Management Excellence Series

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Building Better Leaders Through Human Connections

Many managers are promoted because they excel at the technical aspects of their job. Then suddenly, they're responsible for leading people. 

It's one of the most common challenges we hear from managers; "I was great at what I did, but no one ever taught me how to manage people." Leading a team requires an entirely different skill set. Managers must navigate difficult conversations, motivate employees, provide feedback, address conflict, build trust and guide people through change, often with little formal training. 

The Management Excellence Series was designed to bridge that gap. Rooted in Best Care EAP's 50 years of expertise in human behavior and built by HR certified professionals, this series focuses on the people skills that determine leadership success. Participants learn practical strategies for communicating effectively, coaching employees, managing conflict, developing talent, and leading with confidence.

What sets this series apart is its emphasis on shared learning and community. Participants learn alongside managers from a variety of organizations and industries, gaining insights from others facing similar challenges while building a valuable network of leadership peers. 

Whether you are a new supervisor, an emerging leader, or a seasoned manager looking to sharpen your shills, you will leave with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and greater confidence in your ability to lead people effectively.

Because great managers are not defined by their technical expertise alone. They are defined but their ability to bring out the best in others. 

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  • Session 1: The Emerging Manager: 
  • Session 2: Developing Successful Employees: 
  • Session 3: People and Conflicts:   October 6
  • Session 4: The Human Side of Managing Change:  October 27

Cost: $240 for members; $300 for non-members. Sessions are in-person and can be mixed and matched as single registrations, or bundled together for one rate. For more information on a discounted bundled rate to attend the full series, please email april.epley@bestcareeap.org. 

The Emerging Manager

Whether you are preparing for your first leadership role, recently promoted, or a seasoned manager looking to strengthen your approach, The Emerging Manager provides the people-focused skills needed to lead with confidence and impact.

While managers are often responsible for projects, processes, and performance, their greatest challenge is leading people. From building trust and navigating difficult conversations to motivating employees and addressing workplace concerns, effective leadership begins with understanding and connecting with others.

This program explores:

  • What it means to lead and support employees in today's workplace.
  • Building credibility, trust, and positive working relationships.
  • Communicating effectively with individuals and teams.
  • Understanding how your role and relationships evolve as a leader.
  • Delegating and avoiding common pitfalls.
  • Developing the confidence and leadership presence needed to influence and inspire others.

Whether you are stepping into leadership for the first time or looking to refine your management approach, The Emerging Manager will help you strengthen the interpersonal skills that drive employee engagement, team success, and organizational results.

 

Developing Successful Employees

Great employees don't develop by accident. They thrive when managers provide clear expectations, meaningful feedback, coaching, recognition, and the support needed to succeed.

Whether you are a new supervisor or an experienced leader, Developing Successful Employees provides practical strategies for building a workplace where employees can grow, perform, and contribute at their highest potential. This interactive program focuses on one of the most important responsibilities of leadership: helping people succeed.

Participants will discover ways to:

  • Understand the manager's role in employee development and success.
  • Set clear expectations that promote accountability and performance.
  • Create a workplace culture that motivates and engages employees.
  • Coach employees through challenges and performance concerns.
  • Provide meaningful feedback that encourages growth and improvement.
  • Address unacceptable behaviors with confidence and consistency.

Because successful teams start with successful people, Developing Successful Employees helps managers strengthen the coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills that bring out the best in employees.

People and Conflicts

If there are conflicts between your team members, should you intervene as a leader? The answer is usually yes. But once you intervene, do you know how to successfully resolve conflicts in the workplace? Attend People and Conflicts training, and you will:

  • Learn what ignites conflict in the first place.
  • Gain the courage to eliminate your fear of confrontation.
  • Identify your natural management style and make it work to help resolve conflicts.
  • Know how to resolve tense situations in a way that leaves all team members feeling heard, respected, and motivated.
  • Learn when to compromise or when to collaborate to solve conflicts.
  • Learn to resolve petty conflicts that interfere with a team's productivity. 

People and Conflicts will teach you the exact skills necessary to effectively manage and resolve conflicts with confidence. 

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The Human Side of Managing Change

If you're like many leaders, you may worry about how employees will react to change. Will you be able to persuade them to accept the new direction? The Human Side of Managing Change teaches you to take into account employee emotions and reactions when change disrupts the "but this is how we've always done it" mentality. In addition, you will:

  • Gain a deep understanding of the psychological thought processes employees go through.
  • Learn the specific techniques that help employees navigate and accept change.
  • Identify the necessary skills to communicate in a way that turns resistance into trust.
  • Understand the value of a growth mindset and how it can help you succeed when navigating change.
  • Understand that resistance to change is natural but that it's also manageable in a way that can be positive and productive.

The Human Side of Managing Change training will help you successfully implement a change management process and retain key employees. 

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Using our expertise in human behavior and people-first leadership knowledge, Best Care EAP provides on-site workshops and virtual courses on a variety of topics to deliver the support and education you and your employees need. Learn more about our courses offered here.

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