Foundations of Leadership | Yearsley Training & Management Consulting


	Foundations of Leadership The goal of this program is to help first time managers develop their management skills through a program to augment their on-the-job experience with an understanding of the organization’s operating strategy. The focus is on developing leaders-to-be prepare for their challenges and responsibilities. To succeed managers need the “foundation” skills of leadership, including: Goal setting - letting people know what is expected of them, developing talent Communication - letting people know how they are doing Conflict resolution - focusing on needs not personalities Coaching - giving credit where credit is due Teamwork - creating an environment of high performance teams that utilizes the talents of all individuals Key topics: the transition from a non-manager to manager position, problem solving, goal setting, planning, coaching, and the manager's role in creating the effective team. Course Objectives: Understand the role of the manager today Establish demanding, but achievable goals Monitor performance to ensure standards and goals are met Apply the problem solving process to the company's challenges Increase employee involvement and commitment Link team responsibilities to customer needs Who Should Attend: Managers with less than one year experience or team leaders identified within the organization with managerial potential that are about to take a new leadership role.