Our micro-learning experience taught by management training expert, Cecilia Gorman, is designed to provide powerful content that improves manager skills, AND fits into busy schedules.
Becoming a great manager isn't easy or overnight.
Let's face it. Managers are a company's most critical asset.
HR and company executives know full well the importance of well-trained, confident managers. Without them, communication breaks down, performance suffers, and the level of complaints and resignations rise.
And yet, most managers get little training. There’s either no time or no budget to focus on building their skills. Add in remote managing, heavy workloads, and client demands; it's no wonder managers are struggling.
Better managers start here.
New or Untrained Managers
- Adapt their management style through trial and error, increasing frustration and ability to manage effectively
- Lack communication skills to address performance and provide feedback
- Struggle to effectively leverage individual and team skills and abilities
Managers with Support And Training
- Are better armed with new insights and tools, boosting confidence and effectiveness
- Handle employee relations issues and tough conversations more capably
- Exemplify strong communication and leadership skills to others
We’ve designed the Boot Camp experience to help companies remedy common training challenges:
lack of time and content that's boring or unusable.
Past enrollees tell us the course was easier,
faster, and more helpful than they expected!
Manager Boot Camp
4-module digital training course delivered in a digestible and flexible format over 8 weeks. 23 video lessons designed to provide a stronger foundation, fresh thinking and actionable tools for managers of all levels. Includes a comprehensive workbook with templates, tools and action steps, personalized coaching calls, skills assessments, and module quizzes. Enrollees have year-long access.
Participants will learn:
- How to Better Prepare for and Navigate Difficult Conversations
- Facets of Emotional Intelligence Imperative to Managers
- How to Stay Motivated In a Hybrid World plus Ways to Encourage and Motivate Others
- Methods to Set Expectations and Improve Follow Up
- Up-leveling Management, Especially if Remote ....and more
Inside Our 8 Week Micro-Learning Boot Camp
Get a sneak peek inside the course by scrolling through the lesson plan, instantly watch a free lesson or download the program guide
Identifying 5 management guardrails and actions that embody those traits helps managers learn to define and embrace their managerial style.
Understanding the primary component of Emotional Intelligence allows a manager to assess their strengths and identify opportunities to improve.
A framework to use when managing in distanced or disconnected workplaces that helps managers focus on what’s most impactful
Steps to help a manager be more comfortable setting expectations, ways to do so, and ideas to better hold a team accountable.
Learning more about managing an employee who is a lot older, more experienced, a former peer, a good friend, or another dynamic that is innately a bit awkward or uncomfortable.
Taking the time to discover and record important information about an employee allows managers to solidify connections amongst their team and to thank and appreciate them more meaningfully.
Links critical 3 components of managing: setting expectations, having consistent and productive 1:1s, and being better equipped to hold others accountable.
Exploring the 2nd component of Emotional Intelligence that helps a manager develop empathy and understanding of the people on their team. Plus, why social awareness is critical to career development.
Encouraging the tracking of the successes of employee wins and communicating them in purposeful ways to improve visibility to a manager’s team.
Practicing strategy and intention in relationship building with a “giving before asking” mentality to help build strength in relationship and career growth.
Reviewing the benefits of checking in with team members individually and consistently, to be better equipped in going beyond a tactical check-in to building a more meaningful relationship.
Learning a tool for skills development that shows a manager 3 buckets to tap into. This tool can help with improving the giving and receiving of feedback, as well as with any other skill a manager would like to strengthen.
Understanding more about the dynamics of giving and receiving feedback helps managers improve their communication e!ectiveness.
Reviewing keys steps in preparing before a tough conversation enables a manager to handle those situations more successfully.
Understanding the role of body language and state of mind play in giving feedback, as well as how to circle back with an employee after a tough conversation.
Exploring how to deal with di"cult people and situations from a professional perspective encourages managers to deal with others directly with confidence.
Utilizing a performance review tool that covers performance, potential, and value for each team member guides managers to evaluate their team with greater depth.
Understanding how the 3rd component of Emotional Intelligence, self-control, plays an important role in the success of a leader. Includes tips for improving how a manager might react in elevated or stressful situations.
Ideas to consider when faced with managing a team in a post-pandemic workplace. These suggestions apply to any work dynamic, whether remote, hybrid, or fully on-site.
Identifying personal motivation drivers to help a manager keep their own motivation level up, even during challenging times.
m Learning new ways to improve team motivation especially since companies may be more distanced or disconnected.
Finding the right friendship balance between a manager and employee to build the relationship, without compromising role and responsibilities.
Understanding the di!erence between developing a reputation and building a legacy, and how a manager’s legacy can be improved with intention and action.
THE TRAINING IS NOT THE ONLY BENEFIT. WE ALSO GIVE YOU...
