Lead Smarter, Not Harder: One-Day Workshop in Saint Paul, MN

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Duration: 8 Hours

Delivery Mode:Classroom

Language: English | Credits: 8

Snacks, beverages, and lunch will be provided during the session.

Course Overview:

Strengthen your management talent and enhance organizational results.

Every day, effective managers tackle tough challenges, guide teams through change, and drive high performance. Organizations thrive when they are led by skilled managers who know how to motivate, coordinate, and lead others toward success. Today’s management landscape requires leaders to inspire full engagement, adapt to continuous change, and drive results with fewer resources. Managers are no longer controllers — they are facilitators, motivators, and visionaries.

Our Core Management Mastery course is designed for new and experienced managers alike. It builds a strong foundation for rising leaders while offering valuable tools for seasoned managers to refine their skills and elevate their performance. By focusing on employee engagement, strategic delegation, and performance feedback, this course will help managers achieve better results and build stronger teams.

Key Takeaways:

You will be able to:

• Learn practical skills to set goals, align strategies, and manage priorities effectively.
• Understand and adapt your leadership style to suit different teams and situations.
• Master structured delegation techniques to assign tasks and empower your team.
• Build confidence in delivering constructive, impactful performance feedback.
• Conduct engaging, productive meetings using proven methods and gamification tools.
• Apply strategies to boost team motivation and sustain high engagement levels.
• Practice with real-world tools, case studies, and scenarios for immediate application.

Target Audience:

Anyone seeking to build or enhance essential management skills — from emerging leaders to seasoned managers.

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If your company is striving to achieve more with limited resources, investing in essential management skills for your team delivers one of the highest returns. This goes beyond professional development—it's a strategic move to build leadership, drive performance, and strengthen team dynamics. Now is the perfect time to equip your managers with the tools they need to lead effectively. Contact us today to explore and schedule a customized, in-house session tailored to your organization’s needs.
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Info: Set the stage by exploring the five core responsibilities of managers and how to master them.

Info: Capture participants’ expectations and customize the course experience.

Info: Redefine management by treating it like a product — focusing on continuous improvement.

Info: Complete a style assessment, identify strengths and gaps, and learn when to flex your approach.

Info: Clarify the hierarchy between goals, strategies, objectives, and tasks using real-world examples.

Info: Apply the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule) to streamline focus and improve task management.

Info: Master structured delegation through real-life case studies, tools like delegation logs, and RACI charts.

Info: Define impactful performance feedback and practice delivering it through role-play and simulations.

Info: Learn the seven steps to lead productive workplace meetings that drive results.

Info: Apply gamification tactics to make meetings engaging and behaviour-changing. Includes interactive exercises.

Info: Identify what sparks engagement in teams and learn how to create an engaged culture.

Info: Explore motivation models, watch a TEDTalk on modern motivation, and apply case studies to practice.

Info: Create a roadmap to continue developing your management skills beyond the session.

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