Torey Quinn's List: Coaching (Manage)

"Career analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don't: Traditional rewards aren't always as effective as we think. Listen for illuminating stories — and maybe, a way forward."

Lynda.com course, requires subscription account.

"Group dynamics impact productivity and employee satisfaction, so it's important for managers to cultivate positive relationships among coworkers. Join Todd Dewett as he explains how to effectively manage teams. This course covers motivating your team, managing team performance, establishing your identity and authority within a group, addressing conflict, and making work fun. Full of practical tips and useful strategies, this course is a great reference for first-time managers and for more experienced managers who may need to address a specific issue with their team.
Topics include:
Building initial rapport
Signaling fairness and integrity
Communicating proactively
Facilitating efficient meetings
Using your authority effectively"

Lynda.com course, requires subscription account.

"In this course, management and leadership expert Todd Dewett provides practical advice to help you establish your identity as a leader, connect with your team, and become a successful first-time manager. Learn how to survive your first 30 days, build trust, facilitate efficient meetings, and develop authority. This course is designed to prepare you to confidently tackle your responsibilities at work and increase your value to the organization while improving operational effectiveness
Topics include:
Clarifying performance expectations
Feeding your learning curve
Building rapport with your team
Explaining your decision-making style
Increasing your authenticity
Communicating proactively
Knowing when to have a meeting and who should attend
Coping successfully with your transition"

Lynda.com course, requires active subscription account.

"In this course, business coach Lisa Gates teaches managers to harness the power of coaching in the workplace. Learn the benefits of developing your team and helping employees build their skills in ways that transform and empower them to do more productive and engaging work. Then discover how to build your own leadership and coaching skills and equip yourself with tools that encourage insight and growth. The course wraps with a look at how you can maintain the coaching momentum in the workplace and address common challenges.
Topics include:
Finding time to coach
Establishing a relationship with your employees
Asking powerful questions
Becoming an active listener
Maintaining accountability
Using questionnaires and self-assessments
Aligning professional goals with company objectives"