Courageous Conversations for Leaders Training Course

Format: Two-day workshops | 14 instructional hours
Target Audience: Team Leaders, Supervisors, Team Managers, Middle and Line Managers, individuals being prepared for leadership roles

 

Stimulation and attention to employee development are key to maintaining the team's commitment and effectiveness. Talk to employees regularly to understand their professional and personal goals. Together with your employees, set development goals and a plan to achieve them. Create a mentoring program in which experienced employees help younger colleagues develop. Regularly provide constructive feedback, recognize successes and help develop areas requiring improvement. Together with the employee, define short- and long-term goals, monitor progress and modify goals if necessary. Motivate employees by rewarding achievements and contributions to the development of the team and the company. Support the development of interpersonal skills such as time management, communication and leadership. Hold regular meetings to discuss employee progress, goals and any concerns they may have. Collect employee opinions about the work environment and development opportunities. Employee development is a long-term process. Supporting their development requires an individual approach, taking into account their goals, skills and motivations. Open communication and ongoing support are key to successfully managing the development process in the workplace.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Develop a stronger idea on the different approaches towards contemporary delivery of learning.
• Able to link the current delivery to new and fresh approaches in learning delivery.
• Devise an adaptive and proactive curriculum that would maximize digitization and all its benefits.
• Lead the organization in the application of digital transformation towards learning

Format of the Course

• Instructor Led Training through Online Delivery
• Interactive Planning with Outputs
• Digital Icebreakers
• Course Works

The training "Personal Effectiveness - Self-Management" is aimed at individuals who wish to increase their effectiveness in professional work, including team leaders, project managers, and other professionals. The course aims to develop skills in influencing others, improving interpersonal relationships, enhancing leadership effectiveness, and achieving personal satisfaction through better professional relationships. The training is based on three pillars of interpersonal influence: building communication strategies, self-awareness for better understanding of others, and developing open and fluid communication. The format of the sessions is workshop-based, allowing for practical application of the acquired knowledge.

Effective interpersonal communication is a key skill in both personal and professional relationships. It involves focusing on the speaker and understanding their perspective, expressing interest in what they say, using clear and simple messages to avoid misunderstandings, understanding and appreciating others' feelings, needs, and viewpoints. Effective communication means expressing your thoughts and emotions responsibly without violating others' boundaries, with an awareness of cultural differences that help avoid misunderstandings arising from intercultural communication. Effective interpersonal communication is essential for building lasting relationships, resolving problems, teamwork, and achieving success both in professional and personal life. It is a skill worth continuously developing and refining.

The "Communication in a Project Team" training is aimed at project teams looking to develop their communication skills to a masterful level. The training focuses on providing communication tools, the IPS (Innovative Problem Solving) model, conflict management, and shaping non-antagonistic communication rules. Participants will acquire the skills to convey information tailored to the type of interlocutor, provide constructive feedback, and foster effective team collaboration.

Leadership for Directors and Board Members is a course designed to strengthen the leadership and governance capabilities of directors and board members.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at directors, executives, and board members who wish to develop effective leadership, governance, and decision-making skills at the board level.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the legal, ethical, and strategic responsibilities of directors and board members.
• Apply principles of good governance to improve organizational performance.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration in the boardroom.
• Respond to crises and manage risks at the executive level.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and facilitated discussion.
• Case studies and role-playing exercises.
• Group activities and scenario-based analysis.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Poland (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level board members and directors who wish to enhance their leadership, governance, and decision-making skills.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key responsibilities and legal duties of a director.
• Develop effective governance structures and boardroom dynamics.
• Enhance strategic decision-making and risk management capabilities.
• Improve communication, leadership, and ethical decision-making at the board level.

This instructor-led, live training in Poland (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner- to intermediate-level managers, supervisors, and technical professionals transitioning into leadership roles who wish to use structured leadership frameworks and communication tools to strengthen authority, delegation, and team performance in growing organizations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Define and apply clear leadership authority and accountability within their scope.
• Delegate tasks and outcomes effectively while maintaining performance oversight.
• Conduct structured, direct, and constructive performance conversations.
• Communicate expectations clearly to improve engagement and cross-functional alignment.

The training "Leadership and Team Management II" is designed for individuals involved in managing teams. The course aims to develop leadership skills, understand one's own leadership style, adopt the right approach to management in different situations, learn task assignment within a team and effective delegation, as well as analyze team dynamics and effectively motivate employees. The training covers topics such as supervisory style, team building, motivating individuals and teams, organizing work, and delegating tasks.

The "Manager as a Change Leader" training is aimed at managers from various sectors, especially those managing change processes in companies undergoing restructuring, mergers, or acquisitions. The course aims to develop managerial skills for effective change management, including defining the profile of a change leader, understanding the goals of change, engaging employees, creating networks of allies, and achieving success at different stages of the change process. The training is conducted in a workshop format and covers topics such as styles of change leadership, strategies for change, creating a coherent vision of the future, and organizing networks of allies.

The "Managing a Distributed Team" training is aimed at individuals at various organizational levels working remotely, especially those working from home. The course aims to equip participants with the skills to build an effective distributed team, define roles, delegate tasks effectively, analyze team dynamics, and harmoniously utilize the potential of the team. In a workshop format, strategies for managing a distributed team are discussed, including focused project management, utilization of IT tools, maintaining interpersonal relationships, motivational techniques, time management, and effective task delegation.

The training focuses on developing time management and personal effectiveness skills. Participants will acquire practical skills in prioritizing tasks, setting priorities, planning, and organizing work. The course also covers workload control, effective use of time management tools, working under pressure, and identifying and eliminating factors that disrupt work. The training topics include self-diagnosis, motivation, goals, task hierarchy, planning, organization, efficient time utilization, and time management in the context of habits.

Course Objectives:

To acquire skills in managing external and internal communication of an organization during crisis situations, as well as to learn how to create procedures for such situations.

Methods: Lecture. Discussion. Workshops.

The "Change Management - Managers and Leaders" training is aimed at managers leading teams at different levels of organizations, project leaders, and task force leaders involved in change processes. The course aims to prepare managerial staff for effectively managing people during the change process, obtaining approval for the change project, creating dynamic actions related to the project, predicting and minimizing sources of conflict, and engaging all participants. The training covers three phases of organizational transformation, diagnosing the project, building a constructive attitude, effective communication in the context of change, and optimizing methods for working with people.