Managing and Motivating Teams
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Managing and Motivating Teams
This course is part of Skills for New Manager Success Specialization
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What you'll learn
Prioritize tasks and delegate effectively based on team skills, capacity, and development goals.
Diagnose common motivation challenges and implement targeted solutions.
Use coaching techniques and structured conversations to support employee growth and performance.
Skills you'll gain
- Leadership
- Employee Coaching
- Business Management
- Coaching
- Strategic Prioritization
- Team Motivation
- Accountability
- Prioritization
- Delegation Skills
- Team Building
- Constructive Feedback
- Behavioral Management
- Performance Improvement
- Team Management
- Motivational Skills
- Self-Motivation
- Performance Appraisal
- Expectation Management
- Business Leadership
- Leadership Development
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March 2026
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There are 3 modules in this course
This course is designed for new and aspiring managers who want practical, hands-on tools to lead and motivate their teams effectively. Throughout the course, you'll learn how to:
- Delegate with purpose by prioritizing tasks and matching responsibilities to the right team members. - Diagnose what truly drives motivation and apply strategies to sustain it. - Coach and develop employees through growth-focused conversations and continuous learning initiatives. You’ll hear from organizational consultants who specialize in work psychology and share research-backed best practices for new leaders. Interactive, scenario-based exercises let you practice delegation, motivation, and coaching skills in realistic workplace situations, giving you the confidence to apply what you learn immediately. By the end of the course, you’ll be prepared to lead your team effectively and create a culture that drives performance and growth over the long term.
In this module, you’ll develop the skills needed to delegate with purpose, prioritize tasks and match responsibilities to the right team members based on their skills, capacity, and development needs. You’ll also explore how to set clear expectations and maintain accountability within your team, enabling them to take ownership of their work while delivering strong results.
What's included
4 videos3 readings3 assignments
4 videos•Total 16 minutes
- Welcome to the Course!•1 minute
- Managing Workload and Priorities•4 minutes
- Delegating Strategically•6 minutes
- Ensuring Accountability and Follow Through•5 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Why Managers Struggle to Delegate and Why It Matters•10 minutes
- Matching Tasks to People: The Skill Will Matrix•10 minutes
- Setting Clear Expectations and Ensuring Follow Through•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 80 minutes
- Delegation Assessment•30 minutes
- Task Matching and Accountability•20 minutes
- Delegation Practice Assessment •30 minutes
In this module, you’ll explore what truly drives employee motivation and how to apply those insights as a manager. You’ll learn to distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic motivators, identify common barriers that impact performance, diagnose the root causes of motivation challenges, and develop practical strategies to motivate yourself and your team.
What's included
3 videos3 readings3 assignments
3 videos•Total 19 minutes
- Understanding Motivation•5 minutes
- Diagnosing Motivation Problems•7 minutes
- Motivating Teams and Individuals•7 minutes
3 readings•Total 35 minutes
- Why Motivation Fails and What Managers Can Do Differently•10 minutes
- Common Motivation Barriers for Individuals and Teams•15 minutes
- Motivation Strategies•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 70 minutes
- Motivation Assessment •30 minutes
- Diagnosing Motivation Problems Activity•10 minutes
- Motivation Practice Assessment•30 minutes
In this module, you’ll build your ability to develop others through coaching and meaningful conversations. You’ll examine the role of a manager as a coach and learn how to communicate feedback in a growth-focused way. You’ll also explore how to encourage mentorship and contribute to a culture of continuous learning on your team so that employees feel supported in building skills and progressing over time.
What's included
4 videos3 readings2 assignments
4 videos•Total 11 minutes
- Coaching for Performance and Growth•4 minutes
- Coaching Development Conversations•2 minutes
- Mentorship and Continuous Learning Cultures•3 minutes
- Congratulations on your Course Completion!•2 minutes
3 readings•Total 40 minutes
- Coaching Tips and Why It Matters•15 minutes
- Improving Coaching Conversations•15 minutes
- From Conversations to Learning Cultures•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Coaching and Employee Development Assessment•30 minutes
- Coaching and Employee Development Practice Assessment•30 minutes
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