Course Description

This course explores the leadership and management issues entrepreneurs face as they create and establish successful new ventures. It reviews the key managerial roles of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling and their application in entrepreneurial settings. Further, the course addresses self-management for the entrepreneur--how an entrepreneur can manage his or her own time and maintain a proper work-life balance.

Key Features:

• Mobile-friendly
• Audio-enabled
• Badge and credit-awarding
• Real-world case studies
• Fully accessible
• Games & Flashcards
• Expert-supported
• Video content

Estimated time to complete: 5 hours

Students can access the course and its materials for a period of 90 days starting from the enrollment date.

This course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature. You can use this feature to submit questions about the course content. A subject matter expert will provide guidance or point you to additional resources for the topics you’re studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.

Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the managerial roles played by an entrepreneur
• Outline the five key managerial activities
• Describe self-management techniques for managing time and organizing, planning, and prioritizing
• Discuss the autocratic (ODS-A), participative (ODS-P), and empowering (GEM) management styles and their application
• Describe the process for staffing an entrepreneurial venture
• Discuss Katzenbach's Five Motivational Paths and how they apply to new ventures
• Describe the process for coaching employees
• Outline the USED Model for training employees
• Discuss the importance of active listening when communicating with employees