This course is for aspiring and current professionals seeking to enhance their management and leadership skills, particularly those involved in business planning, organizational strategy, and driving growth strategies. It benefits individuals looking to understand the fundamentals of running a business and implementing effective strategic planning.

Essentials of Management and Strategic Planning

Essentials of Management and Strategic Planning
This course is part of Introduction to Business Specialization

Instructor: Marla Noel
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What you'll learn
Apply leadership fundamentals to build and guide effective teams.
Drive team accountability for achieving strategic goals.
Identify and evaluate diverse business strategy options.
Develop actionable plans for organizational growth and profitability.
Skills you'll gain
- Business Strategies
- Accountability
- Employee Training
- Business Administration
- Competitive Analysis
- Team Building
- Strategic Planning
- Employee Coaching
- Strategic Leadership
- Business Management
- Business Strategy
- Organizational Strategy
- Goal Setting
- Leadership and Management
- Business Planning
- Strategic Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Team Management
- Leadership Development
- People Development
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Reviewed on Oct 22, 2021
It's a very good course which can help you understand the basic konwledge about business!! recommend!
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2024
This is an enthusiastic learning platform, for the newcomers
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025
This course helped me gain knowledge on business as a sophomore in highschool! Perfect for beginners!

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