WTF is Management? A Modern Management Training Conference

WTF is Management is designed to challenge, inspire, and equip today’s leaders with the real-world tools they need to manage effectively.
Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Breakfast & Check In

Info: Full breakfast, networking, and registration.

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Welcome & Overview

Info: Introductions, objectives for the day, and review of schedule and expectations.

🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Session 1: Transitioning from Peer to Manager

Info: Leading the people you used to work alongside can be one of the hardest shifts in your career. This session helps you establish credibility, set boundaries, and lead with confidence—without feeling awkward or losing relationships.

🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Break

Info: Coffee and Tea

🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Session 2: Emotional Intelligence & Self Awareness

Info: Learn how your triggers, blind spots, and communication style impact your team—whether you realize it or not. This session helps you build awareness so you can respond like a leader, not react like a human having a rough day.

🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 3: Communication & Feedback that Actually Lands

Info: Ever give feedback that totally missed the mark? We’ll break down how to say what needs to be said in a way people actually hear, understand, and act on—without awkwardness or defensiveness.

🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch Break
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Session 4: Effective 1:1 and Coaching Conversations

Info: Turn routine check-ins into powerful conversations that build trust and drive performance. You’ll learn how to coach, not micromanage, and leave both sides feeling clear and supported.

🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Afternoon Break

Info: Coffee, Tea, and Desserts

🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:45 PM
Session 5: Managing Performance & Documentation Without the Drama

Info: Performance management doesn’t have to feel scary or punitive. This session shows you how to address issues early, document properly, and protect your business—without blowing up morale.

🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Session 6: Keeping Your Team Engaged and Motivated

Info: Engagement isn’t about pizza parties and perks. Learn what actually motivates people at work and how to create a culture where your team wants to show up and do their best work.

🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Session 7: WTF Now? Action Planning

Info: All the insight in the world doesn’t matter if nothing changes. You’ll walk away with a clear, realistic action plan you can actually implement on Monday.

🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Closing Remarks & Evaluations

Info: Thank you for coming!