Be a Leader, Not a Boss - Managing in the Modern Workplace
What You'll Learn in Be a Leader, Not a Boss - Managing in the Modern Workplace
Course Length:
Learning Objectives
- Clarify the scope and nature of management
- Learn some ways to deal with the challenges of the role
- Recognize the responsibilities you have to yourself, your team, and your organization
- Learn key techniques to help you plan and prioritize effectively
- Understand leadership, team building, communication, giving feedback and motivation
Target Student
If you are a new manager, or a manager building on your skills and leadership capabilities, then this is the course for you. This course will give you the skills, tools and mindset to balance growing teams, tasks and priorities. Learn some ways to deal with the challenges that come with the role you play in your organization’s accomplishments.
Course Outline
Adjusting to Your Role
This session shares methods to help participants understand the leadership formula in the new workplace and their role.
Your Responsibilities
Your responsibilities to employees, management, and yourself. This session discusses those areas of a manager’s role.
Defining Leadership
This session looks at different qualities of leadership and how to apply them authentically.
Impact + Presence + Authority = Trust
Inspiring others to actions means trust. This session will focus on the manager’s presence and impact and what authority means in building trust.
Action-Centered Leadership
This session deals with how to balance priorities in a management role using the action-centered model.
Setting Goals and Making Plans
Planning is a vital part of a successful manager’s role. Rather than being in reactive mode, planning helps the manager to be more successful and model the behaviour. This session looks at ideas regarding plans, how to use the Urgent-Important Matrix to help develop a plan, a planning case study, the elements of planning, and planning tools.
Developing a High-Performing Team
This session includes a look at the stages of team development, moving a team through those stages, team problem solving, and team leadership. Managers will work through team building tips, helping teams work toward goals and purpose.
Communication Skills
Communication skills are essential to being an effective manager. In this session, influencing by using communication skills will be practiced.
Empathy
As a manager in the new workplace, empathy is key. In this session, three types of empathy will be explored and practiced.
Social Styles
We are all unique; being aware of our social style and those of others will help managers be more effective with motivation, time and understanding.
Providing Feedback
One of the jobs of a manager is giving meaningful feedback. This session covers the BEST characteristics of effective feedback and gives participants an opportunity to roleplay this skill.
Workshop Wrap-Up
At the end of the course, students will have an opportunity to ask questions and fill out an action plan.
Be a Leader, Not a Boss - Managing in the Modern Workplace
Upcoming Classes
All Public classes are held onlinewith a live instructor
| Dates | Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2024 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET | $695.00 Online | |
| February 26, 2025 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET | $695.00 Online | |
| July 9, 2025 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET | $695.00 Online |
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The Great Canadian Training & Consulting Company Advantage
When you train with us, your training will not just check a box. We make sure it is GREAT!
- Experienced Trainers
- Learn or Come Back Free Policy on Public Classes
- 24/7 After Training Support
All of our courses include:
PDF Reference Guide
Want a summary of what you’ve learned? Save paper and use your PDF Reference Guide, accessible on any of your devices.
Certificate of Completion
Boost your credentials with a Certificate of Completion, confirming the skills you’ve acquired with us.
24/7 After-Training Support
Receive a 30-day after-training support voucher, offering assistance as you apply your new skills on the job. Need help with a specific step? We’re here to provide extra support and clarity even after you’ve left the class!
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Printed Reference Guide
While we love technology, we understand that there is something about having a paper copy. Add a printed reference guide to your training, which we will have shipped to your location.
Extended After-Training Support
Extend your support beyond the standard 30 days for ongoing assistance.
Can I customize my course?
OF COURSE!
Customized to meet your unique needs
We can customize your training to fit your exact needs, whether it's making small adjustments or creating entirely new courses. From setting specific objectives and including your own files to addressing unique challenges, we're here to help. We can even tailor the training to align more closely with how you work and to fit perfectly into your schedule. Our goal is to provide training that's as unique as your goals.
Access to your recorded session for 60 days
You can request your private session be recorded. You can have access for 60 days to revisit what you’ve learned.