Becoming An Effective Manager
In Abilitie’s Becoming An Effective Manager Program, participants can practice coaching and communication skills in an intensive blended curriculum that builds their people management skills.
Abilitie’s Becoming An Effective Manager Program
Participants in Abilitie’s Becoming An Effective Manager Program uncover what it takes to lead teams to success. They gain an understanding of their personal management style and practice how to engage their direct reports while honing coaching and cross-functional communication skills. We work with you to adapt this program to your organization, focusing on core competencies such as:
Abilitie’s Management Challenge simulation serves as the foundation of this cohort-based program that includes a self-assessment, guided case studies, and ongoing accountability groups.
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Program Components
Our Becoming An Effective Manager Program creates the perfect learning environment for new managers who need a challenging, real-world environment to flex their people management skills.
Management Challenge Simulation
(Synchronous, virtual or in-person)
At the heart of the Becoming An Effective Manager Program is our Management Challenge Simulation, which gives new managers a hands-on, competitive space to practice coaching and giving feedback to direct reports. Participants engage in interactive role-plays and video-based employee conversations.
Core competencies include:
- Employee Motivators
- Setting Expectations
- Building Trust
- Coaching and Feedback
Accountability Groups
(Synchronous, virtual or in-person)
Participants benefit from ongoing support and growth from groups of their peers also participating in the program. Through guided discussions and continued practice, participants deeply retain program takeaways.
Leadership Self-Assessment
(Asynchronous, online)
Program participants undergo TypeCoach, an interactive self-assessment experience to identify their leadership style and, most importantly, learn how they can more effectively influence others.
In a debrief with an expert facilitator, participants come together and share their learnings, dig deeper to understand how different people can best work together, and begin to apply their new skills.
Case Studies
(Synchronous, virtual or in-person)
With support from an expert facilitator, participants discuss a Harvard Business School case study on the topic of leadership and people management. Through Socratic-questioning and engaging team-based discussion, participants draw insights that can be leveraged on their own teams.
Audience
The Becoming An Effective Manager Program is designed to help newly appointed managers discover their management capabilities and practice leading people.
Awesome facilitator and totally engaging program. Would do it over again and wish I had it sooner in my career.
Participant, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Sample Program Schedule
Abilitie’s Becoming An Effective Manager Program is tailored to the needs of each client. It can be delivered as a virtual, hybrid, or in-person program and run as a 4 to 6 week program that can be condensed or spread out over additional weeks as desired.
Abilitie’s Program Dashboard
The Abilitie Program Dashboard provides Learning & Development leaders with real-time access to learner data. Program managers can easily see a snapshot of participant engagement, learner activity, and individual progress, giving them the tools to make smart decisions and take immediate actions that support learners through their journey.
I would recommend this to anyone looking to expand their knowledge as a manager.
Participant, Praxair
Program Details
The Becoming An Effective Manager Program guides participants to understand their strengths and opportunity areas while simultaneously giving them new tools to meaningfully support their direct reports. The program design leverages Abilitie’s award-winning simulations and rich Socratic debriefs.
I really liked how this got at the human element of being a leader. It has so many real-world elements to deal with, it felt very real.
Participant, GE
Cornerstone Simulation
Management Challenge
Description
A unique practice-based leadership program for new managers
Audience
Aspiring and new managers
Cohort Size
12 to 40 people
Duration
Adaptable 10- to 20-hour curriculum over 4 to 6 weeks
Case Study Discussions
Small study group discussions on management and leadership topics
Accountability Groups
Structured peer follow-up groups prolong developmental gains
Self-Assessment
TypeCoach Assessment or similar assessment instrument
Capstone
Cohorts come together to celebrate successes and look to the future
Learn More About The Becoming An Effective Manager Program
We work with clients in interactive design workshops to find the right solution for you. Give us a call at (512) 593-8726 to schedule an exploratory conversation today.
