Plug-In Module Selection Guide
Use this guide to select plug-in modules based on audience profile and team function. The core program (Modules 1-5) provides the foundation; plug-in modules customize the experience for specific audiences.
General Audience Selection
Audience ProfileRecommendedConsider Swapping
New / first-level managersA (Conflict), F (Prioritization)Module 5 (AI) if time needed
Mid-level in matrixed organizationsC (Managing Up), D (Pipeline)Add as follow-up sessions
Leaders of distributed/remote teamsB (Hybrid), E (EI)Compress Module 4 change section
Senior leaders / executivesD (Pipeline), G (Cross-Cultural)Module 3 coaching (they've likely had it)
High-conflict or low-trust environmentsA (Conflict), E (EI)Module 5 (AI); compress Module 4
International / multinational audienceG (Cross-Cultural), B (Hybrid)Turkish-specific content (generalize)
HR Team Training
Core program (Modules 1-5) + recommended HR plug-ins
Module Priority
PriorityModuleWhy
Must-HaveH1: Leader of LeadersThe defining HR challenge — coaching without authority
Must-HaveH5: Dual Role (Advocate & Partner)The adaptive challenge at the heart of HR leadership
High ValueH3: Culture ArchitectTop CHRO priority for 2026; connects to psych safety
High ValueH2: Leading Through TransformationHR leads every restructuring; they need support too
RecommendedH4: Data-Driven HRBuilds strategic credibility; aligns with AI module
RecommendedA: Conflict as a Leadership ToolHR navigates conflict daily; deepens Module 3
OptionalE: Emotional Intelligence in PracticeDeepens self-awareness for high-stress HR contexts
OptionalD: Building Your Leadership PipelineRelevant for senior HR leaders focused on succession
Suggested 8-Hour Configuration
SessionContentDuration
OpeningConnection, Context & Leadership Crucibles40 min
Module 1The Adaptive Leader (core)75 min
Break15 min
Module 2The Relational Leader (core)70 min
Lunch60 min
Module 3The Growth Leader (core)70 min
Break15 min
H1The HR Leader as 'Leader of Leaders'40 min
H5Navigating the Dual Role35 min
ClosingIntegration & Action Plan40 min
Module 4 (Strategic Leader) and Module 5 (AI) are replaced by H1 and H5. Core frameworks from Module 4 are referenced within H2 if added as a follow-up session.
Finance Team Training
Core program (Modules 1-5) + recommended Finance plug-ins
Module Priority
PriorityModuleWhy
Must-HaveF1: Financial StorytellingThe #1 skill gap for finance leaders; builds influence
Must-HaveF2: Scorekeeper to Strategic PartnerDefines the modern finance leader's role
High ValueF3: Cost Pressure & Difficult Trade-offsThe daily reality of finance leadership in 2026
High ValueF5: Risk, Uncertainty & Decision LeadershipExtends Module 4 into finance's strategic sweet spot
RecommendedF4: Building a Future-Ready Finance TeamTalent pipeline crisis in finance; aligns with AI module
RecommendedC: Managing Up & Across (Expanded)Finance leaders partner across every function
OptionalF (Prioritization & Saying No)Relevant for finance teams facing initiative overload
OptionalA: Conflict as a Leadership ToolUseful for finance leaders navigating budget disputes
Suggested 8-Hour Configuration
SessionContentDuration
OpeningConnection, Context & Leadership Crucibles40 min
Module 1The Adaptive Leader (core)75 min
Break15 min
Module 2The Relational Leader (core)70 min
Lunch60 min
Module 3The Growth Leader (core)70 min
Break15 min
F1Financial Storytelling40 min
F2From Scorekeeper to Strategic Partner40 min
ClosingIntegration & Action Plan40 min
Module 4 (Strategic Leader) and Module 5 (AI) are replaced by F1 and F2. Ownership and decision-making themes from Module 4 are naturally embedded in F2 and F3.
Engineering Team Training
Core program (Modules 1-5) + recommended Engineering plug-ins
Module Priority
PriorityModuleWhy
Must-HaveE1: IC-to-Manager TransitionThe defining adaptive challenge for engineering managers
Must-HaveE2: Translating Engineering to BusinessThe #1 influence gap; connects technical work to business value
High ValueE3: Team Health, Burnout & Sustainable PaceAI anxiety + 'do more with less' = burnout crisis
High ValueE5: Leading Through AI TransformationExtends Module 5 into engineering's specific AI reality
RecommendedE4: Managing Technical Debt as LeadershipReframes debt from technical issue to strategic conversation
RecommendedE6: Dual Ladder & Managing ManagersEssential for senior EMs and directors
OptionalA: Conflict as a Leadership ToolUseful for engineering-product tensions
OptionalF (Prioritization & Saying No)Engineering teams drowning in competing demands
Suggested 8-Hour Configuration
SessionContentDuration
OpeningConnection, Context & Leadership Crucibles40 min
Module 1The Adaptive Leader (core)75 min
Break15 min
Module 2The Relational Leader (core)70 min
Lunch60 min
Module 3The Growth Leader (core)70 min
Break15 min
E1IC-to-Manager Transition40 min
E2Translating Engineering to Business40 min
ClosingIntegration & Action Plan40 min
Module 4 (Strategic Leader) and Module 5 (AI) are replaced by E1 and E2. Ownership and decision-making themes are directly embedded in E1.
Alternative: Senior Engineering Leaders (Directors+)
SessionContentDuration
OpeningConnection, Context & Leadership Crucibles40 min
Module 1The Adaptive Leader (core)75 min
Break15 min
Module 2The Relational Leader (core)70 min
Lunch60 min
E2Translating Engineering to Business40 min
E5Leading Engineering Through AI Transformation40 min
Break15 min
E6Dual Ladder & Managing Managers35 min
ClosingIntegration & Action Plan40 min
Skips Module 3 coaching basics (senior leaders have likely had it) and Module 4/5 entirely, replacing them with strategically relevant engineering modules.
Meeting Preparation: Discussion Guide
Use this guide when meeting with each team to determine the final module selection.
1
What are the top 3 leadership challenges your team faces right now?
2
Where does your team feel most confident as leaders? Where are the gaps?
3
What's the biggest change your team is navigating this year?
4
How would you describe the team's relationship with other functions?
5
What would make this training a success in your eyes? What should people walk away able to do?
Decision Matrix
For each plug-in module, rate with the team: Relevance (1-5) and Urgency (1-5). Select the top 2-3 modules by total score. Ensure at least one 'Must-Have' is included.