
Managing Things… Leading People
Premier Leadership Development Program
Managing Things…Leading People is a 3 day Leadership Development Program that has benefited all levels of management from a variety of industries since 1994. Managing Things…Leading People focuses on management and leadership skills, team building and managing change. The program is designed for managers and leaders who are looking for insight and tools to effectively lead and motivate their team, deliver powerful presentations and develop high-impact communication skills.
Program Outcomes
Master your Managerial Might
Master “flexing” to others’ behavioral styles/ Implement techniques to maintain win-win relationships/ Transform negativity to positive empowerment.
Learn to Love Leading
Identify and build on leadership strengths/ Develop an engaging communication style/ Captivate customers through influence skills.
Double your Team Productivity
Transform work groups into High Performance Teams/Avoid pitfalls of dysfunctional teams/ Bring out the best in all team members.
Embrace Change
Value, utilize and initiate change/ Maintain adaptability to change/ Change your thinking…change your life.
Who should participate?
Managing Things… Leading People is designed for managers and leaders who are looking for the insight and tools to:
- Effectively lead and motivate their team
- Deliver powerful presentations
- Develop high-impact communication skills


Profiles included in the Program:
Everything DiSC® Workplace Profile
Participants will learn about their own behavioral style as well as the styles of others using the Everything DiSC® Workplace Profile. Participants understand and appreciate the styles of the people they work with. The result is more effective and productive working relationships.

25 Year Track Record of Outstanding Success!
Managing Things… Leading People Part II
Premier Leadership Development Program
Managing Things…Leading People Part II will inspire and assist leaders to expand their horizons. This exceptional 2 day program is a complement to our outstanding and highly acclaimed management/leadership program, Managing Things…Leading People. The program provides managers and leaders a rare experiential opportunity to master skills which ensure they become significantly more effective; taking their teams to new heights. Throughout the program, the participants are challenged to enhance their presentation skills.
Program Outcomes
Self Awareness / Self Discipline
Establish habitual self-management in order to lead others/ Accept responsibility and accountability/ Seize opportunities and overcome obstacles.
Interpersonal Skills / Presentation Skills
Learn to maintain an “attitude of gratitude” and establish positive relationships/ Master exceptional communication skills/ Handle conflict and challenging conversations/ Learn new listening approaches and learn how to be an exemplary listener.
Leadership Skills
Multiply your managerial leadership skills/ Persuade & Influencing Others/ Make hard decisions, implementing action/ Set clear expectations.
Profiles included in the Program:
Everything DiSC® Management
Teaches leaders how to bring out the best in each employee. They learn how to read employees’ DiSC® styles and adapt their own styles to manage and delegate more effectively.

Personal Listening Profile
The Personal Listening Profile helps leaders discover their most natural approach to listening and gain insight into the listening approaches of others. Leaders will learn how to adopt another listening approach for more successful communication.

Facilitator
Dr. Denis Shackel, a specialist in developing Human Resources, successfully presents workshops designed to unlock the talents of those within management, business, and government organizations.
Denis’ experience includes a full professorship at the University of Toronto teaching educational psychology and where, in 2000, he was honored as Professor of the Year. Denis was honored again in 2004 and 2010 by being chosen as Professor of the Year at the prestigious Ivey School of Business where he currently teaches Management Communications.
Denis is also a published author. His book, “Five Seconds at a Time” is a compelling mix of survival, leadership principles and real-life stories that inspires readers to achieve the seemingly impossible. Recently, Denis was nominated for the Order of Ontario…the highest award given by the Provincial Government of Ontario.

Dr. Denis Shackel
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