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Leadership and Management Essentials Specialization

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Chegg Skills

Leadership and Management Essentials Specialization

Build Essential Skills to Lead Teams.

Build practical communication and leadership skills to manage teams and workplace challenges.

Barry Finder

Instructor: Barry Finder

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Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 weeks to complete
at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Communicate effectively and provide constructive feedback in a variety of workplace situations.

  • Apply collaboration and problem-solving strategies to navigate workplace challenges and strengthen team performance.

  • Use practical leadership and management techniques to motivate, support, and guide teams effectively.

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August 2026

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Specialization - 3 course series

Workplace Feedback Essentials

Workplace Feedback Essentials

Course 1, 13 hours

What you'll learn

  • Deliver constructive feedback using proven workplace communication techniques.

  • Prepare for and navigate feedback conversations with confidence and professionalism.

  • Respond to feedback in ways that support personal growth and stronger working relationships.

  • Use feedback to improve collaboration, build trust, and enhance individual and team performance.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Active Listening
Category: Constructive Feedback
Category: Productivity
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Leadership
Category: Performance Management
Category: Business Communication
Category: Collaboration
Category: Business Relationship Management
Category: Team Collaboration
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Professional Development
Category: Recognizing Others
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Communication
Category: Team Management
Category: Teamwork
Workplace Communication & Collaboration

Workplace Communication & Collaboration

Course 2, 6 hours

What you'll learn

  • Apply professional communication techniques in workplace conversations, meetings, and email.

  • Demonstrate active listening and nonverbal communication skills to strengthen collaboration.

  • Navigate workplace conflict and organizational dynamics with professionalism.

  • Build trust and professional relationships through effective networking and collaboration.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Active Listening
Category: Communication
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Non-Verbal Communication
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Professional Networking
Category: Business Communication
Category: Collaboration
Category: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Category: Professional Development
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Professionalism
Category: Negotiation
Category: Team Collaboration
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Honesty
Category: Teamwork
Category: Trustworthiness
Category: Meeting Facilitation
Team Leadership Essentials

Team Leadership Essentials

Course 3, 16 hours

What you'll learn

  • Apply leadership strategies that motivate employees and build high-performing teams.

  • Develop strategic plans and SMART goals that align team efforts with business objectives.

  • Coach, mentor, and evaluate employees to support performance and professional growth.

  • Communicate effectively, resolve workplace challenges, and lead teams through everyday management situations.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Team Leadership
Category: Leadership
Category: Employee Coaching
Category: Talent Management
Category: Performance Management
Category: Coaching
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Problem Solving
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Smart Goals
Category: Recruitment Strategies
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Employee Performance Management
Category: Talent Recruitment
Category: Collaboration
Category: Talent Acquisition
Category: Mentorship
Category: Business Communication
Category: Strategic Planning
Category: Team Management

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Barry Finder
Chegg Skills
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