Leadership and Management

The path to becoming an effective manager or leader isn't just about climbing the corporate ladder; it's about growing into a role that inspires, directs, and empowers others. Start your leadership journey today with these resources.

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What Is MIS (Management Information Systems)? Degree Guide

Learn about management information systems, a growing field with job opportunities expected to grow exponentially for those with a bachelor’s degree or higher, and the career paths available for you.

August 4, 2022

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What Is Human Capital Management? A Career Guide

Human capital management is the practice of managing employees from onboarding until exit interviews. Discover more about what it is, the role of a human capital manager, and the steps you can take to enter this field.

August 3, 2022

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[Featured image] A male, wearing a gray suit, blue shirt and dark tie, and glasses, is sitting at his desk after talking to a potential employee, in his role in human resources.

What Is Human Resources and HR Management?

Human resources has an important job overseeing employee-related matters. Find out what human resources is and learn more about what HR professionals do.

July 30, 2022

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[Featured image] Two management information systems (MIS) professionals sit at their desks in a brightly lit office.

What Is MIS (Management Information Systems)? Degree Guide

Learn about management information systems, a growing field with job opportunities expected to grow exponentially for those with a bachelor’s degree or higher, and the career paths available for you.

August 4, 2022

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[Featured image] A human capital management (HCM) staffer sits at a desk and speaks with another company employee.

What Is Human Capital Management? A Career Guide

Human capital management is the practice of managing employees from onboarding until exit interviews. Discover more about what it is, the role of a human capital manager, and the steps you can take to enter this field.

August 3, 2022

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Northwestern University

Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Business Leadership, Crisis Management, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Human Centered Design, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Communications, Marketing Analytics, Data Science

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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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Yale University

Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Visionary, Time Management, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Business Priorities, Communication

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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Change Management, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Communication, Relationship Building

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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

[Featured image] A person with gray hair and a beard wearing a gray sports jacket, black shirt, and glasses is sitting at a desk working on a laptop.

What Is Talent Management? 2025 Career Guide

Considering a career in talent management? Learn about different talent management jobs, skills you need to succeed, and talent management courses you can take.

July 30, 2022

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[Featured image] A male, wearing a dark shirt and a female, wearing a dark jacket, are working in front of a desktop as they discuss the change management process.

The Change Management Process: What Is It and Who Is It For?

Learn what the change management process is, who benefits from it, and the types of change management roles, salaries, and certifications.

July 30, 2022

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[Featured Image] Person with glasses sitting at a desk shakes hands with another business professional.

What Does a Human Resources Coordinator Do?

Learn about a human resources coordinator's role in an HR department. Get the details you need to decide if a job in HR coordination is right for you.

July 30, 2022

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[Featured image] Two construction project managers both wearing yellow jackets and blue hard hats are going over plans on a construction site.

Your Guide to Construction Project Management

Learn about construction project management, including types of jobs, necessary skills, and qualifications. Discover the different career paths and salary information.

July 22, 2022

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[Featured image] A male, wearing a brown sweater and glasses, is preparing for an interview as a product manager.

15 Product Manager Interview Questions to Help You Prepare

Learn common questions employers use to identify the skills of candidates. To ace the interview, prepare for these 15 product manager interview questions.

July 22, 2022

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[Featured image] A product coordinator, wearing a blue sweater, white shirt, and glasses, is conducting a meeting with their team.

What Does a Product Coordinator Do?

Find out what a product coordinator does, along with product jobs you can pursue. See what skills you'll need and what salary you can expect.

July 22, 2022

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[Featured Image] An HR specialist sits at a table and helps with onboarding a new employee.

What Is an HR Specialist? 2025 Guide

Learn about the skills, responsibilities, and education it takes to work as an HR specialist and discover whether a career in human resources is right for you.

July 22, 2022

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[Featured image] A female, wearing a green top, is sitting at her desk by the window in the office, as she performs her duties as an hr coordinator.

HR Coordinator: Duties, Pay, and How to Become One

Learn about HR coordinators, what they earn, and what you'll need to do to become one.

July 22, 2022

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[Featured Image] An HR professional sits at a desk with an employee, explaining policies and benefits.

What Is Human Resources (HR)? Description, Duties, and Jobs

An organization’s HR department takes care of employees. Find out how HR supports employees and the types of tasks you’ll handle as an HR professional.

July 12, 2022

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[Featured image] A male, wearing a gray suit, blue shirt and dark tie, and glasses, is sitting at his desk after talking to a potential employee, in his role in human resources.

What Is Human Resources and HR Management?

Human resources has an important job overseeing employee-related matters. Find out what human resources is and learn more about what HR professionals do.

July 30, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A person with gray hair and a beard wearing a gray sports jacket, black shirt, and glasses is sitting at a desk working on a laptop.

What Is Talent Management? 2025 Career Guide

Considering a career in talent management? Learn about different talent management jobs, skills you need to succeed, and talent management courses you can take.

July 30, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A male, wearing a dark shirt and a female, wearing a dark jacket, are working in front of a desktop as they discuss the change management process.

The Change Management Process: What Is It and Who Is It For?

Learn what the change management process is, who benefits from it, and the types of change management roles, salaries, and certifications.

July 30, 2022

Article

[Featured Image] Person with glasses sitting at a desk shakes hands with another business professional.

What Does a Human Resources Coordinator Do?

Learn about a human resources coordinator's role in an HR department. Get the details you need to decide if a job in HR coordination is right for you.

July 30, 2022

Article

[Featured image] Two construction project managers both wearing yellow jackets and blue hard hats are going over plans on a construction site.

Your Guide to Construction Project Management

Learn about construction project management, including types of jobs, necessary skills, and qualifications. Discover the different career paths and salary information.

July 22, 2022

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[Featured image] A male, wearing a brown sweater and glasses, is preparing for an interview as a product manager.

15 Product Manager Interview Questions to Help You Prepare

Learn common questions employers use to identify the skills of candidates. To ace the interview, prepare for these 15 product manager interview questions.

July 22, 2022

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[Featured image] A product coordinator, wearing a blue sweater, white shirt, and glasses, is conducting a meeting with their team.

What Does a Product Coordinator Do?

Find out what a product coordinator does, along with product jobs you can pursue. See what skills you'll need and what salary you can expect.

July 22, 2022

Article

[Featured Image] An HR specialist sits at a table and helps with onboarding a new employee.

What Is an HR Specialist? 2025 Guide

Learn about the skills, responsibilities, and education it takes to work as an HR specialist and discover whether a career in human resources is right for you.

July 22, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A female, wearing a green top, is sitting at her desk by the window in the office, as she performs her duties as an hr coordinator.

HR Coordinator: Duties, Pay, and How to Become One

Learn about HR coordinators, what they earn, and what you'll need to do to become one.

July 22, 2022

Article

[Featured Image] An HR professional sits at a desk with an employee, explaining policies and benefits.

What Is Human Resources (HR)? Description, Duties, and Jobs

An organization’s HR department takes care of employees. Find out how HR supports employees and the types of tasks you’ll handle as an HR professional.

July 12, 2022

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