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Rates & Funding

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Member Rate: $850
Non-Member Rate: $1,025

Deadline to apply to the WTFP Express Program: March 23, 2026.
Course ID: C-1498

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Description

Transitioning to Leader is an in-person course designed to support individuals who are new to leadership or preparing to step into people management roles. Participants develop a clear understanding of the leader-manager they aim to be and build essential skills for leading effectively in day-to-day workplace situations.

The course explores practical approaches to communication, collaboration, and relationship-building, with attention to leading both in-person and hybrid teams. Participants will also examine the leader’s role in fostering employee engagement and creating an environment where individuals and teams can perform at their best. Through discussion and applied learning, participants gain tools they can immediately use as they transition into leadership responsibilities.

Who should attend? This course is ideal for new leaders, first-time managers, and individuals who are interested in developing foundational leadership skills. It is well suited for professionals who are beginning to take on leadership responsibilities or who want support navigating the shift from individual contributor to leader.

Participants looking to continue developing their leadership capabilities may benefit from Accelerated Leadership, which focuses on strategic influence and executive presence, or Biotechnology Project Management, which builds skills related to leading projects, teams, and cross-functional initiatives within the life sciences.

Schedule

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before class starts. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Meet the Instructor

Matt Mirisola
Human Resources Consultant and Trainer

Matt has served as a leadership coach and consultant for over 20 years, providing training to professionals at biotech and pharmaceutical companies. His expertise is in leadership development and coaching, management and employee training, and teambuilding facilitation. Most recently, Matt served as Associate Director of Training and Development at Genetics Institute, where he was responsible for developing and delivering training seminars on a variety of topics, facilitating teambuilding and problem-solving meetings, and employee coaching and development. Previously, he worked alongside human resources leaders at General Electric. He began his career as a Military Intelligence Officer for the United States Army. Matt earned his Master of Public Policy & Management degree in Organizational Behavior at Yale School of Management and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and Behavioral Sciences from the United States Military Academy at West Point.