Leadership Development for New & First-Time Managers

From promotion to performance, we'll help you equip your new leaders to succeed in their first year of leadership.

A.L.I.G.N.™ Leadership Launchpad

What it is:

A 3-month applied leadership experience designed for first-time managers who are ready to move from "doing the work" to LEADING the work.

Built on the proprietary A.L.I.G.N. Leadership Framework™, this program helps new leaders translate theory into practice, building the self-awareness, confidence, and capability needed to lead others effectively in your organization’s real context.

What’s included:

Sponsor alignment session
3 skill labs (2 hours each; mapped to A.L.I.G.N. phases)
Group coaching sessions for applied practice and accountability
Individual development plans with guided templates
Sponsor debrief with growth and impact summary

Targeted Outcomes:

Confident, self-aware new leaders who model leadership credibility and accountability
Improved team engagement, communication, and collaboration
Aligned leadership behaviors that drive organizational performance
Actionable insights for sponsors to support ongoing development

Best for:

Organizations investing in the success of:

Newly promoted managers and team leads
Emerging leaders stepping into supervisory roles
High-potential employees preparing for people leadership

A.L.I.G.N.™ Leadership Accelerator

What it is:

Builds on the foundation established in the A.L.I.G.N. Leadership Launchpad™, taking first-time supervisors and emerging leaders deeper into applied practice, coaching, and measurable growth.

Over 4-5 months, participants expand their leadership impact through a structured blend of group learning, individualized coaching, and behavioral insights, ensuring that leadership growth translates directly into team performance and operational outcomes.

What’s included:

Sponsor alignment session
3 skill labs (2 hours each; mapped to A.L.I.G.N. phases)
Group coaching sessions for applied practice and accountability
1:1 coaching sessions for personalized development
Behavioral Assessment + Debrief to strengthen self-awareness and adaptability
Leadership Application Initiative – each leader applies new skills to a real workplace challenge
Final Debrief & Recommendations summarizing outcomes and next-step development focus areas

Targeted Outcomes:

Leaders who demonstrate consistent, confident leadership behaviors
Improved team communication, accountability, and engagement
Measurable operational impact tied to leadership actions
Deeper self-awareness and adaptability through behavioral assessment
Sponsor visibility into leadership growth and readiness for next-level roles

Best for:

Designed for organizations that have:

Graduates of the A.L.I.G.N. Leadership Launchpad™ or similar foundational leadership training
Frontline or mid-level supervisors ready to deepen their leadership effectiveness
A desire to link leadership development directly to operational performance and culture

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The A.L.I.G.N.™ Difference

Most leadership development programs teach skills.
We help build leaders who create results.

Community-based programs are great for introducing leadership concepts, but they’re often one-size-fits-all and classroom-focused.

The A.L.I.G.N.™ Leadership Launchpad goes further. It’s an applied, customized experience designed to change how leaders think, act, and perform inside your organization’s real-world context.

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