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Leadership & Communication Skills Series

4-Session Live Virtual

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The Leadership & Communication Skills Series is a live, instructor-led virtual program designed to help professionals navigate real workplace challenges through practical leadership development.

Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for building trust, developing people, and creating an environment where continuous improvement can thrive.

The Leadership & Communication Skills Series is a live, instructor-led virtual program designed to help professionals navigate real workplace challenges through practical leadership development.

Unlike a traditional webinar or one-time workshop, this series is structured as a guided learning journey. Participants will have opportunities to apply concepts between sessions, reflect on workplace challenges, and build leadership habits that support long-term success.

Through interactive instruction, facilitated discussion, practical exercises, and workplace applications, participants will gain tools they can use immediately to strengthen relationships, improve team performance, and communicate more effectively.

What You'll Learn

Participants can expect to develop practical skills in:

  • Self-awareness and emotional intelligence in workplace situations
  • Communication techniques that improve clarity, trust, and collaboration
  • Giving feedback and holding productive conversations
  • Delegating effectively while maintaining accountability
  • Leading others without micromanaging
  • Facilitating meetings and discussions with greater confidence
  • Building leadership habits that support long-term success

Program Topics

The series is expected to include topics such as:

TopicFocus
Session 1: Leading Yourself FirstFocus on the 10 components of self-awareness and how reflection and journaling build a foundation for leadership.
Session 2: Communicating with ClarityTeach constructive feedback frameworks (COIN, SBI, DESC) to replace vague conversations with actionable guidance.
Session 3: Leading Others Without MicromanagingCover the 8 causes of micromanagement and introduce the four adaptive leadership styles.
Session 4: Capstone - Navigating Difficult ConversationsA live, scenario-based workshop where participants practice active listening and reframing negative statements to de-escalate tension.

Final curriculum and session details will be confirmed prior to registration opening.

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for:

  • Team Leads and Supervisors
  • Frontline Managers
  • Mid-Level Managers
  • Continuous Improvement Professionals
  • Project Leaders and Facilitators
  • Emerging Leaders Preparing for Additional Responsibilities

Program Format

  • Live virtual instructor-led series
  • Interactive discussions and practical exercises
  • Workplace application between sessions
  • Opportunities for peer learning and discussion
  • Designed for immediate implementation

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is each session?

Each live session is 45 minutes and includes approximately 25 minutes of instruction followed by interactive discussions, polls, and practical application.

Will the sessions be recorded?

Yes. Recordings will be available for 90 days after purchase. While recordings are helpful for review, the greatest value comes from participating in the live discussions and activities.

What should I expect from the Soft Skills Lab?

The Soft Skills Lab is a live, hands-on session where you'll practice leadership and communication skills through guided exercises, workplace scenarios, and facilitated feedback.

Do I need to attend every session?

Each session builds on the previous one, so attending live is recommended to get the most value and participate in the interactive learning experience.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Participants who complete the series will receive a Certificate of Completion and Professional Development Units (PDUs).

Can my organization enroll multiple participants?

Absolutely. Contact us to discuss group registration, team pricing, or hosting a private series for your organization.

Join our waitlist and receive 10% off when registration opens.

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What event types are available?

  • In-Per­son

    At our Dal­las-Fort Worth train­ing cen­ter
    Our mod­ern, well-equipped train­ing cen­ter gets your team all in one place, ready to tack­le your improve­ment challenges.

  • Vir­tu­al

    From any­where you have inter­net access
    Unlike oth­er webi­na­rs, our vir­tu­al train­ing is designed to be engag­ing and impact­ful, regard­less of where you are join­ing from in the world. 

  • On-Site

    We come to your loca­tion
    For your ulti­mate con­ve­nience, we can send a train­er direct­ly to your facil­i­ty to deliv­er train­ing in your famil­iar surroundings. 

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