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    string(4292) "<h2>4/1, 4/8, 4/15/2025</h2>
<strong>Course Overview:</strong>
This intensive 3-day training program is designed to equip manager-leaders with essential skills to lead effectively, communicate with impact, and build high-performing teams. The focus is on practical leadership tools that can be applied immediately to GSD – Get Stuff Done!

<strong>Course Objectives:</strong>
By the end of this course, participants will:
• Understand the core responsibilities of a manager-leader.
• Develop essential communication skills for influence and clarity.
• Master teaming strategies to create a culture of accountability and engagement.
• Apply real-world leadership techniques

<strong>Day 1: Manager-Leaders – Understanding Your Role &amp; Responsibilities</strong>

<strong>What It Means to Be a Manager-Leader</strong>
• Core leadership responsibilities: Accountability, Decision-Making, Execution.
• The difference between Managing vs. Leading
• Understanding Leader Standard Work and how to structure your day.
<strong>The Power of Pushback &amp; Managing Up and Down</strong>
• The Pushback Formula: When, why, and how to challenge effectively.
• Managing up: Influencing your boss without conflict.
• Managing down: Setting expectations and holding teams accountable.
<strong>Delegation – The Secret to Scaling Leadership</strong>
• Why delegation is a leadership superpower.
• What to delegate, when to delegate, and who to trust.
• Avoiding micromanagement while ensuring accountability.
• The "Trust but Verify" approach to delegation success.

<strong>Day 2: Communication Skills – Influence, Clarity, &amp; Impact</strong>

<strong>The Fundamentals of Effective Communication</strong>
• The power of direct, concise, and clear communication.
• Understanding verbal vs. non-verbal cues.
• Active listening: Hearing vs. understanding.
<strong>The Power of "No" – Setting Boundaries as a Leader</strong>
• Saying “No” while keeping relationships intact.
• Prioritization &amp; Boundaries – Avoiding burnout while GSD.
• Case studies: Leaders who effectively manage workload expectations.
<strong>Public Speaking &amp; Presentation Skills for Leaders</strong>
• Speaking with confidence: Controlling nerves and owning the room.
• Structuring a powerful message – clarity, storytelling, and persuasion.
• Handling tough questions &amp; objections without losing control.
• Live practice: Real-time feedback on short presentations.

<strong>Day 3: Teaming – Building and Leading High-Performing Teams</strong>

<strong>The Essentials of High-Performing Teams</strong>
• Understanding team dynamics and the phases of team development.
• Creating psychological safety and an environment of trust.
• Accountability vs. blame: Holding team members to high standards.
<strong>Conflict Management &amp; Difficult Conversations</strong>
• Managing workplace conflicts effectively.
• The 5 Whys of conflict – diagnosing the real issue.
• De-escalation techniques for tough conversations.
<strong>GSD Leadership Wrap-Up – Bringing It All Together</strong>
• Applying Manager-Leader Skills in the Real World.
• Creating action plans for immediate application.
• Discussion: Real leaders, real challenges, real solutions.
• Closing exercise: Final Q&amp;A &amp; commitment to next steps.

<strong>Delivery Format:</strong>
• Interactive Workshops (role-playing, real-world scenarios).
• Hands-on Coaching &amp; Feedback (individual and group exercises).
• Live Presentations &amp; Simulations (practical application of communication skills).
• Small-Group Discussions (peer learning &amp; shared insights).

<strong>Who Should Attend?</strong>
• New &amp; emerging managers looking to develop leadership confidence.
• Experienced managers who want to sharpen their leadership and communication skills.
• Supervisors &amp; team leads seeking better delegation, influence, and teaming strategies.
This program isn’t just about learning leadership theory—it’s about taking action and getting results.

Participants will leave equipped with the tools to ‘GSD’ every day in their teams, departments, and
organizations."
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