Soft Skills for Managers Who Don't Love Managing.

The R-Factor Virtual Workshop

Develop Leadership Skills for Today’s Workforce!

Boost Team Performance: learn to motivate authentically, increase engagement and drive results by fostering a positive, respectful team environment.
Create a Stress-Free, Productive Culture: master communication and conflict resolution to maintain a calm, high-performing team.
Lead with Emotional Intelligence: strengthen self-awareness and psychological safety for lasting leadership success.

Why Your Managers Should Get Soft Skills Training

Watch the preview replay to learn how the R Factor Workshop is the solution to your people problems.

Are You a Manager/Supervisor?

Do you want to…
- Develop your communication skills?
- Motivate and engage your diverse team more effectively?
- Be more effective at de-escalating conflict?
- Drive business results up and interpersonal communication challenges down?
- Prepare yourself for senior management role?

Are You in HR/L&D/OD?

Do you want to support someone in…
- Developing their communication and soft skills?
- Increasing their Emotional Intelligence and ability to create psychologically safe teams?
- Becoming better at de-escalating and managing conflict?
- Drive business outcomes respectfully without using old-style command-and-control or carrot-and-stick leadership styles?

Then the R-Factor Virtual Workshop is the solution you’re looking for!

Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your leadership skills and create a respectful, high-performing workplace.

What You'll Learn

Effective Feedback: Master the art of giving constructive feedback while managing defensiveness.
Psychological Safety: Create a safe and trusting work environment to prevent workplace disrespect and bullying.
Communication Skills: enhance your communication style using the DISC Leadership Communication Skills Inventory assessment for better team dynamics.
Confirmation Bias Awareness: Recognize and mitigate personal biases to make fairer decisions.

This program has been officially certified by the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches

The R-Factor Program Dates & Details

LIVE INTERACTIVE 2 HALF-DAY SESSIONS (small group of 12-16)

Participate from the comfort of your home and gain:

Stronger Team Collaboration – Foster open communication and build a psychologically safe work environment where teams thrive.
Conflict Resolution – Gain practical de-escalation techniques to reduce workplace stress and create a more harmonious culture.
Empowered Leadership – Lead with confidence, earn respect, and inspire your team to perform at their best.

Program Testimonials

This workshop transformed my approach to leadership. The practical strategies for conflict management and emotional intelligence were game changers for me.

— Executive Coach & Consultant

“Best leadership course I’ve ever attended”

— Engineering Manager

“Finally, real-world people skills that I can use the minute the class is over.”

— Sr. Project Manager

“Mr. Ward is an exceptional instructor and coach.”

— Director, Operations

“The virtual half-day format over two back-to-back days makes it really easy to take the class without falling behind on my work.”

— New IT Manager

“This workshop is becoming a must-do for every one of our new managers and supervisors.”

— VP, HR

Program Pricing & Discounts

EARLY BIRD PRICING

$1,350 per seat

$945* UNTIL JUNE 4

$1,035* JUNE 5-24

*Previous and current clients receive an additional 10% discount.
No longer accepting registrations for April 2025.
Scholarships are available but limited. Apply here: https://zfrmz.com/0o16cI4R1LqSRsTEvwcN

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