Nexstep Leader Workshops

This training provides practical tools and foundational techniques to help participants organize work, coordinate people, manage uncertainty, and drive successful outcomes. Participants will explore how projects are planned and executed, how organizational change influences project success, and how to effectively engage the individuals affected by project decisions. Designed for those who manage projects as part of their role, this session builds the confidence and skills needed to lead initiatives with greater structure, clarity, and impact.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Define the project management process.
• Describe the relationship between project management and change management.
• Identify project team roles and responsibilities.
• Analyze the role of risk in project management.
• Identify project stakeholders and determine appropriate communication methods for each.

Conflict is inevitable, but disconnection is not. Leading through Conflict is a highly interactive, skill-building workshop designed for leaders, educators, managers, and team members who want to turn moments of tension into opportunities for deeper understanding, trust, and collaboration.

Learning Outcomes:

• Recognize your internal conflict style by identifying triggers, ego, and blind spots under pressure
• Apply tools in the moment to regulate emotions, influence resolution, and interrupt conflict cycles
• Practice mediation and de-escalation techniques to guide disagreements toward trust and resolution
• Describe systems of team culture that prevent escalation, reinforce trust, and sustain healthy conflict practices
• Build sustainable habits and strategies for long-term collaboration, accountability, and personal resilience

Through a blend of interactive discussions, case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will explore the power of distributed leadership, the central role of relationships in strategic success, and practical methods to turn vision into action.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify the principles of distributive leadership
• Analyze how vision impacts those you lead
• Demonstrate problem-solving strategies aligned to distributed leadership
• Plan how to become a distributive leader

Too often, you may feel frustrated that there aren't enough hours in the day to accomplish everything you hope to do. Effective time managers enjoy the satisfaction of directing their talents and energy toward productive goal-centered activities by identifying and improving time management and organizational skills. The trick is to use your time and energy effectively, focusing your efforts on the activities that will help you reach your goals.

Learning Outcomes:

• Analyze how their current use of time and energy aligns with personal goals, priorities, and leadership responsibilities.
• Evaluate tasks using prioritization frameworks to distinguish high impact work from low value or distracting activities.
• Apply effective time management strategies—including prioritization, delegation, and boundary settings to improve focus and productivity.
• Create a personalized, actionable time management plan that supports sustainable performance and goal achievement.

Leadership is not just a position, it's a way of thinking, acting, and envisioning the future. This workshop will empower participants to explore leadership as both a personal journey and a professional pathway. Through self-reflection, group discussion, and practical activities, you will uncover who you are as a leader, identify opportunities to grow, and develop strategies to navigate leadership transitions with clarity and confidence.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify who you are as a leader
• Identify critical thinking strategies
• Analyze how vision influences direction and decision-making

Emotional Intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own emotions while also influencing the emotions of others. In today's complex and fast-paced work environments, leaders who excel in emotional intelligence foster trust, collaboration, and resilience in their teams. This workshop equips participants with the knowledge, tools, and practice to lead with greater self-awareness, empathy, and relationship-building skills.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify components of emotional intelligence
• Strengthen self-leadership and confidence using emotional awareness and intentional language
• Improve team communication and connection through empathy and effective feedback

Change is inevitable, but successful change is intentional, strategic, and people focused. This workshop is designed to equip leaders, managers, and change agents with the tools and confidence to guide their teams through transition. Participants will explore proven change leadership frameworks, assess their organization's readiness for change, and develop practical strategies to communicate and implement change effectively.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify the nature of change leadership
• Assess readiness for change
• Create a communication plan to implement change

Effective teams don't just happen—they are intentionally built, nurtured, and led. Participants will learn to assess their team's current state, close performance gaps, and create strategies for sustained success. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and practical application, leaders will leave with a tailored action plan to strengthen their team's impact.

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe/Apply the areas of team performance through the lens of David Clutterbuck's model, creating a plan to close gaps in areas of team performance
• Articulate the purpose and vision of your team
• Develop a trust-building plan for your team to address conflict and promote psychological safety
• Explain/Apply Kolb's learning cycle and its importance for high-performing teams

This full-day workshop equips leaders with practical coaching tools to support employee growth and improve performance. Participants learn to use the COACH model to guide meaningful conversations, ask effective questions, and provide clear, constructive feedback. Through hands-on practice, leaders strengthen trust and build confidence in their day-to-day coaching interactions.

Learning Outcomes:

• Assess your own strengths and opportunities to coach team members.
• Describe the steps in the workplace coaching process
• Practice coaching employees through various scenarios
• Distinguish "managing" from "coaching"
• Justify "managing" vs using a "coaching" approach in various workplace scenarios