Madecraft

New Manager Readiness Specialization

Madecraft

New Manager Readiness Specialization

Lead People With Confidence From Day One.

Build the leadership skills to manage people, drive performance, and create winning cultures.

Madecraft

Instructor: Madecraft

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply heart-forward leadership strategies to build trust, accountability, and a positive team culture.

  • Communicate effectively, give meaningful feedback, and navigate difficult workplace conversations with confidence.

  • Assess team performance, coach underperforming employees, and make informed decisions to develop and retain top talent.

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May 2026

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Specialization - 3 course series

Essential Lessons for First-time Managers

Essential Lessons for First-time Managers

Course 1, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to lead with clarity, communication, and authenticity.

  • Practical strategies to build a high-performing, inclusive team.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Active Listening
Category: Growth Mindedness
Category: Professional Development
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Personal Development
Category: Constructive Feedback
Category: Delegation Skills
Category: People Management
Category: Team Building
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Communication
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Management Training And Development
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Team Management
Category: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Category: Personal Integrity
Category: Accountability Frameworks
Category: Staff Management
Best Practices for New People Leaders

Best Practices for New People Leaders

Course 2, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to lead with compassion, curiosity, and integrity using a heart-forward approach.

  • Practical tools for building accountable, engaged, and inclusive teams.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Leadership
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Team Performance Management
Category: Team Building
Category: People Development
Category: Workplace inclusivity
Category: Time Management
Category: Personal Integrity
Category: Team Management
Category: Relationship Management
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Mediation
Category: Telecommuting
Category: People Management
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Delegation Skills
Category: Composure
Category: Team Leadership
How to Handle Poor Performers

How to Handle Poor Performers

Course 3, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to identify and assess underperformance before it impacts team culture.

  • When and how to train, transfer, or terminate a poor performer with confidence and compassion.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Employee Performance Management
Category: Performance Management
Category: Performance Improvement
Category: Employee Coaching
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Staff Management
Category: Performance Appraisal
Category: Team Building
Category: People Management
Category: Performance Analysis
Category: Drive Engagement
Category: Talent Management
Category: Team Performance Management
Category: Constructive Feedback
Category: Employee Retention
Category: Team Motivation
Category: Performance Review
Category: Team Management
Category: Disciplinary Procedures
Category: Employee Training

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