Manager Essentialsâ„¢

A Program Focused on Equipping Leaders with the Skills + The Tools They Need to Lead Their Teams

Manager Essentialsâ„¢ is a comprehensive development program designed to equip managers and supervisors with the essential skills and tools needed to lead their teams effectively. This immersive experience focuses on transitioning from individual contributor to effective team leader, emphasizing strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and personal growth.


Employees are often promoted to manager because they are highly competent at what they do, and organizations assume that these new leaders will continue to perform at the same level in their new role.

It’s no surprise that 60% of new managers fail in their first two years! Organizations often fail to recognize and acknowledge the transition from individual contributor to manager of others.

HRD* can help.

Manager Essentialsâ„¢ is a robust development program focused on equipping leaders with the skills and tools they need to lead their teams.

Drawing from years of leadership development expertise, HRD created Manager Essentialsâ„¢ around the five spokes of the Manager Success Wheel.

The program begins with self-exploration, then shifts to relationship-building with team members, and progresses to maximizing effectiveness by growing team members to get results. Manager Essentialsâ„¢ outcomes are vast, impactful, and unique for every participating manager.

Key Program Components:

  • Leadership Mindset Development: Cultivate a resilient manager mindset that enhances leadership effectiveness.
  • Emotional Intelligence Training: Learn emotional intelligence skills to strengthen working relationships and build trust.
  • Conflict Management: Build confidence and abilities in managing productive conflict.
  • Effective Communication: Learn approaches to receiving and delivering effective feedback.
  • Real-World Application: Apply learned concepts to actual business challenges within participants' organizations.​

Benefits of Participation:

  • Enhanced Leadership Skills: Develop the ability to lead teams effectively and drive results.
  • Improved Team Dynamics: Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
  • Expanded Professional Network: Connect with a cohort of peers facing similar leadership challenges.
  • Personal Growth: Engage in self-reflection and receive feedback to foster continuous personal development.

RESULTS THROUGH HRD*

98%

Experienced Growth in Core Competencies

44%

Average Cohorts Growth

What Will Participants Gain?

01

Discover what it truly means to lead as a manager—and why your role is critical to team success.

02

Develop a resilient leadership mindset that empowers you to lead with confidence and clarity.

03

Build emotional intelligence skills that deepen trust and strengthen team relationships.

04

Gain the confidence and skills to navigate and resolve conflict constructively.

05

Master the art of giving and receiving feedback to drive growth and accountability.

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