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The Manager-of-Managers Playbook Specialization

Coursera

The Manager-of-Managers Playbook Specialization

Lead Leaders with Strategic Excellence.

Master the skills to manage managers, drive cross-functional success, & navigate complex challenges.

Hurix Digital

Instructor: Hurix Digital

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

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

What you'll learn

  • Design performance systems and coach managers using structured frameworks that multiply leadership impact

  • Lead cross-functional initiatives and navigate crisis situations with tools for alignment and resilience

  • Build executive presence and influence up, down, and across through strategic communication and storytelling

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Taught in English
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March 2026

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Specialization - 5 course series

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Performance Management
Category: Constructive Feedback
Category: Performance Improvement
Category: Performance Measurement
Category: People Analytics
Category: Performance Appraisal
Category: Continuous Improvement Process
Category: Performance Metric
Category: Analytics
Category: Human Resource Strategy
Category: Performance Review
Category: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Category: Employee Performance Management
Category: Accountability Frameworks
Category: Team Performance Management
Category: Performance Analysis
Category: Organizational Strategy
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Accountability
Manager of Managers: Cross- Functional Leadership

Manager of Managers: Cross- Functional Leadership

Course 2, 3 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Leadership
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Category: Project Management
Category: Influencing
Category: Team Collaboration
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Employee Coaching
Category: Strategic Leadership
Category: Matrix Management
Category: Coordination
Category: Project Coordination
Category: Cross-Functional Collaboration
Category: Coordinating
Category: Team Building
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Internal Communications
Category: Accountability Frameworks
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Team Management

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Leadership Development
Category: Mentorship
Category: Succession Planning
Category: Decision Making
Category: Strategic Thinking
Category: Performance Improvement
Category: Accountability
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Coaching
Category: Management Training And Development
Category: Employee Coaching
Category: Professional Development
Category: People Development
Category: Team Performance Management
Category: People Management
Category: Strategic Leadership

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Crisis Management
Category: Leadership
Category: Resilience
Category: Empathy
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Dealing With Ambiguity
Category: Composure
Category: Adaptability
Category: Executive Presence
Category: Business Communication
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Empowerment
Category: Decisiveness
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Internal Communications
Category: Service Recovery
Category: Delegation Skills
Category: Decision Making
Manager of Managers: Leading Up, Down & Out

Manager of Managers: Leading Up, Down & Out

Course 5, 3 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Strategic Communication
Category: Storytelling
Category: Communication
Category: Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Category: Stakeholder Engagement
Category: Thought Leadership
Category: Leadership
Category: Persuasive Communication
Category: Professionalism
Category: Management Reporting
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Influencing
Category: Rapport Building
Category: Strategic Leadership
Category: Stakeholder Communications
Category: Trustworthiness
Category: Stakeholder Analysis
Category: Executive Presence
Category: Leadership Development

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