for Developing Management Skills
Revised by
Kevin Casey
Developing
Management
Skills
Eleventh Edition
David A. Whetten
Kim S. Cameron
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, CONTENTS
PREFACE
SECTION 1: DESIGNING THE COURSE
Getting Started
Course Philosophy
Course Design
Course Requirements
Course Administration Tools
A Note on Using Skill Assessments
TA Training Program for Large Courses
Further Reading on Teaching Management Skills
* Principles of Effective Course Design: What I Wish I Had Known About
Learning-Centered Teaching 30 Years Ago by David Whetten
* Integrated Model for Teaching Management Skills by David Whetten and
Sue Campbell Clark
SECTION 2: TEACHING THE COURSE
Introduction
Personal Assessment of Management Skills (PAMS) (Associates Version)
Icebreaker Exercises
Chapter 1: Developing Self-Awareness
Skill Assessment
Skill Learning
Skill Analysis (Cases)
Skill Practice (Exercises)
Skill Application
For Further Reading
Chapter 2: Managing Stress and Well-Being
Skill Assessment
Skill Learning
Skill Analysis (Cases)
Skill Practice (Exercises)
Skill Application
For Further Reading
Chapter 3: Solving Problems Analytically and Creatively
Skill Assessment
Skill Learning
Skill Analysis (Cases)
Skill Practice (Exercises)
Skill Application
For Further Reading
Chapter 4: Building Relationships by Communicating Supportively
Skill Assessment
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, Skill Learning
Skill Analysis (Cases)
Skill Practice (Exercises)
Skill Application
For Further Reading
Resource Guide
Chapter 5: Gaining Power and Influence
Skill Assessment
Skill Learning
Skill Analysis (Cases)
Skill Practice (Exercises)
Skill Application
For Further Reading
Chapter 6: Motivating Performance
Skill Assessment
Skill Learning
Skill Analysis (Cases)
Skill Practice (Exercises)
Skill Application
For Further Reading
Chapter 7: Resolving Conflict
Skill Assessment
Skill Learning
Skill Analysis (Cases)
Skill Practice (Exercises)
Skill Application
For Further Reading
Chapter 8: Empowering and Engaging Others
Skill Assessment
Skill Learning
Skill Analysis (Cases)
Skill Practice (Exercises)
Skill Application
For Further Reading
Chapter 9: Building Effective Teams and Teamwork
Skill Assessment
Skill Learning
Skill Analysis (Cases)
Skill Practice (Exercises)
Skill Application
For Further Reading
Chapter 10: Leading Positive Change
Skill Assessment
Skill Learning
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