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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Essentials of Management and Strategic Planning by University of California, Irvine

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    About the Course

    Essentials of Management and Strategic Planning introduces learners to the basics of running a business and strategies for improving an
    organization’s growth and profitability. Learners will gain a better understanding of management and leadership, along with how the two are
    different, and how strong leadership plays a role in developing people. Learners will also explore what strategy is and how key strategies can
    push an organization ahead of its competitors. Other topics to be covered include creating action plans and accountability.
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    Top reviews

    HN

    Mar 9, 2025

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    Thank you! This is my first business course, and I appreciate how clear and realistic the lessons are. It has truly inspired me to continue learning on Coursera and expand my knowledge even further.

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    Sep 1, 2024

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    The course was very informative and will add skills to your profile; the way of learning from this is very different because we can learn at our own pace and upgrade our skills.

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    By Mingchen W

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    Oct 22, 2021

    It's a very good course which can help you understand the basic konwledge about business!! recommend!

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    By REMAS F H A

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    Nov 1, 2024

    Amazing and perfect information delivery, great course materials and quizzes. Highly recommended to take. Thank you for this course!

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    By Amy M

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    Apr 27, 2024

    It was an Exceptional course, I gained vast knowledge about Management, Leadership and strategic management agendas.

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    By Ramesh T

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    Aug 27, 2024

    it was great to enroll in this subject and broaden my knowledge more sharp in the context of strategic planning.

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    By Абзалбек Г А

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    Nov 8, 2022

    Thank you! I want to express my gratitude to the teachers who made such a useful and necessary course!

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    By Ali S

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    Mar 22, 2023

    Amazing course for beginners. though the audio quality could use some work. overall, a great course

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    By Arneshia Y

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    Dec 17, 2023

    This course was very detailed and I learned some really good things

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    By SHULAMMITE I O

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    Jan 27, 2024

    It's aspiring and add more to my previous knowledge

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    By Despina G

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    Mar 30, 2023

    pretty basic stuff

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    By REEM A E A R A E A

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    Oct 14, 2024

    مهارات التخطيط تعتبر من العوامل الأساسية لنجاح أي مدير. إذا كان لديك مهارات تخطيط قوية، يمكنك تنظيم المهام وتحديد الأهداف بوضوح، مما يساعد في تحقيق النتائج المرجوة. إليك بعض النقاط حول كيف يمكن أن تساعدك أو تؤذيك مهارات التخطيط كمدير: 1. تحديد الأهداف: التخطيط الجيد يساعدك على وضع أهداف واضحة وقابلة للقياس، مما يسهل عليك وعلى فريقك معرفة ما يجب تحقيقه. 2. إدارة الوقت: من خلال التخطيط، يمكنك توزيع المهام بشكل فعال، مما يساعد على تحسين استخدام الوقت وتقليل الفوضى. 3. التنبؤ بالمشكلات: التخطيط الجيد يمكن أن يساعدك في توقع المشكلات المحتملة قبل حدوثها، مما يتيح لك اتخاذ تدابير احترازية. 4. التنسيق والتعاون: مهارات التخطيط تعزز من القدرة على تنسيق الجهود بين أعضاء الفريق، مما يسهل التعاون ويزيد من الكفاءة. 5. تقييم الأداء: من خلال وضع خطط واضحة، يمكنك تقييم أداء الفريق بسهولة أكبر وتحديد المجالات التي تحتاج إلى تحسين. لكن إذا كانت مهارات التخطيط لديك ضعيفة، فقد تواجه بعض التحديات: 1. عدم وضوح الأهداف: قد يؤدي التخطيط السيء إلى عدم وضوح الأهداف، مما يسبب ارتباكًا بين أعضاء الفريق. 2. إدارة الوقت غير الفعالة: عدم القدرة على تنظيم المهام قد يؤدي إلى ضياع الوقت وزيادة الضغط على الفريق. 3. فشل في التكيف: قد تواجه صعوبة في التكيف مع التغيرات المفاجئة إذا لم تكن لديك خطة مرنة. 4. تأثير سلبي على الروح المعنوية: إذا كانت هناك فوضى وعدم تنظيم، قد يشعر الفريق بالإحباط وقد يتأثر أداؤه. بشكل عام، مهارات التخطيط الجيدة تعزز من فرص النجاح كمدير، بينما ضعف هذه المهارات قد يؤدي إلى مشكلات تؤثر سلبًا على الأداء.

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    By Naresh G

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    Aug 28, 2024

    The 'Essentials of Management and Strategic Planning' course offered a deep dive into the fundamental elements of leadership and effective management. The content was thoughtfully structured, and the strategic planning sessions stood out, offering clear guidance on aligning organizational goals with practical strategies. The use of real-world examples and case studies brought the concepts to life, making them easier to understand and apply. All in all, it's a course I highly recommend for anyone eager to enhance their management and leadership abilities

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    By Rod B

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    Nov 8, 2024

    Excellent course. Instructor was thorough, shared her extensive business experiences, and emotive during her lectures. In the course syllabus, when Ms. Noel states "Required reading," she means there is required reading! Awesome job, Instructor Noel! :o) Ps. I appreciate the University of California's continuing education system. So many courses from so many excellent universities in California. I appreciate the opportunity. I currently reside in Tennessee. Sincerely, A grateful learner.

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    By Hai N

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    Mar 9, 2025

    Thank you! This is my first business course, and I appreciate how clear and realistic the lessons are. It has truly inspired me to continue learning on Coursera and expand my knowledge even further.

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    By Kamaldeep S

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    Sep 1, 2024

    The course was very informative and will add skills to your profile; the way of learning from this is very different because we can learn at our own pace and upgrade our skills.

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    By MOUSTAPHA S

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    May 15, 2023

    C'était exceptionnel comme expérience. Vraiment merci à ceux qui ont développé ce programme.

    Yes I did it!

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    By Terrell L W

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    May 19, 2024

    Absolute awesome course, I was actually putting what I learnt into action as I was learning!

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    By Dahanagge S S N

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    Aug 21, 2024

    This is an enthusiastic learning platform, for the newcomers

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    By Jorge D V

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    Sep 25, 2024

    Great information, very friendly and prepared professor

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    By MUNIRAH M M A M M M A

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    Apr 29, 2024

    شكراً جزيلاً لكم ، لقد استفدت الكثير .

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    By hanny e z

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    Sep 9, 2024

    Sangat membantu dalam pembelajaran

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    By NORAH W H A N W H A

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    Mar 1, 2025

    جميلة لأكن أخذت مني وقت

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    By H K

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    Dec 15, 2022

    Very good teaching

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    By زياد ا

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    May 23, 2024

    دورة مفيده جداً

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    By Priyank P

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    Oct 29, 2021

    Nice session..

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    Aug 5, 2024

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