Managing for Impact
Today’s managers are expected to do more than deliver results—they must also lead projects, build strong teams, and develop the people around them. Yet many managers are promoted because they are exceptional individual contributors, not because they have received formal training in how to lead others.
Without the right preparation, even high-performing employees can struggle in a supervisory role. Managing performance, navigating difficult conversations, and fostering collaboration—especially in hybrid work environments—requires a distinct set of leadership capabilities.
Investing in manager development helps organizations build leadership capacity, strengthen employee engagement, and improve retention.
Developing Confident, Capable Managers Who Drive Results
Managing for Impact helps managers build the mindset, skills, and confidence needed to lead effectively in today’s workplace.
Our Solution: Managing for Impact
Managing for Impact (MFI) is an interactive management development series designed to strengthen the core capabilities managers need to lead people, develop teams, and deliver results.
The program was developed by experienced managers and instructional design professionals, ensuring the content reflects both real-world leadership challenges and evidence-based learning practices. The result is a program that balances practical management tools with the leadership insights that drive long-term impact.
Participants gain the skills and tools needed to:
Navigate the shift from individual contributor to manager by balancing the player–coach dynamic
Adapt their communication style to build stronger relationships across different working styles
Delegate with clarity and confidence to develop others and expand team capacity
Lead productive performance and feedback conversations that strengthen accountability and growth
Foster trust, engagement, and accountability within their teams
Develop a clear leadership mindset and management approach they can apply in everyday situations
Who Should Attend?
Managing for Impact is designed for individuals responsible for leading others—or preparing to do so—and strengthening team performance, including:
New managers transitioning from individual contributor to leadership roles
Emerging leaders preparing to take on people management responsibilities
Experienced managers seeking to refine their leadership approach and expand their management toolkit
Team leaders or supervisors responsible for developing people, managing performance, and guiding team results
Four-PHASE Learning Journey
Managing for Impact is structured as a four-phase learning journey that moves participants from insight to action, reinforcing new skills through preparation, practice, application, and coaching.
Learn
Self-paced modules introduce key management concepts and prepare participants for deeper exploration during the workshops.
Practice
Four interactive virtual workshops (2.5 hours each) use discussion, case studies, and role plays to build practical management skills.
Apply
Participants complete targeted assignments between sessions, applying new techniques—such as delegation or feedback—to real workplace situations.
Reflect & Grow
The program concludes with a group coaching session focused on applying program insights to each participant’s leadership goals.
What Participants Will Explore
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Participants explore the evolving role of a manager and the leadership mindsets that support strong teams and organizational success.
Topics include:
The core responsibilities of effective managers
Balancing the player–coach dynamic
Leadership mindsets that build trust and accountability
Practical strategies used by high-impact managers
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Managers learn how to communicate with greater clarity and influence while creating environments where people feel heard, respected, and included.
Topics include:
Understanding communication styles through DiSC
Inclusive communication practices
Active listening and powerful questioning techniques
Adapting communication to different individuals and situations
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Participants explore how effective managers focus their time on the highest-value work while empowering others through thoughtful delegation.
Topics include:
Prioritization frameworks and energy management
When and how to delegate effectively
Setting expectations and accountability structures
Developing team capability through delegation
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Participants build the confidence and skill needed to lead meaningful performance and feedback conversations that strengthen both individual and team performance.
Topics include:
Performance management as a coaching process
Practical feedback frameworks
Navigating difficult conversations
Creating a culture of continuous improvement
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To reinforce learning and support real-world application, participants conclude the program with a 90-minute virtual group coaching session, providing the opportunity to reflect on key insights, discuss current leadership challenges, and receive guidance on applying the program concepts with their teams.
Investment & Schedule
$3,950 per participant: Includes all workshops, access to Loeb's online platform for 12 months, and a 90-minute group coaching session.
WINTER 2026
Cohort 1: 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19
Cohort 2: 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25
SOLD OUT
SPRING 2026
Cohort 1: 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21
Cohort 2: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27
SOLD OUT
Summer 2026
Cohort 1: 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/9
Limited seats available - contact us early!
FALL 2026
Cohort 1: 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/10
Cohort 2: 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/17
This series is eligible for SHRM and CLM credits. Looking for London, UK dates? Click here!
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