This course exposes participants to the fundamentals of leading and managing in teams or units. As the required foundational course for the Management Development Certificate (but open to any Carey Executive Education participant), this course equips participants to lead with purpose and incorporate core knowledge and skills from research on leadership and organizations into their daily practices. Specifically, the course will help participants understand how to better form teams and make strategic decisions, how to leverage group processes and personal networks to be more effective as a leader, and how to select and motivate the right people to join your team or unit.
Learn the day-to-day functions of leaders and managers as you take part in hands-on, collaborative learning experience with industry peers. Explore fundamental research-based principles that you can learn and grow from whether you're a first-time manager, middle manager, or seasoned business leader. This course is grounded in social science research and taught by renowned faculty that are experts in the leadership space.
Who Should Attend:
Day 1
Agenda
9:00-10:30 AM
Decision-making (live session)
10:30-10:45 AM
Break*
10:45-12:00 PM
12:00-1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00-2:30 PM
Negotiation (live session)
2:30-2:45 PM
2:45-4:00 PM
Day 2
Social networks (live session)
Leading teams (live session)
Day 3
Motivation (self-paced)
Hiring (live session)