Wisdom Hub - Leadership Excellence for New Managers®️ | Edmonton
About this Event
Duration: 8 hours (including breaks) | Format: In-person / In-house / Online / Hybrid Certification: Course Completion Certification | Credits: 8 CEUs/CPDs/PDUs
Overview
This immersive one-day program is designed to equip first-time supervisors and new managers with the essential skills, tools, and confidence needed to succeed in leadership roles.
Transitioning from an individual contributor to a leadership position can be challenging. This workshop provides a practical framework to help participants navigate that transition effectively and lead with clarity, confidence, and professionalism.
Through practical frameworks, interactive activities, real-world scenarios, and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to communicate effectively, delegate with accountability, motivate and engage teams, manage performance, make informed decisions, and handle workplace challenges with confidence.
Key Outcomes
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- Transition confidently into supervisory or managerial roles
- Communicate clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization
- Delegate tasks with clarity, accountability, and appropriate follow-up
- Motivate and engage team members using practical leadership techniques
- Manage workplace conflicts with professionalism and emotional intelligence
- Improve performance through structured feedback, coaching, and clear expectations
- Make informed decisions and effectively prioritize team and organizational objectives
- Apply practical leadership tools immediately in the workplace
Target Audience
This program is ideal for:
- First-time supervisors
- Newly promoted managers
- Team leaders
- Aspiring supervisors
- Coordinators transitioning into leadership roles
- Professionals seeking foundational management and leadership skills
Why This Course?
Leadership Excellence for New Managers® is specifically designed for emerging leaders who need practical, real-world management skills—not just theory.
Led by an experienced trainer in leadership development and behavioral communication, the program focuses on actionable tools, practical frameworks, and proven approaches that participants can apply immediately in their workplace.
Participants will leave the workshop with greater confidence, clearer direction, practical leadership strategies, and the tools needed to lead effectively from day one.
Workshop Schedule
The 8-hour training day includes:
- Two 15-minute coffee breaks
- One 30-minute lunch break
- Interactive learning activities and practical exercises throughout the day
A focused, practical, and engaging one-day experience designed to help new managers step into leadership with confidence and lead effectively from day one.
Interested in scheduling Leadership Excellence for New Managers® as a private, in-house program for your organization in 2026?
Hosting this workshop in-house allows the content to be tailored to your organization’s leadership culture, team dynamics, management expectations, and real-world workplace challenges. It also creates a confidential environment for open, practical discussions around internal scenarios and leadership situations.
An in-house program helps build consistency in how new managers lead, communicate, delegate, and manage performance across teams. It is also a cost-effective approach to developing multiple leaders at once, supports immediate on-the-job application, and strengthens your organization’s leadership pipeline by developing future leaders from within.
Customized to Your Organization
Partner with our team to customize the content, leadership scenarios, activities, and delivery approach to align with your organizational goals, culture, and management expectations.
This immersive 1-Day / 8-Hour Leadership Training can be delivered in a format that works best for your organization:
- On-site / In-person
- Private classroom
- Live virtual
- Hybrid
What This Course Brings to Your Organization
- Stronger leadership capabilities among new managers and supervisors
- Clearer, more confident, and structured communication across teams
- Improved delegation, accountability, and team productivity
- More effective approaches to workplace conflict and challenging situations
- Stronger performance management and feedback practices
- Increased employee engagement, motivation, and team alignment
- Greater consistency in leadership practices across departments
- A stronger pipeline of capable and confident future leaders
Schedule Your Private Program
Whether you are developing a small group of emerging supervisors or equipping a large cohort of new managers, Wisdom Hub delivers practical leadership frameworks, real-world application, and measurable learning impact.
Enquire now at [email protected] for scheduling details, private program options, and group discounts.
Let’s build confident, capable leaders who drive team performance and organizational success.
Wisdom Hub — Bringing wisdom beyond knowledge to every learning experience.
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Agenda
Module 1: Transitioning to a Leadership Role
Info: • Understand the shift from individual contributor to leader
• Learn key responsibilities, expectations, and common challenges
• Explore leadership behaviors that build trust and credibility
• Activities/Case Studies
Module 2: Effective Communication for Managers
Info: • Develop clear, respectful, and impactful communication skills
• Practice active listening and constructive messaging
• Understand communication across teams: upward, downward, and lateral
Module 3: Delegation & Work Prioritization
Info: • Learn how to delegate tasks with clarity and confidence
• Apply prioritization techniques to manage workload effectively
• Strengthen accountability and follow-up practices
• Hands-on Exercise/Activities/Case Studies
Module 4: Motivating & Engaging Teams
Info: • Explore motivation models tailored to different individuals
• Implement recognition strategies to boost morale
• Build a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
• Hands-on Exercise/Activities/Case Studies
Module 5: Handling Conflict & Difficult Situations
Info: • Address conflicts professionally and constructively
• Identify root causes of team disagreements
• Apply mediation techniques to restore collaboration
• Role Play/Hands-on Exercise
Module 6: Performance Management Fundamentals
Info: • Set clear expectations and measurable performance goals
• Deliver effective feedback for improvement and recognition
• Conduct structured and impactful performance conversations
• Activity: Practical Exercise
Module 7: Planning, Decision-Making & Accountability
Info: • Apply decision-making techniques in daily management
• Plan and organize team priorities effectively
• Foster ownership and accountability within teams
• Activity: Interactive Exercise
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 544.67 to CAD 586.07
