Management Foundations

47mBeginner2019-11-13

Authors

Kevin Eikenberry

Leadership Expert, Author, Speaker, Consultant, Trainer

Course details

Managing people is hard. Managers juggle a wide range of tasks and deadlines and must know how to effectively coach and develop employees. They are responsible for delivering valuable outcomes for the company and for its people. Learn how to become a more successful, confident, and productive manger. This course teaches the basics of becoming a manager your direct reports admire and respect and one your boss can rely on. Instructor Kevin Eikenberry explains how to choose the right style of management for you and your workplace, address performance problems, delegate tasks, resolve conflict, manage your time, and help your team members meet their performance goals. Plus, find out how to build a learning mindset to keep your organization innovating into the future.

Learning objectives
Compliance vs. commitment
Effective communication
Helping people set goals
Managing performance problems
Delegating effectively
Building relationships
Managing your time
Creating a learning mindset

Skills covered

Management SkillsFoundationsLeadership and Management

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Management 101

1. The Manager's Perspective

02 - The task and people balance
03 - Do you want compliance or commitment
04 - The manager's role on teams
05 - Effective communication is key to your success as a manager

2. Managing Performance

06 - Your role in managing performance
07 - Helping people set goals
08 - The 1 - 1 meeting
09 - Managing performance problems
10 - Coaching for high performance
11 - Accountability basics while managing

3. Delegation

12 - The challenges of delegating effectively
13 - Resisting micromanaging
14 - Specific questions to ask before you delegate
15 - Specific actions to take to delegate

4. Doing Your Work

16 - Your role in meetings
17 - Building working relationships
18 - Managing your time as a manager
19 - Managing up as a manager
20 - Creating a learning mindset

Conclusion

21 - Managing with intention