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Essential Lessons for First-Time Managers

With Dave Labowitz and Madecraft Liked by 5,834 users
Duration: 1h 5m Skill level: Beginner Released: 6/8/2021

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Course details

Becoming a manager can be intimidating. With so much information out there, it's hard to know where to start. In this course, leadership expert Dave Labowitz shows you some essential lessons you should learn to be an effective manager. Dave covers how to understand your responsibilities and how to transition from a manager to a leader. He explains how to improve your communication, become a better listener, and connect to your employees emotionally. Dave shares the ins and outs of management, then goes into how you can remove roadblocks and know your key performance indicators. Finally, he provides useful tips on mistakes that you should avoid as a leader.

This course was created by Madecraft. We are pleased to host this training in our library.

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  • Vanessa Mouner Vanessa Mouner

    Vanessa Mouner

    Director of Partnerships and Outreach at CUNY TV

    5/5 May 12, 2025
    The content provided here was very helpful for new managers of all kinds.
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  • Cristiana Marcela Luca Cristiana Marcela Luca

    Cristiana Marcela Luca

    Multilingual Finance Professional | A2C & Lean Optimization | Bridging Business Cultures | English, French & Romanian Perspectives | Soft Skills…

    5/5 May 9, 2025
    This course should be a must for all first time managers.
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  • James D. James D.

    James D.

    --Building Dreams, One Space at a Time | Owner, L&T Design and Build, LLC | Future Wine Shop & Tasting Room Entrepreneur

    5/5 April 23, 2025
    I had a really great experience with this content! It was engaging, easy to follow, and packed with practical insights that I can actually use in real life. Everything was laid out in a way that made it enjoyable to learn while still being super valuable. I’d definitely recommend it to others. It’s the kind of content that leaves you feeling more confident and informed.
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Contents

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  • Practice while you learn 1 exercise file
  • Test your knowledge 6 quizzes
  • Learn on the go Access on tablet and phone
  • Stay up to date Continuing Education Units

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