Lead Better: Manager Skills

This learning plan provides a complete leadership development journey for managers at all levels, from those making their first transition into management to executives scaling organizations. It addresses the most critical leadership challenges—building credibility, developing people, driving change, and multiplying impact—with practical frameworks that deliver immediate results while building long-term strategic capabilities.

Able to be a great manager at my job.

Transitioning into management or seeking to strengthen your leadership capabilities requires a comprehensive skill set that goes far beyond technical expertise. This learning plan is designed for new and aspiring managers who want to build a strong foundation, as well as experienced managers looking to refine their approach and scale their impact. You'll develop the essential competencies that separate good managers from great ones—from building trust and empowering teams to navigating difficult conversations and thinking strategically.

Boost mgmt skills & goal achievement

Effective management is the critical multiplier between individual effort and organizational success, yet most managers receive little formal training in leading people and driving results. This learning plan is designed for new managers making the leap from individual contributor, experienced managers looking to strengthen their leadership foundation, and anyone responsible for achieving goals through others who wants to build systematic approaches to management excellence.

Team management

Effective team management is the cornerstone of organizational success, directly impacting productivity, innovation, and employee satisfaction. This learning plan provides essential frameworks for both new managers looking to build strong foundations and experienced leaders seeking to scale their impact across larger teams or organizations.

Boost executive communication & productivity

This learning plan addresses the three critical dimensions that separate good managers from exceptional executives: the ability to communicate with influence, the systems to execute consistently, and the focus to think strategically. It's designed for ambitious professionals stepping into senior leadership roles, executives struggling with overwhelm and competing priorities, and high-performers who want to amplify their impact through enhanced presence and productivity.

Studying for a promotion

This learning plan is designed for ambitious professionals who are ready to advance to the next level but need to develop the leadership competencies that organizations look for in senior roles. It's ideal for high-performing individual contributors preparing for their first management role, or managers seeking to move into director or executive positions who need to demonstrate broader strategic thinking and people leadership capabilities.

Advance career with respect

This learning plan is essential for professionals who want to advance their careers without compromising their values or authenticity. It's particularly valuable for mid-level professionals aspiring to leadership roles, those who feel technically competent but overlooked for promotions, and anyone seeking to build lasting influence and credibility in their organization.

Lead small team effectively

Leading a small team requires specialized skills that balance hands-on management with strategic direction. This learning plan equips new and developing managers with practical leadership techniques to transform individual contributors into high-performing teams while avoiding common pitfalls that derail team effectiveness.