Unit 1: Leading and Working With People
Explore the transition from individual performer to manager, and the essential skills of leadership and motivation
Prior to your promotion to management, you had proven that you possess the motivation and ability to be a top performer. With the promotion, your organization expects you to encourage and enable others to do the same. You need to master decision making tools, people leadership, and the necessary management skills. You need to ensure that employees get motivated to do the best job possible. Are you prepared for this opportunity and new challenge?
- Transitions: Many fail a safe passage through here
- Leadership: The process of influencing others
- Motivation: Creating ownership and engagement
“As a new supervisor, the ‘Leading and Working with People’ course has given me an effective toolset to create a positive work environment for my employees. I look forward to attending additional units of the program in search of becoming a valuable manager.”
Brenda L. Baltus, Corporate Services Specialist, NewPage Corporation, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
The University of Wisconsin–Madison, as a member of the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA), authorizes this course for 2.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 20 hours.
kwittenwyler@exed.wisc.edu