Online Class: Management Essentials

Management Essentials delivers a hands-on, transformative experience for new managers, focusing on establishing team trust, clear communication, and productive delegation to optimize team performance. Equip yourself with the skills to manage teams across geographies, nurture upcoming leaders, and strike a balance between personal and professional relationships.
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  • 14
    Lessons
  • 32
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 2,699
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 6
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.6
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Management Essentials: Pioneering Leadership for Tomorrow's Leaders

Embarking on a managerial journey is an exhilarating voyage, full of challenges and milestones. "Management Essentials" isn't just another course; it's a comprehensive roadmap tailored to empower emerging managers and those freshly stepping into leadership roles, guiding them towards mastering the art of effective management.

Discover the Manager Within:
This course has been meticulously designed to provide clarity on what contemporary management entails. You'll not just gain knowledge, but also gauge your retention and practical application of concepts post every lesson, ensuring a hands-on approach to internalizing managerial skills.

Course Offerings:

  1. Laying the Foundation: Understand the pivotal role of setting the right tone for your team, establishing trust, credibility, and a vision for success.
  2. Leadership Communication: Delve deep into the art of effective communication, ensuring transparency, clarity, and constructive feedback.
  3. Empower Through Delegation: Learn to leverage the strengths of your team by delegating responsibilities aptly, optimizing productivity and boosting morale.
  4. Team Development & Dynamics: Navigate the challenges of managing diverse teams, fostering inclusivity, and addressing difficult employee behaviors with tact and diplomacy.
  5. Decisive Action: Acquire the skills to act decisively, including making the tough call of dismissing an employee when necessary.
  6. Transition Mastery: Grasp the nuances of managing during periods of transition, ensuring stability, motivation, and team alignment.
  7. Management Beyond Borders: With businesses going global, understanding the dynamics of managing teams across geographies becomes essential.
  8. Peer Management: Handling a team that comprises friends can be intricate. Learn the strategies to strike the perfect balance between friendship and leadership.
  9. Building Future Leaders: Invest in your team by identifying potential leaders and nurturing them to ascend into managerial roles.

Why This Course Is Unique:
While the course is brimming with actionable insights, it doesn't stop there. As a manager, the thirst for knowledge is perpetual. Thus, an extensive compilation of resources awaits you at the conclusion, encompassing carefully curated books and web portals for deeper dives.

Redefine Leadership with Management Essentials:
Leadership isn't about occupying a chair; it's about making decisions, guiding teams, and fostering an environment where every team member can flourish. It's about adaptability, compassion, and firmness. With "Management Essentials", you're not just enrolling for a course; you're embarking on a transformative journey to sculpt your managerial persona.

No matter where you currently stand in your managerial journey or what aspirations you harbor, "Management Essentials" promises a transformative experience. Equip yourself with the tools, strategies, and insights to become a beacon of leadership, driving your teams towards unprecedented successes. Dive in, and redefine leadership for the modern era.

 

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  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
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  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 
 

Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
4.4 / 5 Stars (Average Rating)
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(1,933 votes)

  • Lesson 1. Cultivating Collaborative Success through Leadership

    Entering a leadership role involves navigating expectations and fostering team growth, where success hinges on the understanding of people and relationships beyond mere process expertise. Becoming a leader means evolving beyond past roles to inspire and empower your team, delving into how thoughtful leadership can drive successful outcomes.

  • Lesson 2. Establishing Leadership: Your First Steps

    Navigate your role transition by thoughtfully addressing pre-existing team dynamics, especially if you ascend from within, using diplomacy to reset boundaries while leveraging past rapports. Encourage participative decision-making to balance your new hierarchical distance and maintain team morale.

  • Lesson 3. Mastering Leadership Dynamics for Team Alignment

    Effective leadership is about more than issuing commands; it involves creating a motivating environment where all team members are aligned with business goals. Seeking advice from experienced mentors and reflecting on past experiences helps in cultivating a supportive and collaborative team dynamic.

  • Lesson 4. Speak to Lead

    Leaders who prioritize listening and carefully consider their responses empower their teams and foster an environment of respect and trust. With strong communication skills, they navigate the complexities of leadership in today's digital era, ensuring clarity and understanding.

  • Lesson 5. The Nuances of Effective Delegation

    The art of delegation lies in understanding team dynamics and leveraging individual strengths to drive success. By fostering open communication, recognizing accomplishments, and empowering growth, managers can inspire a forward-thinking workforce grounded in mutual trust.

  • Lesson 6. Unlocking Skills, Fostering Potential

    Unveiling hidden talents and aspirations within your team can lead to significant achievements through strategic training and development initiatives. This approach encourages a culture of learning, propelling both personal and professional growth.

  • Lesson 7. Confronting Complex Employee Behaviors Effectively

    Navigating complex employee behaviors requires managers to leverage their emotional intelligence and refine their conflict resolution skills. Creating psychological safety and promoting open communication are crucial for facilitating team harmony and enhancing performance.

