Build Confidence

Strong teams Start with strong Managers

Manager Principles is a practical, high-impact program designed to equip managers with the tactical skills they need to lead with confidence and clarity. Through six interactive sessions, participants learn how to set expectations, coach for growth, deliver feedback, and create a culture of accountability and trust.

Strengthen managerial fundamentals.

Manage with clarity, accountability, and purpose.

Six days of hands-on manager learning.

Practical Tools for Your Managers

Whether your participants are stepping into a managerial role for the first time or building on previous experience, this program provides the tools to successfully manage people and drive performance.

Practical, hands-on learning approach

Interactive sessions with real-world scenarios

Tools for immediate implementation

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Course Topics

Six comprehensive, full-day modules designed to transform your management approach

Managing vs. Leading: You Have to Do Both

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  • Discover key differences between managing and leading
  • Strengthen self-awareness and mental fortitude
  • Learn prioritization strategies
  • Shape culture and drive engagement

HR Basics for Managers

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  • Essential HR knowledge for confident management
  • Key HR laws and compliance best practices
  • Anti-harassment and inclusive workplace strategies
  • Hiring and team management tools

Building a Strong Team
Member Experience

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  • Pre-boarding and onboarding best practices
  • 30/60/90-day plans and check-ins
  • Intentional delegation strategies
  • Bulding trust and inspiring teamwork

Navigating Employee Conversations with Confidence

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  • Active listening and effective feedback
  • Performance reviews and interventions
  • Tough conversations: promotions, raises, resignations
  • Stay conversations for retention

Productive Conflict: Turning Tension into Teamwork

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  • Navigate workplace conflict with confidence
  • Forward-focused conversations and radical candor
  • Practical conflict resolution techniques
  • Building influence and showing up as an ally

Setting Expectations and Driving Accountability

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  • Communication without micromanagement
  • Foundational coaching techniques
  • Empowering teams to own performance
  • Actionable implementation planning
Program Specifics

Flexible delivery options designed for your organization's needs

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Private Company Cohorts

Customized training delivered exclusively for your organization, allowing for company-specific examples and deeper team integration.

Tailored content for your industry

Team-building opportunities

Flexible scheduling

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Multi-Company Cohorts

Join managers from other organizations for diverse perspectives and cross-industry learning opportunities.

Network with peer managers

Cross-industry insights

Cost-effective option

Ready to Transform Your Managers?

Join hundreds of companies who have strengthened their teams and their businesses
through the trueU Leadership Academy. Build a private Manager Principles cohort with
10 or more managers or register managers for a multi-company cohort.
Get your people up to speed with practical, managerial skills.