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Elevate performance with professional and leadership development from M State
M State’s Workforce Development Solutions offers leadership development training designed to elevate performance at every level. Whether you’re developing emerging leaders or strengthening experienced managers, our courses deliver practical skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace.
Our training focuses on the competencies that matter most today, including communication, collaboration, emotional intelligence, critical thinking and strategic leadership. Participants gain tools to lead with confidence, engage their teams and drive meaningful results.
Strong leaders don’t emerge by accident. Many organizations promote top performers into leadership roles but too often, they aren’t equipped with the tools to succeed. That’s where we make the difference, providing the guidance and support leaders need to truly thrive.
Training built around your goals
Every organization is different, which is why our leadership training is flexible and customizable. Courses can be delivered in person or live online and tailored to your team, industry and objectives. From single workshops to comprehensive development programs, we help you build solutions that work.
Why prioritize leadership and professional development training now?
According to the SHRM Employee Benefits Survey, 65% of U.S. employers rated professional and career development benefits as “very important” or “extremely important” for their workforce. Additionally, 47% of organizations now offer executive or leadership coaching, reflecting an increase from 2024. These trends highlight a growing recognition that leadership development is not just a perk, but a strategic priority for talent retention, engagement, and organizational resilience.
Hands-on Interactive
Sessions are highly interactive with experiential activities that illustrate theories and techniques
Multiple Formats
Course delivery: in-person or live virtual formats
Group Discussions
Small and large group discussions enrich and enliven learning and team-building
SELF LEADERSHIP
Self Leadership focuses on self‑awareness, mindset, and professionalism —the foundation for great leadership
Self leadership Courses
Description
Learning Style
Delivery Method
Length
Details
Unleash Your Talents and Lead with Your Strengths
Employ CliftonStrengths© assessment and philosophy of focusing on what is right rather than what is wrong with you to achieve success and lead your team to maximum engagement and performance. Participants will take CliftonStrengths© assessment before this session.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Is there an “I” in TEAM?
Understanding Your Role in Team Success
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Assess yourself on the four components of emotional intelligence and understand how your emotional responses influence judgment, behavior, and leadership effectiveness.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Flexibility and Resilience
Build resilience and personal well‑being by understanding the difference between flexibility and resilience, navigating change effectively, and applying communication and coping strategies to move forward with confidence during uncertainty.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Critical Thinking
Explore your capacity for objective analysis and thoughtful evaluation to support sound judgment and decision‑making.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Problem Solving
Explore the problem‑solving process and learn how mistakes and failures can become opportunities for growth.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Holding Yourself Accountable
Assess your motivation and establish meaningful goals to strengthen personal accountability at work.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Time and Priorities: Are You Managing Time or Pain?
A practical approach to prioritization, focus, and managing competing demands.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Always the Professional
An introductory overview of inter‑ and intrapersonal skills critical in any work environment. Deeper exploration and application of these concepts is covered in related courses.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Professionalism
Learn the elements of professionalism and how they support positive attitude, sound judgment, and appropriate workplace behavior.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Presentation Skills
Deliver more confident, effective presentations. Practice what you learn by delivering a mini presentation to another participant.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
TEAM LEADERSHIP
Equip leaders with the tools to build high-performing, engaged teams through communication, trust, and accountability
Team leadership Courses
Description
Learning Style
Delivery Method
Length
Details
Leader/Follower Orientation
Examine your approach to leadership, understand how it shapes follower commitment and trust, and recognize the critical role followership plays in organizational success.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Building a Strengths-Based Team: Start with talent and embrace individual strengths and style
Employ CliftonStrengths© assessment to focuse on identifying what’s right with each team member—and learning how to intentionally use those strengths to improve communication, collaboration, and overall performance. Rather than trying to “fix” weaknesses, participants will gain practical strategies to better understand their own style, appreciate the strengths of others, and build a more engaged and effective team.
