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Training Development
Training Development
Training Development
At Catalyst Training Group, our training development services ensure your public safety organization remains at the forefront of effective instruction. Whether you're updating existing program curriculum, creating entirely new courses, or even establishing a new academy from the ground up, we provide the expertise to make your training cu
At Catalyst Training Group, our training development services ensure your public safety organization remains at the forefront of effective instruction. Whether you're updating existing program curriculum, creating entirely new courses, or even establishing a new academy from the ground up, we provide the expertise to make your training current, relevant, and impactful.
We meticulously integrate scientific learning principles and instructional design methodologies into every phase, guaranteeing that your programs optimize knowledge retention, skill acquisition, and behavioral change. Let us partner with you to tailor training solutions that precisely meet your organization's unique needs and strategic objectives.
Training Evaluation
Training Development
Training Development
At Catalyst Training Group, our training evaluation services are designed to ensure your public safety programs are maximally effective and impactful. We implement rigorous, data-driven methodologies to assess whether your courses are well-developed, consistently achieve their desired outcomes, and utilize resources effectively.
Our compr
At Catalyst Training Group, our training evaluation services are designed to ensure your public safety programs are maximally effective and impactful. We implement rigorous, data-driven methodologies to assess whether your courses are well-developed, consistently achieve their desired outcomes, and utilize resources effectively.
Our comprehensive evaluations provide actionable insights, verifying the professionalism of your training delivery and content. By identifying strengths and areas for improvement, we help your organization continually refine its educational initiatives, ensuring optimal return on investment and enhanced performance for your personnel.
Academic Advising
Training Development
Leadership Development
Catalyst Training Group offers comprehensive academic advising services to ensure your public safety training programs are both academically rigorous and highly relevant to current practices. Our expertise helps bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring your curriculum is up-to-date and effectively p
Catalyst Training Group offers comprehensive academic advising services to ensure your public safety training programs are both academically rigorous and highly relevant to current practices. Our expertise helps bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring your curriculum is up-to-date and effectively prepares personnel for real-world challenges.
With flexible contract and retainer options, agencies of all sizes can benefit from the strategic guidance of an experienced academic director, enhancing the quality and impact of their educational initiatives without the need for a full-time hire.
Leadership Development
Leadership Development
Leadership Development
Catalyst Training Group excels in leadership development for public safety organizations, offering comprehensive services designed to cultivate the next generation of effective and ethical leaders. Our approach integrates both dynamic training programs and personalized executive coaching, all grounded in the latest evidence-based practice
Catalyst Training Group excels in leadership development for public safety organizations, offering comprehensive services designed to cultivate the next generation of effective and ethical leaders. Our approach integrates both dynamic training programs and personalized executive coaching, all grounded in the latest evidence-based practices and learning science. This dual focus ensures that leaders not only gain theoretical knowledge and strategic frameworks but also develop the practical skills and self-awareness necessary to navigate complex challenges, drive positive organizational change, and foster high-performing teams within their agencies.
Program Development
Leadership Development
Program Development
At Catalyst Training Group, our program development services provide public safety organizations with a robust framework for creating impactful and sustainable initiatives. We guide you through a sound, evidence-based process to design new programs or interventions from conception to implementation.
This meticulous approach ensures that
At Catalyst Training Group, our program development services provide public safety organizations with a robust framework for creating impactful and sustainable initiatives. We guide you through a sound, evidence-based process to design new programs or interventions from conception to implementation.
This meticulous approach ensures that your programs are not only strategically aligned with your objectives and poised for effectiveness, but also meticulously documented and structured. This rigorous development process significantly strengthens your organization's position when applying for competitive grants, demonstrating a clear, well-researched, and viable plan for achieving desired outcomes and making a tangible difference in your community.
Project Management
Leadership Development
Program Development
Our project management services at Catalyst Training Group equip public safety organizations with the essential skills to efficiently launch and oversee critical initiatives. We provide comprehensive training and support focused on the core competencies required for successful project execution: meticulous planning and scope definition to
Our project management services at Catalyst Training Group equip public safety organizations with the essential skills to efficiently launch and oversee critical initiatives. We provide comprehensive training and support focused on the core competencies required for successful project execution: meticulous planning and scope definition to ensure alignment with strategic goals, robust resource allocation and budget management to prevent overruns, and proactive risk assessment and mitigation to navigate unforeseen challenges.
Our approach empowers agencies to implement projects on time, within budget, and with the necessary structures in place for sustained success, ultimately enhancing operational effectiveness and achieving desired outcomes.
Using a project manager to implement your new program or initiative provides the necessary skills and focus to plan and implement projects on time, within budget, and set up for success.
