Leadership development program that prepares you for management success
For future leaders.
You have been identified for a promotion, or perhaps you are part of a high potential program and management is in your future. But here is the reality: Most people get promoted to manager and then learn by making mistakes with real people’s careers.
You have a choice. You can wait until you are in the role and figure it out as you go, or you can get ahead of the curve and learn the fundamentals now. Smart future leaders prepare before they need these skills in high-pressure situations.
Why Leadership Development Programs Matter for Future Leaders
Gaps that derail future leaders
Not thinking like a manager
You excel at executing tasks but struggle to think about team performance, resource allocation, and building capability in others. Management requires a completely different mindset.
Struggling with people decisions
As an individual contributor, you focus on your own work. As a manager, you will need to make decisions about promotions, salary increases, performance issues, and terminations.
Lacking leadership fundamentals
Being good at your job does not automatically make you good at helping others be good at their jobs. You need to learn how to delegate, give feedback, and have development conversations.
The manager development program
What’s inside the leadership Development Program
Program
Module 1 : People Management Fundamentals
7 Lessons
Learn what managing people actually means and avoid the mistakes that derail new managers
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Module 2 : Setting SMART Goals and Objectives
9 Lessons
Stop writing vague goals that confuse your team and start creating objectives that drive action.
Program
Module 3: Developing team Members for talent retnetion
8 Lessons
Create development plans that actually develop people and keep your best talent from leaving.
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Module 4: Feedback & Coaching conversations
12 Lessons
Master the feedback skills that turn difficult conversations into performance improvements.
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Course 5: Performance management in practice
7 Lessons
Learn the performance management process that makes promotion decisions fact based.
Practical manager
tools
Templates, sheets, feedback scripts and custom GPTs, ready to use.
30-day implementation support
Direct access to Simon for implementation support while you roll it out
Fast and focused
Short, no-fluff lessons you can finish in under 30 minutes and apply the same week.
Success Stories from Leadership Development Program Graduates
Monday Simon is recommended by future leaders
The 30-day support made all the difference. Instead of getting lost after the workshop, Simon helped me roll out the practices step by step. It saved me time and gave me confidence in handling tough feedback conversations.
Aisha
Marketing Manager
The program helped me move from firefighting to actually managing. The goal-setting tools gave me clarity, and my team now has clear action plans instead of vague directions.
Julien
Sales Manager
“What I liked is that Simon doesn’t sugarcoat management. The tools are simple, but they force you to actually lead. I became more confident in holding my team accountable.”
Emily
CS lead
“What makes this program different is how interactive it is. The lessons come with exercises and scenarios that feel real, not academic. It’s hands-on learning, perfect for someone just starting out in management.”
Sunil
Project Manager
“The personal support was a big surprise. Simon gave me practical advice for real problems I was facing as a new manager, which gave me the confidence to handle tough conversations with my team.”
Dea
Operations manager
“What made the program different was Simon’s personal support. Whenever I felt stuck, he guided me with clear advice and pushed me to put things into practice. It never felt like I was learning alone more like having a coach walking alongside me.”
Stephane
Product Manager
Access to my manager development program
5 Complete Modules: Introduction to People Management, Goal Setting, Competency Development, Coaching & 1-on-1s, Performance Management in Practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I take this before or after I get promoted?
Take it before. Learning these skills while you are still an individual contributor gives you time to practice without the pressure of managing real people. When you do get promoted, you will be ready from day one instead of learning by trial and error. Plus, demonstrating management readiness often accelerates the promotion itself.
What if my promotion is not guaranteed?
The skills covered in the Manager Development Training makes you more promotable. Even if your current company does not promote you, these skills make you attractive to other employers looking for management candidates.
Should I tell my current manager I am taking this program?
Yes, absolutely tell them. This shows initiative, commitment to growth, and seriousness about advancement. Most managers appreciate employees who invest in developing themselves rather than waiting for the company to do it for them. Plus, you can use your current manager as a practice partner for implementing what you learn. The program includes templates and frameworks you can share with your manager to show exactly what you are working on. Most managers will be impressed that you are learning practical skills, not just attending another feel-good leadership workshop. This demonstrates you are serious about results, not just career advancement.
Do I get certificate for completing the manager development program?
You earn a Certificate of Implementation when you prove you have applied the tools with your team and shown real results. This demonstrates actual implementation, not just course completion. You need the approval of your management or HR before issuing the certificate of completion. More information here.
Can I get help if I get stuck implementing something from the program?
Yes. You get direct access to me via whatsapp and email for questions about implementation. If you are struggling to apply a technique with your specific team or situation, I will help you adapt it. The goal is implementation, not just completion, so I am invested in making sure this actually works for you.