Participants will complete the CliftonStrengths® assessment prior to the session and explore how to apply their individual talents in a meaningful way.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Lead with Your Full 34 and Maximize the Strengths of Your Team
Equip leaders to maximize team engagement and productivity using your full 34 strengths individually and as a team. Prerequisite: participants must complete the CliftonStrengths© 34 assessment.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Building Effective and Inclusive Teams
Gain practical tools to assess team effectiveness, understand stages of team development, and strengthen alignment around shared goals.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Using Strengths, Curiosity and Growth Mindset to Foster an Inclusive Culture
Help build an inclusive workplace by understanding how strengths, curiosity and mindset affect the way we interact with others.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Building Trust Through Communication and Conflict
Use techniques from Crucial Conversations© to share ideas, explore others’ ideas and create action plans to reach common goals respectfully and confidently. Develop conversation strategies to build shared meaning and mutual respect in the face of opposing opinions and high emotions.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Managing Conflict
Gain skills to manage and resolve disagreements in a constructive manner while preventing unproductive confrontation.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Strength and Scenario-Based Communication
Apply what you’re learned about your strengths and the Crucial Conversations© method to strategize and practice real-life conversations that happen in your workplace. Tailored to your specific workplace based on conversation examples you provide. Prerequisite courses: “Unleash Your Talents and Lead with Your Strengths” and “Building Trust During Communication and Conflict.”
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Coaching for Motivation, Engagement and Performance
Use Gallup’s Strengths-Based Coaching model to enhance employee performance by establishing expectations, continually coaching, and creating accountability.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Leading Through Change
Use proven transition model and coaching techniques to lead your team through the business environment’s constant changes. You’ll create a strategy for leading your team through a current transition.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Drive organizational success by aligning vision, strategy, and culture to achieve long-term impact.”
Organizational leadership Courses
Description
Learning Style
Delivery Method
Length
Details
Establishing Values and Vision
Reflect on your personal values and professional vision while deepening your understanding of the organization’s values and direction. Explore practical ways to communicate and model values, align goals and priorities with a shared vision, and strengthen consistency between you say and how you lead.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Culture by Design: How Leaders Shape What Really Happens
Culture is shaped by everyday leadership choices. Leaders learn how behaviors, systems, and decisions influence culture—and how to intentionally reinforce the values that drive performance and engagement.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Organizational Clarity: Roles, Priorities, and Accountability
Reduce confusion and increase focus. Leaders gain tools to clarify roles, align priorities, and strengthen accountability—so teams know what matters most and how their work contributes to success.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Organizational Decision‑Making: Clarity, Speed, and Accountability
Help leaders make better decisions—faster. This course builds clarity around decision rights, streamlines processes, and strengthens accountability so the organization can move forward with confidence and alignment.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Strategic Thinking for Organizational Impact
Distinguish between strategic intent, strategic thinking, and strategic planning while developing habits that support stronger long‑term decisions. Leaders learn how to apply strategic thinking to everyday priorities, trade‑offs, and organizational impact.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Innovation and Change for Growth
Explore how to harness diverse perspectives, encourage calculated risk‑taking, and create conditions where innovation can take root. Leaders gain practical tools to expand thinking and drive meaningful change.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Influencing and Negotiating
Examine the strong connection between negotiation and conflict management, strengthening their ability to navigate conversations, build alignment, and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Building a Sustainable Leadership Pipeline
Prepare your organization for the future by developing leaders at every level. This course helps create intentional systems for identifying, developing, and retaining leadership talent aligned with long‑term goals.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Transformation Leadership: Sustaining Momentum Over Time
Transformation doesn’t end at implementation. This course equips leaders to maintain momentum through change, manage competing priorities, and reinforce new ways of working so progress lasts.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
1:1 Leadership Coaching (Not a Training Course)
Personalized, one-on-one coaching designed to support leaders in real time. Sessions are tailored to the individual—not a group training—and focus on practical application, accountability, and measurable growth.
