Join GENEDGE for a six-course leadership training series designed specifically for the manufacturing sector. This practical series helps current and emerging leaders strengthen the skills they need to communicate effectively, coach employees, set clear expectations, manage performance, build trust, and resolve workplace conflict.
Whether you are a mid-level manager, frontline supervisor, team lead, or an employee preparing for a supervisory role, this series is designed to help you lead with greater confidence and clarity.
Participants will build practical leadership skills in:
This series is beneficial for professionals seeking to become stronger leaders, improve team performance, support employee retention, and contribute to a stronger workplace culture.
Classes will be held on Tuesday or Wednesday mornings from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
“Manufacturing continues to be a cornerstone of our regional economy, and developing strong leaders is critical to sustaining growth and competitiveness,” said Brenell Thomas, President of the Martinsville Henry County Chamber of Commerce and Executive Director of the Chamber’s Partnership for Economic Growth (C-PEG). “This leadership series gives current and emerging supervisors the tools they need to lead with confidence, improve workforce engagement, and strengthen organizational performance. We are excited to partner with GENEDGE to bring this opportunity to manufacturers across Martinsville-Henry County.”
The course equips current and emerging leaders with practical, behavior-based skills in communication, coaching, goal setting, performance management, trust-building, and conflict resolution. Each four-hour session combines instruction, skills practice, group discussion, and real-world application.
Bert Eades, Business Development Director at GENEDGE, emphasized the long-term value of leadership development: “When organizations invest in developing leaders, they see measurable impacts in employee engagement, retention, and productivity. This course is structured to give supervisors and managers the tools they need to lead with confidence and clarity.”
Regional education partners are also key to the program’s success.
“Strong organizations are built by strong leaders,” said Joe Sumner, Executive Director of the West Piedmont Higher Education Center. “This leadership series equips current and emerging supervisors with the skills needed to lead confidently, develop their teams, and drive organizational success. The West Piedmont Higher Education Center is proud to partner with GENEDGE and regional employers to invest in the leadership capacity that will help our workforce and businesses thrive.”
Classes are capped at 20 participants for this session.
Cost for all six classes is $1,500 per person.
For more information or questions about the Leadership training, please contact:
Bert Eades
(276) 734-6291
bert.eades@genedge.org
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