WHO WE ARE

Joyce E. Crouch and Sharon L. Busse, the founders and principals of Dynamic Links International, LLC, have experience in the Toyota Production System, leadership development, training, human resources, and organizational development. Each brings to the workplace knowledge and practical applications gleaned from years in various settings including manufacturing, business, and education.

Trained by Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan) master trainers, together Joyce and Sharon worked over 22 years at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky (TMMK), where they lived with the Toyota Production System. They have continued to work with and implement TPS principles since their years at TMMK and have over 37 years of experience in Continuous Improvement and The Toyota Way. Both Joyce and Sharon have proven track records in implementing foundations for Lean and TPS cultures at manufacturing, distribution and corporate facilities, including non-Toyota environments. They design Lean Business System curricula, train senior leaders, managers, and employees in global companies and at international business schools.

Joyce and Sharon are associated with Dr. George Kohlrieser, international leadership professor, consultant, author and veteran hostage negotiator. They are also professional coaches at the International Institute of Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne, Switzerland, for the High Performance Leadership Program, an advanced executive development program for senior executives. They are also teaching at the Said Business School, Oxford University, Oxford, England, in their Leadership Challenge Program. Dynamic Links International is proud to be a Certified Women's Business Enterprise.

You are invited to visit Dr. Kohlrieser’s web site to review his latest book, Hostage at the Table: How Leaders Can Overcome Conflict, Influence Others, and Raise Performance at www.hostageatthetable.com

“A powerfully unique and original book. Kohlrieser has written
THE book on how leaders empower their workplace.”

–Warren Bennis

OUR APPROACH

Our Training is Participative and Value-Added

Dynamic Links International’s learning model ensures the transition from awareness and knowledge to skill development and application in the workplace.

Participants in our programs work together, solving current work related problems and practicing new behaviors to take back to the workplace. Working on “real” problems can result in significant cost savings to organizations.

“Powerful, lots of practice and exercises.”

- Manager, International Consumer
Products Company

Creative and Interactive

We realize people don’t enjoy “talking heads” or “death by PowerPoint”. We also know that people don’t learn when they are bored or detached. Therefore, we ensure our training sessions are lively and interactive. Dynamic Links International utilizes creative methods of learning, including focused activities, film clips and group interaction.

We enjoy working with people and we are experienced trainers who work hard to create a safe, confidential learning environment.

“Personally this was one of the most powerful events I have ever experienced.”

- Executive, Global Energy Company

WHY DYNAMIC LINKS INTERNATIONAL?

Training and Development Experience

Dynamic Links International partners are experienced consultants, trainers and program designers working with Fortune 100 and 500 companies. Prior to starting Dynamic Links International, Joyce and Sharon designed, developed and delivered organizational development initiatives and training programs for executives, managers, supervisors and hourly staff for previous employers, Morehead State University, Frito-Lay, Hillenbrand Industries and Toyota.


Material Design

Our programs are not “canned” or “off the shelf”, rather they are developed for our clients’ specific needs. Dynamic Links International partners fully with our clients to ensure we are meeting their requirements.

“Absolutely first class – challenging and engaging. Learned a lot – and will use it.”

-Executive, Global Energy Company