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October SkillSoft Topic of the Month

Learn the essentials of being a first time manager

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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Posted: November 13, 2012, 2:52 PM