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Daryan Wilkinson
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Why this engagement exists

Most clinicians who become supervisors were never given the playbook.

Leadership Launchpad™ was built from inside behavioral health and human services organizations - not adapted from corporate curriculum. It equips new and mid-tier supervisors with the language, frameworks, and decision structure they need to actually run a team the day they are promoted.

The goal is straightforward: stop losing your best clinicians to supervisors who were never taught how to lead.

8
Structured tracks
40+
Live sessions
BH+HHS
Built-for sector
Built for:
Clinicians promoted to supervisors New managers without formal training Organizations with 3+ supervisors Multi-site leadership teams
Pain Points This Program Solves
Best clinician got promoted to manager : nobody taught them how to manage
No consistency: one team gets clear feedback, another manages by email, a third avoids hard conversations
No succession plan : when a supervisor leaves, years of institutional knowledge walk out the door
New supervisors take months to find their footing with no framework
Questions You Should Be Asking
? Can your supervisors run a performance conversation without HR in the room?
? If your clinical director left next month, who steps in?
? Do your managers have a consistent framework for feedback, conflict, and development?

Clinical Skill Does Not Equal Management Skill

You promoted your best clinician to supervisor. They are excellent at direct care. Nobody told you they also need to be excellent at performance conversations, hiring, conflict resolution, and strategic thinking.

Your supervisors do not have a framework. They manage the way they were managed. There is no consistency. One team gets clear feedback. Another manages by email. A third avoids difficult conversations. Your clinical culture shifts when a weak manager arrives.

You have no succession plan. Your best people are not being developed for the next level. When a supervisor leaves, you lose years of institutional knowledge. New supervisors take months to find their footing.

What You Get: 14 Leadership Development Documents

1

Supervisor Training Curriculum

8-week structured program, modules on hiring, performance, conflict, delegation

2

KPI Dashboard for Managers

Department metrics, performance tracking, accountability framework

3

Performance Conversation Guide

Structured framework, effective feedback, difficult conversations, documentation

4

Workforce Planning Template

Staffing needs, budget forecasting, capacity planning, FTE management

5

Succession Planning Framework

High-potential identification, development plans, critical role backups

6

Escalation Protocol

When to escalate, to whom, documentation requirements, resolution steps

7

DEI Assessment and Action Plan

Diversity assessment, bias awareness, equitable practices, accountability

8

Manager Self-Assessment Tool

Leadership readiness, gap identification, development priorities, 360 feedback

9

Meeting Facilitation Toolkit

Effective meeting agendas, time management, participation, decision documentation

10

Conflict Resolution Framework

De-escalation, mediation, team conflict, peer-to-peer resolution

11

New Manager 90-Day Plan

First 90 days structure, milestones, relationship building, early wins

12

Leadership Coaching Sessions

Two one-on-one coaching sessions, role-specific focus, skill building

13

Supervisor Accountability Agreement

Role expectations, performance standards, behavioral commitments, review process

14

Leadership Readiness Assessment

Identify promotion candidates, assess readiness, create development plans

How We Build Your Leadership Launchpad

From assessment to self-sustaining development. Here is exactly what happens and when.

Discovery & Diagnostic
Week 1
What We Assess:
  • Leadership capability assessment
  • Skill gap analysis by role
  • Succession planning review
  • Development priorities ID
Document Build
Weeks 2-4
Programs We Build:
  • Leadership training curriculum
  • KPI dashboards & tracking
  • Succession framework
  • Coaching resources
Review & Refinement
Week 5
Executive Alignment:
  • C-suite review sessions
  • Role-specific customization
  • Feedback integration
  • Content finalization
Implementation Support
Weeks 6-8
Program Launch:
  • Cohort training launch
  • Executive coaching sessions
  • Peer learning groups
  • Progress tracking setup
Handoff & Sustainability
Week 8+
Self-Sustaining Growth:
  • Training cadence establishment
  • Assessment tools delivery
  • Peer coaching structure
  • Annual development reviews
Diagnostic
Build
Review
Implementation
Handoff

What Changes After Leadership Launchpad

Supervisors Have a Framework

Every manager has the same curriculum. Performance conversations follow a structure. Hiring decisions have consistency. Your clinical teams experience the same level of leadership.

Performance Feedback Actually Happens

Managers have tools to have difficult conversations. Issues are addressed early. Staff get clear feedback and a path to improvement. Accountability increases.

Succession Pipeline is Clear

You know who is ready for the next level. You have development plans for high-potential staff. When a supervisor leaves, you have a successor ready.

Leadership Culture Shifts

Your managers see leadership as a skill, not a title. Development is ongoing. Your best people stay because there is a clear path. New managers succeed faster.

Is This the Right Program for You?

This Is For You If:

  • You have promoted clinicians into management without training
  • Supervisor turnover is higher than desired
  • You have no formal leadership development program
  • Your managers have no framework for performance conversations
  • You have no succession plan for critical leadership roles
  • You want to build leadership consistency across your organization

This Is Not For You If:

  • You have a stable leadership team and no turnover
  • You are a solo practice without supervisory staff
  • You have fewer than 3 supervisors
  • You need executive coaching for a single leader
  • Your primary need is organizational strategy consulting

How Leadership Launchpad Works

01

Diagnostic

We assess your current managers, identify readiness gaps, review leadership culture, and interview key staff.

02

Match

We identify your high-potential leaders. We assess succession risks. We determine priority training areas.

03

Build

We create your supervisor training curriculum. We design your succession planning framework. We establish manager accountability systems.

04

Train & Coach

We deliver supervisor training. We provide one-on-one coaching sessions. We establish ongoing leadership development.

Leadership Launchpad includes our comprehensive Leadership Playbook training—eight tracks designed for clinicians moving into leadership roles.

"Our supervisors now have a common language. They approach problems consistently. Staff feel more supported. The difference in team morale is visible. This training paid for itself in retention."

Dr. Patricia Moore, Executive Director

Ready to Develop Your Leaders?

Investment begins at $4,799. Custom scoping based on organization size and complexity.

Implementation calendar for 2026 is 70% filled. June–August still open.
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