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 Ready To Lead At The Next Level?

Your best individual contributors have earned their promotions — and now it’s time to give them the leadership skills to match their new roles. The R-Factor Workshop equips new and frontline managers with the interpersonal tools they need to connect with their teams, communicate with confidence, and turn everyday leadership moments into real business results.

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

Invest in Manager Skills, Not Damage Control

Are Your Managers Ready To Lead At The Next Level?

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

Invest in Manager Skills, Not Damage Control

THE OPPORTUNITY + SOLUTION

Great managers aren’t born — they’re developed. When you invest in giving your managers the right interpersonal skills, the impact shows up everywhere: stronger team morale, higher retention, better collaboration, and measurable improvements in productivity and performance. The challenge is that most managers are promoted because they excelled at doing the work — not leading people. That’s not a character flaw; it’s simply a skills gap. And the good news is it’s entirely fixable.

That’s exactly what the R-Factor Workshop is designed to do.

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, give feedback that motivates, and resolve conflict before it ever 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 coaching. Managers walk away with proven tools they can put to work immediately.

Managers Gain:

The ability to give feedback that inspires growth and motivates performance
Confidence in navigating conflict and pushback with calm and clarity
Stronger communication skills that connect across personality types and styles
The tools to create psychologically safe teams where people do their best work

Your Organization Gains:

More engaged, motivated teams that deliver better business results
Higher retention and healthier team dynamics across the board
HR and talent leaders freed up to focus on strategy, not firefighting

Graduates of the R-Factor Workshop lead with empathy, communicate with purpose, and build the kind of team culture that drives real, sustainable performance.

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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.

Every participant receives a comprehensive learning experience that goes well beyond the workshop itself, including:

DISC® Leadership Communication Styles Inventory — Each participant completes the assessment prior to the workshop and receives a comprehensive personal report and in-depth analysis, giving them immediate insight into their own communication style and how to flex it for greater impact with their team.

A 45-minute, one-on-one post-program coaching session with Gregg Ward — A personalized follow-up to help each manager apply what they’ve learned directly to their own leadership challenges and goals

A full participant packet shipped in advance, which includes:

Follow-on small group support sessions — Because real behavior change doesn’t happen in a single workshop. These sessions give participants a chance to reconnect, share wins and challenges, and continue developing their skills with peer support and guidance

Schedule

Each session runs 12:30pm – 4:30pm Eastern, both days.

Investment

Check for Discount/Scholarship Availability

Quick 2-minute form—we’ll follow up within 24 hours.
*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 has spent 25+ years teaching leaders how to earn respect and drive results. He began his career as a specialist trainer for the New York City Police Department in conflict de-escalation — a trial by fire that shaped his lifelong commitment to respectful leadership. Since then, he’s written three books, including the bestselling, award-winning business fable The Respectful Leader, and helped organizations from the U.S. Navy to Fortune 100 companies build workplaces where people feel valued, respected, and inspired to perform at their best.

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READY TO UPGRADE YOUR MANAGERS’ LEADERSHIP SKILLS?

Give your managers the tools they need to motivate their teams, resolve conflict, and drive results — starting now. Not sure if this is the right fit? Let’s chat.

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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 Ready To Lead At The Next Level?

Are Your Managers Ready To Lead At The Next Level?

THE OPPORTUNITY + SOLUTION

That’s exactly what the R-Factor Workshop is designed to do.

Managers Gain:

Your Organization Gains:

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

PROGRAM FORMAT & OPTIONS

Virtual Sessions, Real Results

Every participant receives a comprehensive learning experience that goes well beyond the workshop itself, including:

Schedule

Investment

Private Cohorts

ABOUT GREGG WARD

ABOUT GREGG WARD

READY TO UPGRADE YOUR MANAGERS’ LEADERSHIP SKILLS?

Program Pricing & Discounts

R-Factor Virtual Workshop FAQ

Not Sure If This Is The Right Fit For You? Let's Chat.

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