All The Resources a HR Stakeholder
Could Ever Need To Run A Boot Camp
Enrollment Assets
Live Student Kick-off
Live Group Coaching Calls
Done-for-you Student Tracking
Discussion Guides & Chat Prompts
Finisher Badges and Social Graphics
WHITE GLOVE ONBOARDING ALSO INCLUDED
We Make Sure Your Team
Hits The Ground Running &
Stay Engaged The Entire Time
Discussion Roundtables
We strongly encourage discussion among participants as they experience the course content and to encourage deeper conversation around skills growth. Roundtables provide both accountability and an interactive forum to share among and learn from peers.
2 Options for Roundtables:
- INTERNAL - We provide discussion guides and online chat prompts complimentary for you, your HR team or other leads to facilitate. (Free)
- EXTERNAL - We facilitate three 1-hour interactive discussion sessions every few weeks throughout their enrollment. (Optional Upgrade)
Hi, I’m Cecilia. Happy you’re here to get to know a little about me and my passion for coaching and training managers. I’ve spent 20+ years working in fast-paced, high-stress creative environments, which helped guide the creation of this course. This I’ve learned: All managers -- from earlier in their careers to those with more tenure -- can have a greater impact with access to the right training. Manager Boot Camp has significantly helped thousands of managers across the globe feel more equipped and confident leading their teams.
Cecilia Gorman
Trusted by Leading Organizations Across the Globe
Take it from them
Want to hear what folks are saying about Manager Boot Camp?
I've managed for 20 years and thought this course could offer me nothing.
I couldn't have been more wrong!Every session gave me several ideas, action items, and new ways of thinking. I've begun to implement them in my daily work and already see great results!
JULIE, DIRECTOR
RESTAURANT365
KAREN, CFO
Youth & Family Alternatives, Inc.
Fabulous course! Even with 30+ years in executive leadership positions, I learned how I can improve
as a leader.
as a leader.
AMY, PRODUCER
Rubin Postaer and Associates
I found it so valuable to learn about preparing for and having tough conversations. The format was easy to follow with helpful materials and a thoughtful structure.
BETTINA, DIRECTOR
Downtown Women's Center
The discussion roundtables allowed me to feel seen and safe to process any insecurities or deficiencies and discover methods to improve as a supervisor.
KATIE, CD
Caldwell Van Riper
Cecilia gives a lot of examples and tips to handle tough situations, and I have already seen the benefits of her techniques at work in my agency.
JORDAN, SR. AD
Gravillis, Inc.
I learned so much and was provided with more information on matters I thought I was already pretty confident in. 10/10 would recommend!
ANTONIO, MANAGER
Tetakawi
The best manager course I have taken! It provided me with great technical tools, and it showed me the key aspects a manager should focus on to be more effective.
Frequently Asked Questions
Manager Boot Camp is for managers of all levels. From new in their position to years under their belt, all who enroll will gain thoughtful guidance on how to build and boost their leadership impact.
Many companies have enrolled employees who oversee projects and clients vs. direct reports, as well as employees who are showing promise in their ability to eventually lead a team.
Manager Boot Camp is known for its time efficiency. Enrollees can expect to dedicate between 20-30 minutes per week, which can be split up into smaller time increments.
All enrollees are invited to a live kick-off meeting with course creator, Cecilia Gorman. In that 25-minute session, she provides expectations and logistics regarding the students’ enrollment. As well, all enrollees are invited to two hour-long live group coaching calls during their 8-week enrollment.
Manager Boot Camp has tiers ranging from $499 per person to as low as $299 per person. Set up a call HERE for a copy of our sliding scale pricing.
If you find you are getting resistance from stakeholders to approve the time and budget for training, we have a few resources to help. Click HERE for email copy samples to edit and use in a training request for Manager Boot Camp. Click HERE for and a quick list of objections and responses to the most common pushback to this investment.
Manager_Boot_Camp_Objections.pdf
We allow you to swap names if an enrollee leaves and has not started their course.
Yes, we can discuss how to license the course and transfer our assets to your company LMS. Set up a call with Cecilia to talk about your specific needs HERE.
Of course, if you are unsatisfied with Manager Boot Camp, we’d be happy to refund any enrollment fees prior to a student’s completion of 20% of the course.
It’s easy to enroll your managers. Set up a call with Cecilia to confirm your cohort size and other team details. The moment you confirm your cohort’s participation, you’ll choose one of our monthly kick-off dates and times and enrollees will be invited to the official live session.
We track and nudge all Boot Campers as they progress through the course to make sure each enrollee is on track. You will receive a copy of your team’s progress showing their completion percentages at week 2, week 5 and week 9.
All students who reach 100% completion receive a certification. As well, we provide finisher badges and course completion social graphics for students to promote their commitment to their development once they are done with the course.
Upon enrollment confirmation, you will be given access to our HR Resource Pack portal that contains all your enrollment and engagement materials, including discussion guides, tips for on-site immersion and ways to boost course completion rates. We find that the most successful cohorts engage in supplementary discussion sessions while enrolled.
Book a call with Cecilia HERE or email her directly at [email protected] for any questions not answered here.
