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Hi there! I'm Mark,
Founder of IADG.
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"People leave managers, not jobs."

You've heard it, I've heard it ... and we both know it's true. That's why I ensure managers have the capabilities to meet the needs of their teams.
While I can't guarantee they won't leave (If I could, I'd be charging a lot more), IADG can certainly help.
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It happens all the time.

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You promote your top performers (or maybe you’re the one promoted), and suddenly they’re accountable for other people's output on top of their own. It’s overwhelming — for everyone.

Maybe you’ve experimented with an assessment or a 30 min eLearning course. And hey, there's nothing wrong with that (I've used 'em too), plus some eLearning stuff is genuinely great (yep, I'm a fan). But my question to you is, how well are you or your managers applying the learning to the real-world situations you face every day?

That’s where Inter-Actions Development Group (IADG) shines and brings genuine value. Using experience working with clients, managing our own teams, and conducting our own research, IADG knows how to make a difference. Imagine not just learning management concepts, but truly excelling in the real-world challenges you face every day, applying the concepts learned. It's not just a dream; with our expertise, it's a reality waiting to happen.

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Jack Fisher

Managing Director, EMEA Sales
PitchBook Data, Ltd.

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"The manager training Mark delivered, at an early stage in my development as a manager, provided me with not only the fundamental skills required to be an effective manager but also helped prepare me from the outset for the more challenging aspects which you can expect as a manager.

The training was highly interactive and facilitated in a forum where we were comfortable working through challenging situations we were facing. Mark was not only able to deliver engaging content, facilitate high-quality conversations but also incorporated relevant personal examples and experiences which helped to bring the key concepts together.”

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Alex LegaultGroup Product Manager
Carta
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"Training with Mark helped me consistently focus on improving as a manager. He not only gave me frameworks to help me think about my interactions but challenged me to evaluate if they worked or not.

What stood out to me the most, versus other manager training, was Mark's pragmatism. If a framework or principle failed in action, Mark would dig into why and not hesitate to adapt or change his approach. He optimizes to help you get results, not just stick to the script. This helped me gain competence extremely quickly in having hard conversations and building teams of junior people into high performers."

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Kate Rainey

Senior Editor | MBA Candidate
PitchBook Data, Ltd.

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"Like many new managers, I was promoted into a management role because of my performance as an individual contributor, and I found myself with direct reports looking to me for leadership that I had no idea how to provide.

Mark’s Management Training course helped me take the abstract principles of being a good manager and start turning them into concrete skills that I could use to lead my team. Over the course of the program, I learned to recognize my strengths and weaknesses as a manager and apply frameworks like situational leadership in a way that is authentic to my leadership style.

I enjoyed every minute of Mark’s class and was sorry when it ended. Mark is incredibly knowledgeable about leadership, interpersonal communication, organizational behavior, and psychology. He has the ability to translate those concepts to a group of people with a wide range of backgrounds and different levels of self-awareness. He made a broad training program feel accessible and unique to each person. Mark helped me build the foundation I need to continue growing as a leader in the years to come."

    Like Leadership Training, but for Managers

    ... because leaders don't have to manage, but managers have to lead.
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    Manager Essentials Program

    A seven-step blueprint for developing the essential skills and capabilities managers need to be effective in their role.
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    Customized Manager & Employee Training

    Have a unique set of needs? We can create customized manager and employee workshops for you.

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    One-to-One Coaching

    Get one-time or recurring management coaching on a schedule that meets your needs.
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    (Manager Effectiveness)
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    Read Mark's Stuff

    Boost your effectiveness with easy-to-read challenges, reflections, and lessons you can actually use at work, straight from the Mark man himself.


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    Like Leadership Training, but for Managers

    …because leaders don’t have to manage, but managers have to lead

    Inter-Actions Development Group (IADG) specializes in delivering managerial training programs, geared towards equipping managers with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to excel in their roles. While the content of all our programs is the same, our variety of program formats is tailored to offer flexibility, personalization, convenience, and an immersive learning experience, adhering to our motto,

    “Delivering the help you need, when you need it, how you need it!”

    Snapshot into Effective Managers

    Management Shorts

    Manager's Networking Community

    Tailored Managerial Mastery

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    Read and Learn: Manager Effectiveness

    Open Manager Class

    Managerial Growth: With Coaching

    Managerial Flex: On-Demand

    Tailored Managerial Mastery

    Open Manager Class

    Managerial Growth: With Coaching

    Managerial Flex: On-Demand

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    Read and Learn: Manager Effectiveness

    Manager's Networking Community

    Management Shorts

    Snapshot into Effective Managers

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    Jack Fisher

    Managing Director, EMEA Sales
    PitchBook Data, Ltd.

    Linkedin

    "The manager training Mark delivered, at an early stage in my development as a manager, provided me with not only the fundamental skills required to be an effective manager but also helped prepare me from the outset for the more challenging aspects which you can expect as a manager.

    The training was highly interactive and facilitated in a forum where we were comfortable working through challenging situations we were facing. Mark was not only able to deliver engaging content, facilitate high-quality conversations but also incorporated relevant personal examples and experiences which helped to bring the key concepts together.”

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    Kate Rainey

    Project Manager, News Operations
    PitchBook Data, Ltd.

    Linkedin

    "Like many new managers, I was promoted into a management role because of my performance as an individual contributor, and I found myself with direct reports looking to me for leadership that I had no idea how to provide.

    Mark’s Management Training course helped me take the abstract principles of being a good manager and start turning them into concrete skills that I could use to lead my team. Over the course of the program, I learned to recognize my strengths and weaknesses as a manager and apply frameworks like situational leadership in a way that is authentic to my leadership style.

    I enjoyed every minute of Mark’s class and was sorry when it ended. Mark is incredibly knowledgeable about leadership, interpersonal communication, organizational behavior, and psychology. He has the ability to translate those concepts to a group of people with a wide range of backgrounds and different levels of self-awareness. He made a broad training program feel accessible and unique to each person. Mark helped me build the foundation I need to continue growing as a leader in the years to come."

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    Laura Gonzalez

    Managing Director, Customer Success & EMEA
    PitchBook Data, Ltd.

    Linkedin
    "This foundational training has proven essential for me and my unique management journey; it has served as an effective backdrop for further readings and courses I’ve taken since then to bring context and perspective into my continued personal and professional development."
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    Kevin Lissandrello

    Sr. Director, Demand Generation
    AlphaSense

    Linkedin

    "Mark’s experience speaks for itself. I always enjoyed hearing his stories from previous companies he had worked for, establishing this detailed and necessary training for many other managerial teams out there. I especially enjoy the stories where he would share how his training also helped the C-level. It showed me that it didn’t matter who was in front of him, it could be a new manager of a few months or a well-established CEO/Founder that also needed help with their essentials.

    Mark’s detail and approach are applicable for all levels of managers, not only do this essential training help you have better conversations with your team, but it’s also extremely helpful when communicating with teams or managers outside of your direct department. Communication is key to a company’s long-term success, and Mark drives that home tremendously with management essentials."

      A few of the great companies our team members have supported.

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