Regional Leadership Training
About the GEAPS Regional Leadership Trainings
Regional Leadership Training will be offered to regions with a consistent curriculum and expert trainer. They are brought directly to various GEAPS member locations, making high-value professional development accessible and affordable.
Who should attend?
Ideal for individuals newly promoted into leadership roles or managing day-to-day operations, including: Front-line leaders Operations and maintenance managers Day-to-day supervisors Safety personnel Field superintendents
About the Program
This program is designed to equip new managers and supervisors with the skills needed to lead effectively, foster strong teams, and navigate the challenges of workplace leadership.
Cost to Attend:
Members: $100
Non-Members: $200
Learning Objectives:
- Initiate and adapt to team members’ needs through the “Six Conversations” framework
- Apply principles of performance thinking to optimize team performance
- Drive better results with practical continuous improvement and teamwork tools
- Commit to developing yourself and your team in line with business needs
Meet Our Trainer
Dan Topf, owner of Topf Business Learning has over 25 years of experience helping people and businesses achieve dramatic performance improvement. He guides leaders at all levels see the bigger picture, so they can make better decisions, strengthen their teams, and improve performance. Find Dan on LinkedIn at @dan_topf.
2026 Dates and Locations:
Regional Leadership Training – Kansas
March 11, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Vortex
1725 Vortex Ave.
Salina, KS 67401
Cost:
GEAPS Members: $100
GEAPS Non-Members: $200
Regional Leadership Training – Iowa
March 25, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location TBD
Ames, IA 50010
Cost:
GEAPS Members: $100
GEAPS Non-Members: $200
Thank you to our Premier Partners
