Description for the 6 Virtual Courses in this Series:
The Management Development Program Series is designed for those who seek to enhance their effectiveness by strengthening their managerial skills and abilities.
1) Enhancing Leadership through Emotional Intelligence
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 9–11 a.m.
The role of today’s manager has evolved far beyond simple task management; in order to inspire and lead high-performing teams, now more than ever, managers must actively seek to shift to a people-focused mindset in order to foster positive relationships, create a supportive work environment, and support employee well-being.
This course is designed to act as the foundation for managerial success through the lens of emotional intelligence. Throughout this session, participants will deep-dive into the different facets of emotional intelligence: its impact in the workplace, how to cultivate and maintain trusting relationships, and how today’s managers can effectively utilize emotional intelligence not only to understand their own personal tendencies and enhance their self and social awareness, but also to manage their own professional image and outward perception.
2) The Human-Centered Approach to Change
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 1–3 p.m.
Change is inevitable in the business world, and businesses that struggle to adapt, struggle to succeed. Whether that change is big or small, managers often find themselves leading the charge in supporting organizational changes with their teams. Understanding how to navigate change effectively is paramount for today’s managers, as your approach could be the difference between acceptance or rejection amongst your team.
3) Strategic Alignment of Goals
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 9–11 a.m.
In order to stay competitive, organizations must ensure that every effort they take contributes directly to their long-term success. Managers play a large role in this, as they are responsible for ensuring there is a strategic alignment of goals between the organization and their own teams; without this alignment, efforts become disjointed and may not necessarily support the organization’s objectives, resulting in wasted time and resources.
Throughout this session, managers will learn the significance of cascading goals and how to effectively break down high-level visions into actionable targets, ensuring each team member understands how their contribution supports the organization’s objectives. In addition, managers will also explore the SMART goal-setting framework, the power of purpose-driven goals, as well as the distinctions between individual development plans and performance improvement plans.
4) Coaching with a Growth Mindset
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 1–3 p.m.
Many businesses are discovering that the new key to organizational success depends on individual engagement, growth, and performance. Making this realization into reality calls for a very different approach than the "command-and-control" mentality of the past; rather, it calls for an approach where managers support and guide their teams, helping them to unlock and realize their full potential.
In this course, managers will learn the role a growth mindset plays in being able to effectively coach. Participants will explore the art of coaching through the examination of coaching techniques and practical application to empower others to critically think through solutions and resolutions. Understanding how to coach will enable you to help your employees achieve personal growth and development.
5) Empowering Teams Through Effective Delegation (NEW COURSE)
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 9–11 a.m.
Effective leadership isn’t about doing more, it’s about focusing on what matters most and enabling others to succeed. In this session, managers will learn how to prioritize strategically, delegate confidently, and empower their teams to take ownership. Through practical frameworks and real-world applications, participants will explore how to balance workload, clarify responsibilities, and create an environment of trust, accountability, and growth.
6) Managing Difficult Conversations with Empathy and Clarity
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 1–3 p.m.
In every workplace, difficult conversations are inevitable—but they don’t have to be a source of anxiety or conflict. This course equips you with the tools and techniques to handle tough discussions with empathy, clarity, and confidence. Whether you’re providing constructive feedback, addressing sensitive topics, or navigating workplace conflicts, you’ll learn how to approach these conversations in a way that builds trust, fosters understanding, and drives positive outcomes.
Trainers:
Talent & Organizational Development Team
Details:
The courses in this series will be held on Zoom and will not be recorded.
This is a copyrighted course. Participants may not reproduce (which includes the use of AI screen capture, transcription or notetaking applications), redistribute, disclose, share, email, or otherwise transmit any part of these materials to any other individual or entity, without prior written permission of the Hawaii Employers Council.
We will send you Zoom links and handouts a few days before each session.
HRCI™ Credits & SHRM® Credits for each course: 2
HEC Registration Fees:
Attend the Entire Series:
Member price for all 6 virtual courses in this series: $390.00 per person.
Non-Member price for all 6 virtual courses in this series: $810.00 per person.
APPLY FOR ETF:
Important ETF Registration Instructions – Read Before Registering
If you are interested in taking the entire series, you may apply for the ETF 50% subsidy, please follow these steps before registering:
- Email HEC at [email protected] or click the "Get ETF Code" button below to request your special ETF registration code (for the discounted rate) and the required ETF Forms pre-filled by HEC.
- Use the ETF registration code to register each employee for the series and pay 50% of the total cost of the series to complete the registration.
- Complete the ETF Forms for each employee attending
- Employer Referral Agreement
- Course Registration Agreement
- Submit the Course Registration Agreement Form to [email protected], and HEC will complete the Training Vendor portion of Section IV of the form and send the form back to you.
- Mail, fax, or email the two completed forms to your local ETF Office by May 20, 2026.
For more information on the ETF application process, please visit our ETF page.
Note: If your ETF is not approved by the State ETF Office before June 3, 2026, you will be required to pay the remaining 50% of the total cost of the series before taking any of the courses in the series.
HEC Members: $390 ($195 with ETF)
Non-Members: $810 ($405 with ETF)
Attend Individual Courses:
(The digital Certificate of Completion and badge are only given to those who completed all 6 courses in the series within a 1-year period of time.)
Member price for each virtual course is $65.00 per person
Non-Member price for each virtual course is $135.00 per person
Click on the titles below to register for other individual courses in the Management Development Program.
How to Register:
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Members: Please sign in to your account and select Register.
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Non-Members: To register, please create a free guest account or sign in if you have joined us before.
Registration Deadline:
Registration will close at 6:30 AM on the day before the scheduled date of the first course in the series.
Cancellation and Class Switching Policy
Cancellations must be made 7 days before the class date to receive a refund.
There will be no refunds for No Shows.
Digital Certificates of Completion and Badges:
Learners who complete all courses in this series within a 12-month period will receive a digital Certificate of Completion and badge to celebrate their achievement. By registering for this series, you agree to allow HEC to release your name and email address to a third-party digital credentialing service (Certifier) to issue your certificate and badge to you via email. If you do not want a Certificate of Completion or badge, please send notification to [email protected] prior to completing the final course in the series.
