Stephen Simpson
This course addresses how to enhance the effectiveness of technical expertise by becoming a business leader, whether or not you are the appointed manager.
Those who have earned this credential:
- Understand how the history of management shapes our current workplace.
- Have learned how to balance management with leadership.
- Have examined the gap between a technical leader and a technical expert.
- Can distinguish the different behaviours required to lead or manage.
- Understand people and their personalities.
- Can critique motivation techniques, and know what works with smart people.
- Know why people before process is important.
- Know why you cannot ignore process.
- Have practiced an operational model to get the right things done systematically.
- Have developed techniques to prioritise work to reduce work overload.
- Have learned practical tips and tricks to be an effective manager and inspirational leader.
Skills / Knowledge
- Balancing management with leadership
- Understanding people
- Prioritising work & reducing work overload
- Effective management and inspirational leadership