Overview/Description One of the main reasons managers are reluctant to dismiss an employee is because they dread the termination interview. Even if the termination is a layoff, giving notice to an employee is a heavy burden. How you manage the termination interview will impact remaining employees and your organization. You must learn how to handle dismissals fairly by preparing yourself in advance and maintaining control of the situation. Ensure your company's security and the well-being of your team members by undertaking the appropriate follow-up responsibilities. This course covers how to...

Overview/Description More than ever, managers appreciate how diversity brings value to an organization. Managed correctly, a diverse workforce, including members from different generations, enhances performance and productivity. The generation in which you grow up is a key influence on your adult behavior, and the different characteristics of each generation can strengthen an organization if properly managed. But stereotypes are pervasive and divert attention from the positive roles that different generations bring to the workforce. Understanding people from different generations prepares...

Overview/Description Many of the same influences have shaped the lives and work experiences of the newer generations – the Millennials and the Generation Xers. Widespread Internet usage, for example, means that, typically, these generations are adept in technology. Globalization is another shaping influence, with the result that both generations value diversity. At the same time, however, each generation has its own distinct attitudes, priorities, and work habits. By using strategies that recognize the differences, managers can get the best from each generation. This course describes best...

Overview/Description As a manager, you'll often find yourself managing people with knowledge, skills, and expertise you don't have, in areas you're unfamiliar with. The amount of information that managers process on a daily basis requires them to know a little about a lot. However, they have to rely heavily on their experts for the in-depth knowledge needed to meet goals and get the job done. Along with unique subject-matter expertise, these experts have unique needs in the workplace. Learning to meet these needs can help you increase the productivity, retention, and quality of work of your...