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Sucessfully Managing People
Course Code: PDP 5101

Your results as a manager are dependent upon the results of others; therefore, to be successful you must effectively manage others. This workshop focuses on key elements to help you meet the current challenges in a changing environment. Learn how to apply proven leadership techniques for coaching, counseling, delegating, motivating, and getting the job done through your direct reports. Through the use of discussions, case studies, and role plays, you will explore the best business practices to successfully manage people.

Who Should Attend

Newly promoted managers with less than two years of experience in their position.

What You Will Learn

The roles and responsibilities of managers and reporting people
What motivational techniques are most effective
The difference between coaching and counseling
Your preferred style of managing others
How to establish challenging, realistic, and manageable goals
Creative problem solving techniques
How to handle difficult employees
The characteristics of a successful manager

How You Will Benefit

Learn a six-step coaching method and create an action plan
Gain insight into what motivates different individuals to want to succeed
Learn techniques to help you manage difficult employees
Use improved communication to effectively set expectations for your direct reports
Solve problems effectively by using creative problem solving methods
Learn how to give feedback constructively
Understand what your boss, peers, and direct reports expect of you

Dates / Locations

There are no current sections scheduled for this course number.
Please note that courses have been assigned new numbers beginning with the fall term.
Please check the new course number for course availability.

Fees
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Instructor
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