We rely on mid-level managers for workforce development and employee performance improvement. The role of mid-level managers has evolved over time, and many feel themselves spread thin trying to solve the many challenges of the modern workplace.
The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS) has of experience developing mid-level managers that turn potential into performance, equipping them with the tools and skills they need to overcome their challenges and remain effective through any change.
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Sometimes we think there isn’t any time for leadership training for middle managers. However, given the critical nature of this role, organizations must invest in their experienced managers if they expect them to keep up with the evolving workforce. In fact, effective leadership development can lessen the pressure on your mid-level managers by enabling them to communicate more efficiently and effectively, reducing the amount of miscommunication and repeated communication they deal with in their day-to-day.
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Our path for experienced managers begins with a strong foundation of the Situational Leadership® Model and continues with a deep dive into application, focused on performance coaching, leading teams and leading change.
The Situational Leadership® Model provides middle managers with the skills they need to:
However, developing middle manager skills can look different at every organization. We work with organizations to understand their goals and challenges before crafting a personalized leadership development journey. In addition to our courses, these journeys can incorporate options like sessions with our highly experienced facilitators to discuss your mid-level managers’ specific challenges and even coaching at an individual level.
Get StartedCLS has several offerings for mid-level managers. However, the best starting point is the Situational Leadership® Essentials course, which builds a foundation in the Situational Leadership® skills that enable leaders to Diagnose, Adapt, Communicate and Advance. We can then build on these skills with additional courses as needed.
Critical middle manager skills include:
CLS has many avenues to support your mid-level managers to overcome their leadership challenges. Role-specific learning journeys guide your managers through the basics of the Situational Leadership® framework and how to apply those skills to more complex situations like leading change. Our skills-based leadership training also enables your leaders to focus on specific skills through targeted two-hour courses. Together, we can make a personalized leadership journey that meets your leaders’ needs.
In addition, we offer a variety of services such as facilitated sessions and executive coaching that provide your leaders with a unique experience to explore their questions and challenges with a leadership expert.
We also have free resources available to jumpstart your leadership development such as articles, blogs, infographics and conversation starters.
CLS focuses on adaptability as a critical skill in all of our offerings and services. Our Situational Change Leadership™ course focuses on the unique challenges of leading through change both as an individual experiencing the change and as a leader of others trying to gain buy-in and implement change.
At CLS, we have a large library of mid-level manager courses. Depending on your specific needs, we would encourage you to get started by establishing a strong foundation in the Situational Leadership® framework:
You should also check out our skills-based leadership training for a suite of courses in a variety of topics including Effective 1:1s, Team Meetings, Your Leadership Brand, Remote Leadership and much more!
Ready to develop your middle managers to turn potential into performance? Or have questions about our offerings for mid-level managers? Whatever you need, our team is happy to help. Contact our team today!
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