ML280vcx: Coaching Skills for Managers
Coaching those we manage is a key element of leadership. It can help you develop a better relationship with your team, resulting in higher productivity and greater morale. Beyond simply managing, coaching your team can help them better fulfill their potential and enhance the skills they have. WHY COACH? Because it works. Listening actively, offering acknowledgment and respect, ensuring confidentiality, asking questions that encourage deeper thinking, and facilitating SMART goal-setting can add up to a lot.
What You'll Learn
- Learn coaching skills to build trust, boost morale, and strengthen team performance as a manager.
- Understand personality types and use coaching techniques to motivate and support every team member.
- Foster open communication, accountability, and a positive culture through practical, hands-on coaching strategies.
Live Session Schedule
Come Prepared for the Course
This course takes place over 4 days. Days 1 and 3 are each comprised of a total of 4 hours of live online instruction, divided into two sessions with a 1-hour break in between. Days 2 and 4 are dedicated to self-paced completion of all activities and assignments. All required coursework is due by 11:59 p.m. PT on the designated day of class.
Pre-Work & Preparation
Complete all pre-work by provided deadlines
Active Participation
Attend live sessions and engage in collaborative activities
Software Requirements
Microsoft Word, PDF downloading, and Zoom proficiency required
Hardware Setup
Dual monitors, webcam, and file management capabilities
Meet Your Instructor
Melissa Flynn
Faculty Member | NeighborWorks
What Learners Are Saying
Coaching for Supervisors Micro-Credential
Courses needed to earn this credential:
- ML280: Coaching Skills for Managers (in-person or faculty-led)
- ML287: Coaching Teams to Build Leadership (in-person or faculty-led)
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