This course is designed for new and aspiring managers who want practical, hands-on tools to lead and motivate their teams effectively. Throughout the course, you'll learn how to:

Managing and Motivating Teams

Managing and Motivating Teams
This course is part of Skills for New Manager Success Specialization


Instructors: Andi Lassiter, Ph.D.
What you'll learn
Prioritize tasks and delegate effectively based on team skills, capacity, and development goals.
Diagnose common motivation challenges and implement targeted solutions.
Use coaching techniques and structured conversations to support employee growth and performance.
Skills you'll gain
- Behavioral Management
- Delegation Skills
- Team Building
- Self-Motivation
- Coaching
- Performance Improvement
- Leadership Development
- Prioritization
- Team Motivation
- Leadership
- Strategic Prioritization
- Business Management
- Motivational Skills
- Employee Coaching
- Performance Appraisal
- Team Management
- Expectation Management
- Business Leadership
- Accountability
- Constructive Feedback
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March 2026
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