Manager Essentials Workshop

Great teams start with great managers. Let’s give your managers the training they need to succeed. This workshop offers a dynamic blend of thoughtful discussion, interactive breakouts, role play exercises, case studies and more to ensure your people leaders are not only aligned but also equipped with the foundational skills they need to be effective.

Manager Essentials is great for companies lacking an internal manager training program and startups eager to invest in their leaders.
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Workshop Details:
• Format: Interactive sessions delivered via Zoom or onsite.
• Duration: 2.5-hour sessions across 2 days for Zoom, or an immersive 5-hour workshop for onsite.
• Availability: Contact for pricing details and to schedule your workshop

Key takeaways:

Discover the Heart of People Management

Participants will dive into what it truly means to be a people manager, uncovering the “art and science” of effective leadership.

Build Trust from the Start

Participants learn 5 key questions to ask in a “Getting to Know You” meeting, laying the foundation for a management relationship built on trust and understanding.

Unlock High-Performance Teamwork

Gain techniques to articulate a clear vision, communicate expectations effectively, and hold people accountable.

Transform 1:1s into Productive & Enjoyable Experiences

Discover how to make the most of 1:1 meetings. Participants learn a framework for conducting 1:1s, including agenda setting, personal check-ins, and defining clear action items.

Optimize Team Meetings for Maximum Engagement

Participants master the craft of purpose-driven agendas and how to skillfully facilitate meetings. They learn how to audit and enhance existing meetings, ensuring sessions are productive and engaging and every participant understands their value and contribution.

Build a Culture of Feedback

Learn the keys to fostering a culture where feedback is welcome and valued (hint: it starts with appreciation). Gain a practical framework complemented by useful case studies, to learn how to give critical feedback that is candid and caring.

What people say

“We implemented Jami's Manager Essentials workshop as part of our first-ever, bespoke manager training program and it was fantastic. The content was relevant and customized for our audience. Her training had the highest rating NPS of the program and was engaging and thought-provoking. Managers showed significant improvement when rated by their direct reports after taking Jami’s Manager Essentials workshop.”

Lora Kyle

Head of Global Talent Development • Chegg

“This training should be a prerequisite for all managers. Not only was the content well curated, but the opportunity to openly discuss the topics with other managers allowed for moments of candid insight and growth.”

DJ Delisser

Manager IT and Information Security • Litmus

“I’ve been to a number of manager trainings and none were nearly as tactical and immediately applicable as this workshop with Jami. I left this training ready to restructure my 1:1s and adjust our team meeting. On top of that, it was invigorating to gather with other leaders to openly workshop our leadership successes and failures..”

Maya Latimore

Director of Customer Success • Real

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