Emerging Leader Communication Training
Gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to successfully lead and communicate in the workplace.
Across the country, employers in every sector – from businesses and nonprofits to universities and government agencies – want to invest in the next generation of leadership. Offering leadership communication training for new leaders can help support your growing team and may improve employee retention, morale, productivity, and long-term growth and stability.
Drawing on decades of supporting workplaces through training and coaching new and experienced leaders across the country, the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) developed “Culture, Communication, and Conflict – A Certificate Program for Emerging Leaders” to specifically address the challenges emerging leaders face. Through emerging leader communication training, participants acquire and develop the skills to be successful in their new leadership roles.
This communication training for new leaders features four uniquely designed sessions, which focus on different aspects of what it takes to be a successful leader.
Next Workshop
September 2026
September 3, 10, 17, 24Every Thursday from 1 pm to 3 pm (PDT)
Trainers:
Lisa Maxwell and Noushin Dunkelman
Early Bird Price: $1000
Until 08-03-2026
Regular Price: $1250
Upcoming Virtual Workshops
Our virtual workshops are live via Zoom with opportunities for active participation. You’ll get to hone your communication skills and engage in thoughtful dialogue during interactive breakout sessions, facilitated discussion time, and Q & A.
September 2026
September 3, 10, 17, 24Every Thursday from 1 pm to 3 pm (PDT)
Trainers:
Lisa Maxwell and Noushin Dunkelman
Early Bird Price: $1000
Until 08-03-2026
Regular Price: $1250
What you’ll learn in the Emerging Leaders Certificate Program
Participants develop practical skills they can apply immediately, including how to:
- Apply communication skills training to guide team discussions.
- Mindfully approach conflict and find solutions together.
- Respectfully deliver feedback.
- Build trust with team members.
- Navigate challenging workplace situations.
Benefits of the workplace communication training for new leaders
Entering a leadership role is exciting, but it also comes with new challenges and opportunities for growth. Our Emerging Leaders Certificate Program has many benefits for new leaders, including:
- Enhanced self-awareness.
- Reduced tension and misunderstandings across teams.
- Improved collaboration and decision-making.
- Confidence to navigate difficult conversations and workplace conflict.
- Strengthening belonging.
- Professional development.
Who is this training for?
This training is ideal for:
- Up-and-coming managers or supervisors.
- New leaders.
- Early-career professionals who want to move into leadership roles.
- Team leads and project managers.
- Organizations that want to develop talent.
How is this training delivered?
The Emerging Leaders Certificate Training is offered as a virtual, open-enrollment course throughout the year, and is accessible to anyone, regardless of location.
If you’d like to bring this training to your organization, contact us to discuss in-person options and customization.
Testimonials
“This program gave our emerging leaders the communication tools they needed to guide teams effectively.”
— Organizational Leader
“The training helped new leaders in our organization feel confident addressing conflict and leading conversations.”
— HR Director
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Emerging leader communication training helps up-and-coming and new leaders develop skills to guide conversations, resolve conflicts, and strengthen collaboration within teams.
New leaders, supervisors, and professionals preparing for leadership roles can benefit from communication skills training for emerging leaders.
Participants gain self-awareness, learn approaches to manage conflict, de-escalation techniques, and improve their sense of belonging.
Yes. The Emerging Leaders Certificate Program is available in both in-person and virtual training formats and can be customized to suit your team’s needs. Contact us to learn more!
The training provides practical tools for leading meetings, delivering feedback, and addressing team communication challenges.
Cancellation Policy
Participants may withdraw their registration and request a full refund up to 2 weeks before the start date of the first session. After that, registrations are non-refundable. Participants may also switch their registration to a future date, one time, at no charge. Switching dates more than once will incur a $50 processing fee for each change. Switching dates voids the ability to cancel up to 2 weeks before the training date and the registration fee then becomes non-refundable.
This Program has been pre-approved for 8 credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).