Manager Essentials Workshop
Great teams start with great managers. Let’s give your managers the training they need to succeed. This workshop offers a dynamic blend of thoughtful discussion, interactive breakouts, role play exercises, case studies and more to ensure your people leaders are not only aligned but also equipped with the foundational skills they need to be effective.
Manager Essentials is great for companies lacking an internal manager training program and startups eager to invest in their leaders.
Workshop Details:
• Format: Interactive sessions delivered via Zoom or onsite.
• Duration: 2.5-hour sessions across 2 days for Zoom, or an immersive 5-hour workshop for onsite.
• Availability: Contact for pricing details and to schedule your workshop
Key takeaways:
Participants will dive into what it truly means to be a people manager, uncovering the “art and science” of effective leadership.
Participants learn 5 key questions to ask in a “Getting to Know You” meeting, laying the foundation for a management relationship built on trust and understanding.
Gain techniques to articulate a clear vision, communicate expectations effectively, and hold people accountable.
Discover how to make the most of 1:1 meetings. Participants learn a framework for conducting 1:1s, including agenda setting, personal check-ins, and defining clear action items.
Participants master the craft of purpose-driven agendas and how to skillfully facilitate meetings. They learn how to audit and enhance existing meetings, ensuring sessions are productive and engaging and every participant understands their value and contribution.
Learn the keys to fostering a culture where feedback is welcome and valued (hint: it starts with appreciation). Gain a practical framework complemented by useful case studies, to learn how to give critical feedback that is candid and caring.
What people say
Lora Kyle
Head of Global Talent Development • Chegg
DJ Delisser
Manager IT and Information Security • Litmus
Maya Latimore
Director of Customer Success • Real
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