Leadership Essentials

 

 



Program Overview

This program equips emerging leaders with foundational skills to enhance their effectiveness. It's ideal for those overseeing small teams or preparing for future leadership. Participants will practice hands-on skills and strategies relevant to their work as leaders, culminating in a solid foundation of leadership expertise. Advancing into a leadership role is both an exciting opportunity and a meaningful challenge. This program is designed to support you on that journey—helping you build the confidence, clarity, and skills needed to lead effectively from day one.

  • Program Highlights

    By participating in this program, you should be able to:

    • Assess your leadership approaches, skills, and styles.  
    • Effectively communicate, delegate, and ensure accountability. 
    • Align your accountability to your organization’s overall business strategy and people management expectations. 
    • Enhance the performance of you and your team through the lenses of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and psychological safety​. 
    • Implement time management, productivity, and work-life balance strategies.  
    • Apply performance management skills to get the most out of your team.  
    • Plan for recruiting and building your team by considering your goals, duties, and responsibilities.  
    • Identify and interpret your responsibilities under the Saskatchewan Employment Act and other relevant legislation.
  • Who Should Attend
    • Front-line to mid-managers 
    • Those who are moving from peer to supervisor roles
    • Those who are interested in pursuing a leadership role
    • Those who would benefit from refreshing their leadership skills
    • New and emerging leaders who want to develop their foundational toolbox
  • What Is Included
    • All learning materials provided digitally through Canvas 
    • Certificate of Completion
    • Credential to add to your CV and LinkedIn Profile
    • DiSC Workplace self-assessment and report
    • DiSC Agile EQ self-assessment and report
    • 19.5 CPHR Saskatchewan Continued Professional Development (CPD) hours
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January, In-Person - 2026

Date: January 21, 2026 - January 23, 2026

Fees: $2,495 plus Taxes

Registration Deadline: December 24, 2025

Location: #600 - 340 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon

Program Schedule

Day 1: Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Day 2: Thursday, January 22, 2026

Day 3: Friday, January 23, 2026

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CST

More Information

In-person delivery occurs at Edwards Executive Education, #600 - 340 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, with all learning materials provided digitally on Canvas. In-person delivery includes instructor facilitation, small group exercises, large group discussions, interactive learning, networking and ample breaks and opportunities for questions and discussions. Participants will be required to bring a laptop/digital device to access all learning materials during the program. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided.

Register for January, In-Person - 2026

April, In-Person - 2026

Date: April 8, 2026 - April 10, 2026

Fees: $2,495 plus Taxes

Registration Deadline: March 18, 2026

Location: MacKenzie Art Gallery - 3737 Wascana Parkway, Regina

Program Schedule

Day 1: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Day 2: Thursday, April 9, 2026

Day 3: Friday, April 10, 2026

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CST

More Information

In-person delivery occurs at MacKenzie Art Gallery - 3737 Wascana Parkway, Regina, SK, with all learning materials provided digitally on Canvas. In-person delivery includes instructor facilitation, small group exercises, large group discussions, interactive learning, networking and ample breaks and opportunities for questions and discussions. Participants will be required to bring a laptop/digital device to access all learning materials during the program. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided.

Register for April, In-Person - 2026

Course Planner

For more information, contact

Keegan Woodhouse
Sales and Enrolment Coordinator
306-966-2446
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Instructor Profile

 

Brent Pederson, MEd, CPHR

Brent Pederson is a trusted talent advisor with 15 years of experience in 2 global consulting firms, has worked in 8 countries, is consistently a top-rated consultant, workshop facilitator, conference presenter, and regularly publishes articles. He previously spent 15 years in the energy sector with 10 of those years in a direct leadership role. Brent primarily consults in the sectors of mining, oil & gas, financial services, and the public sector, specializing in the areas of leadership assessment & development, coaching, performance management, succession planning, organization design, leading change, and innovation

Brent holds a Master’s of Education degree (University of Regina) and Certificates in Power Engineering (SAIT), Organization Design (USC), Adult Education (St. Francis Xavier), and HR Management (Queens).

His certifications/designations include: Executive Coaching, Change Management, the MBTI™, the Six Thinking Hats™, and CPHR.

 Rick Reid

Rick Reid, PME, BComm, CPHR 

Rick Reid is a human resources professional with over twenty-five years of experience in a variety of strategic advisory and leadership positions in both public and private sector organizations. Rick has a Bachelor of Commerce, a Professional Master of Education, a CPHR designation, and is a Certified Leadership Coach. Rick has worked in a number of industries including education, health care, local government and energy services, and in his work facilitating with Executive Education, engages with participants and organizations across all industries. His career has primarily focused in the areas of employee and labour relations, and employee learning and development. His experience has centered in conducting workplace investigations, conflict engagement, leadership development, performance management, and leading organizational HR change initiatives.

Rick values opportunities to connect with leaders and teams through facilitating training and development activities that support their work towards individual professional development goals, and in building cohesive, high performing teams. 

Offer This Program In-House

Interested in bringing this program to your organization or team within your organization? Fill out our Online Needs Assessment form and show your interest in bringing this program in-house or customized based on your needs.

Cancellation Policy

For information regarding our cancellation and refund policy please visit our terms and conditions.

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