The Leadership Challenge

Client Engagement Toolkit

This toolkit is designed to help you drive engagement, set expectations, and create lasting impact from your leadership development initiative. Use these tools to generate buy-in, build momentum, and reinforce learning every step of the way.


L-Factor Status


Development Process

AP Region 1

AP Region 2

NAM 1

NAM 2


Your HRD Team

Amanda Areces

AP Region 2 and NAM 2

President

amanda@hrdleadership.com

Dr. Ali Atkison

AP Region 1 and NAM 1

VP Learning & Development

ali@hrdleadership.com

Questions on logistics, assessments, invitations, communications


HRDPrograms@hrdleadership.com


Engagement Toolkit

Onboarding

Confirmation of Logistics and Timeline

Please review the attached document for a detailed timeline of onboarding steps.

Kickoff Message for Participants

Please send this message to your participants and cc ali@hrdleadership.com and hrdprograms@hrdleadership.com.

Please send this message to your participants and cc amanda@hrdleadership.com and hrdprograms@hrdleadership.com.

Kickoff Message for Managers

Please share this email with participants’ managers to prepare them for the program and highlight ways they can support their leaders throughout the experience.

Kickoff Talking Points for Leadership and Managers

Equip managers with these talking points to strengthen their conversations and reinforce their team members’ development.


Internal Stakeholder Resources

Links to Action Items Page

This page will serve as the central hub for leaders to access pre-work and action items for each workshop. Managers are welcome to use this link to follow along, and it will be included in all calendar invites and reminder communications.

Encouragement / Check-in Messages

Sending periodic messages of encouragement is a powerful way to remind leaders why the organization is investing in their growth and to show support for the time they’re dedicating to the program. We encourage you to check in regularly and share notes of appreciation to keep leaders motivated and engaged throughout their journey.


Manager Resources

Manager Conversation Guide

This guide provides managers with simple, practical ways to support participants as they build and apply new leadership skills throughout the program.

Encouragement / Check-in Messages

We’ve provided a set of simple messages you can send to your leaders at key points in the program. Use them as written or adapt them to your own style. Sending even a quick note of encouragement makes a big difference in reinforcing their growth and showing your support.

Manager Kickoff Recording

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