Learn how middle managers can apply a skills-first approach to talent management, help their employees develop the skills that matter right now, apply modern coaching and development techniques, increase their coaching impact, and coach employees through difficult situations. After completing this learning path, advance your skills with Build Coaching and Employee Development Skills as a Senior Manager.
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Discover the power of a skills-first approach.
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Apply modern coaching and development techniques.
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Increase your coaching impact.
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Coach employees through common workplace challenges.
Courses
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1
Skills-First Talent Management43mSkills-First Talent Management
By: Tiffany Poeppelman
Get practical guidance designed for people leaders on how to effectively manage talent using the skills-first approach.
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Help Your Team Build the Skills that Matter Most38mHelp Your Team Build the Skills that Matter Most
By: Erica Farmer
How to help your team build business critical skills for the future of work.
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3
Coaching and Developing Employees1h 25mCoaching and Developing Employees
By: Lisa Gates
Learn to apply the power of coaching in the workplace to facilitate employee upskilling and career mobility.
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Coaching in Action for Leaders and Managers34mCoaching in Action for Leaders and Managers
By: Sara Canaday
Learn how to apply practical coaching skills as a leader or manager to support employee development and boost retention.
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Coaching Employees through Difficult Situations56mCoaching Employees through Difficult Situations
By: Lisa Earle McLeod
In this scenario-based course, discover how to coach someone who is older than you, how to motivate employees who have been demoted or promoted, and more.
Instructors
Tiffany Poeppelman
Talent Management Leader | Skills Strategist I Talent Development I LinkedIn Learning Instructor I Professional Speaker | Financial Times Top 50 Inspirational Future Female Leaders
Erica Farmer
Inspiring your People to Innovate with AI & Future Skills | TEDx Speaker, Trainer & Author | Practical AI Workshops, Webinars, Keynote Talks & Content | AI Speaker Finalist 2025 | ‘AI for People Professionals’ out soon!
Lisa Gates
Breathe, People | Top LinkedIn Learning instructor and executive coach sharing expertise in negotiation, conflict resolution, coaching, and storytelling | On sabbatical writing first novel
Sara Canaday
Leadership Strategist & Speaker | Award-Winning Author | Transforming Leaders & Their Organizations through Actionable Strategies
Lisa Earle McLeod
Best Selling Author, Selling with Noble Purpose | HBR Contributor | Executive Coach | Keynote Speaker | 4X Top Global Sales Expert
Elizabeth Lotardo
Author of Leading Yourself. LinkedIn Learning Instructor. Harvard Business Review Contributor. Consultant.