October SkillSoft Topic of the Month

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:52:04 -0500

SkillSoft Topic of the Month: First Time Manager Essentials

This set of 1-hour modules is appropriate for anyone in a new supervisory role. In the first module you will learn some of the myths about management and their corresponding truths in order to clarify what managers really do. Also included is a piece on the typical demands and constraints of a manager's job, as well as strategies for dealing with common mistakes of first-time managers. Module two describes ways to establish credibility and manage former colleagues effectively. Module three covers how to meet organizational expectations as a first-time manager, as well as how to balance conflicting expectations of peers, direct reports, and management. It also describes how to establish productive relationships with your new boss.

Understanding a Manager’s Role: mgmt_16_a01_bs_enus

Challenges: mgmt_16_a02_bs_enus

Meeting Expectations: mgmt_16_a03_bs_enus

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