Overview
To enable
managers and senior managers to continue developing management and leadership
skills necessary to be successful in their organizations. This course was built
as a next stage learning program to the nontechnical people management awareness
skills covered in AHI’s previous Level IV course, “Management and Leadership
Essentials.” Our Level V course highlights leadership skills and situations that
are common for managers and senior managers of organizations. Participants will
be encouraged to examine and challenge their beliefs and approaches to managing
and leading people.
What is
Expected of the Manager & Senior Manager: Leading with
Impact
Your leaders
will explore the mindset shift from technical execution to firm-wide strategy.
They’ll refine their ability to balance engagement quality, client
relationships, and internal leadership responsibilities.
Managing Self
and Priorities: Maximizing Productivity
Part I: Your
managers will revisit prioritization frameworks to align their time with
high-impact activities.
Part II: They’ll
identify ways to engage in non-billable activities that contribute to firm
growth, build professional reputations, and develop leadership
pathways.
Building
Leadership Communication Skills: Influencing Without
Authority
Part I: Managers
will enhance their ability to influence teams, partners, and clients without
direct authority.
Part II: They’ll
refine their meeting leadership and facilitation skills to drive staff
engagement and productivity.
Leading
Others – Coaching and Developing Staff: Growing the Next Generation of
Leaders
Part I: Managers
will practice on-the-job coaching techniques that improve staff performance and
engagement.
Part II: They’ll
refine their skills in career advising and mentorship, helping staff align with
firm goals.
Team Building
for Managers & Senior Managers: Strengthening Team
Dynamics
Your leaders
will assess team performance, identify roadblocks, and implement strategies to
foster stronger collaboration and accountability.
Helping Your
Organization Grow: Expanding Business Development
Capabilities
Part I: Managers
will revisit firm growth strategies and their role in expanding services with
existing clients.
Part II: They’ll
refine their networking skills, learn to generate referrals, and identify ways
to contribute to direct business development efforts.