This is the third course in the Google People Management Essentials specialization. This course dives into the heart of great management: developing your people. Drawing from Google's research on the behaviors of their best managers, learners will build critical skills around coaching and giving feedback. You will learn and practice effective coaching techniques and apply powerful feedback frameworks like the Situation-Behavior-Impact (SBI) model. Learners will also explore strategies for conducting meaningful performance reviews and navigating difficult conversations.



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This course is part of Google People Management Essentials Specialization

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What you'll learn
Learn the benefits of coaching and identify effective coaching techniques.
Apply the Situation-Behavior-Impact (SBI) model to deliver feedback and identify approaches to navigate difficult conversations with team members.
Describe effective strategies to prepare for, conduct, and follow up after employee performance reviews.
Explore effective methods for asking for and receiving upward feedback from the team.
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Ready to build a self-reliant team that's eager to tackle any challenge? You'll practice coaching techniques to unlock higher performance. Ask powerful questions that help foster critical thinking, build confidence, and drive higher performance.
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5 videos1 reading
What if you could shape feedback into a catalyst for growth? You'll apply the Situation-Behavior-Impact (SBI)™ model to deliver feedback with confidence. Make feedback a positive and effective tool in your management kit.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
Don’t just evaluate performance—inspire it. You'll gain tools to transform performance reviews into productive, two-way conversations that build trust. Help every team member chart their path to success.
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