Middle-Management Maximizer™
Maximize Your Impact and Strengthen Your Company from the Middle
Group leadership program for Directors, GMs, Senior Managers, Regional Managers, Department or Functional Managers
Mid-level management is the toughest place to be on the leadership chain.
In addition to your functional role, mid-level managers are also asked to take on extra roles such as coach, mentor, and talent developer.
Middle managers are the connectors keeping companies running smoothly. It’s time to move from stretched-thin and undervalued to recognized and respected.
Does this sound like a day in your life?
- You are pulled in different directions because your direct reports have questions, and your boss has priorities.
- You spend most of your day in meetings.
- You are trying to maintain the connections on your growing team.
- Navigating the complexity of turning strategy into execution is a constant challenge.
- You wonder if you are using the right communication strategy to get effective messaging out to team members.
- You are empowered to make decisions yet sometimes second-guessed by executives.
- There is a lack of professional development to help you leverage your strengths.
Skillfully navigating this next level of leadership requires understanding how to:
- Get individual performers working together in harmony as a team,
- Influence up and across to be seen as a key player on the leadership team, AND
- Manage competing demands and priorities while remaining resilient.
It’s time to move away from the messy middle and onto a clear leadership path of confidence and clarity. With the skills and knowledge you need, this role will be recognized and respected as a key player on the company’s leadership team.
Discover who you ARE as a LEADER and learn how to use your strengths as a LEVER to support your teams and executives.
The Program
In Middle-Management Maximizer™ managers will embark on a 7-module leadership development experience. Participants will meet in half-day sessions to work through a defined skills-based curriculum where they can also receive real-time feedback and coaching from certified leadership coach Corina Walsh and their peers in the group.
The focus of this program is to help middle managers understand how to lead multiple teams that are aligned with organizational goals and vision and build strategic relationships to move goals forward all while managing competing priorities.
Module One
Build and Lead High-Functioning Teams – In today’s complex workplace it is no longer effective to ‘hire smart people and get out of their way’, especially in a remote work environment. Mid-level managers will learn how to manage team dynamics both in-person and remotely, create a clear map for success, and foster a team culture.
Module Two
Coach for Consistent Performance – To turn strategy into results, mid-level managers must know how to get the highest possible level of performance from every team member. Managers will learn advanced coaching techniques to coach teams and ‘teams of teams’.
Module Three
Develop Next-Gen Leaders – The role of middle manager today includes developing the next generation of leaders to ensure successful leadership transitions. Developing other managers includes a higher level of responsibility and complexity. Managers will learn how to coach and develop other managers to lead their teams with thoughtfulness and integrity.
Module Four
Lead From Your Strengths – Emotional Intelligence for Managers (EQ-i2.0 Assessment Included)
Managers rely less on technical skills and more on interpersonal skills at the mid-level of leadership. Well developed emotional intelligence will support middle managers to build self-awareness and self-leadership skills. Managers will learn how to interpret their EQ-i report to identify their strengths.
Module Five
Lead From Your Strengths Part 2 – Emotional Intelligence for Managers – Managers will learn actionable strategies to leverage their leadership strengths and build greater emotional effectiveness.
Module Six
Leverage Interpersonal Influence – Middle managers must navigate the ‘double act’ of being a proactive leader and an engaged follower. Developing a good relationship with executives is often a key factor influencing success in this role. Managers will develop upward influence skills to shrink the distance between levels of leadership to bring the organization together.
Module Seven
Manage Competing Priorities – A common challenge for middle managers is balancing their everyday tasks with the people functions of management. Striking this balance requires big picture thinking along with sharp prioritization skills. Managers will learn tools and techniques for task management and workflow to ensure they don’t become the bottleneck on their team.
Lead Execution. Produce Results.
Who is the Ideal Manager for This Program?
Those leading in the middle which may include general managers, operations managers, COOs, regional managers, divisional managers, directors, and vice presidents.
What is the Benefit to Managers Who Attend This Program?
Mid-level managers are often providing support for front-line management AND senior leaders. In other words, you are stretched thin and pulled in multiple directions.
After attending this program, you will benefit from:
- Aligned, high-functioning teams that require less ‘managing’ and oversight from you, helping you get your time back.
- Improved relationships and influence with everyone in the organization, resulting in an ability to easily gain cooperation and respect from colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
- Greater resilience with stronger stress-management skills, especially during challenging situations.
- A deeper understanding of the impact you have on your team members and team morale.
- An expanded leadership toolkit to help you navigate competing demands.
- Recognition as a key player on the leadership team leading to possible career advancement.
How Does This Program Work?
Managers are supported in three ways to ensure maximum learning retention:
1. Curriculum
Curriculum: 3-hour live group session for each module to gain skills and learn tools you need to lead in the middle.
- Learn one topic per module
- Applied learning – practice the tools and skills in between modules
- Build your Manager tool-kit
2. Coaching
Coaching: On-the-spot coaching in each module to help you overcome any issues or mind-set barriers
- Time in every session to debrief on last month’s progress.
- Expert and peer coaching from your group to help overcome barriers or concerns from the last module.
3. Community
Community: Online Channel for communication between modules including extra resources and a place to ask questions and get support.
- Stay connected between modules
- Post questions and get help
- BONUS resources and microlearning added via this channel.
Program Details
January 2024
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Atlantic
Location: Online, Live.
This program contains two bonuses:
★ 1:1 personalized debrief with Corina on your EQ-i2.0 Assessment (1-hour, $1000 value)
★ One additional coaching session with Corina (1-hour, $1000 value)
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Reserve Your Seat
This program is closed for registration but if you would like to be placed on the waitlist for future cohorts or are interested in bringing this program into your organization, please complete the following form and you will be contacted about registration.
Contact us or call (709) 687 7638 if you have questions or want to bring this program format into your company.