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Training and Facilitation

Fairwinds provides a wide range of training programs and facilitation options. Each is customized to the needs of your organization and designed to make it easier for people to adapt and thrive in today’s changing marketplace.

Sales Training

These programs focus on developing key skills for successful selling, such as time and territory management, oral communications and listening skills, account management, and closing and negotiating techniques.

Personal and Team Development Programs

Fairwinds provides a wide range of individual and team development programs, each customized to the specific needs of your organization.

Management consulting and strategic planning

A facilitated strategic plan is the organization’s critical first step in creating the road map which lays out the vision and direction for the journey.

"I have personally used a number of the services offered by Fairwinds Training and Development in 5 different organizations and with their assistance have witnessed substantial improvement in each organization."

"Fairwinds is now providing direction & structure in Alpha's succession planning process. We have experienced exceptional support and trust Fairwinds in providing sound advice."

Eric Efford, President and CEO
Alpha Chemical

"I have relied on Sylvie for almost 10 years for my translation requirements and never once have I experienced a problem or missed a deadline."

Andrew J. Enns, President
NRG Research Group

“Rick Fair heads up the training for my staff, with great detail focusing on working as a team, completing the job 100% and on time, taking responsibility for your job and the others around you.”

"We definitely recommend Fairwinds Training to anyone looking for a highly effective, customized training program!"

Heather Hines - Human Resources Manager
Tirecraft (Atlantic Canada)

"We will continue to partner with Fairwinds Training Development with a shared goal of enhancing the skills and programs within the workplace."

Trevor Bent, Human Resource & Risk Manager
Eassons Transport Limited

"Sylvie is a master facilitator who provides her participants with the ability to transfer skills directly to their workplace thus impacting the culture of the organization."

Renette Muise, Workplace Education Coordinator
Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education

"The results have been heralded by staff as amazing. As well as being great trainers Brenda and Rick provide that special touch with follow up and helpful input."

Chuck Bezanson, Divisional Chief Training
Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency

"We would highly recommend her services to anyone at any stage of their business, from start-up to mature, they would benefit from the experience."

Pam Murray and Peter Andresen
Invisible Fence Brand of Annapolis Valley

"Everyone who participated in training with her was enthusiastic about the experience."

Peter MacInnes, Quality and Training Supervisor
Minas Basin Pulp and Power

"Sylvie was able to offer engaging and relevant material that had the additional benefit of bonding the participants during the challenging time of a plant closure."

Alice MacDonald, HR Manager
Larsen-Maple Leaf

"At HBM we have had successful partnerships with Fairwinds on HR, Corporate Strategy and Sales initiatives over the last 15 years."

"Rick Fair’s session with us was very informative and best of all lots of fun!"

Bonnie Boyd Reid
United Way Halifax

"Rick has helped me understand and excel in sales and service."

Paul MacKinnon, Sales Representative
Bluewave Energy

"The leadership program that they were instrumental in implementing will ensure that our employees are developing the necessary competencies and skills required to thrive in a highly competitive marketplace."

Janet Sutherland Tam, Human Resources Manager
Peter Kohler - Windows and Entrance Systems

"Brenda is a skilled facilitator with a solid background of experience and accreditations. Participants tell us that she has a winning combination - knowledgeable, engaging and organized."

"I have relied on Sylvie for almost 10 years for my translation requirements and never once have I experienced a problem or missed a deadline."

Andrew J. Enns, President
NRG Research Group

"We have recommended Fairwinds to other organizations which have had great results from their planning work."

Gordon Stewart, Executive Director
Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

"Mr. Fair has a way in his teaching technique that easily draws the participants into discussion on the subject at hand."

Linwood Hupman, Executive Director
NB Merit Contractors Association

Our Clients

Halifax Chamber of Commerce
United Way Halifax
Port Authority
Scotian Gold Co-operative Limited
Casino Nova Scotia
Heritage Gas
Norex
Medavie EMS
Sport Nova Scotia
NSCC Kingstec
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
Domaine de Grand Pré
Tii Network Technologies
Green Imaging Technology
Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Invisible Fence
Durty Nellys
Saint Mary's University
centre for women in business
Bluewave Energy
JW Lindsay
minas basin
HBM
Eassons
Recreation Nova Scotia
Peter
Construction Association of Nova Scotia
Jetco Contracting
Property Valuation Services Corporation
Premiere Entertainment Group
Infinity Employment Solutions
Sport Centre Atlantic
Merit New Brunswick
Alpha Chemical
CEED
ACOA
Russell House Marketing
Graybar Canada
Royal K9
Miller Tirecraft
EMC Canada

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