Bootcamp Workshop Summary
Participant Name: Manuel Duran
Date of Workshop: June 16-18, 2026
1. What was the most valuable to you out of your workshop experience?
- This summit exposed me to learn and practice leadership tools and structured behaviors, presented for very effective and well-prepared leaders that have enormous experience in manufacturing. Additionally, the pace of the sessions was intense while the attendees added a high range of management experiences in a professional style.
2. What were your greatest insights? Ah-ha’s?
- One of my biggest takeaways from this experience is recognizing that transitioning from an individual contributor to a manager is less about developing new technical skills and more about changing behaviors and mindset. It requires shifting from focusing on personal execution to enabling and guiding others to succeed.
- Another important realization was the value of understanding a team member’s level of commitment, or “will.” Simply asking how likely someone is to complete a task can provide meaningful insight into their motivation and ownership. This approach can help me better tailor my leadership style, provide the right level of support, and improve overall accountability within the team.
3. What important tools and techniques did you learn to improve your management-leadership skills?
- GRO2W Coaching System, Self Awareness & Autopilot, Radical Listening & Body Language, Team Consulting, Delegation, Feedback Tool, Personal Branding Plan-SWOT Analysis.
4. What is your Auto-Pilot Name? DI =Default Inteligence
5. Explain the rationale for your Auto-Pilot name:
Although I try to stay in a “self-awareness” mode, I recognize that I will often operate on “autopilot.” In those moments, my default reactions, emotions, and responses tend to surface quickly. Since these responses are shaped by my past experiences and learned behaviors, I think of this autopilot as “Default Intelligent.”
At the same time, I now understand that this default mode is not always accurate, and there is a real possibility of being wrong. This realization is important for me, it encourages me to pause, name it, calm it, and tame it. Being more conscious of my actions. By doing so, I can better recognize when my automatic responses may not be appropriate and take steps to correct them, minimizing negative impact and improving my effectiveness as a leader.
6. What message would you like to share about your experience with your sponsor (the person who recommended you to attend the workshop)?
This is the most intensive, challenge, applicable, hands on a complete training on how to improve the leadership I have taken in my career when in USA.
7. What strategies will you employ to stay engaged and get the most out of the program?
I will keep and use the tools and materials for the training to improve my performance. I will challenge my coach to obtain the most from them, and I will coach my team members to be better leaders.
