Inclusive Manager's Toolkit

Most management training makes you better. Then you go back to work — and nothing around you has changed.

The Inclusive Manager’s Toolkit is built differently. In four weeks, you’ll strengthen the capacities required to manage well now, and use practical tools on the work already in front of you: how you show up, how people participate, how information moves, how you coach and give feedback, how ownership grows, and how performance becomes clear and human.

You won’t leave with a binder of ideas you hope to remember. You’ll leave with tested practices, tools you can use immediately, and a 90-day plan for building stronger conditions around you.

Having been a manager for more than twenty years, I approached the DeEtta Jones & Associates management training workshop with high expectations, and it exceeded them. The program was engaging, thoughtfully designed, and exceptionally well facilitated. The facilitator demonstrated deep expertise and presented practical strategies and tools that I can immediately apply in my workplace. The workshop provided a supportive environment to practice management techniques, reflect on real-world challenges, and learn from the experiences of fellow participants. I greatly appreciated the opportunity to participate and would highly recommend this training to both new and experienced managers seeking to strengthen their leadership skills.

There's no waiting for a better moment to lead differently.

Every week you manage without these tools is a week your team either builds trust and ownership — or doesn't. Individual and organizational capacity move together: the longer the gap between how you lead and what your team actually needs, the more it costs to close later.

Throughout this experience, you'll strengthen your ability to:

1. Understand the Impact You Have on Others

   Develop greater self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and leadership presence. Explore how your communication, assumptions, decisions, and actions shape trust, engagement, and the experiences of the people around you.

2. Build Trust, Belonging, and Meaningful Relationships

   Learn how managers create environments where people feel respected, valued, and connected. Explore practical approaches for navigating differences, strengthening relationships, and fostering a culture of openness, trust, and collaboration.

3. Lead Through Influence Rather Than Authority

   Move beyond traditional "power over" approaches to management and strengthen your ability to lead through partnership, influence, coaching, and shared accountability. Learn how people perform at their best when they feel ownership, voice, and connection to a shared purpose.

4. Develop People While Strengthening Performance

   Build practical skills for coaching, feedback, motivation, and accountability. Learn how to support individual growth while creating the conditions for strong team performance.

5. Build Organizational Capacity Through Everyday Leadership

   Discover the critical role managers play in helping organizations learn, adapt, and thrive. Through everyday interactions, managers strengthen the trust, relationships, and capabilities that allow organizations to navigate change and perform effectively over time.

Why It's Essential

Managers are the single biggest factor in employee engagement and retention. Without the right preparation, even experienced leaders risk missteps that erode trust and performance.

This course equips you to:

• Clarify your role and responsibilities as a manager

• Build trust and motivation within your team

• Communicate clearly and consistently during times of change

• Establish credibility and alignment across your organization

Course Details

• Format: Virtual (live workshops + self-paced practice)

• Duration: 4 weeks

• Live Sessions: Weekly 60-minute sessions with expert DJA faculty

• Weekly Commitment: 1–2 hours total

• Access: 6 months of access to recordings and tools after the course ends

• Price: $1,300 per participant

• Certificate: Virtual certificate of completion provided

• Group Enrollment: Discounts and invoicing available; contact deetta@deettajones.com for details

Live Workshops

Orientation

The Manager's Influence: Shaping the Employee Experience
October 22, 1:00–1:40 pm ET

Workshop #1

Trust Begins Here: Understanding Yourself and Your Impact
October 29, 1:00–2:30 pm ET

Workshop #2

Belonging, Difference, and the Relationships That Matter
November 5, 1:00–2:30 pm ET

Workshop #3

Coaching, Feedback, and Shared Accountability
November 12, 1:00–2:30 pm ET

Workshop #4

Creating Conditions for Growth, Performance, and Change
November 19, 1:00–2:30 pm ET

Take the First Step

The Inclusive Manager's Toolkit™ helps managers develop the skills, perspectives, and confidence needed to build trust, foster belonging, strengthen performance, and create environments where people and organizations can thrive.