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Evansville Main Campus Tell City Career & Technology Center

Tools of Management

Build confidence, strengthen leadership, and master the people skills that drive organizational success.

In today’s rapidly changing workplace, effective managers must balance technical know-how with strong interpersonal skills. Tools of Management is a two-part, instructor-led course designed for front-line and mid-level supervisors who want to enhance their effectiveness, develop their teams, and lead with confidence. Participants explore the key roles and responsibilities across business organizations—from supervisors managing day-to-day operations to leaders guiding long-term strategy. The course introduces both technical tools (time management, decision-making, delegation, and communication) and people-centered tools that focus on understanding human behavior, motivation, and influence.

  • Demonstrate an understanding of a systems approach to management leadership and the organization’s effectiveness.
  • Discuss how knowledge of change dynamics, worker expectations and worker styles can influence lasting change success.
  • Recognize and describe the five functions of management.
  • Compare and contrast the functions of a leader and a manager.
  • Assess one’s own leadership style considering personal leadership strengths and challenges.
  • Discuss how manager practices influence worker efforts and organization effectiveness.
  • Identify common mistakes managers make that can cause problems.
  • Identify motivation techniques for maximizing employee productivity and potential, including empowerment and delegation of responsibilities.
  • Examine tools for decision making and planning.

This course is ideal for:

  • Front-line supervisors who oversee teams, schedules, and daily operations
  • Mid-level managers seeking to improve communication, delegation, and leadership effectiveness
  • Newly promoted leaders transitioning from individual contributor to supervisory roles
  • Team leads or coordinators who provide informal leadership within their departments
  • Aspiring managers preparing for advancement opportunities
  • Small business owners or department heads who want to strengthen their ability to coach and motivate employees

Best Fit

This training is particularly valuable for organizations that:

  • Are experiencing growth or change and need confident, adaptable supervisors
  • Want to improve employee engagement and retention through better leadership practices
  • Seek to develop a pipeline of future managers from within their existing workforce

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