Frontline Leader Development Bootcamp 9/17 10/8 11/12 12/10
Building Tomorrow's Leaders Frontline Leadership Development
Great employees don't automatically become great leaders.
Many organizations promote high-performing employees because they know the job, but leading people requires an entirely different skill set.The Frontline Leadership Development Program helps bridge that gap.
Designed for first-time supervisors, team leaders, shift managers, department managers, and emerging leaders, this nationally accredited leadership program equips participants with practical tools they can begin using immediately.
Whether you're preparing someone for their first leadership opportunity or strengthening an existing management team, this program helps organizations build confident leaders who improve communication, strengthen workplace culture, and develop high-performing teams.
Why This Program Matters
One of the biggest challenges organizations face is promoting employees into leadership roles without providing formal leadership training.
Employees often know the work, but suddenly find themselves responsible for coaching former coworkers, handling difficult conversations, managing conflict, setting expectations, and motivating others.
Without the right tools, even talented employees can struggle in their new role.
This program accelerates that transition by equipping leaders with practical skills they can apply immediately in real workplace situations.
Organizations benefit through:
- Stronger communication across teams
- More confident supervisors and managers
- Better employee engagement
- Reduced turnover
- Improved accountability
- Faster onboarding for new leaders
- Increased leadership capacity from within the organization
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Communication: Leadership begins with communication. Participants learn how emotional intelligence, active listening, empathy, and meaningful feedback create stronger relationships and improve employee engagement. Leaders discover how balancing business objectives with genuine concern for people leads to better outcomes for everyone.
Coaching to Move People Forward: Great leaders don't simply solve problems—they develop people. Participants learn practical coaching techniques they can use in everyday conversations to encourage growth, improve performance, increase accountability, and build employee confidence.
Resolving Conflict: Conflict is unavoidable. Poorly managed conflict is not. This course teaches leaders how to recognize conflict early, navigate difficult conversations with confidence, and use practical coaching and mediation techniques to resolve issues before they impact morale, productivity, or teamwork. Many graduates say this session alone provides tools they use almost every week.
Setting Goals & Reviewing Results: Strong leaders create clarity. Participants learn how to establish SMART goals, build employee ownership, track progress effectively, and conduct meaningful performance discussions that encourage growth rather than simply evaluate performance.
Program Details
- Four 4-hour interactive sessions
- 16 hours of nationally accredited leadership training
- DDI Certified Instructor
- 10:00 AM–2:00 PM (Lunch Break Included)
- Open to businesses throughout the Kansas City region
Non-Member Investment: $1,310
Dates:
September 17th, 2026
October 8th, 2026
November 12th, 2026
December 10th, 2026
Registration is limited to the first 16 people.
Date and Time
Thursday Sep 17, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
September 17th, 2026
October 8th, 2026
November 12th, 2026
December 10th, 2026
Location
SEi Training Room
1225 Swift St.
North Kansas City, MO 64116
Fees/Admission
Member Fee - $1,060
Non-Member Fee - $1,310
Contact Information
Audrey Parker
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