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Becoming the Boss

This course equips emerging leaders with practical tools to effectively manage and lead teams by utilizing personal and positional authority wisely. It focuses on building trust, making inclusive decisions, managing team dynamics, and implementing change effectively.

Learning Goals
  • Master the use of both personal and positional authority to guide and influence teams.
  • Develop strategies to build trust and foster an environment of open communication.
  • Gain practical skills in making inclusive decisions that motivate and engage team members.
  • Learn effective methods to manage both team and individual dynamics within diverse settings.
  • Acquire tools and techniques to plan and implement change smoothly and successfully.
Overview
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Picture this: You've just landed your first management position. You're eager, ambitious, and ready to lead your team to success. But as the days pass, you realize that being in charge is more complex and demanding than you anticipated. Suddenly, you're responsible not just for your own output, but for guiding an entire team's performance and morale.

"Becoming the Boss" is tailored for professionals who are new to management roles or aspire to take on leadership positions. This course dives deep into the practical realities of management, debunking common myths and equipping you with the skills necessary to lead effectively. You will explore the dynamics of earning authority, fostering team commitment, and leading collaboratively rather than controlling dictatorially.

Through interactive workshops, real-world case studies, and practical exercises, this course will teach you how to use your authority constructively, build and earn trust, navigate team dynamics, and spearhead change initiatives with confidence. 

Step into your new role with confidence and the power to effect positive change. Transform your leadership skills in just a few weeks and get ready to make a significant impact in your organization!

What you'll get out of this course
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  • Enhanced Leadership Skills: Become proficient in using authority effectively to lead and motivate.
  • Trust-Building Techniques: Learn how to earn the trust of your team through ethical and consistent behavior.
  • Decision-Making Acumen: Develop your ability to make decisions that foster team commitment and enhance collaboration.
  • Dynamic Team Management: Gain hands-on experience in navigating complex team dynamics.
  • Effective Change Management: Acquire the skills necessary to plan and execute change initiatives that minimize disruption and maximize buy-in.
Learning goals
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  • Master the use of both personal and positional authority to guide and influence teams.
  • Develop strategies to build trust and foster an environment of open communication.
  • Gain practical skills in making inclusive decisions that motivate and engage team members.
  • Learn effective methods to manage both team and individual dynamics within diverse settings.
  • Acquire tools and techniques to plan and implement change smoothly and successfully.