Striving for Excellence: Manager Development Program

This program is designed to build the next generation of leaders who can make the contributions necessary for success now and in the future. It is built for first-level to mid-level managers with 0–3 years of experience. Investing in managers is critical to ensure they are equipped to contribute meaningfully to the organization and to prepare them for higher-level leadership roles in the future.

PRADCO’s Virtual Striving for Excellence: Manager Development Program provides an accelerated and comprehensive learning opportunity for managers to acquire and develop the skills and knowledge needed to perform effectively that would normally take years to acquire on the job.

How This Program Benefits Organizations:

  • Strengthens leadership pipeline by developing early career
    managers
  • Aligns individual growth with organizational goals through manager involvement
  • Enhances team performance and retention by investing in future leaders

How This Program Benefits Participants:

  • Builds core management skills through interactive workshops and coaching
  • Provides personalized insights via PRADCO’s Quick View Leadership and Personal Styles Assessments
  • Reinforces learning with practical exercises, homework, and real-world application

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Program Preparation and Kickoff – September 24, 2:00pm-3:00pm ET

Participants will introduce themselves to the cohort and learn more about what to expect during the program. Individuals will complete two assessments prior to their first individual coaching session: the PRADCO Quick View Leadership Assessment and the PRADCO Personal Styles Assessment.

Individual Coaching Session

Participants will meet with their assigned coach to review their PRADCO Quick View Leadership Assessment results and establish goals to be covered throughout the program.

Group Workshop 1 – Managing Self – October 15, 2:00pm-4:00pm ET

Participants will review core functions of a management role and discuss common challenges, as well as how to overcome them. Each individual will identify their core values and how to lead with emotional intelligence and trust, which will create a foundation for their development.

Group Workshop 2 – Managing Results, Part 1 – November 5, 2:00pm-4:00pm ET

The focus of this session is how to get results by leveraging relationships. Each participant will receive their Personal Styles assessment results and learn how demonstrating versatility can improve work relationships and overall effectiveness. Participants will better understand how to communicate with purpose and presence.

Group Workshop 3 – Managing Results, Part 2 – December 3, 2:00pm-4:00pm ET

How to manage relationships with former peers will be examined in this session, and each person will identify the important components of obtaining results through others. They will learn specific steps to effectively delegate, establish clear goals, and hold others accountable to meet desired outcomes.

Group Workshop 4 – Managing People, Part 1 – December 17, 2:00pm-4:00pm ET

This session explores generational differences in the workforce. Participants will also discuss the differences between leading and managing and identify tools to effectively coach and motivate others to perform at their highest levels.

Group Workshop 5 – Managing People, Part 2 – January 7, 2:00pm-4:00pm ET

This workshop engages participants in delivering effective feedback and introduces the concept of healthy conflict as a best practice for leaders. Each participant will learn specific steps to minimize unhealthy conflict.

Group Workshop 6 – Managing Change – January 28, 2:00pm-4:00pm ET

In this workshop, participants will learn a model for leading change and identify how change impacts them as individuals, their team, and the organization. They will explore ways to mitigate change resistance and change fatigue in an ever-evolving environment. The program wraps up with reflection on each participant’s learnings and a celebration of their success.

PROGRAM REGISTRATION

Special pricing may apply for public sector and nonprofit organizations. The registration deadline is September 11, 2026.

This program is delivered via Zoom.

For more information about the program or to register, please contact PRADCO at (440) 337-4700 or sales@pradco.com