Manager Mind - Mastering Management

Name: Manager Mind - Mastering Management
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Learn how to Master Management and Effective Leadership

Created bySobair Barak

Last updated 4/2024

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What you'll learn

Management
Effective Leadership
Management Skills
Management Tools
Guiding Principle
Situation Analysis
Internal Analysis
External Analysis
Financial Ratios
Reporting
Strategy Development
Manager Mindset
Leading with Values

Course content

5 sections • 26 lectures • 4h 10m total length

Part 1.1 - Introduction & Exercise 17:22
I will start in the first chapter by finding an explanation & definition for the term management. Then, I will briefly explain the job of a manager, which I will only outline, because we do not want to lose ourselves too deeply in theory, but rather convey practical knowledge.
Part 1.2 - Explanation & Definition Manager & Reality8:20
Explore how management resembles a captain steering resources, time, and people toward a clear vision and goals, with planning, leadership, and control guiding progress.

Part 2.1 - Introduction Effective Leadership6:46
In the second chapter we will cover the topic of effective leadership. This is important because no matter if you manage a team, a project or an organization, it is always necessary to lead people, either directly or indirectly.
Part 2.2 - Principles of Effective Leadership14:47
Explore seven leadership principles that drive effective management: results orientation, big-picture contribution, focused priorities, leveraging team strengths, building trust, positive problem solving, and leading by example.
Part 2.3 - Tasks of Effective Leadership13:09
Part 2.4 - Tools of Effective Leadership & Conclusion21:43

Part 3.0 - Introduction Situation Analysis7:37
With the leadership skills in mind, we will proceed in the third section with the internal and external situation analysis, which is about understanding an organizational situation and processing it in such a way that it can be worked with. For this we will cover various fundamental management tools, methods and relationship, which need to be understood.
Part 3.1.1 - Logic Tree, Value Chain, Flow Chart & Exercise 2 & 311:07
Part 3.1.2 - Profit Equation & Break Even Analysis13:55
Part 3.1.3 - ABC Analysis6:16
Apply ABC analysis to prioritize problems and identify sales drivers by classifying machine types into A, B, C using turnover and quantity shares; follow the Pareto principle.
Part 3.1.4 - Target-Actual Comparison5:11
Use target-actual comparison to identify gaps between current state and vision, uncover potentials, and plan actions to close the gap through smarter resource use and innovations.
Part 3.1.5 - Cause-Effect Diagram, Exercise 4 & Conclusion Internal Analysis9:32
Part 3.2.1 - Introduction External Analysis2:39
Acquire tools to analyze external influences with Porter's five forces, benchmark analysis, the product lifecycle, escort model, and SWOT, and apply them to informed managerial decisions.
Part 3.2.2 - Porter's 5 Forces8:29
Analyze market attractiveness with Porter's five forces: industry rivalry, new entrants, customers, substitutes, and suppliers. Use this framework to assess entry barriers and your competitive position.
Part 3.2.3 - Benchmark Analysis4:59
Leverage benchmark analysis to adopt best demonstrated practices, understand industry standards, and sharpen your competitive insight, then implement targeted actions through preparation, analysis, and implementation phases.
Part 3.2.4 - Product Life Cycle, S-Curve Model & Exercise 58:00
Part 3.2.5 - SWOT Analysis & Conclusion Situation Analysis7:14

Part 4.1 - Introduction Strategy Development, 4P Method & Exercise 68:30
Once you have analyzed the internal and external situation, the fourth chapter will cover the topic of developing a targeted strategy and make it transparent on the basis of key financial ratios.
Part 4.2 - BCG Matrix6:39
Explore the BCG matrix, plotting products by market growth and relative market share to classify stars, cash cows, question marks, and dogs, and derive portfolio actions.
Part 4.3 - Porter's Generic Competitive Strategies & Exercise 79:07
Part 4.4 - Key Financial Ratios & Conclusion15:08

Part 5.1 - Defining Goals, Balanced Scorecard & Exercise 812:31
In the fifth and last section we dedicate ourselves to the ultimate discipline of the manager, implementation & follow-up. The target of this course is to provide you with practical knowledge, which you can apply in your daily job as a manager.
Part 5.2 - Creating Excel Reports & Exercise 916:17
Develop data-driven management skills by mastering excel reports, vlookup, and pivot tables to analyze turnover, customers, and product performance, derive actionable plans, and identify stars, cash cows, and question marks.
Part 5.3 - Change Management & Patterns of Resistance10:08
Master change management to implement strategic measures during restructuring, engage stakeholders, and address resistance patterns among promoters, skeptics, preventers, and opponents across preparation, change, denial, resistance, frustration, and adaption phases.
Part 5.4 - Follow-up in Practice, Guiding Principle & Exercise 1010:52
Apply practical follow-up methods to sustain change, including regular reports, target reviews, deadlines, and shared responsibility, while aligning actions with guiding principles, vision, mission, and core values.
Part 5.5 - Key Messages of Manager Mind4:20
Lead with data, facts, and emotional insights; balance hard and soft facts, embrace continuous learning, and adapt to mega trends and generational needs to become a great manager.

Requirements

Interest in Management and Leadership

Description

In this course you will learn how to master management and effective leadership in practice. The contents are structured as follows:

Explanation & definition of management and the explanation of the Manager in reality.
Effective leadership
- Principles of effective leadership
- Tasks of the effective leader
- Tools for effective leadership
Internal & external situation analysis - the Manager's toolbox
- Tools and methods for the internal analysis
- Tools and methods for the external analysis
Strategy development & key financial ratios
- Marketing strategy
- Portfolio management
- Competitive strategies and differentiation
- Investment case calculation
- Most relevant financial ratios
Implementation & follow up
- Setting business goals
- Creating transparent reports
- Change management
- Follow-up in practice
- Guiding principle: Vision, mission & core calues

Within the sections you will find a variety of exercises and practical examples to enable you to put what you have learned into practice.

The various contents were selected according to their practical suitability. I deliberately teach learning content, which has helped me in my professional career to achieve years of growth in my management areas, supplemented by knowledge that will be useful for you. Next to real management skills, you will also learn what mindset a manager should have to do a great job. Of course, we will also cover the field of effective leadership, to enable you to lead people, regardless of whether you lead a team or drive your projects within a company. The topics you will learn will help you to have an excellent entry into a management role or to broaden your horizons in your current management position.

Who this course is for:

People with an interest in Management and Leadership

Manager Mind - Mastering Management

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Course content

Explanation & Definition Management2 lectures • 16min

Effective Leadership4 lectures • 56min

Internal & External Situation Analysis11 lectures • 1hr 25min

Strategy Development & Key Financial Ratios4 lectures • 39min

Implementation & Follow-up5 lectures • 54min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: