Person-Centered Manager (PCM) Syllabus
A comprehensive framework for managing to the whole person
A Framework for Managing to the Whole Person
Cohort Times and Zoom Links
Cohort A: 9am Eastern Standard Time Join Zoom Meeting
Cohort B: 1pm Easter Standard Time Join Zoom Meeting
Syllabus
Explore the core principles and practical applications of Person-Centered Management across five comprehensive modules. This syllabus guides you through fostering empathy, effective communication, and developing a supportive team environment.
01
Establish a shared understanding of what Person-Centered Management is, why it matters, and how it differs from traditional leadership models.
02
Build practical awareness of cognitive diversity and how it impacts communication, performance, and collaboration.
03
Help managers understand emotional regulation, burnout, and the hidden costs of masking and camouflaging.
04
Translate PCM principles into consistent, observable management behaviors.
05
Module 5: To Be Determined
This module is designed in response to the cohort's feedback, questions, and requests.
Module 1
Foundations of Person-Centered Management
Friday, January 30
Purpose
Establish a shared understanding of what Person-Centered Management is, why it matters, and how it differs from traditional leadership models.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Articulate what PCM is and is not
Explain the rationale for managing to the whole person
Recognize how identity, power, and intersectionality shape workplace experiences
Identify personal management assumptions that may unintentionally limit inclusion
Preparing for Session "Homework"
** Pull these - make more marketing oriented.
Take Survey
Person-Centered Manager Self-Assessment
Read
Recommended Reading
Schedule Instructor "Office Hour" Meeting (actually 30 minutes!): https://calendly.com/tiffanyjameson/pcm-office-hour
Module 2
Understanding Cognitive Differences at Work
Friday, February 6
Purpose
Build practical awareness of cognitive diversity and how it impacts communication, performance, and collaboration.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Describe common cognitive differences encountered in workplaces
Identify how learning styles, working memory, and sensory processing affect work
Demonstrate allyship behaviors that support neuroinclusive teams
Recognize systemic barriers that disadvantage certain cognitive styles
Preparing for Session "Homework"
Take Survey
- None (Maybe one survey)
Review Videos
Recommened Vidoes
- LinkedIn Learning
Read
- Break out executive functioning
Recommended Reading
- Article from TDX
- Diversity Fatigue Article - Informs
- United States Disability Laws (take from old manual)
Schedule Instructor "Office Hour" Meeting (actually 30 minutes!): https://calendly.com/tiffanyjameson/pcm-office-hour
Module 3
Regulation, Burnout, and Authenticity
Friday, February 13
Purpose
Help managers understand emotional regulation, burnout, and the hidden costs of masking and camouflaging.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Distinguish burnout from disengagement or poor performance
Recognize signs of emotional dysregulation in themselves and others
Understand masking and code-switching as adaptive but costly strategies
Apply positive psychology concepts to support sustainable wellbeing
Preparing for Session "Homework"
Take Survey
Review Videos
Read
- Workplace Supports
Recommended Reading
- Self-Advocacy at Work: I work best when
- Neuroinclusive Strategies - Gratitude Focused (Positive Psychology)
Handouts
- The Interrupter
- Regulation-Safe Feedback Checklist
Schedule Instructor "Office Hour" Meeting (actually 30 minutes!): https://calendly.com/tiffanyjameson/pcm-office-hour
Module 4
The Person-Centered Manager in Practice
Friday, February 20
Purpose
Translate PCM principles into consistent, observable management behaviors.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Apply person-centered approaches to meetings, feedback, and performance reviews
Use coaching-oriented questions to support growth and autonomy
Balance empathy with clarity, expectations, and accountability
Create a team-level approach to inclusion and support
Preparing for Session "Homework"
Schedule Instructor "Office Hour" Meeting (actually 30 minutes!): https://calendly.com/tiffanyjameson/pcm-office-hour
Module 5
The Custom Module
Friday, March 6
The Power of Gratitude: A quick guide for employees
Managing Up Through the PCM Foundations
Deep Dive - PERMA Profiler in Handout Form
Organizational Adaption of Person-Centered Workplaces - REVIEW COPY ONLY
