Dallas Workshop for New Managers
4.8/5 rating from 10,000+ managers
2-DAY, IN-PERSON TRAINING
May 20 – 21, 2026 • Dallas-area (Richardson, TX)
Step away from work and into an immersive, off-site leadership experience. You’ll spend the day practicing conversations, solving real leadership challenges and getting coached through situations you’re facing right now.
Training that feels like a reset — not another meeting.
An interactive leadership learning experience
- Live coaching and guided role-play
- Small-group discussions with other managers
- Guided practice built around common manager scenarios
- Real-time feedback as you practice key conversations
- Manager scripts and take-home tools
By the end of this training, you’ll be able to:
Lead former peers
Earn respect and credibility from colleagues who now report to you.
Set clear expectations
Align priorities and hold people accountable without creating tension.
Delegate with confidence
Assign work effectively without hovering or micromanaging.
Handle tough conversations
Address performance and behavior issues calmly and professionally.
Communicate like a manager
Apply proven scripts for common leadership situations.
This workshop is ideal for:
- New managers or supervisors in their first 1 – 5 years
- Individual contributors recently promoted into leadership
- Team leads who never received formal manager training
- High performers now responsible for people and results
- Managers who want more confidence in tough conversations
Meet your facilitator
Charlene Burroughs
Leadership Trainer & Communication Specialist
Co-Founder & Vice President, Schoolhouse Excellence
Charlene Burroughs specializes in helping first-time managers strengthen communication and leadership skills. She is a former educator with a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration from Texas Woman’s University.
Her approach
- Coaching-based, not lecture-driven
- Focused on real workplace scenarios
- Supportive, low-pressure participation
- Clear, job-ready tools and scripts
Why managers love this program:
“The small group format was the greatest surprise. It allowed all of us to speak without feeling rushed, discuss real work situations we struggle with and get focused feedback. Small groups are far more educational and personal than large sessions.”
Kristi B.
“Enjoyed the course and the layout. Real-world solutions to everyday problems.”
Lizeth V.
“An excellent, well thought out and well delivered two-day experience. Time seemed to fly by and it was very engaging.”
Bryan B.
“Love this! Being an older new manager has its own struggles, and I feel I have tools now to navigate!”
Betty W.
Workshop agenda ― what we’ll cover:
DAY 1 From Individual Contributor to Confident Leader
- What today’s managers are expected to handle (and how to stay ahead of it)
- How to develop a confident supervisor mindset and professional image
- Navigating the awkward reality of supervising friends and former peers
- The most common (and costly) manager mistakes — and how to avoid them
- Identifying your leadership strengths and shoring up your weaknesses
- Addressing attitude problems without escalating conflict
- Dealing confidently with argumentative or combative people
- Giving crystal-clear directions that stick the first time
- Staying calm, steady and professional when emotions run high
- Speaking with confidence and authority in meetings
DAY 2 Managing Work and Maximizing Performance
- Smarter email, text and voicemail strategies that save time
- Prioritizing effectively when everything feels “urgent”
- Effective delegation without micromanaging
- Professional ways to say “no” without guilt or backlash
- Tracking projects so nothing slips through the cracks
- Giving feedback that motivates instead of deflates
- Building morale for both on-site and remote teams
- Igniting enthusiasm and gaining buy-in for team goals
- Recognizing burnout and re-engaging discouraged employees
Dallas Workshop for New Managers
May 20 – 21, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$749 per attendee
(Save $50/person when you enroll 4 or more)
Your registration includes:
Before the event
- Three leadership books mailed to you after registration
- Pre-work reading to help you get more out of the live sessions
During the event
- Two full days of live, facilitator-led training
- Live coaching, role-play and personalized feedback
- Participant materials, manager scripts and real-world tools
- Refreshments and beverages throughout both days
- Certificate of completion
After the event
- Follow-up virtual session with the facilitator to reinforce key skills
- FREE 90-day pass to SkillPath Unlimited Training digital library
Spots fill quickly — save your seat today!
Your venue
Element Dallas Richardson
2205 N. Glenville Dr.
Richardson, TX 75082
- Easy access from major highways
- Just 14 minutes from Love Field
- Free on-site parking
Ready to step into leadership?
Seats are limited to keep the experience interactive and personalized. Reserve your spot now and spend two days building the skills every new manager needs to truly succeed.
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