Communicate. Connect. Lead.
Connect to Lead
Training Program for first line managers
Effective communication and relationship-building skills are essential for first-line managers to succeed and confidently lead their teams. The transition from individual contributors to first-line managers requires a significant shift in mindset and behavior, particularly in building confidence, self-awareness, and a personal leadership style.
Our Connect to Lead program provides first-time leaders with the skills and tools needed to effectively handle their new responsibilities.
By focusing first on leading oneself then leading others, the program builds a strong foundation of self-awareness and confidence. That translates into effective leadership behavior
To guide participants through the program, we use the metaphor of a captain on a Sailboat.
From clearly setting the destination and planning the best route, to navigating and adapting to ever changing conditions, to motivating individuals to work as a team, we teach the most important leadership skill.
To enhance the program’s impact, we incorporate the Strengthscope® assessment, endorsed by the British Psychological Association. this tool will:
Enhance Self-Awareness:
Helps managers recognize their unique capabilities and areas for growth.
Optimize Strength Utilization:
Enhances interactions with colleagues, fostering better teamwork.
Improve Energy Management:
Boosts team motivation by identifying and mitigating personal energy drainers
Structure & Duration
To allow individual attention and expression this program is designed for up to 15 participants.
In-person sessions:
Five half-day sessions, 3.5 hours each.
Remote Learning Experience (RLX)
Five sessions of 2.5 to 3 hours over 10 weeks.
Sessions should be spaced approximately 10 days apart to allow application and practice of the learned tools.
Program Overview
Leading Self
These sessions set the context, establish course expectations, and emphasize the importance of communication.
Participants explore the transition from individual contributor to leader, focusing on shifting from a task focus to a people focus and adopting a growth mindset.
Participants explore the transition from individual contributor to their role as a leader, defining a leadership style, and how self awareness will help them become better leaders
The role of a manager is examined through the lens of corporate values, KPIs, and the qualities that define effective leadership.
When including Strengthscope report, Participants also gain insights into their strengths using the Strengthscope® report, identifying energizers and drainers, and crafting a personal leadership manifesto, symbolized by the Captain’s Log.
Leading Others
These sessions cover motivation, delegation, managing tough conversations, and navigating change.
The importance of creating a psychologically safe environment is explored, and participants learn to steer their teams toward success, using practical tools like impact and risk assessments, skill matching, and the concept of “disagree and commit.”
Participants learn to manage tough conversations, including how to say “No,” handle conflicts, and deliver bad news effectively.
The program concludes with a summary and certifications.
its all about people
Founded in 2001, Barry Katz Ltd. designs and delivers a range of unique training programs that develop professional communication skills.
Our motto, “It’s All About People”, reflects our passion and commitment to develop the awareness and ability to communicate successfully and build stronger, closer relationships.
Contact us about this training
We have worked in over 45 countries, sharing practical communication tools and methodology, tailored to specific situations and industries. Each training program is carefully planned, with exercises, role-play scenarios, and case studies that are most relevant to the participants’ level of knowledge, experience and interactions.
