CapeWorks
Leadership & Team Development for Cape Cod Businesses
Cape Cod’s businesses are the heart of our community - from nonprofits and family-run shops to growing companies with big ambitions. But thriving in today’s world takes more than hard work. It takes strong leaders, healthy teams, and the skills to adapt and excel in changing conditions.
That’s where CapeWorks comes in. We bring world-class talent development home to Cape Cod.
What Talent Development Really Means (and Why It Matters)
If you own or manage a business on the Cape, you know the drill:
The season is short.
The team is small.
Every person’s attitude shows up in your customers’ experience — and your reputation.
Talent development isn’t corporate jargon. It’s simply helping your people grow the skills, confidence, and judgment that make your business run better.
Think about it:
Have you ever walked in and sensed tension between your manager and the front-line staff — and you’re not sure why?
Have you ever lost a great employee because they didn’t see a path to grow?
Have you ever wished your managers handled conflict (or customers) with more grace and less drama?
That’s the space where CapeWorks helps.
Leadership skills for managers who were promoted for their talent but never taught how to lead.
Communication and accountability so expectations are clear and trust stays intact.
Team alignment so everyone pulls in the same direction — even when it’s busy, stressful, or uncertain.
We design and deliver practical training, workshops, and coaching that build:
Local Roots, Global Expertise
CapeWorks founder Kristen Lans grew up on Cape Cod, then built her career leading Learning & Development for a global top-ten website and consulting with organizations across science, technology, and the arts.
With CapeWorks, she’s bringing that expertise home — to help local businesses succeed and to give back to the place that raised her.
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CapeWorks trainings and workshops have been pre-approved for Workforce Training Fund grants! Eligible Massachusetts businesses with 100 or fewer employees can be reimbursed for some or all of the cost of training.
Let’s connect
Curious what CapeWorks could do for your team? Reach out for a no-pressure conversation — we’ll explore what would make the biggest difference for your people and your business, and explore funding options.
Or if you prefer, you can directly schedule a video call with Kristen below:
