Design Management Essentials
Recommended for current or aspiring Design Managers (varying tenure).
The 16-week curriculum develops essential management competencies including the transition from technical expert to people leader, team management and performance optimization, operational systems development, and strategic leadership. The program prepares participants to drive both team performance and employee engagement.
Join Waitlist!In this program you will learn:
Module 1: Transition to Management
- Week 1: From Designer to Manager
- Week 2: Building Management Credibility
- Week 3: Time Management for Managers
- Week 4: Understanding Organizational Context
- Week 5: Building Your Management Philosophy
Module 2: Managing Teams & Performance
- Week 6: Hiring and Onboarding Design Talent
- Week 7: Managing Different Personality Types
- Week 8: Performance Management Fundamentals
- Week 9: Developing Designer Capabilities
- Week 10: Difficult Conversations and Conflict Resolution
- Week 11: Motivation and Engagement
Module 3: Operational Optimization
- Week 12: Design Department Operations
- Week 13: Metrics and Performance Measurement
- Week 14: Budget Management and Financial Planning
- Week 15: Strategic Planning and Continuous Improvement
Module 4: Management in Action
- Week 16: Management Capstone and Action Planning
Try Out What You’ve Learned:
- Integration of management concepts and skills
- Real-world management challenge application
- 90-day action plan development
- Peer learning and ongoing support network
