Combined with strategic work at the top end of businesses, we provide programs to guide and elevate individuals to get the best out of their careers. If they’re happy and productive, your business benefits through increased profit and career paths.
At Aide de MD, our hands-on programs are tailored to meet your career needs, helping to grow leaders. Here’s a quick guide to our workshops, with fictional personas and sample questions to demonstrate how each one can help you navigate challenging conversations like holiday requests.
MIP – Management Immersion Program
For new and experienced managers to build confidence.
Ravi was hesitant to deny a holiday extension. Through MIP, he learned to approach the conversation by asking: “I understand you’re looking to extend your time off, but how do you think this will impact our current workload? What are your thoughts on how we can manage that?”
LIP – Leadership Immersion Program
For those who have completed MIP.
Carl, a relaxed leader, needed his team on-site during a critical period. LIP helped him address the situation by asking: “I know you’re eager for some extended time off, but given our upcoming projects, how do you see this affecting our deadlines? Can we find a solution that works for both of us?”
SLIP – Self Leadership Immersion Program
For individual contributors seeking to boost confidence and influence.
Lisa was nervous about requesting extended leave. SLIP guided her to confidently approach her manager with: “I’ve thought about the impact of my extended leave on our stakeholders. Here’s how I plan to ensure everything runs smoothly while I’m away. Do you have any concerns or suggestions?”
FLIP – Future Leaders Immersion Program
For emerging leaders wanting to improve influence and develop management skills.
Bianca wanted to extend her holiday but was keen to ensure it wouldn’t negatively affect her role or how she was perceived by her manager: FLIP encouraged her to ask: “I’m considering an extra week off, but I’m also mindful of our deadlines. How can I make sure this doesn’t disrupt our work? What’s your perspective?”