How to Be an Effective Manager - San Jose

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How to Be an Effective Manager - San Jose | Online

Online Campus

Online
Anywhere
Online

Past Locations for this Workshop

About this workshop

Due to the fast pace of change today, many employees get thrust into managerial positions and immediately face numerous new challenges and responsibilities with little training. Ensuring that valuable individual contributors can adapt quickly into effective managers is critical to the long-term viability of every organization and is a fast track for an individual to pursue a more fulfilling career. In this workshop, you’ll get an in-depth look at the roles and responsibilities of a manager. We’ll look at goal setting, delegation, performance management, effective communication, leadership, motivating, and much more. You’ll walk out feeling prepared and confident to guide your team to new levels of success.

What are students saying?

'This was the best GA course I've attended thus far. I came away with a lot of practical ideas that I can immediately implement at work.' — Anonymous, Apr 28, 2016

'He was funny, engaging, and relatable. Loved it.' — Anonymous, Apr 28, 2016

Takeaways

  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of a manager
  • Know how to approach to performance management
  • Create a framework for you and your direct reports to effectively set expectations and give and receive feedback
  • Learn different management styles and techniques
  • Learn how to measure your team's success

Prereqs & Preparation

  • Students should either be new managers, or they should have an interest in management positions
  • Students should come to class ready to discuss current management challenges and goals
  • Please bring a laptop, notepad, and pen/pencil to class
  • Please plan accordingly to arrive on time.

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