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Management 101

Management 101 is designed for the new or seasoned manager. The goal is to help you understand better your roles as a manager, and how you can perform your duties to your highest potential. We talk about characters and skills of a manager, organizational behaviors, advice for new managers, and tips on managing technical talent.

Jason Alba - Pluralsight course - Management 101
by Jason Alba

What you'll learn

Management 101 starts with a foundation of management in general, including organizational structures, addressing problems, incentivizing employees and teams, skillsets managers should have, and personal characteristics that help you be a more effective manager. We talk about issues that new managers face, including how to have more effective meetings, tips to delegate better, and the role of integrity and ethics. We also talk about managing technical professionals, including the concepts of empowering your employees, defining expectations, and getting more value out of annual reviews and written policies. We talk about financial and non-financial incentives, diversity, personality assessments, training, and more.

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About the author

Jason Alba - Pluralsight course - Management 101
Jason Alba

Jason Alba is founder of JibberJobber.com, an online relationship manager for professionals to manage their career and job search. Jason is the author of I’m on LinkedIn – Now What??? and coauthor of I’m on Facebook – Now What??? and specializes in helping professionals with career management, network, and personal branding.

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