FAQs

New managers often lack the experience needed to motivate and direct others. Perhaps more than any other time in their career, new managers can benefit from leadership training before poor habits are formed.

Everyone can benefit from improved productivity and learning basic leadership skills. In the 21st century, leadership must be present throughout the organization, not simply at the executive levels.

There is a vast difference between managers and leaders. Leadership training combined with sound management skills and principles is a “force multiplier.”

You can expect a certain amount of reading and guided study to learn new ideas and concepts. This may include a workbook and videos to enhance your training. You can expect an interactive environment to reinforce and practice the new concepts you are learning. You can expect some self-analysis assignments to determine your present level

Leadership training fails for three basic reasons: 1. The intended learner doesn’t really care and has no desire to change. 2. A poorly designed training program. 3. An ineffective trainer who lacks the skills or enthusiasm to impart knowledge.

Everyone can benefit from improved productivity, and by learning basic leadership skills. In the 21st century, leadership must be present throughout the organization, not simply at the executive levels.

The most popular types of leadership training programs are designed for: Personal leadership Productivity Improved communication skills Management development Strategic leadership Motivational leadership Sales/marketing

Because of modern technology, training can occur face-to-face, or using the internet with software designed for meetings such as GoToMeeting® or Zoom.

Leadership courses offer new and expanded skills. Among these include “soft skills” (encouraging and motivating others), vision to see the upcoming environment, strategy to prepare for the future, the ability to prioritize and focus on important tasks, and a positive attitude of enthusiasm and caring for others.