Welcome to the Manager Essentials program
Great managers aren't born, they're developed. And they shouldn't have to figure it out alone.
This program equips you with the foundational skills every people leader needs: how to delegate without micromanaging, give feedback that actually lands, and coach your team to higher performance. You'll learn alongside fellow managers in your organization, building a shared language and peer network that extends beyond the program.
The result? You'll spend less time firefighting and more time developing your team. Your people will be clearer about expectations, more capable, and more engaged. And you'll finally have the support system every manager deserves.
Program RoadMap
Manager Essential: Fundamentals
The program begins with the DiSC® assessment to help you understand your personal management style. You'll then join a 90-minute workshop to explore your results and learn how to apply these insights throughout the program.
Three core modules follow, each running 90-120 minutes depending on group size.
Leading Self & Others
Delegation: From Bottleneck to Breakthrough
Understand the expectations, skills, and support needed to delegate effectively and develop your team's capabilities.
Lead Others: Coaching for Success
Learn and apply the G.R.O.W. model for coaching others to high performance.
Leading Self & Others
Introduction to DiSC®
Discover your personal DiSC management style to identify strengths and blind spots.
Leading Self & Others
Feedback is the Breakfast of Champions
Apply the S.B.I.E model to effectively deliver feedback to others.
Additional Modules
These modules complement the Manager Essentials Fundamentals, addressing specific leadership challenges your team might be facing.
Whether you're managing distributed teams, navigating difficult conversations, or preventing burnout, you can add any combination of these workshops to create a customized learning journey that meets your organization's unique needs.
Leading Self & Others
Difficult Conversations: From Avoidance to Action
Navigate conflict and tough conversations with confidence using a structured framework that preserves relationships while addressing real issues.
Lead Others
Building Psychological Safety on Your Team
Create the conditions where people speak up, take risks, and bring their best thinking without fear of judgment or reprisal.
Lead Others
Leading Across Cultures and Time Zones
Build trust and collaboration in globally distributed teams by understanding cultural differences and adapting your communication style.
Lead Self & Others
Managing Up: Influencing Without Authority
Strengthen your relationship with your manager, communicate strategically about your team's work, and navigate organizational dynamics effectively.
Leading Self
Managing Your Energy, Not Just Your Time
Identify what drains and fuels you, set boundaries that protect your capacity, and model sustainable work practices for your team.
Custom Modules Available
Custom Modules
The WILD Network Learning and Development team welcomes developing custom modules in response to your organizational needs.
