Practical Manager Training for Today's Workplace

• Dates: September 2nd - November 18th, 2026

• Schedule: Wednesdays, 12:00–1:30 PM ET

• Format: Live virtual sessions

• Audience: New and experienced managers

• Cost: $1,500 per manager (group discounts available for 5+ participants)

Participants will leave with practical tools and increased confidence to apply what they learn immediately with their teams.

• Live, instructor-led sessions held virtually on Wednesdays for 12 weeks

• Cohort-based learning with peer discussion and shared experiences

• Practical tools, frameworks, and real-world scenarios managers can apply immediately

• Content designed for busy managers—focused, relevant, and actionable

• First-time managers

• Experienced managers seeking a modern refresh

• High-potential employees preparing for people leadership

• Organizations looking to strengthen manager capability and consistency

2026 Pilot Cohort | Weekly Agenda

The bootcamp curriculum covers the core capabilities every modern manager needs, with each session building on the last.

• HR Basics: Rules & Regulations (Required)

  Covers essential HR responsibilities, compliance basics, documentation, employee relations, and when to involve HR to reduce risk.

• Leadership & Management Basics

  Explores the transition from individual contributor to people leader, focusing on expectations, accountability, and engagement.

• Leading Across Generations

  Provides tools to lead multigenerational teams, bridge differences, and leverage diverse work styles effectively.

• Communication

  Builds skills for clear expectations, effective feedback, and adapting communication styles to improve performance and morale.

• Conflict Management

  Equips managers to address issues early, handle difficult conversations, and resolve conflict constructively.

• Coaching & Counseling

  Focuses on coaching techniques and actionable feedback that support development, engagement, and performance.

• DiSC Styles

  In this module, participants will learn about their DiSC behavioral styles, adaptive communication, conflict, engagement and collaboration.

• Leading in the Age of AI

  Helps managers lead responsibly in an AI-enabled workplace and support teams through technological change.

• Performance Management

  Teaches how to set expectations, conduct meaningful check-ins, address issues early, and document effectively.

• Situational Leadership

  Introduces adapting leadership styles based on employee needs, capability, and motivation.

• Change Management

  Provides tools to lead teams through change, manage resistance, and communicate during uncertainty.

• Capstone: Manager Integration & Action Planning

  Brings all concepts together with reflection and a personalized action plan for immediate application.

This bootcamp is designed as a complete learning journey. Participants register once and attend all 12 sessions as part of the same cohort. Sessions build on one another to reinforce learning and application. Participants who miss a session may attend a future cohort to complete missed content.