Functional Manager

a performance management program for experienced managers

About This Program (MDEV 6300)

Effective leadership is more than just knowing fundamental concepts. It’s about successfully applying concepts in the workplace. The Functional Manager program, through a series of experiential workshop sessions, allows participants to explore and practice five key areas of management. These areas build upon an educational experience designed to develop competencies beyond the typical supervisory skill set. Upon completion of the 48-hour program, the participants should be able to apply new knowledge to current industry challenges—in addition to issues such as “doing more with less” and “sharing of best practices.”

• Convenient, half-day sessions
• Class size of 20 or fewer participating as a group through the entire program
• Time between sessions to allow for application of concepts in the workplace
• Certificate from Penn State awarded upon completion
• One CEU (Continuing Education Unit) awarded for every ten hours of instruction
• Online materials for flexible delivery of content

Who Should Attend

This program is for experienced managers, business professionals who manage the performance of others, and newly appointed managers who have already mastered the foundation skills of management.

You Can Learn To

• use employee development skills
• develop and lead teams
• manage a diverse workforce
• resolve interpersonal conflicts
• lead change in the organization
• manage time and priorities

Outline

• Introduction to the Functional Manager
• Foundations and Contemporary Leadership Practices
• Strategic and Business Management
• Employee Performance Management and Feedback
• Advanced Interpersonal Skills
• Effective Communication and Presentations
• Solving Problems and Making Decisions
• Project Management
• Customer-Driven Management
• Building a Culture for Success
• Leading Organizational Change
• Presentations Summary

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