  • Lesson 8. Managing a Diverse Team

    Building team spirit in a dispersed global team involves setting clear goals, recognizing achievements, and offering development opportunities. Creative virtual team-building activities further strengthen the sense of collegiality and unity despite the physical distance.

  • Lesson 9. Balancing Fairness and Flexibility: Vital Management Skills in Modern Workplaces

    Modern managers balance strict adherence to rules and flexibility, fostering a growth-oriented environment. Transparent communication and fair, inclusive policies drive individual morale and overall organizational success.

  • Lesson 10. Leading with Compassion: The Real Key to Success

    Stoic leaders focused solely on results are outdated; today's most effective leaders show authentic care and compassion, promoting a vibrant work culture. Transformational leadership leverages this care, resulting in higher employee engagement, improved customer ratings, and boosted sales.

  • Lesson 11. Confidence and Knowledge: The Dual Foundations of Decisive Leadership

    Cultivating a culture where decisive action thrives requires leaders to foster open communication and instill a sense of ownership in the team. Embracing potential mistakes as stepping stones enables leaders and their teams to grow resilience and adaptability, transforming errors into opportunities for success.

  • Lesson 12. Navigating the Nuances of Employee Termination with Empathy and Precision

    Employee dismissals vary in nature, influencing how businesses handle them, ranging from immediate terminations for misconduct to planned layoffs for economic reasons. Preparing smoothly for transitions entails strategic planning to manage skill gaps and maintain operational continuity.

  • Lesson 13. Leading Through Change: A Comprehensive Guide

    Consistency in leadership provides stability during organizational changes, reassured by Starbucks' culture-focused approach as a guiding force. Celebrating achievements and maintaining a positive workplace culture encourages optimism and inspires teams through transitional periods.

  • Lesson 14. Self-Development in Leadership

    Empathetic management transforms challenges into opportunities by understanding the root causes of problems instead of resorting to rigid policies. Balancing empathy with accountability through clear communication fosters trust and retains valuable talent.
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of team dynamics by identifying strategies that enhance collaboration and innovation, such as fostering diverse teams and conflict resolution.
  • Recognize and describe the core characteristics of effective leadership, including authenticity and decision-making skills, that foster a culture of trust and empowerment.
  • Demonstrate effective communication techniques by creating a comprehensive introduction strategy, incorporating core elements like personal background, experience, and vision.
  • Recognize and evaluate the impact of first impressions on team dynamics by analyzing your leadership style and the factors influencing employees' perceptions.
  • Demonstrate the ability to evaluate team dynamics and apply leadership techniques to foster collaboration, motivation, and continuous improvement for reaching organizational goals.
  • Recognize and articulate the qualities of effective leadership and develop strategies to apply them in directing teams towards achieving company objectives.
  • Demonstrate active listening techniques to enhance team communication and build mutual trust and respect by summarizing and reflecting on team members' inputs during meetings.
  • Evaluate various communication methods (email, video calls, in-person) to determine the most effective medium for conveying complex or sensitive messages, ensuring clarity and reducing misinterpretations.
  • Define the strengths and weaknesses of each team member through dialogue and historical documents to optimize task assignments and maximize team efficiency.
  • Develop tailored delegation strategies by aligning assigned roles with individual working styles and strengths, resulting in enhanced productivity and workplace satisfaction.
  • Define and evaluate each team member's unique skills and training gaps to create tailored development plans for enhancing team performance.
  • Demonstrate the ability to implement both internal and external training strategies effectively by utilizing organizational and external resources to foster a culture of continuous learning and growth.
  • Demonstrate active listening skills by engaging with complainants to accurately identify the core issues of employee conflicts.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

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Course Title: Management Essentials
Course Number: 8900243
Lessons Rating: 4.4 / 5 Stars (1,933 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is accessible online throughout all states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. It's also available in top English-speaking countries like the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Last Updated: January 2024
CEU Value: 0.6 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Classes
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: John Chouinard
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "The course was certainly helpful as it provided a clear pathway for effective management. It dealt with a lot of the major issues that a manager may encounter. The extra resources in each section were helpful as well." -- Keshawn M.
  • "The material was well laid out, and the assignments helped to reiterate the lessons in a way that will allow me to remember them and utilize them in my own career. Thank you for the material and information that has been presented." -- Timothy R.
  • "Excellent course which included very practical tips and advice for managing a team and managing the different scenarios which can arise when managing a team." -- Betty M.
  • "I enjoyed this course and it ehanced my current training and qualifications and will give me the confidence to start a business with my new team with the knowledge I have attained." -- Dennis B.
  • "I was glad that I had taken this course it was very helpful to me and my instructor (John) was awesome." -- Deborah G.
  • "The instructor was awesome. He gave great feedback when needed and was very prompt on grading assignments." -- Paul F.
  • "I thought that the instructor returned my lessons and exams quickly, was fair in grading and gave good feedback." -- Jennifer M.
  • "I love how he was very prompt in grading the quizzes and assignments." -- Nancy G.
  • "I think the course is good for employers and the instructor was great in their feedback." -- David M.
  • "This course was the most useful and enjoyable so far!" -- Lane S.

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