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Manager Fundamentals
Managers
Manager Fundamentals
Train managers to lead high-performing, inclusive teams with strategies for 1:1s, feedback, work distribution, and running effective meetings.
Formats offered
In-person or virtual workshop
In-person or virtual keynote
Self-paced in Surface Learning
An effective manager forms trusting relationships with the people they lead, makes wise decisions about hiring, work assignment, and advancement, and helps people grow their skills by giving feedback and providing support and coaching. In Paradigm’s Manager Fundamentals training, we’ll provide managers with strategies to drive high-performance and foster a sense of belonging within their teams. We’ll focus on four key pillars of management: conducting effective 1:1s, distributing work thoughtfully, providing constructive feedback, and leading impactful meetings.
Training Includes:
Research
Self Reflection
Discussions
Activities
Action Planning
Learning Objectives
The unique responsibility of managers in creating high-performance cultures for everyone.
Conduct 1:1s that build trust and motivate the people you lead
Distribute work thoughtfully, considering people’s strengths and development goals
Give fair, helpful feedback that strengthens your relationships and leads to career growth for those you lead
Lead effective meetings that surface the best ideas
High-Level Outline
Introduction
Define what effective management looks like. Align on the important role managers play in fostering high-performance cultures.
Effective 1:1s
Discuss how 1:1s motivate employees to do their best work and help strengthen and build the relationships that are essential for belonging.
Effective Work Distribution
Review strategies for distributing work in a way that respects and values differences among team members.
Effective Feedback
Review strategies for giving feedback that helps employees understand how they are performing, to reinforce a learning culture on your team, and to bolster belonging.
Effective Meetings
Learn concrete tactics for fostering a speak-up culture, where the best ideas can be heard and employees feel valued for their contributions.
Action Planning
We engage managers in applying learnings and working with each other to identify specific next steps for creating high-performing teams across the organization.
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