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Rates & Funding

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Member Rate: $1,050
Non-Member Rate: $1,250

Deadline to apply to the WTFP Express Program: January 30, 2026.
Course ID: C-14871

Single Company Offerings

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Description

Transitioning to Leader: Extended Version offers a comprehensive exploration of what it means to lead effectively in today’s organizations. Participants develop a clear understanding of the leader-manager they aim to be and strengthen the essential skills and strategies needed to get there.

The course covers core leadership topics such as effective communication, collaboration across remote and in-person teams, and fostering employee engagement, while also expanding into building and managing high-performing teams, navigating change, and applying more advanced leadership practices. Participants will explore real-world leadership challenges and gain practical tools to lead with confidence, clarity, and impact.

Who should attend? This course is ideal for individuals who are new to leadership or interested in developing their leadership skills, as well as members of leadership teams and emerging leaders looking to deepen their effectiveness and expand their impact.

For participants looking to take a deeper dive into specific leadership and change-related concepts, this course pairs well with Accelerated Leadership and Change Management, which offer more focused exploration of leadership development and leading through organizational change.

Schedule

Monday, February 23, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM EST
Monday, March 2, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM EST
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM EST
Monday, March 16, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM EST

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.