Introduction To People Management And Leadership

Learn how to become a great manager and leader

What you'll learn
What is people management
How to be an effective manager
How to find your leadership style
How to cultivate a strong team culture
How to conduct interviews and hire great talent
How to identify, address and resolve team conflict
How to set and monitor employee goals
How to run performance appraisals
How to address performance issues

Requirements
Some work experience will be helpful (but not required)
Some experience using software like Microsft Word / Google Docs and Excel / Sheets is recommended

Description
Manager training is criticalManagers are the key to a successful business, and yet, most working professionals today are ill-equipped for the job of ‘people management’. A recent study found that 69% of managers say they’re uncomfortable communicating with employees, and 37% say they struggle to give direct feedback and criticism. On the other hand, 50% of employees say they “quit their boss, not their job”.Through my 12+ years of experience working at both big corporates and start-ups alike, I’ve learned a great deal about what it takes to manage people and build high-performing and happy teams. Whether you’re thinking about becoming a manager, or you’re already managing someone but are looking to improve your skills, this course is for you. The course is designed for anyone and everyone who has an interest in people management, and who wants to learn what it takes to become a great leader.What you'll learn?Some of the things you’ll learn in this course include:What is a people manager?What are the key responsibilities of a people manager?How to find your unique leadership style?How to build team culture and create psychological safety?How to write a job description and run interviews effectively?How to set goals with your employees?How to discuss career progression?How to evaluate an employee’s performance, skills and competencies?How to implement a performance improvement plan (PIP)?How to fire an under-performing employee?How to run a performance appraisal?So why take this course? Make no mistake, becoming a people manager is one of the toughest jobs you’ll encounter. And this course will help you prepare for the toughest parts of the job. When companies increase their number of talented managers, they achieve, on average, 147% higher earnings per share than competitionWhether you’re looking to acquire new management skills, or looking to upskill a team of managers, this course has everything you'll need to succeed. And the stats are in. A Gallup study found that when companies increase their number of talented managers, they achieve, on average, 147% higher earnings per share than competition!So what do you get? Here’s a snapshot of what comes with this course:6+ hours of on-demand video lecturesRegular course updates from the instructor40 downloadable resources and templatesSupport from the instructor, Stephen Tracy, via the course Q&A and Udemy’s direct message toolsSo what are you waiting for? Enroll today and start your learning journey to become great people manager and leader.

Students preparing to enter the workforce,Current managers who are looking to grow and develop,Working professionals interested in becoming a people manager,Project managers,Product managers