Course Summary
This course is designed for supervisors who want to improve their planning and organizing skills. It covers various topics such as goal setting, time management, delegation, and problem-solving.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to set SMART goals and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Develop your delegation skills and learn how to motivate your team.
- Improve your problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Supervisor
- USA: $55,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 6,00,000 - INR 12,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €45,000
- Operations Manager
- USA: $65,000 - $120,000
- India: INR 8,00,000 - INR 16,00,000
- Spain: €35,000 - €60,000
- Project Manager
- USA: $75,000 - $140,000
- India: INR 10,00,000 - INR 20,00,000
- Spain: €45,000 - €75,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the importance of effective planning and organizing
- Develop skills to set and achieve SMART goals
- Learn how to delegate tasks and motivate your team
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior experience required
- Basic understanding of management principles is helpful
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
- Video lectures
- Quizzes
Similar Courses
- Management Skills for New Managers
- Effective Communication for Managers
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Stephen Covey
- Peter Drucker
Related Books
Description
This course provides the essential skills and knowledge that you will need as a supervisor to develop goals and objectives and plans to achieve them, solve problems and make effective decisions, and obtain the best possible people to staff the organization. At its conclusion, you will be able to:
Knowledge
- Create plans by applying appropriate planning tools and set SMART goals and objectives.
- Explain and apply techniques for making ethical, creative decisions and solving problems.
- Explain how to structure organizations and utilize groups and teams for maximum organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
- Explain and apply best practices for hiring, training and evaluating employees.
Outline
- Planning and Setting Goals and Objectives
- Welcome to Planning and Organizing for Supervisors
- What are Plans, Goals and Policies
- Company Policies
- Setting Goals and Objectives
- The Planning Process
- Project Management
- Project Management Tools
- Seven Essential Skills for Project Managers
- Planning and Setting Goals
- Planning and Setting Goals
- Problem Solving & Making Ethical Decisions
- What Are Problems?
- Problem Solving
- What is Decision Making?
- Ethical Decision Making
- Creative Decisions and Solutions
- Problem-solving and Decision-making
- Problem-solving and Decision-making
- Organizing Work, Groups and Teams
- What is an Organization
- Organizational Structures
- What is Centralization?
- Authority and Responsibility
- Delegation
- Organizational Culture
- Group Dynamics
- Group Participation
- Holding Successful Meetings
- Working with Teams
- Conflict Management
- Organizing
- Organizing
- Staffing, Training and Appraising Employees
- Staffing the Organization
- Finding Excellent Employees
- Training Employees
- Costs and Benefits of Training
- Developing a Training Program
- Appraising Performance: Part I
- Appraising Performance: Part II
- Staffing, Training and Appraising
- Staffing, Training and Appraising
- Practical Perspectives
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the art of planning, organizing and supervising in this comprehensive course on Coursera. Users have rated this course highly for its informative content, engaging delivery, and practical applications. One key aspect that users found impressive was the instructor's expertise and real-world experience.Pros from User Reviews
- Informative content
- Engaging delivery
- Practical applications
- Expert instructor
- Real-world experience
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic
- Limited interaction with other students
- No hands-on exercises or assignments
- Limited focus on specific industries
- Some technical issues with the platform
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