Blanchard Management Essentials®
Give new managers crucial skills for success
When managers struggle, the cost is significant: high turnover, low morale, poor productivity, and more. Frequently, these performance challenges are because they don’t have the essential management skills they need to succeed. That’s why we created Blanchard Management Essentials®: a transformational leadership training program for new managers and those who need to sharpen the essential skills required to build positive relationships with team members, inspire engagement, and drive productivity.
Management training for your emerging leaders
Blanchard Management Essentials training program builds on the key concepts of the best-selling business book, The New One Minute Manager®, and the One Minute Manager® course. Ideal for new manager training or as a refresher for veterans, it gives your people the necessary tools and training to become leaders who achieve the exceptional. The program covers the essence of management skills training: the right mindset, core conversations, and communication skills needed to build positive relationships and make everyone more productive.
The course introduces the Four Core Conversations model, a highly effective framework for understanding the communication essentials needed to manage people and performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is new manager training, and why is it important?
New manager training helps first-time leaders build foundational skills in communication, delegation, and performance management. Blanchard Management Essentials® focuses on turning strong individual contributors into capable leaders who inspire others. The program ensures new managers can confidently lead teams, provide feedback, and foster engagement from day one.
What skills do participants learn in a management training course?
Participants learn how to set goals, provide clear direction, coach employees, and handle performance challenges. The training also develops emotional intelligence and communication skills critical for managing diverse teams. These skills lay the groundwork for effective leadership and long-term organizational success.
Who should take the Blanchard Management Essentials® program?
It’s designed for first-time managers, supervisors, and team leads stepping into a leadership role. The course is also valuable for experienced managers who want to strengthen their management fundamentals. The focus on real-world tools and practical conversations makes it highly actionable.
How does management training improve employee engagement?
When managers communicate effectively and show support, employees feel more valued and motivated. This leads to higher engagement, stronger performance, and better retention. Management training creates a ripple effect across teams, improving culture and productivity company-wide.
Can the program be customized for different organizations?
Yes. The course can be tailored to fit specific organizational goals, industries, or leadership frameworks. Customized learning ensures the program reflects each company’s values and leadership standards while maintaining proven methodologies.
More Questions?
Delivery Options to Meet Your Needs
We can deliver Blanchard Management Essentials in-person, as virtual sessions, as part of a learning journey, or delivered in a self-directed online or moderated online version, so your managers can learn the methodology wherever they are and whenever they have time.
In Person
Virtual
Online
Blanchard Management Essentials is delivered in a one-day, in-person session (six hours including 45 minutes for lunch and four five-minute or ten-minute breaks). After the session, participants have access to the Blanchard Management Essentials Challenge through the sustainment section of the Blanchard Exchange course, which guides learners through a set of tasks to practice new skills back on the job.
1 Day Instructor-led Course
Prework: LAUNCH — Allows participants to view a live-action video (LAV) teaser and select four real-work situations to work on in class
Welcome: LEARN & PRACTICE — Welcomes participants and defines some outcomes and behavioral norms for the session
THE TRANSITION — Help participants understand the challenges of the transition from being an individual contributor to being a manager
INTRODUCTION TO THE FOUR CORE CONVERSATIONS — Presents an overview of the Four Core Conversations
THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS — Teaches managers the four essential skills they need to balance relationships and results
THE FOUR CORE CONVERSATIONS — Shows how to put the four essential skills to work in the context of the four core conversations: Goal Setting, Praising, Redirecting, and Wrapping Up.
CLOSING — Helps managers create a set of intentions to guide their future behaviors
Your leaders participate in three 2-hour virtual training sessions that teach them the world-renowned One Minute Manager conversations fundamental skills for building positive relationships that drive engagement and productivity for having effective performance conversations with their team members.
Virtual Instructor-led Courses
Virtual Session 1: Learn
Help participants understand the challenges of the transition from being an individual contributor to being a manager, and teach managers the four essential skills they need to balance relationships and results
Virtual Session 2: Practice
Shows how to put the four essential conversational skills to work in the context of the first two managerial conversations – Goal Setting and Praising.
Virtual Session 3: Practice
Tools and resources are accessible to strengthen and sustain their skills in SLII.
After the sessions, participants have access to the Blanchard Management Essentials Challenge through the sustainment section of the Blanchard Exchange course, which guides learners through a set of tasks to practice new skills back on the job.
