Management Essentials for Non-Managers

About the Course:

“Management Essentials for Non-Managers” is a practical, skills-focused introduction to essential management concepts for individuals who lead tasks, influence others, and collaborate cross-functionally, without having an official manager title. 

This course builds confidence in communicating expectations, guiding peers, handling conflict, prioritizing work, and providing feedback. Through real-world scenarios, participants learn how to operate with a manager’s mindset, manage up, and contribute more effectively to team performance.

Course Objective:

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Describe the core responsibilities of management and how they apply without formal authority.
• Communicate expectations clearly and align others toward shared goals.
• Prioritize tasks and organize work using simple productivity frameworks.
• Provide helpful, constructive feedback to peers.
• Influence decisions through relationship-building and persuasion.
• Manage up effectively by setting context, asking for support, and sharing progress.
• Navigate common conflict situations using simple communication strategies.
• Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and leadership behaviors that drive team success.

Who is the Target Audience?

This course is ideal for:

• Individual contributors who regularly coordinate work with peers.
• High-potential employees preparing for their first managerial role.
• Team leads, project coordinators, or informal mentors.
• SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) guiding others in processes or tools.
• Anyone who wants to build leadership skills without a formal title.

Basic Knowledge:

• No management experience required.
• Willingness to engage in discussion and reflection.