Available Training Courses
Instructor Development: The Science of Learning and Instruction
Developing Programs/Interventions for Competitive Grant Proposals
Instructor Development: The Science of Learning and Instruction
Organizational Leadership: Leading Through Change
Developing Programs/Interventions for Competitive Grant Proposals
Instructor Development: The Science of Learning and Instruction
Developing Programs/Interventions for Competitive Grant Proposals
Developing Programs/Interventions for Competitive Grant Proposals
Developing Programs/Interventions for Competitive Grant Proposals
Prioritizing Officer Wellness and Resiliency
Prioritizing Officer Wellness and Resiliency
Developing Programs/Interventions for Competitive Grant Proposals
Customized Leadership
Prioritizing Officer Wellness and Resiliency
Customized Leadership
Meet Your Change Agents
Staci Yutzie
Dr. Staci Yutzie, owner of Catalyst Training Group and a Professor of Organizational Leadership, is a passionate advocate for advancing public safety through evidence-based practices and science-informed training. With over two decades in civilian public safety, she's dedicated to bridging the critical gap between academic research and re
Dr. Staci Yutzie, owner of Catalyst Training Group and a Professor of Organizational Leadership, is a passionate advocate for advancing public safety through evidence-based practices and science-informed training. With over two decades in civilian public safety, she's dedicated to bridging the critical gap between academic research and real-world application in law enforcement.
A National Institute of Justice Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS) Scholar and an accomplished academic, Dr. Yutzie holds a Doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership, a Master's in Justice Management, and a Bachelor's in Law Enforcement.
Her expertise is deeply rooted in learning science and organizational effectiveness, reflected in her impactful research publications and frequent role as a conference presenter at national and international events. She specializes in curriculum and instructor development, designing programs that are not only effective but also backed by data.
Her work also encompasses training and program evaluation, ensuring that every initiative yields measurable results. As a consultant, she excels in developing leadership capabilities and guiding organizational change within public safety agencies, fostering environments that are adaptive, resilient, and high-performing.
Jason Yutzie
Jason Yutzie is a strategic human resources executive and leadership consultant with over two decades of experience in cultivating high-performing cultures and developing impactful leadership. His extensive background has equipped him with a deep understanding of aligning people strategies with organizational goals, a skillset directly tr
Jason Yutzie is a strategic human resources executive and leadership consultant with over two decades of experience in cultivating high-performing cultures and developing impactful leadership. His extensive background has equipped him with a deep understanding of aligning people strategies with organizational goals, a skillset directly transferable and invaluable for enhancing police training and organizational effectiveness.
Jason's executive experience includes leading enterprise-wide HR operations and guiding strategic initiatives through major organizational transformations. He specializes in executive coaching, empowering senior leaders to navigate complex challenges, drive change, and optimize team performance. His expertise also encompasses organization design, where he excels at building HR infrastructure from the ground up. These capabilities are crucial for modern public safety departments seeking to streamline operations, enhance internal structures, and cultivate a more adaptable and resilient workforce.
Jason's people-first mindset remains central to his work, whether coaching executive teams, redesigning HR models for optimal efficiency, or guiding organizations through critical inflection points. He empowers leaders to align strategy with execution, fostering environments where both individuals and performance flourish—a vital aspect for developing resilient, effective, and community-centric police forces.
A certified SHRM-SCP professional, Jason also holds executive education credentials from the University of Michigan, Clemson University, and the Human Capital Institute. He brings a unique blend of strategic insight and operational rigor to every engagement, making him an invaluable partner for police agencies committed to enhancing their leadership capabilities, optimizing organizational structure, and building a more effective and engaged public safety workforce.
Hassan "H" Hassan
Hassan "H" Hassan
"H" Hassan is a seasoned public safety professional with two decades of experience in law enforcement. His distinguished career includes roles as a Patrol Deputy, Professional Standards Investigator, Corporal, Sergeant, and Drug Unit Commander.
Transitioning to full-time training, he specializes in survival skills, behavioral health, and
"H" Hassan is a seasoned public safety professional with two decades of experience in law enforcement. His distinguished career includes roles as a Patrol Deputy, Professional Standards Investigator, Corporal, Sergeant, and Drug Unit Commander.
Transitioning to full-time training, he specializes in survival skills, behavioral health, and resiliency and wellness for public safety professionals. He has a proven track record of delivering impactful training across multiple states and presenting at international conferences, demonstrating his commitment to fostering positive change and prioritizing the well-being of those who serve.
Andrew Bechdolt
Hassan "H" Hassan
Drawing upon 35 years of law enforcement experience, Andy offers invaluable consultation in police training. His deep understanding of instructor development, tactical operations, crisis management, and leadership allows him to deliver practical and impactful training solutions.
Andy is passionate about equipping the next generation of of
Drawing upon 35 years of law enforcement experience, Andy offers invaluable consultation in police training. His deep understanding of instructor development, tactical operations, crisis management, and leadership allows him to deliver practical and impactful training solutions.
Andy is passionate about equipping the next generation of officers and instructors with essential skills in community engagement, ethics, emotional intelligence, and effective teaching methodologies. His commitment to excellence has made him a sought-after facilitator, both nationally and internationally, in the field of law enforcement professional development.