Introduction to Management

Begin your quest in the Middle Earth of management! Explore territories from leadership to strategy, all with a touch of Elvish charm. By journey's end, you'll be ready to lead your fellowship to the Mount Doom of success.Course Duration:3 hoursCredits:CEU Credits: 0.3AMA PCM CEU Credits: 0PDU Credits: 3HRCI Credits: 3SHRM Credits: 0CFRE Credits: 0ATD CI Credits: 3ACE Credits: 0 Course Description Introduction to Management is designed for current and prospective managers seeking to understand the foundations of effective management. Managers are employed across industries, functions, and organizational structures to oversee different-sized depart-ments, teams, and groups of workers. However, there are fundamental tools, techniques, skills, and competencies that can help all managers navigate workplace relationships, coach and mentor employees, and lead high-performing teams in accordance with HR laws and managerial best practices. This course will dive into these topics and test acquired knowledge through exercises, games, review checkpoints, and a final assessment. Learning Outcomes Identify key strategies for managing people, including remote workers Distinguish between managers and individual contributors as well as the various types of organizational structures Describe the process of hiring, training, and developing employees and memorize key HR laws Support an empowered team and promote high employee performance Identify the various types of difficult employee behavior and understand when to coach, discipline, or terminate an employee Demonstrate emotional intelligence and identify strategies for in-person and virtual communication Determine what should occur before, during, and after a meeting Approach negotiation thoughtfully by considering the negotiation type and employing tools like reservation price, ZOPA, and BATNA Demonstrate time management skills, including prioritization and setting SMART goals Support change initiatives within your organization and minimize employee resistance Testimonials Jason R. Great content! Thomas C. The course was very interesting because it touched on the many different types of associates that the workplace can encounter AND also demonstrated the proper way of handling such encounters... Learned something today....