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Why Manage? Understanding the Impact of Managers

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Overview

This course focuses on understanding why managers are crucial to team success and the positive impact they can have. It covers recognizing both effective and ineffective management behaviors and highlights the unique value managers bring to their teams.

Syllabus

Unit 1: Identifying Common Pitfalls of Poor Management

Common Manager Pitfall - Being Dismissive of Team Input
Common Manager Pitfall - Providing Vague of Unclear Feedback
Common Manager Pitfall - Avoiding Difficult Conversations

Unit 2: Understanding Key Traits of High-Impact Managers

Manager Value-Add - Demonstrating Active Listening and Empathy
Manager Value-Add - Providing Clear Guidance and Support
Manager Value-Add - Recognizing and Celebrating Team Successes

Unit 3: Comparing Effective vs. Ineffective Management Styles

Experiencing Micromanagement
Experiencing Empowerment
Your Own Experiences with Micromanagement and Empowerment

Unit 4: Reflecting on Your Management Behaviors and Style

Identifying Negative Management Behaviors
Positive Management Behavior Reflection
Reflection of Your Management Style

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