Management: Getting Started
by Markus Neuhoff
Transitioning to people management is a unique challenge unlike any other you'll face. This course will teach you, at a high level, key roles and responsibilities as well as pitfalls to avoid as a manager.
What you'll learn
High performing individual contributors often make the transition to people management, but what exactly does this entail and what does success look like? In this course, Management: Getting Started, you’ll learn what it takes to be a successful people manager. First, you’ll explore the difference between leadership and management. Next, you’ll discover the tasks and responsibilities of a manager and how to set yourself up for success. Finally, you’ll learn how to manage people and teams. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful people manager.
About the author
Markus is enthusiastic about using technology to solve problems and sharing that knowledge with others. After nearly a decade of .NET development, Markus made the transition to leadership, providing mentorship and technical guidance to a large team. Additionally, he continues to bridge the gap between technologists and business stakeholders. Leveraging a broad background in a variety of industries including Healthcare, Public Safety, and Higher Education, he is able to assess technology’s true i... morempact and how to best communicate it to others. Within the last few years, he has taken up Android development and emerging technologies such as IOT, streaming media devices, and smart homes. When he isn’t using technology, Markus enjoys hiking, working out, and mountain biking. Most importantly, Markus enjoys finding new topics and areas to discover.