Turn Potential Into Performance

Unleash the talent within your workforce with Situational Leadership® Training

Situational Leadership® Model
Custom Solutions
Course Offerings

35 countries around the globe

35 COUNTRIES
Around the Globe

70 percent of Fortune 500 companies

70 PERCENT
Fortune 500 Companies

15 million managers trained

15 MILLION
Managers Trained

50 years grounded in behavioral science

50 YEARS
Grounded in Behavioral Science

Your Learning Journey Starts Here

For more than 50 years, the Situational Leadership® Model has enabled leaders at all levels of the organization to more effectively influence others. Built on the foundations of the Situational Leadership® Model, our courses enable leaders to engage in effective performance conversations that build trust, increase productivity and drive behavior change.

Situational Leadership® teaches leaders how to think before it teaches them what to do.

Situational Leadership® is the most practical on-the-job tool. The application from the course to the real work environment can begin immediately.

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Course Offerings

At The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS), we combine cutting-edge research with proven methodologies to create a robust portfolio of leadership development programs that empower leaders to achieve extraordinary transformation. Featuring award-winning design and immersive learning experiences, our courses inspire meaningful, lasting behavior change by prioritizing long-term retention and practical, real-world application.

Situational Leadership Essentials

Situational Leadership® Essentials

Equip leaders with the skills to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.

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Situational Performance Ownership

Situational Performance Ownership®

Empower employees to be accountable and take a proactive approach to their development.

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Situational Change Leadership

Situational Change Leadership

Enable leaders to confidently guide teams through change in the workplace.

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Situational Conversations

Situational Conversations

Drive a whole-person approach to performance conversations.

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Situational Coaching

Situational Coaching®

Enable leaders to lead effective, performance-related coaching discussions.

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Situational Leadership: Building the Organization

Situational Leadership®: Building the Organization

Inspire organizational growth and commitment at the senior level.

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Leading Teams: A Situational Approach

Leading Teams: A Situational Approach

Transform diverse groups of individuals into cohesive units.

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Building Trust

Building Trust

Build, sustain and repair trust across diverse teams.

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Communicating Effectively

Communicating Effectively

Get everyone on the same page and moving in the same direction.

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Effective 1:1s

Effective 1:1s

Prepare leaders to conduct more purposeful and productive 1:1s.

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Empowering Situational Leaders

Empowering Situational Leaders

Empower leaders to identify, strengthen and leverage their influence.

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Leading With DiSC

Leading With DiSC®

Unlock insights into team member’s behaviors and tendencies.

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Leading With Emotional Intelligence

Leading With Emotional Intelligence

Develop and enhance Emotional Intelligence to drive efficiency in leadership.

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Managing Conflict

Managing Conflict

Recognize conflict behavior tendencies and respond effectively.

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Onboarding for Performance

Onboarding for Performance

Develop a strategic onboarding process that guides performance from the start.

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Remote Leadership

Remote Leadership

Drive sustainable success in a virtual landscape.

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Stay Interviews

Stay Interviews

Uncover meaningful insights into employee satisfaction and well-being.

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Team Meetings

Team Meetings

Lead engaging, well-structured and results-oriented team meetings.

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Thinking Strategically

Thinking Strategically

Integrate strategic thinking into the leadership approach.

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Your Leadership Brand

Your Leadership Brand

Build an authentic and highly influential leadership brand.

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Training Events

Whether your focus is professional development, team building or certification, our training events offer flexible solutions designed to fit your organization’s unique needs. Available in multiple modalities, these solutions allow you to bring the power of the Situational Leadership® Model directly to your organization on your schedule.

PUBLIC WORKSHOPS

Public workshops are one- or two-day events designed to enhance the training experience through interactive activities focused on sharing best practices and peer learning.

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CERTIFICATION

CLS offers several options to certify your trainers, allowing for maximum flexibility when certifying and deploying Situational Leadership® across your organization.

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PRIVATE WORKSHOPS

Deliver leadership training across your organization with CLS Certified Trainers and avoid costly travel for your teams.

Bring CLS In-House To Train

Performance Readiness® Pass

Leadership doesn’t happen in silos. Neither should your leadership development. Discover how the Performance Readiness® Pass aligns people, practices and performance across the organization.

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Customize Your Situational Leadership® Learning Experience

Partner with our Custom Solutions team to develop a customized solution to supercharge your training efforts. With cutting-edge learning design and best-in-class execution, we work with you to deliver tailored learning that directly addresses your organization’s specific challenges and gaps.

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Executive Leadership Support to Achieve Your Full Potential

Our Executive Coaching is designed to help you strengthen your strategic leadership, cultural impact and operational effectiveness, giving you the tools to overcome your biggest challenges and achieve maximum success.

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Create A Culture of Effective Leadership in Your Organization

The role of the manager is becoming increasingly complex, and adaptability is the key to organizational resilience. The Situational Leadership® Essentials course is your organization’s first step to equipping its leaders with the skills they need to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.

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