Leadership Workshops
Our approach at Plum is to ensure that each learning experience is an engaging one. Everything we do is practical and applied to ensure that leaders and their teams can utilize their new skills and knowledge effectively in the workplace.
The team at Plum has executive leadership expertise, allowing us to deeply understand corporate culture, team effectiveness, and the leadership savvy needed to be successful. Our courses are designed by embedding that expertise throughout our programs, as well as incorporating research, evidence based learnings and best practices. We have many excellent sustainment programs too, enabling continued learning and behavior change in your workplace.
Our workshops fit the needs of executives, managers, emerging leaders and teams. You can be assured that we fully customize our learning experiences to ensure they fit with your organization’s culture and priorities.
We offer in-person, virtual, and hybrid sessions to suit your organization’s needs. Beyond skill development, we see each learning experience as an opportunity for deep connection and the creation of shared leadership norms.
Learning Experiences for Continued Growth
Building Your Management & Leadership Foundation
- Defining their own leadership and management philosophy
- Understanding core managerial responsibilities and expectations
- Developing situational leadership skills to adapt to different team members and circumstances
- Applying motivation theories to inspire and engage their teams
Leading Self First
- Recognizing personal triggers and patterns under pressure
- Building emotional regulation and self-management skills
- Strengthening time and energy management practices
- Modeling steadiness and accountability for their teams
Communication that Builds Trust
- Strengthening listening skills to improve understanding and clarity
- Reducing assumptions through direct, focused communication
- Creating space for open dialogue and diverse perspectives
- Building trust through consistency and follow-through
Feedback & Difficult Conversations
- Delivering reinforcing and redirecting feedback effectively
- Preparing for difficult conversations with clarity and intention
- Staying grounded and composed when emotions rise
- Repairing relationships when conversations do not go as planned
Coaching & Developing Others
- Adopting a coaching mindset to support growth
- Using questions to build ownership and problem-solving skills
- Supporting development through clear goals and feedback
- Creating practical development plans aligned to performance
Performance & Accountability
- Setting measurable expectations and defining success
- Monitoring progress and providing timely course correction
- Addressing performance gaps early and directly
- Balancing accountability with trust and autonomy
TEAM CULTURE & PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY
- Identifying behaviors that shape healthy team culture
- Practicing psychological safety in daily interactions
- Establishing clear norms and shared expectations
- Addressing negativity and disengagement constructively
BUILDING & LEADING EFFECTIVE TEAMS
- Clarifying roles, responsibilities, and decision rights
- Navigating team conflict with structure and fairness
- Leveraging individual strengths to improve collaboration
- Running focused, productive team meetings
TALENT DECISIONS & MANAGING UP
- Applying sound judgment in hiring and selection decisions
- Designing onboarding experiences that accelerate integration
- Aligning priorities and expectations with senior leaders
- Managing upward through clear communication and influence
CAREER CONVERSATIONS & LEADING THROUGH CHANGE
- Conducting meaningful career and growth conversations
- Supporting mobility and skill development within the team
- Leading through change with clarity and transparency
- Integrating learning into a practical leadership action plan
MANAGING IN A UNIONIZED ENVIRONMENT
- Understanding the manager’s role and responsibilities in a unionized environment
- Working effectively within collective agreement requirements and processes
- Addressing performance, attendance, and conduct issues appropriately
- Building productive relationships with employees and union representatives
