Based on the best-selling book, The Effective Manager, by Mark Horstman, Kate Braun, and Sarah Sentes. Effective management is at the heart of every successful organization. This course equips professionals with practical, behavior-based techniques to build trust, enhance communication, and lead teams effectively in today’s hybrid and remote work environments.
In this section, we define an effective manager by measurable results, emphasizing the need for quantified key results and applying the 'Mission First, People Always' principle to guide decision-making and ensure organizational success.
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2 Videos1 Lektüre1 Aufgabe
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2 Videos•Insgesamt 2 Minuten
Course Overview•1 Minute
What Is an Effective Manager? - Overview Video•1 Minute
1 Lektüre•Insgesamt 20 Minuten
What Is an Effective Manager? - The Reading•20 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Defining and Measuring Effective Management•10 Minuten
The Four Critical Behaviors
Modul 2•1 Stunde abzuschließen
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In this section, we cover the four evidence-based management behaviors that drive results and retention across all organizational contexts.
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
The Four Critical Behaviors - Overview Video•1 Minute
6 Lektüren•Insgesamt 70 Minuten
Introduction•10 Minuten
1. The Most Effective Behavior Managers Can Engage in Is Getting to Know Their People•20 Minuten
Trust•10 Minuten
The Third Important Behavior Is Asking for More Performance•10 Minuten
The Fourth Critical Behavior Is Pushing Work Down•10 Minuten
How Does This Change in a Remote or Hybrid Environment?•10 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
The Four Critical Behaviors in Effective Management•10 Minuten
Teachable and Sustainable Tools
Modul 3•1 Stunde abzuschließen
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In this section, we explore the importance of designing management practices that are both teachable and sustainable, ensuring team scalability, organizational resilience, and consistent performance across roles and environments.
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Teachable and Sustainable Tools - Overview Video•1 Minute
1 Lektüre•Insgesamt 20 Minuten
Teachable and Sustainable Tools - The Reading•20 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Sustainable Leadership and Management Excellence•10 Minuten
Get to Know Your People: One-on-Ones
Modul 4•2 Stunden abzuschließen
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In this section, we learn how weekly 30-minute One-on-Ones build trust, reduce interruptions, and save time by enabling proactive leadership and stronger team connections.
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
Get to Know Your People: One-on-Ones - Overview Video•1 Minute
7 Lektüren•Insgesamt 80 Minuten
Introduction•10 Minuten
Weekly•10 Minuten
30 Minutes•20 Minuten
The Manager Takes Notes•10 Minuten
Pushback on Note Taking•10 Minuten
Can I Do O3s Over the Phone?•10 Minuten
I'm Too Busy•10 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Mastering the Art of Meaningful One-on-One Meetings•10 Minuten
Doing One-on-Ones with Remote and Hybrid Workers
Modul 5•21 Minuten abzuschließen
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In this section, we explore how to conduct effective One-on-Ones for remote and hybrid teams, emphasizing structured check-ins to build trust, close communication gaps, and sustain performance through intentional, consistent engagement.
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
Doing One-on-Ones with Remote and Hybrid Workers - Overview Video•1 Minute
1 Lektüre•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Doing One-on-Ones with Remote and Hybrid Workers - The Reading•10 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Navigating Remote and Hybrid Team Dynamics•10 Minuten
How to Start Doing Manager Tools One-on-Ones
Modul 6•20 Minuten abzuschließen
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In this section, we’ll learn how to start running One-on-Ones the Manager Tools way.
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1 Lektüre•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
How to Start Doing Manager Tools One-on-Ones - The Reading•10 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Mastering the Manager Tools One-on-One Process•10 Minuten
Talk About Performance Feedback
Modul 7•2 Stunden abzuschließen
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In this section, we introduce the Manager Tools Feedback Model to deliver clear, respectful performance feedback. By describing objective behavior, analyzing impact, and guiding future actions, managers gain a repeatable method for effective, development-focused communication.