Leadership Coaching Courses
Description
Learning Style
Delivery Method
Length
Details
Individual Leadership Coaching
Personalized, one-on-one coaching designed to help leaders build self-awareness, leverage their strengths, and navigate real workplace challenges with confidence. Sessions are tailored to the individual’s goals and focus on practical application, accountability, and measurable growth.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Coaching for High-Potential Employees
Develop and retain top talent by preparing high-potential employees for future leadership roles. Coaching helps individuals expand their thinking, strengthen decision-making skills, and build the leadership capabilities needed to take on greater responsibility within the organization.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Coaching for New Leaders
Support new and emerging leaders as they transition into leadership roles. Coaching focuses on building confidence, establishing leadership presence, navigating team dynamics, and developing the foundational skills needed to lead effectively from day one.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Executive Coaching
Strategic, high-level coaching for senior leaders focused on organizational impact, decision-making, and leadership effectiveness. Sessions provide a confidential space to explore complex challenges, refine leadership approach, and align personal leadership style with organizational goals and vision.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Leadership Coaching Packages (6-month, 12-month, etc.)
Structured coaching engagements that provide ongoing support and development over time. These packages combine regular coaching sessions with goal setting, progress tracking, and real-time problem solving to create lasting behavior change and sustained leadership growth.
Instructor-led
In person or live online
Varies
Customizable – contact us
Questions? Contact Us
Invest in your people and your future. Whether you need a single course or a fully customized training program, M State’s Workforce Development Solutions is ready to help.
Contact our team today to learn more, schedule training or build a program tailored to your organization.
Testimonials
Hear from our clients
Vector has been honored to participate in the M State Leadership Development Programs for many years. They have truly changed our leaders’ abilities to inspire and lead our teams effectively. The various curriculums are designed to help in real-world scenarios and give participants deep insight.
Bridget Grenier, Co-owner and Director of Human Resources
Vector Windows
Amy and Dana were fully engaged in understanding my vision. Their attentiveness and willingness to listen made it clear that they were invested in ensuring what we came up with was both impactful and relevant. After our conversation, they returned with a proposal that perfectly aligned with our goals, showcasing the understanding of our needs.
Amie Aesoph, Chief Human Resources Officer
First Community Credit Union
I thought today’s leadership training regarding change was one of the best workshops I have ever been to in regard to content, interaction, take-homes, thought processes, time, etc. I have takeaways that will be practices, such as thinking about the Four Ps prior to every meeting I hold on Monday with my retail team.
Rod Braun, Retail Manager
Lake Region
Leadership Development
Leadership Development FAQs
If you are exploring training options, looking to upskill your team, or unsure where to start, our Workforce Development Solutions team is ready to guide you. We can help you find the right courses, build a custom training plan, or answer any questions about scheduling, costs, or delivery options. Reach out to us and we will work with you to create a solution that fits your goals.
Who should attend leadership training?
Our leadership training is designed for emerging leaders, frontline supervisors, and experienced managers. Whether someone is new to leadership or looking to sharpen their skills, we tailor content to meet them where they’re at.
Can leadership training be customized for our organization?
Absolutely. Every organization is different, which is why we design training around your specific goals, challenges, and team dynamics. We can incorporate your real-life scenarios to make the learning immediately applicable.
What topics can be covered in leadership training?
We offer a wide range of topics including communication, coaching and performance management, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, team development, and more. We’ll work with you to build a program that fits your needs.
Is leadership training interactive or lecture-based?
Our sessions are highly interactive. Participants engage in discussions, activities, and real-world scenarios—not just listening to a presentation. The goal is to practice skills, not just talk about them.
Can training be delivered on-site or virtually?
Yes! We offer flexible delivery options including on-site, virtual, or at one of our campuses—whatever works best for your team.
How long are leadership training sessions?
Sessions can range from short workshops (2–4 hours) to multi-session leadership series. We’ll recommend a format based on your goals and how your team learns best.
Do participants receive any materials or tools?
Yes—participants leave with practical tools, resources, and strategies they can immediately apply in their day-to-day roles.