A manager’s ability to visualize and develop systems, methods and strategies which provide lasting value to the corporation, evolve over time. Most managers experience vigorous learning curves with several plateaus. Progression through these learning curves represents a transformation from simply reacting to that of strategizing, developing and creating; from the applications of currently known technology to the state of planning and envisioning future directions based on their ability to foresee possible problems. The Manager’s Forum was developed in hopes that you will experience a real transition from reliance on basically logical, data-driven processes to more intuitive or experience-driven processes.

In the early stages of a manager’s career they generally deal with built-in, anticipated, easily measured elements of their job. As they develop as managers they transform to conceptualize and develop long-term systems and methods to increase productivity. During the course of the Communication Class you will understand the behavioral characteristics of yourself and more importantly others you are responsible for. You will find managing through behavior is more effective than managing through simply giving directives and commandments. In addition you will uncover the emotions that drive and motivate others in order to achieve objectives.

For any manager to excel they must possess a strong personal motivation, strong communication skills and intelligence. Sufficient time and experience are also important factors, which is why the Manager’s Forum is takes place over the course of one year.

In today’s marketplace, the successful manager understands that he or she is primarily responsible for building an organization within an organization. In the Manager’s Forum you will learn to develop an Individual Development Plan (IDP). This plan allows you to understand and develop the unique mix of skills and abilities one brings to any work assignment. An IDP also serves to provide today’s manager with a foundation for individual success.

During the course of the Manager's Forum we track the individual’s development process to determine the level of development the individual manager has attained.

As a Manager you should be aware that in order to succeed you first must accept responsibility not only for your job and job-related responsibilities, but more importantly for your own self-development efforts. This level is graded by your commitment to your tasks performed compared to the overall goals of the company and/or your direct superior. During the course of the Time Management Class you will uncover why you previously experienced difficulty in managing your most valuable asset—Time. We will provide you the tools necessary to make use of your time through prioritizing and differentiating pay time activities from non-pay time activities. Your personal commitment will be graded on observable levels of self-motivation and self-initiative. This means self-involvement in class as well as on the job.