Management Foundations

Learn how to become a more successful, confident, and productive manger. Explore the foundations of management, from performance management to delegation.

Introduction

• Management 101

1. The Manager's Perspective

• The task and people balance
• Do you want compliance or commitment?
• The manager's role on teams
• Effective communication is key to your success as a manager

2. Managing Performance

• Your role in managing performance
• Helping people set goals
• The 1:1 meeting
• Managing performance problems
• Coaching for high performance
• Accountability basics while managing

3. Delegation

• The challenges of delegating effectively
• Resisting micromanaging
• Specific questions to ask before you delegate
• Specific actions to take to delegate

4. Doing Your Work

• Your role in meetings
• Building working relationships
• Managing your time as a manager
• Managing up as a manager
• Creating a learning mindset

Conclusion

• Managing with intention