Managing People

Explore the link between individual behaviour and organisational success

Individual personalities and behaviour can have a significant impact on a business. On this course you will develop your understanding of personality and individual differences and how adults learn. You will consider what affects individual performance and how this relates to the success of your organisation. Through the course you will also keep a learning journal to help you apply your learning in your workplace.

This course is for entry level managers with no formal management education. You don’t need any knowledge of management theory.

Understand the psychology of job satisfaction to improve motivation at work

What are the connections between attitudes, motivation, job satisfaction, wellbeing, stress and performance at work?

On this course, you’ll explore humanist ideas of management that emphasise the importance of motivations.

You’ll consider the effects of stress as you develop an understanding of stress models. You’ll reflect on what contributes to stress in the workplace and evaluate the value of stress management interventions.

You’ll finish the course feeling able (and motivated!) to apply your learning to your own management practice.

This course is for entry level managers with no formal management education. You don’t need any knowledge of management theory.

Understand how teams work and the importance of a diverse workplace

Almost every modern workplace relies on some level of teamwork. Understanding how teams work, and why they fail is vital for any manager. On this course you will consider how teams are composed, why diverse teams (and workplaces) are so important, and how to address poor teamwork.

You will also consider the best practices for team working: examining the theory behind teamwork including social aspects of teams and how to resolve issues. You will also consider the processes that help ensure organisations hire the right people and maintain productivity.

This course is for entry level managers with no formal management education. You don’t need any knowledge of management theory.