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
Talk About Performance Feedback - Overview Video•1 Minute
10 Lektüren•Insgesamt 130 Minuten
Introduction•20 Minuten
Ask•10 Minuten
Describe Behavior•10 Minuten
The Words You Say•20 Minuten
Discussions About Intent Are Worthless•10 Minuten
Asking for Reasons Reinforces the Wrong Things•10 Minuten
How Long Is Too Long to Wait?•10 Minuten
How Does Feedback Sound?•10 Minuten
Maybe Delay or Defer•10 Minuten
It's Too Positive and Systemic Feedback•20 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Mastering Constructive Feedback in the Workplace•10 Minuten
Giving Feedback to Remote Directors
Modul 8•1 Stunde abzuschließen
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In this section, we explore delivering effective verbal feedback to remote direct reports through consistent O3s, emphasizing trust, clarity, and the distinction between feedback and praise to maintain productivity and alignment.
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
Giving Feedback to Remote Directors - Overview Video•1 Minute
2 Lektüren•Insgesamt 20 Minuten
Introduction•10 Minuten
The Problem with Giving Feedback Remotely Isn't Distance; It's Behavior•10 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Mastering Feedback in Remote Team Leadership•10 Minuten
How to Start Delivering Feedback
Modul 9•1 Stunde abzuschließen
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In this section, we learn that effective feedback delivery requires trust built through 12 weeks of consistent Manager Tools One on Ones (MTO3s) before introducing the Manager Tools Feedback Model, ensuring readiness and reducing resistance.
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
How to Start Delivering Feedback - Overview Video•1 Minute
2 Lektüren•Insgesamt 20 Minuten
Introduction•10 Minuten
How Much Feedback Should You Give?•10 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Mastering the Timing and Delivery of Constructive Feedback•10 Minuten
Ask for More—Coaching
Modul 10•1 Stunde abzuschließen
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In this section, we explore the DBQ coaching model, a structured, weekly process enabling managers to drive sustained performance improvement through measurable goals, collaborative resource planning, and actionable plans with just 5-10 minutes of effort per team member.
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
Ask for More—Coaching - Overview Video•1 Minute
2 Lektüren•Insgesamt 30 Minuten
Introduction•10 Minuten
Collaborate to Brainstorm Resources•20 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Mastering the Art of Actionable Coaching•10 Minuten
How to Coach Remote Directs
Modul 11•20 Minuten abzuschließen
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In This Section, we will learn how coaching differs when working with remote directs.
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1 Lektüre•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
How to Coach Remote Directs - The Reading•10 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Mastering Remote Coaching with Structured Accountability•10 Minuten
How to Start Coaching: Rolling Out Coaching
Modul 12•15 Minuten abzuschließen
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In this section we will explore how to get started with rolling out your coaching.
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1 Lektüre•Insgesamt 5 Minuten
How to Start Coaching: Rolling Out Coaching - The Reading•5 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Effective Team Coaching Rollout and Change Management•10 Minuten
Push Work Down - Delegation
Modul 13•1 Stunde abzuschließen
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In this section, we explore how effective delegation scales team productivity by shifting focus from technical tasks to empowering people. Using the Manager Tools Delegation Model, managers learn to assign work strategically, build team capability, and drive sustainable growth through empowered execution.
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
Push Work Down - Delegation - Overview Video•1 Minute
4 Lektüren•Insgesamt 50 Minuten
Introduction•10 Minuten
What Delegation Does•10 Minuten
What About Delegating the Big Black Ball?•10 Minuten
Four No-Brainer Delegations•20 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Mastering the Art of Delegation in Organizational Leadership•10 Minuten
Delegating to Remote Directs
Modul 14•15 Minuten abzuschließen
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In this section, we will learn about delegating for those who work remotely.
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1 Lektüre•Insgesamt 5 Minuten
Delegating to Remote Directs - The Reading•5 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Mastering Remote Delegation•10 Minuten
How to Start Delegating
Modul 15•20 Minuten abzuschließen
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In this section, we will explore how to get started delegating.
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1 Lektüre•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
How to Start Delegating - The Reading•10 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Strategic Delegation in Managerial Development•10 Minuten
The Manager Tools Manager
Modul 16•15 Minuten abzuschließen
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In this section, you’ll learn what it means to manage effectively using the proven Manager Tools approach.
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1 Lektüre•Insgesamt 5 Minuten
The Manager Tools Manager - The Reading•5 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
The Foundations of Effective and Ethical Leadership•10 Minuten
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