Create a High-Performing Team
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Create a High-Performing Team
This course is part of Google People Management Essentials Specialization
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What you'll learn
Examine the mindset shifts that contribute to being a successful manager.
Describe common pitfalls managers encounter when transitioning from individual contributor to manager.
Determine actions a manager can take to achieve ambitious goals by working together with open communication and a culture of learning.
Explain how "managing up" and "managing across" benefit individual managers and their teams.
Skills you'll gain
- Relationship Management
- Team Building
- Organizational Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Willingness To Learn
- Communication Strategies
- Leadership and Management
- Team Performance Management
- Management Training And Development
- AI Enablement
- Culture Transformation
- Internal Communications
- Lifelong Learning
- Team Management
- Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Organizational Effectiveness
- People Management
- Teamwork
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There are 4 modules in this course
This is the first course in the Google People Management Essentials specialization. In this course, learners will be introduced to the foundational principles of effective people management, starting with the crucial mindset shift from individual contributor to team leader. Learners will explore Google's research on what makes teams effective, including the importance of open communication and a culture of learning, and will begin to explore how AI can enhance a manager's effectiveness.
By the end of this course, you will: - Examine the mindset shifts that contribute to being a successful manager. - Describe common pitfalls new managers encounter when transitioning from an individual contributor role. - Apply strategies to foster open communication and a culture of learning. -Understand how managing up and across the organization benefits your team's success.
Build your roadmap to great management. Whether you're an aspiring manager, new manager, or already in the role, we'll introduce key strategies to help you lead with confidence and guide your teams to success.
What's included
2 videos2 readings
2 videos•Total 4 minutes
- Introduction to Google People Management Essentials•3 minutes
- Welcome to course 1•1 minute
2 readings•Total 12 minutes
- Google People Management Essentials overview•8 minutes
- Helpful resources and tips•4 minutes
Adopt a new mindset to be a more effective manager. You'll shift your focus from your own work to the team's collective success. This new perspective helps you to avoid common manager traps and become the impactful leader your team needs.
What's included
3 videos1 reading
3 videos•Total 12 minutes
- Savio spotlight: Why managers matter•3 minutes
- Develop a manager mindset•6 minutes
- Ricardo spotlight: Transition to a manager position•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 8 minutes
- Lead with a manager mindset•8 minutes
Unlock the secrets to building a high-performing team. You'll learn from Google's game-changing research on team effectiveness and gain practical strategies to build strong relationships, foster open communication, and create a culture of learning.
What's included
3 videos3 readings1 assignment
3 videos•Total 13 minutes
- Google Research Insight: How effective teams work•3 minutes
- Increase team effectiveness•7 minutes
- Alison spotlight: Create a learning culture•3 minutes
3 readings•Total 34 minutes
- Create high-performing teams•12 minutes
- Use AI to be a more effective manager•12 minutes
- Activity Exemplar: Help the team work together effectively•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Help the team work together effectively•30 minutes
Increase your team’s impact by building a strong network of allies. You'll build a map to better manage relationships up and across your organization. Leverage these connections to solve problems faster, access crucial resources, and drive success for both you and your team.
What's included
2 videos2 readings1 assignment
2 videos•Total 8 minutes
- Manage up and across your organization•5 minutes
- David spotlight: Communicate up and across•3 minutes
2 readings•Total 16 minutes
- Manage up and across your organization•12 minutes
- Start the next course•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Course 1 challenge•30 minutes
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Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
This course has helped me shift my mind to think in a more collaborative way and as a team player. I have learnt a lot from this. Much appreciated.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
This was an excellent course. Well paced, informative, with great examples and advice on how to best lead a team.
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025
Enjoyed a light approach to the subject and personal experiences shared by Google staff.
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