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Leadership Skills Toolbox

   
 

Learn how to quickly develop the essential skill set that will help new leaders to succeed in their new roles

How many new managers are simply 'given the keys', and sent on their way without ever having the role fully explained in terms of what is expected of them as a leader? Unsure of what to do, the new manager may simply do what is familiar and comes naturally, with varying results. Furthermore, behaviours practiced in the early stages of a management career can become more ingrained over time, and any associated bad habits can become harder to kick.

This workshop is designed to get new managers off on the right foot from the start. The workshop covers all the areas that new leaders typically need to focus on and is packed with practical examples and tools which are practiced extensively in the classroom.

Results You Can Expect

  • More rapid transitions from employee to manager.
  • Improved morale on the team.
  • Improved ability to hold critical conversations.
  • Improved relationships with other teams.
  • Develop the skills and performance of the team.
  • Avoid the classic pitfalls in hiring people.

Key Focus Areas

  • The role of the leader
  • Employee motivation
  • Delegation – what to delegate & how to do it
  • Setting expectations
  • Communicating with employees
  • Employee coaching skills
  • Working strategically
  • Influencing up and sideways
  • Hiring the right people

Target Audience

New managers, or existing managers with little formal training in leadership.

Time Commitment

This session is offered as a 2-day workshop. Results can be further improved by separating the two days by several weeks and by including assessment and/or a follow-up session.

This session is available in-house or through our open enrolment Public Programs.

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