tim Nolan, Ed.D., for professionals seeking elite-level and personalized leadership development. Coaching can be a standalone service or a supplement to our programs, helping you target specific challenges and growth opportunities.
How long are your corporate leadership training programs?
It depends on which program you choose. For instance, the Highly Effective Employees Program lasts five months. The Highly Effective Managers Program lasts 12 months. Our Highly Effective Organizations Program lasts 15 months. We can also create customized leadership programs tailored to your specific needs.
Are these programs completable in under 12 months?
While our business leadership development programs are designed with intentional pacing for maximum impact, we understand that some organizations have unique timelines. Contact HEO today to discuss accelerated options or custom solutions that meet your organization’s effective leadership training needs.
What happens after contacting Highly Effective Organizations?
Once you reach out, we’ll schedule a Zoom call to understand your organization’s goals, demonstrate our business leadership development program, and answer any questions you might have.
Strengthen Your Organization
Start your journey today! Schedule a demonstration or contact our team to learn how HEO’s leadership and workplace training programs can transform your team’s performance.
