Managing and Motivating Teams

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Managing and Motivating Teams

This course is part of Skills for New Manager Success Specialization

Instructors: Andi Lassiter, Ph.D.

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3 modules

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Beginner level

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6 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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.

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There are 3 modules in this course

This course is designed for new and aspiring managers who want practical, hands-on tools to lead and motivate their teams effectively. Throughout the course, you'll learn how to:

- Delegate with purpose by prioritizing tasks and matching responsibilities to the right team members. - Diagnose what truly drives motivation and apply strategies to sustain it. - Coach and develop employees through growth-focused conversations and continuous learning initiatives. You’ll hear from organizational consultants who specialize in work psychology and share research-backed best practices for new leaders. Interactive, scenario-based exercises let you practice delegation, motivation, and coaching skills in realistic workplace situations, giving you the confidence to apply what you learn immediately. By the end of the course, you’ll be prepared to lead your team effectively and create a culture that drives performance and growth over the long term.

In this module, you’ll develop the skills needed to delegate with purpose, prioritize tasks and match responsibilities to the right team members based on their skills, capacity, and development needs. You’ll also explore how to set clear expectations and maintain accountability within your team, enabling them to take ownership of their work while delivering strong results.

What's included

4 videos3 readings3 assignments

4 videosTotal 16 minutes

Welcome to the Course!1 minute
Managing Workload and Priorities4 minutes
Delegating Strategically6 minutes
Ensuring Accountability and Follow Through5 minutes

3 readingsTotal 30 minutes

Why Managers Struggle to Delegate and Why It Matters10 minutes
Matching Tasks to People: The Skill Will Matrix10 minutes
Setting Clear Expectations and Ensuring Follow Through10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 80 minutes

Task Matching and Accountability20 minutes
Delegation Practice Assessment 30 minutes
Delegation Assessment30 minutes

In this module, you’ll explore what truly drives employee motivation and how to apply those insights as a manager. You’ll learn to distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic motivators, identify common barriers that impact performance, diagnose the root causes of motivation challenges, and develop practical strategies to motivate yourself and your team.

What's included

3 videos3 readings3 assignments

3 videosTotal 19 minutes

Understanding Motivation5 minutes
Diagnosing Motivation Problems7 minutes
Motivating Teams and Individuals7 minutes

3 readingsTotal 35 minutes

Why Motivation Fails and What Managers Can Do Differently10 minutes
Common Motivation Barriers for Individuals and Teams15 minutes
Motivation Strategies10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Diagnosing Motivation Problems Activity10 minutes
Motivation Practice Assessment30 minutes
Motivation Assessment 30 minutes

In this module, you’ll build your ability to develop others through coaching and meaningful conversations. You’ll examine the role of a manager as a coach and learn how to communicate feedback in a growth-focused way. You’ll also explore how to encourage mentorship and contribute to a culture of continuous learning on your team so that employees feel supported in building skills and progressing over time.

What's included

4 videos3 readings2 assignments

4 videosTotal 11 minutes

Coaching for Performance and Growth4 minutes
Coaching Development Conversations2 minutes
Mentorship and Continuous Learning Cultures3 minutes
Congratulations on your Course Completion!2 minutes

3 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Coaching Tips and Why It Matters15 minutes
Improving Coaching Conversations15 minutes
From Conversations to Learning Cultures10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Coaching and Employee Development Practice Assessment30 minutes
Coaching and Employee Development Assessment30 minutes

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Instructors

Andi Lassiter, Ph.D.

Minnesota State University, Mankato

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