In-Person Instructor-Led Training

Industry-Leading Design

For 55 years, The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS) has continuously honed our in-person training learning to provide world-class design and immersive experiences. In-person training provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with peers and the facilitator face-to-face.

Our training continues to evolve with technology, advancements in adult learning theory, leadership development research and learner expectations to provide learning that is accessible, relevant and immediately applicable.

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Benefits of In-Person, Instructor-Led Training

Enhance team building

Strengthen relationships among team members through shared experiences.

Structured learning environment

The physical classroom helps reduce distractions and promote focus.

Increase learning retention

Learners often retain more in face-to-face settings.

Create an engaging atmosphere

The energy of a group can boost enthusiasm and morale.

Features

Explore the key elements that make our in-person instructor-led training deeply impactful.

Flexible learning design: Content is intentionally curated to support retention, reflection and real-world application	Hands-on skill-building: Guided, interactive activities get learners on their feet and moving around the classroom
Learner-centered exploration: Immersive, peer- and self- exercises ignite curiosity, surface personal insights and deepen understanding	Focused goal setting: Strategic action planning tools help target specific leadership development objectives and track progress over time
Meaningful self-reflection: 360-degree feedback, custom assessments and self-evaluation prompts invite introspection and self-awareness	On-the-job reinforcement: Applied learning resources and job-relevant examples reinforce key concepts and empower learners to apply skills in their daily work

Is Instructor-Led Training Right for You?

There are a lot of factors that go into choosing the modality best suited for your learners. That’s why we created this helpful checklist to confirm if in-person training makes sense for your leaders.

My leaders …

Enjoy collaborating with their peers and learning from each other
Face a lot of distractions in their day-to-day work environment
Prefer face-to-face interactions over virtual interactions
Would benefit from practicing their leadership skills face-to-face
Value learning directly from a leadership expert with whom they can receive immediate feedback

If you find yourself checking off items in this list, your leaders will likely benefit from in-person training!

In-Person Private Workshops

Develop your team’s leadership skills with powerful, in-person learning. Our private, instructor-led workshops provide participants with opportunities to learn with and from their community of peer learners to solve problems and generate new ideas. Private, in-person workshops are delivered by our Certified Trainers who are qualified to accommodate any organizational culture and fulfill your organization’s needs.

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In-Person Public Workshops

Our in-person public workshops are designed to create a rich, immersive learning experience, combining dynamic, instructor-led sessions with engaging group discussions, hands-on activities and real-world case studies. Whether you’re looking for personal development or vetting our programs for organization-wide rollout, our in-person public workshops offer a collaborative, focused environment specifically designed to stimulate your learners’ growth.

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