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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants' experiences with the Step Up to Director program, discussing its structure, effectiveness, and personal outcomes. Various participants share their involvement and thoughts on the program's impact on their careers as Pampered Chef consultants.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shared their experience of participating in the program with their director and noted that only one out of two people in their group maintained their director status after three years.
  • Another participant mentioned they are currently in the program but feel challenged due to a lack of team members and the difficulty of recruiting in their area.
  • One participant expressed a preference for a condensed version of the program, stating that shorter sessions kept the material fresh and engaging.
  • A consultant who has both participated in and taught the program emphasized the importance of having a consistent show schedule to apply what is learned effectively.
  • Another participant noted that the quality of training can vary significantly depending on the director leading the program.
  • Several participants discussed their experiences with the program being interrupted or not fully completed due to scheduling conflicts with directors.
  • One participant mentioned successfully ordering the program materials and receiving them without issues, indicating a positive experience with the ordering process.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding the effectiveness and structure of the program, with no clear consensus emerging on its overall value or implementation.

Contextual Notes

Participants' experiences vary widely, reflecting different levels of commitment, support from directors, and personal circumstances in their consulting careers.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants considering the Step Up to Director program or those interested in learning from the experiences of others in similar situations may find this discussion relevant.

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caraighan
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a question for all...

have any of you done (or taken) the step up to director program?
 
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has anyone ever done this?
 
Yes, I participated with my ED, who is out of state. It was done as a team thing over 4 - 6 weeks, only 2 people in the group promoted to director, and only 1 has maintained it (3 years ago). I think it really depends on the person who leads it and your dedication to the program.
 
I'm participating in it now with my director and 3 other consultants. I was a FD but both people disappeared. Now I have no one under me and recruiting is really hard these days. I go to the meetings and I'm learning alot but without people under me I'll never promote to director. I've done interviews and talked about the business to lots of people but around here, people are looking for work with a weekly paycheck and benefits, etc. I'll stick with the Step Up program and see what happens but for now, I think I'm the only one in the group that has no one under them. It almost seems pointless to stay in the program but I will since I committed to it. And yes I've been telling people about the new Mini Kit. Hopefully someone will bite soon!
 
I've done this twice - once was over a series of weeks.....way too long and too much dragging....and the last one I did was in 1 day. I preferred that way because it didn't require as much time and it kept everything fresh. I think the course and topics covered are really great and there is a TON of learning to be done.
 
I have done it as a Future, and now I have taught it as a Director. Honestly the biggest thing is show schedule. If you don't have 1-2 shows a week steady, there is no where to implement the fabulous things you learn. I have switched to doing a business builder program and I am seeing more success with that. But from my own personally experience and that of my teams, show schedule makes a HUGE difference.
HTH
 
It is the major reason I promoted to Director. The training and exercises put things in perspective for me. The quality of the training though, depends in large part on who is giving it. My hospitality director at the time was truly amazing. We did the once a week version. Of the four of us in it, two of us promoted and have been directors since (promoted Sep 07).
 
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Do you think I could just order it on supply order and do it myself? What do you think of that idea?
 
You will have to let me know if you can order it?

I started it with my director and another director. We had one class and then they stopped. Directors got busy and I missed a phone call training. The first day was one on one done at one of the directors homes.
I asked if we were going to do it again and she didn't know. :(

Of the two people who attended previously, one is a team leader and the other a senior consultant.
The one that is a team leader, I think will be a director by the end of the year.

Kelly V.
 
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KellyRedHead said:
You will have to let me know if you can order it?

I started it with my director and another director. We had one class and then they stopped. Directors got busy and I missed a phone call training. The first day was one on one done at one of the directors homes.
I asked if we were going to do it again and she didn't know. :(

Of the two people who attended previously, one is a team leader and the other a senior consultant.
The one that is a team leader, I think will be a director by the end of the year.

Kelly V.
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I ordered it. The payment went through and everything. I haven't gotten it yet, but I fully expect to since it let me pay for it! Don't you think?
 
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KellyRedHead said:
You will have to let me know if you can order it?

I started it with my director and another director. We had one class and then they stopped. Directors got busy and I missed a phone call training. The first day was one on one done at one of the directors homes.
I asked if we were going to do it again and she didn't know. :(

Of the two people who attended previously, one is a team leader and the other a senior consultant.
The one that is a team leader, I think will be a director by the end of the year.

Kelly V.
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Just thought I'd let you know that I got it in the mail today. I didn't have any trouble getting it.
 

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What is the "Level Up Your Career: Step Up to Director Program"?

The "Level Up Your Career: Step Up to Director Program" is an initiative designed by Pampered Chef to support and guide consultants who aspire to advance their careers by becoming Directors. This program provides resources, training, and mentorship to help participants develop the skills necessary for leadership roles within the company.

Who can participate in the Step Up to Director Program?

The program is open to all Pampered Chef consultants who are looking to elevate their business and take on a leadership role. Whether you are a new consultant or have been with the company for some time, if you have the ambition to grow and lead a team, you are encouraged to join the discussion and participate.

What are the benefits of joining the Step Up to Director Program?

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