Management & Leadership Skills

This overview course is designed to provide participants with a beginning-level understanding of management and leadership styles, and an opportunity to develop personal management skills. In today's changing economic and political climate, the role of a manager/supervisor is extremely demanding and complex. In addition to managing the many practical aspects of a business operation, he/she must provide leadership by motivating, empowering, and supporting staff. Topics include types of organizations, ethics, diversity, innovation, problem solving, and team building skills.