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FailSafe Management System

"Working with Terry has been transformational. I've grown in self awareness and adaptability, and I'm leading with more purpose."

Victor Perez

Victor Perez

Director of Children's Program Services, UCPCC Org

"Terry's support helped me find my leadership voice and lead with more confidence, compassion, and clarity. I'm better at navigating difficult situations and supporting my team with consistency."

Judi Luna

Judi Luna

UCPCC Org

"This program gives you tools you can use immediately. The worksheets and framework make it easier to apply what you learn in day to day leadership."

Jessica Tarr

Jessica Tarr

Operations Manager, Tower Semiconductor

What Failsafe Management Systems delivers

A practical framework designed to strengthen leadership behaviors and improve team execution across your organization. Build consistent operational discipline and management habits that drive real results, all without adding unnecessary bureaucracy or complexity to your existing processes.

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Clarity
Organizations report improved role clarity and decision-making speed within 90 days
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Accountability
Increase in consistent manager coaching and performance conversations
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Results
Average time to see measurable improvements and results in team execution
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Years
Framework development and application in organizational leadership environments

Who FMS is built for

Practical leadership frameworks designed for organizations ready to transform how their teams operate, communicate, and deliver results.

Independent Coaches
and Consultants

Deliver a proven leadership backbone with ready tools and structure while keeping your own voice and facilitation style.

Hierarchy

Organizations
Developing Supervisors

Create consistent expectations, follow through, and day to day management habits across frontline leaders.

Target

Leaders Solving
"People Problems"

Best when issues stem from unclear standards, missed commitments, and inconsistent management routines.

What comes with FMS

Everything required to deliver a complete, structured leadership program without building your own methodology from scratch

Licensed delivery rights

You receive the right to deliver the FailSafe Management System as a complete, structured program with your clients or organization. Use the framework under your own brand, adapt examples to your context, and integrate it into your existing work. You remain the trusted leader or facilitator while FMS provides the underlying structure, language, and flow.

Facilitator Guide

You receive a complete facilitator guide to support delivery of the FailSafe Management System session by session. It includes session notes, key talking points, prompts, and suggested timing so you are not guessing what to teach or how to run the room. You can use it as written or tailor it to your voice while keeping the structure and flow consistent.

Participant workbook

A ready-to-use workbook with worksheets, prompts, and action planning. Helps participants apply each session directly to real workplace situations.

Structured session flow

A repeatable session sequence with defined topics and pacing. Keeps delivery consistent across cohorts while still allowing your voice and examples.

Assessments and interpretation support

You receive access to leadership assessments that support self-awareness and development. Guidance is included to help interpret results, frame productive conversations, and connect insights to real leadership situations. These assessments add depth when greater clarity or alignment is needed.

Core Focus Areas for
Leadership Development

Supervisor & Manager Development

Practical development programs that build leadership capabilities at every level and drive measurable results.

Role Clarity & Accountability

Clear expectations, decision rights, and simple systems that drive accountability across all organizational levels.

Culture & Performance Systems

Build consistent management rhythms that strengthen culture and drive results through proven frameworks and tools.

Failsafe Management Academy

Structured learning pathways and certification programs for leadership development that deliver lasting impact.

Assessment-Based Insights

Behavior, motivators, EQ, and competency assessments that inform development and guide strategic leadership decisions.

Executive Coaching

One-on-one coaching for leaders focused on practical application and results with personalized support and guidance.

The FMS Process from
Assessment to Results

A proven process that turns leadership from guesswork into a repeatable operating system.

01

Assessment

Identify where expectations, follow through, and decision paths break down.

02

Framework Design

Define clear standards, practical tools, and a simple leadership rhythm.

03

Implementation

Apply the tools in real work and reinforce new leadership habits.

04

Ongoing Support

Sustain consistency through coaching and shared leadership language.

What leaders say about FMS

Clarity

"Working with Terry has been transformational for my leadership journey. I've grown in self awareness and adaptability, and I'm leading with more purpose. I've also learned how to use AI in a practical way to support smarter decisions and improve performance across our organization."

Victor Perez

Victor Perez

Director of Children's Program Services, UCPCC Org

Clarity

Accountability

"Terry's support and honest guidance helped me find my leadership voice and lead with more confidence, compassion, and clarity. I'm better at navigating difficult situations and supporting my team with consistency. The growth has shown up in stronger leadership, healthier teams, and improved morale."

Judi Luna

Judi Luna

UCPCC Org

Accountability

Results

"This program doesn't just inspire you, it gives you tools you can use immediately. The worksheets and framework make it easier to apply what you learn in day to day leadership. I felt supported and challenged in the right ways, and I left with a clearer plan and habits I can keep using."

Jessica Tarr

Jessica Tarr

Operations Manager, Tower Semiconductor

Results

The Leadership Behind
Failsafe Management Systems

With decades of experience transforming leadership systems, Terry Barnhart founded Failsafe Management Systems to provide practical frameworks that actually work in real-world organizations.

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Executive Coaching
Organizational Change
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Questions leaders ask
about FMS

Get answers to common questions about our framework, implementation process, and how FMS drive measurable results.

FMS is a practical framework for strengthening leadership behaviors, team execution, and operational discipline. It's designed for organizations that want to build consistent management systems without adding bureaucracy. Ideal for companies looking to develop supervisors, clarify roles, and improve accountability.

FMS focuses on practical application, not theory. We provide simple, repeatable tools that leaders can actually use under pressure. The framework emphasizes clarity, accountability, and results through structured systems rather than one-off training sessions.

The Academy is a structured learning subset within FMS, offering certification pathways and supervisor development programs. It provides systematic training that builds leadership capabilities at every level of your organization.

Organizations typically see immediate clarity improvements as roles and expectations become defined. Accountability systems and management rhythms develop over 3-6 months as leaders adopt consistent habits. The framework is designed for sustainable, long-term change.

We use assessment-based insights including behavior assessments, motivators, emotional intelligence (EQ), and competency evaluations. These tools help organizations understand their leadership landscape and inform targeted development without blame or judgment.

Request information to receive an overview, sample tools, and next steps. We'll work with you to understand your organization's needs and design an implementation approach that fits your culture and goals.

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