Class Title: Advanced Team Management

Schedule: 8 Weeks (02/18/2025 - 04/09/2025)

* Sunday: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM PT (Recording will be available after live)

* Tuesday: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM PT: Q&A Session (Manager Specific)

Course Description:

Advanced Team Management is an intensive 8-week course designed to elevate participants' leadership capabilities in strategic team management. Each week is dedicated to a crucial aspect of strategic leadership, providing practical insights and tools to empower participants in fostering high-performance teams and achieving organizational objectives.

Coaches: Dr. Elizabeth Xu and Pat Zimmerman

Guest Coaches, VPs, and SVPs from Fortune 500 companies.

Weekly Contents:

• Week 1: Aligning with Executives

• Understanding organizational goals

• Building relationships with executives

• Aligning personal and team objectives with the overall strategy

• Week 2: Managing Priorities and Expectations

• Prioritization techniques for effective time management

• Setting and managing expectations

• Balancing short-term Goals with long-term Vision

• Week 3: Acquiring and Managing Resources

• Identifying and acquiring necessary resources

• Efficient resource allocation and utilization

• Budgeting and financial considerations

• Week 4: Project Management, Decision-Making, and Problem-Solving

• Strategic project management principles

• Effective decision-making strategies

• Problem-solving techniques for complex situations

• Week 5: Gaining Power through Mindset Shifts, Leadership, and Action

• Developing a powerful leadership mindset

• Inspirational leadership techniques

• Taking decisive action in leadership roles

• Week 6: Managing Through Influence and Collaboration

• Building influence within and outside the team

• Collaborative leadership strategies

• Navigating interpersonal dynamics for positive outcomes

• Week 7: Overcoming Opposition and Setbacks, Managing Conflicts

• Strategies for overcoming resistance

• Effective conflict resolution techniques

• Turning setbacks into learning opportunities

• Week 8: Demonstrating Business Value and Team Results, Inspiring and Developing Teams, Providing Feedback

• Measuring and showcasing business value

• Team development strategies

• Providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement

Course Format:

The class includes online lectures, case studies, group discussions, practical exercises, and 8 Group Q&A sessions. Participants can engage in live question-and-answer sessions, facilitating a deeper understanding of the course content and fostering collaborative learning. Silicon Valley students can hike with Dr. Elizabeth Xu and have an in-person kickoff meeting at Saratoga Country Club.

Who Should Attend:

This class is tailored for mid to senior-level professionals, including team leads, managers, and directors. It is ideal for individuals aspiring to refine their team management skills, deepen their strategic leadership capabilities, and lead teams to exceptional performance in any organizational context.