Managers Essentials Academy
Managers Essential Academy is a practical, results-driven program designed to equip managers with the core skills every leader needs to drive performance, accountability, and team engagement. The course cuts through theory and gives managers the real tools to lead people confidently — communicate clearly, delegate effectively, coach with impact, navigate conflict, and build a culture of ownership.
Course Duration:
15 hrs 30 min
Start Date: On Enrollment
You’ve just been promoted. Why? Because you were great at your job. But here’s the twist: being good at the work is not the same as being good at managing people who do the work. It is a whole new Ball game
This Course is designed for:
First-Time Managers
in their first leadership role.
Supervisors Stepping Up
making the leap into management.
Self-Funded Learners
whose companies may not have the budget for management training but want to succeed anyway.
Why New Managers Struggle:
People Problems
Difficult conversations, delegation, motivation, and team trust.
Time Crunch
Trying to manage tasks while leading others — and feeling like you’re drowning in both.
Role confusion
Unsure what “being the manager” really means, or how to balance leading vs. doing.
Personal Effectiveness:
Struggling with priorities, decision-making, and performance measurement.
Confidence Gap
Feeling like everyone expects you to “just know” how to lead.
What You’ll Gain:
By the end of this program, you’ll:
- Step into leadership with clarity: No more guessing about your role — you’ll know exactly what’s expected of you as a manager.
- Master the golden principles of management: The timeless rules that help you motivate, measure, and manage effectively.
- Lead with confidence: Handle performance conversations, delegate with ease, and motivate your team to deliver.
- Balance work and leadership: Gain the tools to be both productive and effective without burning out.
- Build a strong foundation: Start your management journey on the right foot, ready to grow into bigger roles.
The Manager’s Compass™
Define Yourself as a Manager
Everything DiSC® Management
Succeed in Your First 100 Days
Succeed as a First-Time Manager
Motivate & Engage Your Team
Keep Your Team Motivated and Engaged
Harness Emotions to Be More Effective
Program Modules Include:
We call this framework: The Manager’s Compass™ — the three essential directions every new manager must master to succeed.
Define Yourself as a Manager
Everything DiSC® Management
- Discover your management style.
- Learn how to direct, delegate, motivate, and develop others.
- Build your personal brand as a leader.
Succeed in Your First 100 Days
Succeed as a First-Time Manager
- Grasp the basics of management.
- Define your role and your team’s environment.
- Measure performance and avoid the rookie mistakes.
- Apply the 5 golden rules for new managers.
Motivate and Engage Your Team
Keep Your Team Motivated and Engaged
- Learn what truly drives motivation.
- Create engaging roles and foster trust.
- Build a workplace where people want to give their best.
Harness Emotions to Be More Effective
- Understand how emotions drive decisions and performance.
- Build empathy, improve listening, and boost team productivity.
Meet your Instructors:
MANFRED KETS DE VRIES
Instructor: Succeed in Your First 100 Days
Professor of Leadership Development and Organizational Change at INSEAD – European Institute of Business Administration.
VICKY KARUGA
Instructor: Define yourself as a Manager
Certified Psychometric Assessment Expert, Everything DiSC Trainer & Facilitator, Emotional Intelligence Master Trainer & Speaker
ADAM GRANT
Instructor: Motivate and Engage Your Team
Professor of Organizational Psychology at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
MARIE R. MIYASHIRO
Instructor: Harness Emotions to Be More Effective
Internationally recognized author, business consultant, facilitator, keynote speaker
Best-selling author of The Empathy Factor – Your Competitive Advantage for Personal, Team, and Business Success.
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