Minnesota State University, Mankato

Skills for New Manager Success Specialization

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Minnesota State University, Mankato

Skills for New Manager Success Specialization

Leadership, Communication & Team Management Skills.

Build leadership, communication and team skills to manage, motivate and develop talent effectively.

Daniel Sachau, Ph.D.
Andi Lassiter, Ph.D.

Instructors: Daniel Sachau, Ph.D.

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Beginner level

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12 weeks to complete
at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Transition into management and build leadership mindset, credibility, and trust.

  • Communicate effectively, resolve conflict, and strengthen workplace relationships.

  • Manage performance, motivate teams, and develop talent for long-term success.

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March 2026

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Specialization - 4 course series

Foundations of Leadership and Management

Foundations of Leadership and Management

Course 1, 6 hours

What you'll learn

  • Demonstrate strategies for building credibility, trust, and professionalism.

  • Apply adaptive leadership techniques to manage change and uncertainty.

  • Analyze workplace conflicts to identify root causes.

  • Implement structured problem-solving approaches for managerial challenges.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Problem Solving
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Leadership
Category: Business Management
Category: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Category: Initiative and Leadership
Category: Strategic Leadership
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Management Training And Development
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Organizational Change
Category: Trustworthiness
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Behavioral Management
Category: Rapport Building
Category: Professionalism
Category: Behavior Management
Category: Adaptability
Category: Professional Development
Communication and Relationship Building

Communication and Relationship Building

Course 2, 7 hours

What you'll learn

  • Apply the principles of clear and professional workplace communication.

  • Identify diverse communication styles to effectively navigate complex workplace dynamics.

  • Build trust and psychological safety to foster collaboration and strong working relationships.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Communication
Category: Constructive Feedback
Category: Empathy
Category: Professionalism
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Business Leadership
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Category: Leadership
Category: Relationship Management
Category: Digital Communications
Category: Active Listening
Category: Rapport Building
Category: Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Business Communication
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Behavioral Management
Managing and Motivating Teams

Managing and Motivating Teams

Course 3, 6 hours

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

Category: Coaching
Category: Team Motivation
Category: Employee Coaching
Category: Accountability
Category: Delegation Skills
Category: Constructive Feedback
Category: Motivational Skills
Category: Business Leadership
Category: Prioritization
Category: Leadership
Category: Performance Improvement
Category: Self-Motivation
Category: Team Building
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Behavioral Management
Category: Team Management
Category: Expectation Management
Category: Business Management
Category: Strategic Prioritization
Category: Performance Appraisal
Performance Management and Talent Development

Performance Management and Talent Development

Course 4, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • Implement continuous performance management practices to drive accountability and growth.

  • Apply structured evaluation methods to fairly evaluate and develop employee talent.

  • Utilize effective hiring and onboarding strategies to ensure long-term engagement and success.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Performance Management
Category: Performance Review
Category: Talent Management
Category: Smart Goals
Category: Employee Onboarding
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Leadership
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Performance Analysis
Category: Management Training And Development
Category: Behavioral Management
Category: Employee Retention
Category: Job Evaluation
Category: Training and Development
Category: Performance Improvement
Category: Organizational Development
Category: Employee Performance Management
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Team Management
Category: New Hire Orientations

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Instructors

Daniel Sachau, Ph.D.
Minnesota State University, Mankato
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