Essential Leadership Skills for the New Manager

About this course

Did you just take over a new leadership position, or are you about to?  Is your time limited, but you need to know the essential leadership skills to make your new team successful?  If so, then this course is for you.  As a Colonel with 26 years active duty in the U.S. Army Infantry, I have a lot of great tips, tools, and techniques to share with you about how to take charge, establish authority, lead teams, and get things done.In this course I’ll show you the key leadership skills you need to have to lead effectively, from your first meeting with your boss, to setting your vision, and organizing your team for action.  By the end of the course you will have the leadership skills you need to lead your new team, and will be confident in your ability to take them where they need to go.Course Design:     This course will expose you to cornerstone concepts and skills that you can apply to your work situation immediately.  Most videos are short (6-8 minutes), get straight to the point, and include a down-loadable leadership guide that summarizes key action items, and shows you how to apply them wherever you work.Several assignments help you apply the course material immediately, and in a way that you can use in your own personal situation.    Course Description   The course is divided into five modules, each with a specific focus.  The modules are arranged in a logical sequence that supports you as you take on a leadership role, from the first meeting with the boss and team, to building trust, setting team goals, and establishing a positive, productive team culture.    Module 1:  Get Ready   Prepare for your first meeting with your boss and lay the groundwork for a successful working relationshipBoost your trust levels with your team on day one; use the six components of