Manager Development Programs That Build Confident People Leaders
Help new managers lead effectively and grow high-performing teams.
Turn Top Performers into Effective Managers
Promoting a high achiever into a management role without support often leads to missteps, low engagement, and rising team turnover. Leadership is not instinct—it is a skill that must be learned and practiced.
PRADCO has helped organizations turn technical experts into capable leaders. Our research-based Manager Development Program builds the confidence, communication, and people skills that most managers take years to master, all in a structured five-month format that delivers real-world results.
The Hidden Crisis of Untrained Managers
When new managers are promoted without preparation, the impact is felt across the organization:
60% of first-time managers fail within two years
70% of employee engagement issues stem from poor management
41% of employees with ineffective managers report high workplace stress
U.S. companies lose over $1 trillion each year due to poor leadership
What if your new managers could skip the mistakes and start leading with confidence on day one?
Management Training That Actually Works
Most management training fails because it is too theoretical or disconnected from daily work. PRADCO takes a different approach, focusing on behavior, application, and support.
From Individual Contributor to People Leader
We help new managers develop the skills to lead, not just do. Our curriculum covers the four essential domains: Managing Self, Managing Results, Managing People, and Managing Change.
Learning That Sticks
Training only leads to results when it is reinforced over time and tied to real work. Our five-month program includes applied assignments, cohort discussions, and personalized coaching that help managers internalize and implement new skills.
The PRADCO Manager Development Advantage
Behavior-Based Assessments
Measure 40 leadership behaviors to uncover strengths, gaps, and development priorities for each new manager.
Targeted Workshop Curriculum
Build foundational skills in self-management, accountability, people leadership, and change agility across four half-day sessions.
Individual Coaching
Give managers one-on-one time with an expert coach to set goals, address challenges, and personalize development.
Manager Alignment Calls
Include each participant’s supervisor in the process to reinforce accountability and ensure ongoing support.
Cohort-Based Format
Create peer connection and shared learning through small-group sessions that build trust and engagement.
Applied Learning Assignments
Link training to real-world responsibilities with structured activities that drive immediate behavior change.
Flexible Delivery Options
Offer in-person, virtual, or hybrid program formats to match your team’s needs and location.
Research-Backed Framework
Rely on decades of behavioral science to guide every curriculum, tool, and coaching conversation.
Sustained Development Tools
Provide practical resources leaders can continue using long after the program ends.
Proven Business Outcomes
Improve team engagement, retention, and leadership readiness with a system built to scale frontline leadership.
PRADCO’s Online Manager Development Program helps organizations build the next generation of leaders who can make the necessary contributions now and in the future. This program is built for first level to mid-level managers with 0-3 years of experience as a people leader. Investing in managers is critical to ensure they are equipped to perform well themselves, and to get results through others.
What Leaders Say About the Experience
Is This Program Right for Your Organization?
PRADCO’s Manager Development Program is ideal for organizations that:
Recently promoted technical experts into first-time leadership roles
Are seeing team issues tied to weak people management
Want to create consistent management practices across departments
Need faster ramp-up time for new managers
Are committed to building talent from within rather than hiring externally
If your new managers know their job but not how to lead people, this program closes the gap.
Common Questions About Manager Development
Develop the Managers Your Organization Needs to Thrive
Don’t leave leadership development to trial and error. Join the companies that have built confident, capable managers through PRADCO’s proven Manager Development Program.
Start Making Smarter People Decisions Today
Stop relying on instinct or outdated training methods. PRADCO’s behavior-based development programs give your managers the skills, structure, and confidence to lead effectively.
