Virtual Manager Development Program
Program registration deadline is February 13, 2025.
PROGRAM DETAILS AND SCHEDULE
PRADCO’s Striving for Excellence: Manager Development Program helps organizations build the next generation of leaders who can make the necessary contributions now and in the future. This program is built for first level to mid-level managers with 0-3 years of experience as a people leader. Investing in managers is critical to ensure they are equipped to perform well themselves, and to get results through others.
Location:
Online
Program Dates:
- February 20 — Program Kick-Off
- February – March — Individual Coaching Session
- March 20 — Group Workshop 1: Managing Self
- April 10 — Group Workshop 2: Managing Results (Part 1)
- May 1 — Group Workshop 3: Managing Results (Part 2)
- May 22 — Group Workshop 4: Managing People (Part 1)
- June 12 — Group Workshop 5: Managing People (Part 2)
- July 10 — Group Workshop 6: Managing Change
PROGRAM OUTLINE
PROGRAM preparation and KICK-OFF – OCTOBER 22, 2:00 Pm-3:00 pm et
Participants will introduce themselves to the cohort and learn more about what to expect during the program. Individuals will complete two assessments prior to their individual coaching session: the PRADCO Quick View™ Leadership Assessment and the PRADCO Personal Styles Assessment.
MANAGER ALIGNMENT
Coaches will reach out to the participant’s manager to provide an overview of the program, learn the manager’s goals for the participant, and offer ways the manager can support the participant throughout the program.
INDIVIDUAL COACHING SESSION
Participants will meet with their assigned coach to review their PRADCO Quick View™ Leadership Assessment results and establish goals to be covered throughout the program.
GROUP WORKSHOP 1: MANAGING SELF – NOVEMBER 19, 2:00 Pm-4:00 pm et
Participants will review core functions of a management role and discuss common challenges, as well as how to overcome them. Each individual will identify their core values and how to lead with emotional intelligence and trust, which will create a foundation for their development.
GROUP WORKSHOP 2: MANAGING RESULTS (pART 1) – DECEMBER 3, 2:00 Pm-4:00 pm et
The focus of this session is how to get results by leveraging relationships. Each participant will receive their Personal Styles assessment results and learn how demonstrating versatility can improve work relationships and overall effectiveness. Participants will better understand how to communicate with purpose and presence.
GROUP WORKSHOP 3: MANAGING RESULTS (PART 2) – DECEMBER 17, 2:00 Pm-4:00 pm et
How to manage relationships with former peers will be examined, and each person will identify the important components of obtaining results through others. They will learn specific steps to effectively delegate, establish clear goals, and hold others accountable to meet desired outcomes.
GROUP WORKSHOP 4: MANAGING PEOPLE (PART 1) – JANUARY 7, 2:00 Pm-4:00 pm et
Generational differences in the workforce will be explored. Participants will discuss the differences between leading and managing and identify tools to effectively coach and motivate others to perform at their highest levels.
GROUP WORKSHOP 5: MANAGING PEOPLE (pART 2) – JANUARY 28, 2:00 Pm-4:00 pm et
The concept of healthy conflict as a best practice for leaders will be introduced. Each participant will learn specific steps to minimize unhealthy conflict and will conduct exercises to practice those important skills.
GROUP WORKSHOP 6: MANAGING CHANGE – FEBRUARY 18, 2:00 Pm-4:00 pm et
In this workshop, participants will learn a model for leading change and identify how change impacts them as individuals, their team, and the organization. They will explore ways to fight change resistance and change fatigue in an ever-evolving environment. The program wraps up with reflection on each participant’s learnings and a celebration of their success.
LEARNING & APPLICATION
This program is specifically structured to create optimal learning and application for participants, including reinforcement through individual coaching and an alignment call with their manager.
Participants will obtain insight into their own behaviors and styles through the assessment tools used. Content covered throughout the program will be delivered so that each person can take time to think through how it applies to their individual situation, which will enable them to identify specific actions they can implement immediately.
Interactive group exercises are conducted in each workshop to allow people the opportunity to share their own experiences with others, as well as hear from others, to aid in learning. Attendance in all workshops is strongly encouraged for this reason.
Homework assignments are completed in between workshops to reinforce behaviors and skills.
PRADCO’s Striving for Excellence: Manager Development Program provides an accelerated and comprehensive learning opportunity for managers to acquire and develop the skills and knowledge needed to perform effectively, which would normally take years to acquire on the job.
