Invest in your Leaders, Invest in your Future

Frontline leaders are an essential part of the workforce making up 80% of the leadership landscape. Retaining talent is one of the biggest concerns of companies and investing in their development as leaders is a key way to keep the employee happy and create a happier work culture.

Why Invest in Your Leaders

In manufacturing, success depends on how well your teams execute — and that execution hinges on the people leading them. Many frontline supervisors and team leads rise through the ranks because of their skill, reliability, and work ethic, yet they’ve never received formal leadership training.

The result? Communication gaps, inconsistent performance, and unnecessary turnover.

That’s why the Utah Manufacturers Association created the Frontline Leadership Series — a practical, three-part program designed to turn high-performing employees into capable, confident leaders who drive results.

Topics Covered

Communication

Leadership

Coaching

EQ

Conflict

Goal Setting

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80% of workers say learning adds purpose to their work

The ROI of Leadership Training

Investing in leadership development isn’t an expense — it’s a performance multiplier. Companies that prioritize leadership capability experience:

  • Higher retention and lower turnover costs
  • Improved productivity and team engagement
  • Stronger safety culture and communication
  • Better alignment between management and the production floor

When your frontline leads effectively, your entire operation performs more efficiently.

Frontline Level 1 Series

This series covers the fundamental building blocks to becoming an effective leader. Engaging in this series will help you discover your management style and your strengths as a leader. Each workshop will cover an essential leadership skill and build upon the previous lesson. Generally, there is a break between workshops allowing you to exercise these new skills and have the opportunity to ask questions at the next workshop.
Salt Lake City | Jan 14 | UMA Office
Ogden | Feb. 11 | Ogden-Weber Technical College
Utah County | March 11 | Mountainland Technical College

Leadership Fundamentals

Equip your leaders with tools to set expectations, motivate their teams, and build accountability-driven performance cultures.

Effective Communication

Enhance communication skills that prevent costly misunderstandings and strengthen coordination between teams and departments.

Emotional Intelligence & Difficult Conversations

Develop leaders who can handle challenges with composure, build trust, and resolve conflict in ways that improve morale and productivity.

Also available in Spanish

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Series Taught

This class had all the elements I expected a class of this nature to have. It was a perfect mix of instruction and worksheets.
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This class had all the elements I expected a class of this nature to have. It was a perfect mix of instruction and worksheets.
Frontline No Name
The skills I have learned in these classes are something I can use at home to make things easier.
United Radio
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The skills I have learned in these classes are something I can use at home to make things easier.
United Radio
United Radio
We have had such a great deal of success due to the Frontline Leader program. Our employees come back so much more engaged and with new ideas. It is a night and day difference.
Taffy Town
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We have had such a great deal of success due to the Frontline Leader program. Our employees come back so much more engaged and with new ideas. It is a night and day difference.
Taffy Town
Taffy Town

Frontline Level 2 Series

Are you ready to elevate your leadership skills and continue to grow as a leader? The Level 2 series will introduce new skills to create strong teams and build upon the previous skills learned and implemented within your team.

Managing Conflict & De-escalation

Learn five different approaches to managing conflict and understand how positive conflict can be healthy and productive.

Leading Through Change

Grasp the process of change and manage it effectively as a leader while understanding the emotional impact of change and communicate change effectively.

Goal Setting & Coaching with Skills Transfer

Set effective goals and actionable steps to achieve outcomes by defining clear expectations for your team. Coach to performance using the Skill Transfer Process and assess team members with the Performance Assessment Tool.

Also available in Spanish

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Series Taught

This class had all the elements I expected a class of this nature to have. It was a perfect mix of instruction and worksheets.
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This class had all the elements I expected a class of this nature to have. It was a perfect mix of instruction and worksheets.
Frontline No Name
The skills I have learned in these classes are something I can use at home to make things easier.
United Radio
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The skills I have learned in these classes are something I can use at home to make things easier.
United Radio
United Radio
We have had such a great deal of success due to the Frontline Leader program. Our employees come back so much more engaged and with new ideas. It is a night and day difference.
Taffy Town
☆☆☆☆☆
We have had such a great deal of success due to the Frontline Leader program. Our employees come back so much more engaged and with new ideas. It is a night and day difference.
Taffy Town
Taffy Town
The Frontline Leader series can be brought in-house or we can create a private cohort for your company.
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