Boss Builder Academy is best for organizations that want to train multiple new Bosses.
- Boss Builder Academy kickoff (live or webinar) with a Boss Builder facilitator
- Structured guidelines for coaching and giving feedback to Boss Builder Academy participants by their manager
- Pre and Post Phase online evaluations to measure the growth and learning of the participants
- 12 month subscription to the video content
- Access to the BossFlix™ video library
- All worksheets and handouts for the videos and webinars.
Boss Builder Academy™
Purpose:
The main purpose of this training is to better prepare people managers in addressing the many employee issues that arise day to day in their busy schedule.
- Working and communicating with employees.
- Resolving conflicts before they become larger issues.
- Developing the performance of individuals and teams.
Boss Builder Academy Program Description
The Boss Builder Academy program is designed to teach basic management skills in a just-in-time or structured video format which is enhanced through the use of on-site Management Roundtable meetings or one-on-one meetings. It follows the following process:
Step #1: Boss Competencies
The following Boss Competencies are necessary for any manager to master if they want to be a success. They are grouped in three phases that allow for a progressive learning approach.
Boss Competencies for Phase 1: Getting Started as The Boss
- Accountability
- Building Trust
- Coaching
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Developing Others
- Listening
- Managing Performance
- Organizational Communication
- Providing Direction
- Providing Motivational Support
- Technical Credibility
Boss Competencies for Phase 2: Growing as The Boss
- Change Management
- Conflict Management
- Continual Improvement
- Decision Making
- Emotional Intelligence
- Getting Results
- Interpersonal Skills
- Solving Problems
- Systems Thinking
Boss Competencies for Phase 3: Being The Boss
- Analytical Thinking
- Delegation
- Empowering Others
- Flexibility
- Influencing Others
- Meeting Ethical Standards
- Managing Risk
- Negotiation
- Partnering/Networking
- Political Skill
- Thinking Strategically
Attendees will do a self-evaluation on themselves using our proprietary Boss Builder Performance Assessment to see how they rate on the Boss Competencies. Their immediate supervisor will do the same on them. These results will be seen only by the individual and their manager and be used to help develop further learning plans. The assessment will be given again at the completion of the Basic Training modules to measure progress. A full description of the Boss Competencies can be found HERE.
Step #2: Basic Training
Once the assessment has been reviewed, attendees will begin Basic Training with our Boss Builder Basic Training topics. These 45 short videos (7-9 minutes in length) provide the basic skills any manager needs.
Phase 1: Getting Started as The Boss
- What is My Job as The Boss?
- How to “Protect the House”
- Myths About Being The Boss
- How to Look and Act Like The Boss
- How to Manage Former Peers
- How to Think Like The Boss
- How to Communicate Like The Boss
- How to Communicate With Your Department and Organization
- How to Communicate With Individuals
- How to Build Rapport
- How to Get Better Performance from Your Team
- How to Diagnose Poor Performance
- How to Motivate Unmotivated People
- How to Diagnose Focus Problems
- How to Help People Develop
- How to Give Positive Feedback
- How to Give Negative (Corrective) Feedback
- How NOT to Screw Up Feedback
- How to Be a Good Coach
- How to Coach for Skill and Focus
Phase 2: Growing as The Boss
- How to Be a Systems and Process Thinker
- How to Create and Use a Flowchart
- How to Create and Use a Fishbone Diagram
- How to Solve Complicated Problems
- How to Make Better Use of Data in Solving Problems
- How to Explain Your Problem or Solution using Dollar Figures
- How to Make a Better Decision
- How to Be Emotionally Intelligent
- How to Manage Conflict
- How to Manage Change
- How to Document Performance
- How to Have Career and Development Conversations
Phase 3: Being The Boss
- How to Systemize Your Department
- How to Plan and Prioritize
- How to Set Goals and Strategies
- How to Successfully Communicate Upwards
- How to Delegate Successfully
- How to Adjust Your Political (Organizational) Attitude
- How to Navigate Your Organization’s Politics
- How to Negotiate Effectively
- How to Value and Leverage Diversity
- How to Build and Run a Synergistic Team
- How to Build Your Bench (and Replace Yourself)
- How to Create Healthy Habits for Yourself
- How to Take Next Steps as The Boss
Attendees will have a workbook which is needed to take notes with the videos, delivered in a format compatible with mobile devices, tablets, and desktop computers. The videos are to be watched in sequence as each topic builds upon the last.
Step #3: Management Roundtables/One-on-One Sessions
At a regular (preferably monthly) intervals, participants will be invited to Management Roundtable or One-on-One facilitated sessions to reflect on learning and to work collaboratively to solve problems. This ensures the “Development” of “Training and Development” is accomplished. Sessions will be facilitated by one of your team and the pricing includes 24 lesson plans with a theme. Additionally, a Boss Builder Academy facilitator will be onsite to kick off your program and demonstrate how to do a Roundtable. This is included in your setup fee. A Boss Builder Academy facilitator can be provided at the daily rate contained in your quote if you choose.
One-time Setup Fee (including live Boss Builder Facilitator Kickoff)
$3,000.00
Per User Annual License
$149.00
Facilitated Roundtable by Boss Builder Facilitator (optional – per session)
$1,000.00
(prices do not include trainer travel and expenses)
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