Management Skills (for Beginners) Training Course

Individuals with no previous experience as a manager can benefit from knowing the basics of the management role, including first steps to take, potential challenges to expect, and how to determine and meet the unique expectations that come with being a manager. This learning path describes what a manager does, uncovering some of the myths that people have about the management role. It discusses the demands and constraints of the role and how to avoid some common mistakes when moving into a management role. The path also describes ways to overcome some typical challenges of a first-time manager. And it points to the expectations that others have of a manager, and how to balance these effectively.