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New Manager Masterclass: Rookie To Rockstar In 125 Lessons (Udemy.com)

Practical & Essential Skills For Management Success & Mastery: Leadership, Strategy, Innovation, Ethics, VUCA & Digital

Created by: Peter Alkema

Last updated November 2024

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What you will learn

  • Create a communication plan for a specific workplace situation.
  • Create a conflict resolution plan for a specific workplace situation.
  • Identify common communication challenges in the workplace
  • Define active listening and its importance in effective communication.
  • Apply active listening techniques in a simulated workplace scenario.
  • Analyze the impact of nonverbal communication on workplace interactions.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of different communication channels (e.g. email, phone, face-to-face) for different scenarios.
  • Identify the different types of feedback and their purposes.
  • Explain the importance of giving and receiving feedback.
  • Analyze how to handle difficult conversations during feedback sessions.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of feedback given in a simulated workplace scenario.
  • Create a feedback plan for a specific workplace situation.

How it compares

Against the other 230 rated Udemy courses in Leadership & Management on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 42% of them
  • Reviews215#190 of 231 by number of reviews
  • Length8 hourslonger than 91% of them
  • Last updatedNovember 2024earlier than 63% of them

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Course Description

Are you a business professional looking to enhance your leadership skills? Do you want to learn how to effectively manage teams, navigate complex business environments, and make ethical decisions? Look no further than our comprehensive course, Business Management and Leadership. As an experienced business leader with over 20 years of experience, I am passionate about sharing my knowledge with aspiring professionals.

In today's rapidly changing business landscape, it's more important than ever to possess strong leadership skills. This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and tools necessary to excel in the modern business world. Throughout the course, students will explore various management and leadership theories, as well as practical techniques for managing teams, fostering innovation, and navigating digital transformation.

The journey begins with an introduction to the foundations of business management and leadership, including the importance of effective communication, goal-setting, and decision-making. From there, students will delve into topics such as organizational behavior, project management, and strategic planning.

One of the key components of this course is a deep dive into various leadership styles and their potential impact on team dynamics. Students will also explore the Agile methodology and other innovative techniques for fostering creativity and innovation within their organizations.

As the business world becomes increasingly digitized, it's important for leaders to understand the fourth industrial revolution and the technologies driving digital transformation. This course covers all the essentials, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things. Students will also examine case studies from a variety of industries to gain a comprehensive understanding of how digital transformation is impacting different sectors.

In addition to technical skills, this course emphasizes the importance of ethics and social responsibility in business. Students will learn how to navigate ethical dilemmas and make principled decisions, as well as strategies for promoting social responsibility within their organizations.

What sets this course apart is its emphasis on practical application. Throughout the course, students will engage in a variety of hands-on projects and assessments to reinforce key concepts. They will also receive a comprehensive workbook, which includes one-page worksheets for each lesson, making it easy to reference and apply the material in real-world scenarios.

At the end of this course, students will have gained a comprehensive understanding of business management and leadership and will have developed the skills necessary to excel in their careers. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this course is the perfect opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and take your career to the next level.

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Instructor Details

Peter Alkema

"What an amazing course! After finishing this course, I have confidence. Thank so much Dr Peter Alkema" ... "This is exactly the jump-start I needed. Very clear and concise"

I lead Digital Transformation & Architecture at ABB and I've been featured on CNBC Africa and won the Gartner CIO Of The Year in 2016. I founded and led the largest banking hackathon in South Africa which was published in 2019 as a case study by Harvard Business School.

I've taught over 100,000 students about technology, business, academics and self-development. In 2020 I completed my PhD at Wits University In Johannesburg. The study introduced a ground-breaking theory of Agile software development teams. My woodworking book was published in 2014 and has sold over 10,000 copies.

Olugbenga Gbadegesin: "Excellent delivery" / Lebogang Tswelapele: "This is what I have been longing for" / Paskalia Ndapandula: "Peter speaks with so much clarity" / Amantle Mangwedi: "It was straight to the point and the sections are cut into nice short segments which made it easier to go through" Kathy Bermudez: "Excellent material. Well organized..."

Werner van Wyk: "Thank you Peter, once again your lesson and course have given me so much knowledge and understanding" / Yvonne Rudolph "I really look forward to take everything i learned in action" / Josephine Mahlangu: "exactly what I needed to know, absolutely valuable and helpful for my personal growth"

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Reviews

4.5

215 ratings on Udemy

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By Tiem Michian on 9/18/2026

very good for this training course for new manager, they can learn a way should control conflict with team and guide them to motivation a way shall completely there own tasks!

By Flippie van Schalkwyk on 7/31/2026

It's great revisiting the basics, getting clarity that the way I've been managing is in line with those of a 'rockstar'.

By Mihir Raval on 3/16/2026

This training just provides an overview. It would be good to add detailed exercises with help of workbook.

By Chregan OFlynn on 11/26/2025

yes it was good match to me especially that part of communication ,listening actively and responding thoughtfully.

By Bampa Bagambi Aroni on 11/24/2025

Fantastic match. Meets my expectation while answering my current experience challenges

By Rashmi Pathak on 5/22/2024

This was an awesome course to transition from indidual contributor roles to managerial roles.

By Monica Cales-Rodriguez on 1/9/2024

Very easy to understand everything. I am amazed with all the great information in this course. Very easy to understand and I really appreciate the resources.

By Siul R Lopez Morales on 12/28/2023

A truly amazing and comprehensive course. It will definitely grant me an edge in my professional development.

By Anonymized User on 10/17/2023

Eye opening course that does help new managers on equipping them with skills and tools on their challenging role of leading.

By Nigel Biscombe on 8/7/2023

Peter introduces and explores 25 separate Leadership and Management topics during this 8 hour course. His delivery style is enthusiastic and engaging and he demonstrates good understanding of the subject matter.

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Overall Score : 90 / 100