This is the first course in the Google People Management Essentials specialization. In this course, learners will be introduced to the foundational principles of effective people management, starting with the crucial mindset shift from individual contributor to team leader. Learners will explore Google's research on what makes teams effective, including the importance of open communication and a culture of learning, and will begin to explore how AI can enhance a manager's effectiveness.
Create a High-Performing Team
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Create a High-Performing Team
This course is part of Google People Management Essentials Specialization
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What you'll learn
Examine the mindset shifts that contribute to being a successful manager.
Describe common pitfalls managers encounter when transitioning from individual contributor to manager.
Determine actions a manager can take to achieve ambitious goals by working together with open communication and a culture of learning.
Explain how "managing up" and "managing across" benefit individual managers and their teams.
Skills you'll gain
- Category: Communication Strategies
- Category: Leadership
- Category: Team Building
- Category: Culture Transformation
- Category: Organizational Leadership
- Category: Management Training And Development
- Category: Teamwork
- Category: Internal Communications
- Category: Team Performance Management
- Category: AI Enablement
- Category: Team Leadership
- Category: Leadership and Management
- Category: Willingness To Learn
- Category: Lifelong Learning
- Category: Relationship Management
- Category: Relationship Building
- Category: Organizational Effectiveness
- Category: Team Management
- Category: People Management
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DW
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
A great presentation on the essentials of people management
ES
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Very practical advice, and short effective practices
SK
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
This course has helped me shift my mind to think in a more collaborative way and as a team player. I have learnt a lot from this. Much appreciated.