Course: Managerial Skills and Techniques

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Course title Managerial Skills and Techniques
Course code MUMM/1MDTE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Matošková Jana, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Nguyen Thuy Giang
Course content
- Self-management (techniques applied by changing habits, the fight against procrastination, and self-development). - Time-Management (principles and techniques of time management for setting goals and priorities, tips for work with a diary, techniques for dealing with disturbing and keeping concentration). - Communication, work with papers, an organization of workplace from the view of time management. The role of a secretary from the point of managing the boss's time. - Preparation and managing meetings. - Presentation - a preparation of the presentation and tips of successful speakers. - Dealing with nervousness during a presentation. The use of audio-visual aids by the presentation. - Situational leadership. Mentoring. Coaching. - Delegation. - Giving feedback. - Announcement of unpleasant information. - Techniques used by a problem definition and analysis. - Techniques used by a creative approach to problem-solving. - Techniques used by decision-making.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization), Teamwork, E-learning
  • Preparation for course credit - 12 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 34 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 26 hours per semester
  • Term paper - 10 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
explain basic terms related to management (management functions, objects of management, basic managerial skills)
explain basic terms related to management (management functions, objects of management, basic managerial skills)
Skills
communicate in English at B2 level
communicate in English at B2 level
learning outcomes
Knowledge
explain basic principles of self-management
explain basic principles of self-management
describe basic principles associated with managing time
describe basic principles associated with managing time
explain how to work rationally with documents and e-mails
explain how to work rationally with documents and e-mails
explain the essence of situation leadership
explain the essence of situation leadership
describe principles of preparation and conducting an effective meeting
describe principles of preparation and conducting an effective meeting
Skills
suggest how to deal with a person's tendency to postpone tasks
suggest how to deal with a person's tendency to postpone tasks
prepare attractive presentation
prepare attractive presentation
provide effective feedback
provide effective feedback
delegate tasks in an appropriate way
delegate tasks in an appropriate way
apply problem-solving techniques
apply problem-solving techniques
teaching methods
Knowledge
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
E-learning
E-learning
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Skills
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Teamwork
Teamwork
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
assessment methods
Knowledge
Written examination
Written examination
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Analysis of seminar paper
Systematic observation of the student
Didactic test
Didactic test
Analysis of the student's performance
Analysis of the student's performance
Systematic observation of the student
Analysis of seminar paper
Recommended literature
  • BLANCHARD, Ken, Patricia ZIGARMI a Drea ZIGARMI. Leadership and the one minute manager: increasing effectiveness through situational leadership. New York, 2013. ISBN 978-0062309440.
  • EBBS, Patrick. Presentation Skills: The Ultimate Guide To Delivering The Perfect Presentation. 2015. ISBN 978-1910662168.
  • GREGORY, Hamilton. Public speaking for college and career. New York, 2010. ISBN 978-0-07-338516-7.
  • HERSEY, Paul., Kenneth H. BLANCHARD a Dewey E. JOHNSON. Management of organizational behavior: leading human resources. Boston, 2013. ISBN 978-0132556408.
  • HIGGINS, James M. 101 creative problem solving techniques: the handbook of new ideas for business. 2005. ISBN 978-1883629052.
  • KRUSE, Kevin. 15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management: The Productivity Habits of 7 Billionaires, 13 Olympic Athletes, 29 Straight-A Students, and 239 Entrepreneurs. 2015. ISBN 978-0985056438.
  • LIRAZ, Meir. How to Sharpen Your Managerial Skills - Good Management and Leadership Skills for Aspiring Managers. 2017. ISBN 978-1976731068.
  • O'LOUGHLIN, Eugene. An introduction to business systems analysis: problem solving techniques and strategies. Dublin, 2009. ISBN 978-1905785612.
  • OWEN, Jo. The leadership skills handbook: 90 essential skills you need to be a leader. New York, 2017. ISBN 978-0749480332.
  • TEMPLETON, Melody. Public speaking and presentations demystified. New York, 2010. ISBN 978-0-07-160121-4.
  • TRACY, Brian. Time management. 2014. ISBN 978-0814433430.
  • TUHOVSKY, Ian. Communication Skills: A Practical Guide to Improving Your Social Intelligence, Presentation, Persuasion and Public Speaking. 2015. ISBN 978-1515031918.


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