Aug. 6, 2026

9:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM

Primex, 46 Donovan Street, Concord, NH

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Great decisions don’t happen by chance—they happen by design. When teams come together with the right tools and mindset, they transform challenges into opportunities and ideas into results. Yet without structure, even the smartest groups can spin their wheels, get stuck on hunches, or settle for less-than-great solutions.

This high-impact module equips participants with a powerful, repeatable framework for solving problems and making decisions that actually stick. Through proven methods, hands-on tools, and dynamic exercises, teams learn to cut through complexity, uncover root issues, and turn insights into action. The payoff? Stronger performance, smarter choices, and the confidence to tackle tough challenges head on.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Facilitate dynamic “Meetings of the Minds” that unlock the full power of diverse perspectives while minimizing bias
  • Pinpoint root causes with precision using the Interrelationship Graph—stopping wasted effort on surface-level fixes
  • Drive confident decisions that earn buy-in, spark momentum, and deliver measurable business impact
  • Champion bold ideas with clarity and influence, inspiring action from teams, committees, and boards
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    Deb Kaplan

    Deb Kaplan is an organizational development strategist and leadership team coach with 40 years of experience guiding and equipping organizations to grow through providing transformational growth experiences for their people. Known for blending results-driven solutions with a deep commitment to values-driven leadership, Deb trains teams to develop elevated human skills such as, problem-solving, critical thinking, and resilience to keep pace with rapid change and the rise in this AI era.

     

    As Founder of Kaplan Performance Partners, LLC and a full-suite Dale Carnegie trainer, Deb designs and delivers programs to amplify the above noted skills with a focus on leadership, high-stakes presentation, storytelling, communication, presence, influence, front-line management, sales, service, teaming, and collaboration.

     

    Her foundation in Broadcast Journalism at Boston University sparked her belief in the power of storytelling and clear communication, while her Master’s in Organizational Development and Management from Antioch New England deepened her systems-thinking approach and dedication to cultivating leaders who create lasting impact.

    After eight years in senior roles with global organizations, Deb refocused her efforts in 2022 on serving New Hampshire’s business, public, and nonprofit landscape. She now co-facilitates the NH Tech Alliance’s Ascending Leaders in Tech program, serves as an Executive in Residence for the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute’s Startup Lab, and sits on the NH Theatre Project board. She is also active with Plan NH, the Portsmouth Rotary Club, and recently joined the roster of Professional Partners to support incubator participants at GoodWork Seacoast.

     

    Deb lives in Portsmouth with her husband and dog and enjoys long-distance cycling, learning golf, singing jazz, and gardening.

Contact Hours

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This program has been approved for PDC recertification credit hours toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification through the Society for Human Resource Management. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the SHRM Certification website at www.shrmcertification.org

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