Leadership Accelerator: Managing Up and Down (Video Course)

Description

1+ Hours of Video Instruction

Master the strategies to effectively balance and manage the competing priorities of executives and teams

Overview

In todays competitive business landscape, leadership and management skills are essential for career success, ranking among the top skills that employers seek. Industry reports from Pearson, LinkedIn, and Pluralsight consistently highlight the need for strong leadership to drive organizational success. For managers, the challenge lies in balancing the demands of senior executives and team members, a situation often called the squeezed middle. The Leadership Accelerator: Managing Up and Down video course is designed to help managers master this balance, providing the tools needed to lead confidently, communicate effectively, and navigate the complexities of leadership.

Led by executive coach Louisa Weinstein, this course offers practical, transformative strategies to manage competing priorities and build strong relationships with both executives and teams. Managers will learn how to communicate with clarity, prioritize effectively, and leverage their strengths to manage the pressures of leadership. By mastering these critical skills, managers can thrive in their current roles, build career momentum, and gain the recognition needed to advance within their organizations.

The course helps you develop the confidence and authority to lead effectively, overcome self-doubt, and embrace your strengths to guide your team with clarity. Additionally, the course emphasizes the importance of building successful relationships, teaching you how to network strategically, plan your career path, and foster a high-performing, motivated team that drives long-term success.

Career Success Series

The Career Success Series from Pearson addresses essential skills for your personal and professional development in the areas of communication, presentation, critical thinking, teamwork, leadership, problem solving, and resilience. These skills are critical for any industry, any job title, and any career stage, whether youre just starting or have been in the workforce for years. Expert trainers deliver practical tools and techniques you can use to enhance your resume, excel in your career, or simply enrich your life skills.

Learn How to

• Lead with confidence and authority, overcoming self doubt and embracing your strengths to guide your team effectively.
• Recognize your strengths (superpowers) and vulnerabilities (kryptonite) to lead authentically and with impact.
• Tailor your message to different audiences, ensuring your communication is clear, impactful, and aligned with their needs.
• Prepare for and navigate negotiations, balancing the priorities of executives and teams while building consensus.
• Increase your productivity by implementing time management strategies and prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Foster high-performing engaged teams by motivating and inspiring them to achieve collective success.

Who Should Take This Course

This course is for middle managers, new or returning managers, and professionals leading teams without formal management titles. It is also valuable for those navigating the challenges of balancing competing priorities from both executives and team members.

About Pearson Video Training

Pearson publishes expert-led video tutorials covering a wide selection of technology topics designed to teach you the skills you need to succeed. These professional and personal technology videos feature world-leading author instructors published by your trusted technology brands: Addison-Wesley, Cisco Press, Pearson IT Certification, and Que. Topics include IT Certification, Network Security, Cisco Technology, Programming, Web Development, Mobile Development, and more. Learn more about Pearson Video training at http://www.informit.com/video.

Video Lessons are available for download for offline viewing within the streaming format. Look for the green arrow in each lesson.

Sample Content

Table of Contents

Lesson 1: Leading with Confidence and Authority

Stopping standing in your own way - unpicking your inner chatter

Facing your fears

Your spheres of control

Understanding your superpowers and your kryptonite

Lesson 2: Communicating Confidently and Effectively

Setting your intention and understanding your why

Knowing your audience(s)

Crafting your message(s)

Lesson 3: Negotiating Competing Agendas

Preparing the negotiation

Building consensus

Negotiating agreements

Lesson 4: Prioritizing Productivity

Increasing productivity

Managing time

Lesson 5: Building Successful Relationships

Planning your growth trajectory

Networking for success

Building Engaged Teams

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