Fundamentals of Supervision and Management

Fundamentals of Supervision and Management
If you have recently been promoted to a supervisory or management position or want to learn how to become a more effective manager, this course will help you master the basics of business by learning the language of management.
You will learn how to make a successful transition from employee to manager and you will learn how to manage your time so that you can deal with the constant demands of a managerial job.
You will learn the skills required to delegate responsibility and motivate your employees. A large part of a manager’s job involves getting things done through other people, and this course will help you understand how to influence and direct other people’s performance.
Finally, you will learn how to solve problems and resolve conflicts so you can accomplish your job more effectively.
Syllabus
- Lesson 1 – Introduction to Managerial Work
- Lesson 2 – Making the Transition Into Management
- Lesson 3 – The Tasks of a Manager
- Lesson 4 – Managing Tasks, Performance, and Time
- Lesson 5 – Introduction to Motivation
- Lesson 6 – The Best-Known Researchers in Motivation
- Lesson 7 – Motivation Theories
- Lesson 8 – Understanding the Theories of Motivation
- Lesson 9 – Introduction to Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving
- Lesson 10 – Models of Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving
- Lesson 11 – Working Through Problems
- Lesson 12 – Implementing Solutions to Problems and Conflicts
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
<ul><li>6 Weeks Access</li>
<li>Course Code: sup</li>
<li>Start Dates* Dec 15 | Jan 12 | Feb 09 | Mar 16</li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li></ul><br><br>
<p><strong>Self-Paced</strong></p><br>
<ul><li>3 Months Access</li>
<li>Course Code: T9265</li>
<li>No Instructor, Start Anytime</li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li></ul>
Patricia Addesso has worked for over 20 years in retail, academic and telecommunications organizations. She has a doctorate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and well-grounded in the theory of human behavior at work. In addition, she has held management positions in three companies, and thus "speaks the language" of upper management. This blend of the theoretical and the practical is the hallmark of her consulting style. Dr. Addesso's specialty is organization development and team building. She has been involved in managing mergers, acquisitions, and other large-scale organizational changes, and is currently involved in projects such as strategic planning and personality assessments.