Let us know if you'll need Continuing Education Units prior to starting your course!
- 6 SHRM PDCs
- 6 NASBA CPEs
- 6 ATD Credit Hours
Online Program
This two-hour on-demand leadership solution helps new managers gain the skills they need to step confidently into their new role. The course also supports established managers and supervisors in improving essential management skills and helps emerging leaders reach their full potential.
Learning Design — Six modules (each approximately 20 minutes) that include assignments, engaging participant materials, videos, and learning activities
Blended Learning Option — Optional Launch and Debrief sessions can reinforce the content and are easy to facilitate Optional Reflect and Share sessions available for online overviews.
Sustainability Tools — After the course, participants can access videos and worksheets for reinforcement for a full year through their learner portal
Online Overview
This 35-minute online overview teaches the core concepts of Blanchard Management Essentials through short videos, interactions, and tools. Ideal for learners who need an overview of the content or a refresher, this course design can be used along with virtual and in-person sessions, or as part of a learning journey, to create more flexible learning experiences. Optional Reflect and Share sessions are also available.
Digital Assets
- Micro-activities: Organized into bite-sized pieces, ranging from 1 to 5 minutes
- Interactive Exercises: Fun, engaging activities include videos, games, stories, case studies, and online discussions
- Manager-Led Debriefs: Optional manager-led debriefs enable collaboration and discussion for a blended learning experience
Vital training to get managers off to a great start
Don’t let your managers rely on faulty instincts that undermine morale and productivity. Give them essential management skills training to maximize their achievement.
45 %
of managers said they lack the confidence to help employees develop necessary skills.*
26%
of first-time managers feel they weren’t ready to lead others to begin with.**
75 %
of managers would like more training in how to be a good boss.***
* Gartner, 45% of Managers Lack Confidence To Help Employees Develop the Skills They Need Today | **Center for Creative Leadership. 12 Challenges New Managers Must Conquer|| ***Fast Company, 6 Types of Bad Bosses and How to Deal With Them
The New Manager Training Advantage
Blanchard Management Essentials turns struggling managers into inspiring leaders. It does this by teaching managers how to communicate effectively, set goals, be empathetic, and give feedback. And when managers know how to do this, your organization takes flight.
Create Managerial Success Fast
Put your managers on the fast track to success by teaching powerful management fundamentals.
Build Positive Skills
Skilled managers know how to support, motivate, and empower their team members so they can achieve the extraordinary.
Reduce Staff Frustration
Effective managers are critical for helping employees manage heavy workloads, supporting career development, and communicating organizational goals.
Develop Future Leaders
Managers learn effective leadership techniques that form the foundations for successful careers.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us today to learn how we can help your leaders learn the skills they need to manage and develop their people effectively. Whether you prefer to use well-established, standard training designs or to tailor your learning experiences for your employees, we can help you succeed.
Team Leaders & Managers
Whether you’re just starting your leadership journey or want to hone your leadership skills, Blanchard can help you become an Inspired Leader.
Learning & Development Professionals
Looking to make a transformative impact on your organization and people? Our team of experts is always working to deliver dynamic yet time-tested solutions and learning experiences.
Training & Coaching Professionals
From a robust community of expert practitioners to a market-leading partner program, we passionately support you in delivering Blanchard content and courses that inspire learners and realize results.
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SLII® - Maailman suosituin johtamisvalmennus
Blanchardin SLII®-johtamismalli antaa viitekehyksen ja työkalut nopeuttaa ihmisten suorituskyvyn kasvua. Se on validoitu yli 30 vuoden johtamista ja työn imua koskevalla tutkimuksella sekä käytännön kokemuksella. Malli perustuu ajatukseen, että eri tilanteissa tarvitaan erilaista johtamista. Johtajan tulee tunnistaa johdettavan kehitysvaihe ja sovittaa johtamistyylinsä siihen.
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Haluatko kehittyä lähijohtajana ja saada parempia tuloksia ihmisten kanssa? Saat käyttöösi SLII®-malliin perustuvat, kansainvälisesti todistetut työkalut ja menetelmät, joilla on mitattu vaikutus johtamisen laatuun ja tiimien suorituskykyyn. 100 % osallistujista suosittelee valmennustamme!
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