Fundamentals of Management vs. Leadership

Course Code: REL-ALL-0-FML

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 6/30/2026

Learning Objectives:
Classify the distinctions between management and leadership.
Identify how to integrate key leadership methods and tools into your daily work.
Design an Action Plan for working with your manager.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Management vs. Leadership

Meet Rebecca and Nathan

Interactive Assessment

Comparing Management and Leadership

Traits of Leaders

Leadership Styles

The Managing Leader vs. The Directive Leader

Review

Summary

Section 3: Leadership Methods and Tools

Stepping into The Leadership Role

Managing Up

Four Rules for a Strong Relationship with Your Manager

Action Plan for Working with Your Manager

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Congratulations!

Expert Reviewer: David A. Winter, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SP

​​​​​​​Mr. Winter received an MBA from the University of Richmond and a BA in Psychology from the University of Virginia. He is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources by the Human Resources Certification Institute and as a Senior Certified Professional by the Society for Human Resource Management. Mr. Winter has served as an HR executive in a variety of business settings and has more than 30 years of experience as a human resources practitioner. He is currently the president of an HR consulting firm focused on HR strategy and leadership, organizational and individual development, coaching, and training. 

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.