The R-Factor Workshop

“This workshop made a huge difference in helping our managers to communicate, give feedback, and handle pushback effectively.” — HR Director, Healthcare System

“At first, I didn’t want to be in this workshop, but now I’m very glad I did!” — Engineering Group Leader

“After The R-Factor Workshop, I stopped getting complaints about our new supervisors — people actually want to work for them now.” — VP of Talent, Manufacturing Company

Are your managers struggling with tough conversations?!

You’ve promoted your best individual contributors. Now they’re struggling with feedback, conflict, and accountability—and those problems are landing on your desk. The R-Factor Workshop gives new and frontline managers the interpersonal skills to handle these moments before they become HR issues.

Certified by the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches—meeting professional standards for leadership development.

Invest in Manager Skills, Not Damage Control

Are your managers struggling with tough conversations?!

Certified by the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches—meeting professional standards for leadership development.

Invest in Manager Skills, Not Damage Control

THE PROBLEM + SOLUTION

You promote a great employee — and suddenly they’re managing people, not projects. They know the work, but not how to handle conflict, give feedback, or communicate under pressure. That’s when the problems start showing up in HR. Complaints. Frustration. Turnover. It’s not that these new managers don’t care — they’ve just never been taught how to communicate and lead people effectively.

That’s where the R-Factor Workshop comes in.

Created by Gregg Ward — award-winning author of the bestselling business fable The Respectful Leader and Founder of The Center For Respectful Leadership — this program gives managers practical, real-world skills to build respect and trust, communicate clearly, and resolve conflict before it escalates. With nearly 30 years of experience—from Fortune 100 companies to the New York City Police Department—Gregg’s live virtual sessions blend instruction, hands-on practice, and real-time feedback. Managers walk away with tried-and-true tools they can use immediately.

Managers Gain:

The ability to give feedback that inspires, not deflates
Confidence in handling defensiveness and conflict quickly and calmly
Stronger communication across personality types and styles

HR Gains:

Fewer complaints and escalations
Higher retention and healthier team dynamics
Freedom to focus on strategy, not damage control

Graduates of the R-Factor Workshop lead with empathy, communicate with clarity, create psychologically safe teams, and handle conflict before it ever reaches HR’s desk.

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PROGRAM FORMAT & OPTIONS

Virtual Sessions, Real Results

Our live, interactive virtual workshops are delivered in real time — not pre-recorded to “watch later” (which rarely happens!). Managers engage directly with Gregg and a small peer group to practice new skills and get immediate, personalized feedback. Each workshop is limited to 12–16 participants – creating an intimate setting for focused experiential learning, practice, coaching and support – and is divided into two back-to-back half-days that fit easily into a busy workweek.

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*Returning clients receive additional discounts.

Private Cohorts

Bring The R-Factor Workshop in-house! Dedicated sessions are available for groups of 10 or more, tailored to your organization’s culture and goals.

ABOUT GREGG WARD

Gregg Ward is an executive coach, speaker, author and global thought leader who’s spent 25+ years teaching leaders how to earn respect and drive results. He began his career training the New York City Police Department in conflict resolution — a trial by fire that shaped his lifelong commitment to respectful leadership. Since then, he’s helped organizations from The US Navy to Fortune 100 companies create workplaces where people feel valued, respected, and perform at their best.

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Ready to stop managing your managers' people problems?

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Program Pricing & Discounts

EARLY BIRD PRICING

$945* UNTIL FEBRUARY 16 / APRIL 13 / JUNE 22

$1,035* FEBRUARY 17-MARCH 2 / APRIL 14-27 / JUNE 23-JULY 6

$1,350 per seat: March 3-9 / April 28 – May 4 / July 7 – July 13

*Previous and current clients receive an additional 10% discount.
Scholarships are available but limited. Apply here: https://zfrmz.com/
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R-Factor Virtual Workshop FAQ

What is The R-Factor Virtual Workshop?

It’s a virtual training program delivered live over Zoom and designed for new and current managers seeking to develop their soft, or people, skills.

How long is it?

Two half-days back-to-back from 12:30pm-4:30pm Eastern each day

What are the primary focus areas of the workshop?

There are ten key focus areas…

Day One

1. Understanding Respect / Neuroscience of Respect/Disrespect

2.Why Respect Is a Business Imperative (the data)

3. The Key Practices of Respectful Leadership

4. Emotional Intelligence for Leaders

5. Your Leadership Communication Styles using the DISC Assessment

Day Two

6. The DISC Communication Styles and Your Team

7. Creating Psychological Safety within Your Team

8. Delivering Performance/Behavioral Feedback Effectively

9. De-Escalating Pushback and Conflict

10. Practice on a Realistic Case Study, Instructor Feedback

What course materials will I receive?

Each participant receives the following shipped in advance…

• Program workbook

• Stand Alone Job Aides

• Copy of The Respectful Leader book

• Access to the DISC Leadership Communication Styles Assessment & Report

What do I receive when the program concludes?

Each participant is entitled to…

• Continuing Education Credits from PMI (Project Management Institute)

• One 45-minute, one-on-one post-program coaching session with the Instructor, Gregg Ward - Founder/ Executive Director of the Center for Respectful Leadership

What does it cost?

Regularly $1,350 per person
Discount: $945 until 20 business days before the program
Discount: $1,035 between 19 and 2 business days before the program
Previous and Current Clients: $850
Scholarships are available on a limited basis, apply now: https://zfrmz.com/0o16cI4R1LqSRsTEvwcN

The R-Factor Workshop

Are your managers struggling with tough conversations?!

Are your managers struggling with tough conversations?!

THE PROBLEM + SOLUTION

That’s where the R-Factor Workshop comes in.

Managers Gain:

HR Gains:

Take our FREE "Am I A Respectful Leader?" self-assessment

PROGRAM FORMAT & OPTIONS

Virtual Sessions, Real Results

Schedule

Investment

Private Cohorts

ABOUT GREGG WARD

ABOUT GREGG WARD

Ready to stop managing your managers' people problems?

Program Pricing & Discounts

R-Factor Virtual Workshop FAQ

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