Managing People
Understand how to manage people, including motivating workers and coordinating their activities.
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Course Overview
In today's dynamic business landscape, the ability to effectively manage people is a pivotal skill for any aspiring manager aiming to thrive in their career. This comprehensive Managing People course equips managers with the knowledge and strategies essential for motivating employees and synchronizing their efforts to achieve organizational goals. Participants will gain valuable insights into the art of effective goal setting, empowering team members, and implementing performance measurement systems to track progress and ensure accountability.
Moreover, the course delves into various organizational structures, offering a comprehensive understanding of how different setups impact team dynamics and performance. Learners will explore the intricacies of maintaining discipline while nurturing productivity and momentum, striking a balance that fosters a positive work environment while achieving organizational objectives.
Through engaging lessons, real-world case studies, and interactive exercises, managers will develop the confidence and proficiency needed to inspire and lead their teams to greater heights. Join us to unlock the key to successful people management, elevate your managerial acumen, and propel your career toward unprecedented success.
Course Format
This self-paced course offers a dynamic and engaging learning experience, combining interactive elements such as games, flashcards, video content, real-world case studies, and curated readings. Participants have the flexibility to progress at their own pace, while interactive games and quizzes reinforce key concepts and track progress. Flashcards, expert-led videos, real-world case studies, and carefully curated readings deepen knowledge.
Price
$375Course Details
Units 0.5 CEUs / 5 PDUs
Location Online Courses
Course Type Self-Paced
What You’ll Learn
After successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe how managers must handle people--subordinates, peers, superiors, and customers--to achieve goals.
- Explain how delegation is a key tool for managing.
- Discuss the role of emotional intelligence (EI) in managing.
- Understand your own attitudes toward empowering management.
- Describe the major organizational structures and the differences between them.
- Identify the defining characteristics, benefits, and unique challenges of empowered teams.
- Discuss the challenges of discipline and how a manager should deal with such situations.
Your Instructor
Project Manager, Finance and Administration at Oregon State University