Manufacturing Leadership, Education, and Development (LEAD) Program

In partnership with Leadership Marshall County

The Manufacturing Leadership, Education, and Development (LEAD) Program is designed to enhance leadership and management skills within the manufacturing industry. This eight-week course focuses on communication, leadership, and conflict resolution, providing participants with essential humanistic abilities to effectively guide their teams and address challenges. The program includes hands-on learning, reflection, and discussion-based activities, utilizing case studies and real-world applications. Participants will engage in activities such as Real Colors personality assessments to better understand decision-making processes and improve empathy and teamwork. The course is taught by experienced faculty and leadership staff, ensuring a rich and impactful learning experience.

Details

Duration: 8 weeks, 1.5 hours per week (lunchtime sessions with lunch provided).
Capacity: 8–10 participants.
Cost: $300 per employee (includes supplies, meals, and program materials).

Requirements

Host Space: Provide a conference room and allocate employees’ time.
Pre-Post Test: Assess confidence in skill development.

Course Content Overview

Discuss the differences between leadership and management.
Reflect on current roles, confidence in leadership, and areas of challenge.
Participate in Real Colors activities to understand decision-making processes and reactions, enhancing empathy and teamwork.

Identify characteristics of effective and ineffective teams.
Explore methods to redirect, motivate, and empower teams.
Understand the balance between providing direction and empowering team members.
Learn to leverage team members' core values and strengths.
Foster the relationship between Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Engagement Indicators (KEIs).

Emphasize the importance of clear communication ("Clear is kind; Unclear is unkind" - Dr. Brene Brown).
Discuss types of communication and processes to build transparency and trust.
Explore how communication can improve collaboration.
Learn to provide clear feedback: Appreciation, Coaching, and Evaluation.
Develop vulnerability trust and express empathy (Cognitive, Emotional, and Empathic Concern).

Engage in de-escalation techniques and resolve conflicts.
Walk through actions, words, and reflection to bring teams together.
Establish space for dialogue and build a conflict resolution process.

Continue discussions on conflict resolution.
Work through scenarios and action steps for conflict resolution.

Align department and personal goals with the company's mission/vision/values.
Understand individual contributions to the mission.
Learn to set goals and actionable steps for achievement and assessment.
Implement SMART goals for effective measurement.

Define collaboration within the company and across departments.
Discuss the importance of collaboration and its impact on company culture.
Learn the four rules of engagement to enhance performance and satisfaction: connection, collaboration, adaptability, and equivalence.

Conduct final reflections, projects, or presentations.
Invite leadership to engage with the course participants and learn from their experiences.

For More Information

Contact Natalie Tucker, Ph.D., vice president and academic dean, at ntucker@marian.edu.

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