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Resources

Free Leadership Development Resources

Between hitting targets, holding onto good people, and having the conversations nobody looks forward to, leaders rarely get time to step back and invest in their own development. Frontline's free webinars, podcast episodes, and articles work through the challenges leaders face most: communication, accountability, coaching, and retention. Every live webinar also qualifies for one hour of SHRM, HRCI, and CPD recertification credit, so development time does double duty, whether someone is growing their own leadership or building a development plan for a whole team.

Practical Leadership Learning, Free and On Demand

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A way to develop leadership skills on the job

Communication, accountability, coaching, and team performance, covered the way leaders meet them on the floor.

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Free and on demand

Watch, read, and listen on your own schedule. No cost to access.

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SHRM, HRCI, and CPD credit

All live webinars qualify for one hour of recertification credit.

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Led by people who have led

Sessions and articles come from trainers and consultants who have held leadership, operations, and HR roles themselves.

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Useful the same week

Frameworks, conversation guides, and takeaways a leader can put to work right away.

Leadership Development Webinars

Frontline hosts a live webinar each month and keeps a growing library of recorded sessions on demand. The leadership development sessions cover communication, accountability, coaching, and leading through change, and every live webinar qualifies for one hour of SHRM, HRCI, and CPD recertification credit.

Leadership Development Podcast Episodes

Behind the Frontline brings business and community leaders into conversations about workforce trends, leadership, and the people side of running an organization. The leadership episodes make good listening for a commute or a lunch break, and a quick way to hear how other leaders are handling the same challenges.

Leadership Development Articles

Frontline's blog works through the realities of leading a team, from difficult conversations and accountability to coaching, delegation, and keeping good people. New posts publish regularly, with practical takes a leader can act on.

Frontline's Leadership Development Programs

When free resources start pointing to a bigger goal, Frontline's leadership programs go further with structured, hands-on development at every stage, from a first-time supervisor to a senior leader. Sessions run virtually or in person, and a quick intake helps match a leader to the right stage before enrolling.

Preparing for Leadership

Preparing aspiring frontline leaders in manufacturing and operations to step into the role with confidence before the pressure is on.

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Leadership Foundations

Day-to-day tools, tips, and techniques for frontline management.Day-to-day tools, tips, and techniques for frontline management.

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Supervisor Boot Camp

Giving frontline supervisors and newly promoted managers the practical tools to make the shift from peer to leader.

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Purpose Driven Leadership

Strengthening self-reflection, trust, and coaching ability so leaders at any level bring out the best in their teams.

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Developing Coaching Leaders

Moving leaders from directing to developing, with a coaching approach that lifts problem-solving and engagement.

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Leading Change

Helping leaders guide their teams through change without losing momentum or morale.

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Create a free Frontline account to watch on-demand webinars anytime, or sign up to catch the next live session.

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Looking for Hands-On Leadership Support?

Frontline's coaches and consultants work directly with the people challenges that free resources can only begin to address, from stepping into a bigger role to building a development plan for an entire team. Reach out with the details, and we'll get started.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is leadership development?

Leadership development is the ongoing work of building the skills and behaviors a person needs to lead others well: communicating clearly, coaching and developing people, creating a culture of accountability, giving feedback, and guiding a group through change. It happens over time through training, coaching, on-the-job experience, and free resources like webinars and articles between formal programs.

How do I develop leadership skills?

Start with the skills that show up most in the role: communication, coaching, accountability, and handling change. Free resources are a low-cost way to work on them between projects, and Frontline's webinars, podcast episodes, and articles cover each one. When a goal calls for structured practice and feedback, a leadership development program moves faster than picking it up on the job alone, and a short intake call helps match the right starting point.

Can leadership training be customized or delivered onsite?

Yes. Sessions can run virtually, at Frontline's Grand Rapids office, or onsite at a company's location, and roughly half of Frontline's work is customized to a team's goals rather than delivered as a fixed curriculum. Open-enrollment sessions are also available for individuals or small groups.

How do I choose the right leadership program?

It comes down to where the leader is today. A short intake call maps their current gaps and goals to the right program, and the Leadership Journey lays out each stage, from pre-leader to experienced leader, so it's easy to see where someone fits. For a whole team, Frontline can build a plan that develops leaders at several stages at once.

How much does leadership development cost?

Cost depends on the format and the size of the group. Open-enrollment sessions have per-seat pricing listed at registration and can be paid online. Custom training and consulting engagements are quoted after an intake call, since the scope shifts with a team's goals and timeline.

How long do the programs take, and what's the format?

Formats range from a single half-day workshop to a multi-week series, depending on the program and depth. Sessions are held virtually or in person, and scheduling is flexible so training doesn't pull a whole team off the floor at once.

Do Frontline's webinars qualify for recertification credit?

Every live Frontline webinar qualifies for one hour of SHRM, HRCI, and CPD recertification credit. Recorded sessions are free to watch on demand any time, with credit applying to live attendance.