Smart Decision Making & Problem Solving
🕚 2 Hours (virtual); 4 Hours (In-Person)
Stellar leadership is all about making values-aligned, impactful decisions & setting the team’s direction for success. Yet, managers are constantly asked to make decisions quickly & move forward with imperfect information. This session equips leaders with the key frameworks to make timely, informed choices that balance urgency with long-term thinking. Managers will practice design thinking, apply their organizational values to strategic decisions, & explore ideation tools & thought experiments. With courage & vulnerability as guiding principles, managers will learn to engage their teams in problem-solving, leverage AI for research & insights, & define success with clarity before acting.
Protocol Outcomes
Ways to use personal & company values to frame decisions & guide choices.
Innovative frameworks like Design Thinking & Kata to approach real leadership challenges.
Mindsets & strategies to get unstuck & iterate on ideas.
Approaches for convergent thinking & finalizing a decision.
In this session, Managers will explore:
Make timely decisions aligned with the organization’s values & vision.
Engage teams in collaborative problem-solving & ownership of solutions.
Balance short-term needs with long-term strategy.
Leverage AI & technology for creative solutioning.
Afterward, they’ll have the confidence to:
WHAT YOU GET
The Middle Manager Protocol™ is more than a training program, it’s a transformational journey.
Live in-person & virtual workshops: Kickoff + 4 quarterly workshops led by expert facilitators, with real-time feedback & interactive practice.
Personalized options: Choose modules tailored to your culture, goals & leadership priorities - no one-size-fits-all here!
Ongoing coaching & peer pods: Group coaching & small peer pod cohorts keep momentum & learning going between workshops.
Measured growth: Assessments at the beginning, midpoint & end to track development & prove impact.
Protocol Modules
✔️ Accountability That Drives Results
✔️ Clear & Courageous Communication
✔️ Building Unshakable Trust
✔️ Influence & Collaboration Across Boundaries
✔️ Delegation with Ownership
✔️ Coaching for Growth
✔️ Emotional Intelligence in Action
✔️ Leading Change with Confidence
✔️ Smart Decision-Making & Problem-Solving
✔️ Time & Energy Mastery
✔️ Culture Carrier & Belonging Builder
✔️ From Peer to Leader: The Identity Shift