Developing as a Manager

Learn how to navigate difficult situations as a new manager
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Taught by experts

Jian Wei
Director of Design, Zendesk

What you will find in this course

As a new manager how do you navigate difficult situations like managing a low performer? How do you lead well remotely? How do you instill a culture of trust and quality of execution? How do you communicate effectively and set clear expectations?

Understand the skills expectations of a design manager
7
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Transitioning from IC to Design Manager
Free
Understand the skills expectations of a design manager
7
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Exercise: What makes a great manager
Free
Understand the skills expectations of a design manager
7
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Exercise: What are the top three qualities you would consider being a great manager?
Free
Understand the skills expectations of a design manager
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How to practice the qualities of a great manager?
Free
Understand the skills expectations of a design manager
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Exercise: How can you start practicing the qualities of a great manager?
Free
Understand the skills expectations of a design manager
7
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Exercise: Identify how you can dip your toes into management?
Free
Understand the skills expectations of a design manager
7
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Exercise: Goal Setting and Time Management
Free
How to measure your impact and manage your team
9
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How do you give feedback to your design team as a manager
Free
How to measure your impact and manage your team
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Exercise: Practice the SBI model with a scenario
Free
How to measure your impact and manage your team
9
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Tips on Giving Feedback
Free
How to measure your impact and manage your team
9
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Frameworks on evaluating designers, hiring and building a diverse team
Free
How to measure your impact and manage your team
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Exercise: Practice the Evaluation Framework
Free
How to measure your impact and manage your team
9
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Exercise: Identify the needs and skills required to propose a hiring guide
Free
How to measure your impact and manage your team
9
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Tips for Evaluating your Design Team
Free
How to measure your impact and manage your team
9
lessons
How do you measure your impact as a manager?
Free
How to measure your impact and manage your team
9
lessons
How do you celebrate success and support team members' well-being?
Free
Live Coaching with Jian Wei
2
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Time Management and Expectations as a Manager
Free

What attendees are saying

Connor Blacksher
Senior Product Designer
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West Monroe

"I am more confident and comfortable being vulnerable at work, to advocating for myself and I have a much better understanding of how to engage in discussions about career promotions with my manager. It is important to always be advocating for where you want to be. In this program, I got a toolbox of resources and lots of support from design leaders like Frank Bach and the community."

Shaina Silver
Lead Product Designer
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Hulu

I am very glad my manager encouraged me to take this course. I more recently was promoted as a Design Product Lead and Imposter Syndrome really sunk its claws deep. Being part of this immersive workshop felt like "Design Therapy" with fellow designers. I now know I'm not alone in this journey. Creating a safe space together, Frank and our cohort have already provided the awareness of this Lead Foundational Toolkit I didn't realize I had within me all along.

Priyanka Kodikal
Principle Product Designer
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Ableton

Thanks to the RETHINK events I've learned a lot of frameworks that I applied right away to deal with my own challenges in my day to day work.

Jian Wei
Design Director, Zendesk