Let Poynter help you jumpstart your management career.
Whether you’re a few years into your first management position or just starting your journey, this popular in-person workshop will help you build a strong foundation and give you the tools to help your teams excel and succeed.
You’ll receive personalized feedback from your colleagues about your strengths and challenges. You’ll get help for leading your staff through periods of turmoil and uncertainty, as well as growth and opportunity. You’ll get customized advice for addressing your most pressing concerns during small-group coaching sessions with Poynter instructors.
Overall this experience was so incredible. I made connections with people that I feel will stand the test of time. I learned so much about myself and what I can do to continue growing in my profession. I left the week inspired, motivated and excited about the work ahead. — 2023 Essential Skills attendee
After the five-day workshop at Poynter’s waterfront campus in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, you’ll return home with improved self-awareness and management tools that will begin paying dividends immediately. Apply as soon as you’re interested as this program will fill up quickly.
NEW: This course is eligible for Professional Development Units (PDUs) through the Project Management Institute’s Authorized Training Partner program and may be applied toward maintaining PMI credentials.
Participants earn 36 Professional Development Units recognized by the Project Management Institute — 8 in Ways of Working, 24 in Power Skills and 4 in Business Acumen.

Poynter’s authorized PMI partnership lets you earn credits while building critical skills.
Questions?
If you need assistance, email us at info@poynter.org.
