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Lynn Fountain, CPA, CGMA, CRMA, MBA, Consultant, Author, Trainer
Former Chief Audit Executive for two global companies, expert in SOX, COSO, ERM and corporate governance frameworks. Nationally recognized trainer, speaker published author.
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Whether you have held a management position for several years or are just transitioning to a role which requires you to manage other individuals, you will find that becoming and remaining a good manager is often an art rather than a science.
To be a good manager, there are many skills and techniques you must learn to employ. You may have attained your position by displaying your technical skill level, but executing as a manager and leader requires a varied set of skills and personal attributes.
This is the first course in a two part series that is designed to help both the new manager and the experienced manager excel in their roles. This session explores the goals and traits of managers, as well as how to make the transition to manager.
Course Series
This course is included in the following series:
2 CoursesThe Art of Being a Good Manager
- Managing - Traits and Skills
- Managing - Generational and Cultural variances
Learning Objectives
- Explore how to transition to a manager
- Recognize the differences between bad managers, good managers, and great managers
- Explore goals and traits of good and great managers
Last updated/reviewed: November 28, 2020
47 Reviews (192 ratings)Reviews
Anthony Ukena
(Internal Auditor at EBMUD)
Lynn Fountain is an engaging speaker who in her teachings of the traits of a "great manager" made me look at myself and want to be a great manager. She not only gave slides but within each powerpoint slide, she provided great and insightful illustrations that reinforced how being a great manager can contribute towards a winning team work environment. I loved her illustration about the how the broom person on a curling team serves as the perfect metaphor for what a great manager achieves: removes the obstacles out of the way to allow the team to best achieve their objectives. Great course!!!
Kevin Murray
(Controller at DA Collins)
Another good course by this instructor. In this course some of the material seems like it covers the obvious about being a good manager but as we know there are plenty of managers that are not skilled leaders. This course can help anyone to identify what skills and traits make the best leaders.
Anonymous
(Senior Manager)
Fair course with general tips. The average rating is due to the generalities and lack of actionable advice. In my opinion, it could have been more focused on advice with less time spent caveating how there are different ways to do things.
Anonymous
(Accounting Manager)
This was a fair course. The speaker share several of mthe same ideas over and over, but in a slightly different manner. There could have been more specific examples of the management techniques she was promoting.
Anonymous
(Finance Manager)
This was a very good course. It gave me many ideas that I can attempt to implement in my own work as a manager. The speaker gave insights based on her own experiences. The course was never boring.
Anonymous
(Sr Director, Workforce Management &a..)
This course provided an entry-level overview of manager skills and traits. The instructor presented materials in an effective manner, with good supporting materials. A nice refresher.
Anonymous
(DIRECTOR)
The presentation is very helpful. It provides various tips to be a better manager. A good refresher for those who have been in a manager position for a while. The speaker is also good.
Anonymous
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A great course illustrating the vital basic skills for transitioning into a manager role. I enjoyed and learned from every section of the course equally! Lynn is a great trainer!
Lyle Bauman, CPA
(Consulting Manager and Quickbooks Certif.. at EKS&H)
Good overview of manager traits and approaches, helpful to understand these in the overall context of how teams function best, thanks for the course!
Anonymous
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Great generational comparisons Provided by Lynn Fountain in this course bring the concepts of effective managing into the current workplace.
Anonymous
(Controller)
Great tips on how to be a great manager. A lot of what was presented may seem like common sense, however a good refresher course.
Sam Lin
(VP Corporate Controller at RMG Networks)
Very good insight regarding traits and skills for new managers. Good refresher for those who have been managing a while.
Emily Piras
(Internal Audit Manager at Costa Crociere spa)
In my 10 years job experience not all the managers I met had the qualities and behaviours explained in the course.
Edward Thill
(Consultant at None)
Content was fairly basic and intuitive - could be good for someone just making the transition into managing others.
Lawrence Hirsch
(Controller at Builders design)
Lynn always provides great context and an easy to listen to way about her. Solid class for basic foundation..
Brian Johnson
(Self Employed at Self Employed)
Very good course. Ms. Fountain provides a great summary of the traits of good, bad, and great managers.
Anonymous
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This was a good course. Lots of great points and great explanation of the different types of managers.
Anonymous
(Sr Assistant Controller)
this is a good training for employees that were promoted from individual contributors to manager
Anonymous
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Fair class. Consider revising the final test to not focus on NOT. So many negative questions.
Anonymous
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This course was incredibly impressive. I enjoyed learning skills of being a good manager.
Anonymous
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Lynn teaches great courses, this was no exception. Great examples and detailed course.
George Laning
(CPA at George J. Laning CPA)
It was a good presentation which solidified my understanding of a good manager.
Anonymous
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Very informative and well organized. Great tips on effective managerial skills.
Anonymous
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good ideas for managing teams to be effective in their daily work environment
S Marie Vernon
(- at --)
Excellent course that covers key aspects of how to become a great manager!
Anonymous
(Production Revenue Accountant)
Especially appreciated the matrix denoting "Bad, Good and Great Managers".
Anonymous
(Head of Internal Audit Department)
a good introduction into the series of presentation of becoming a manager
Anonymous
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Really great course. I am glad that I selected this course as a refresher
Anonymous
(Director - A/P)
Good refresher course for people who have been in management for years.
Shanna Westland, CPA
(Controller at Peterson Companies, Inc.)
Very informative. Good ideas and explanations to be a great leader.
Anonymous
(Vice President and Corporate Controller)
Nice refresher with good examples, even for a manager of 9+ years.
Anonymous
(Founder, CEO)
This was a great re-review and session to point new managers to.
Anonymous
(Director - Billing Data Integrity)
The course covered all the bases and was more refresher for me.
Anonymous
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Great insight and ideas to develop your own managerial skills.
Anonymous
(Senior Internal Auditor)
Good to again be reminded of what being a good manager means
Anonymous
(Head of OD)
An engaging presentation where I learned a lot, thank you
Monique Simpson
(Director, Financial Reporting at ALR Life Reinsurance Ltd.)
This course was good and had good and helpful pointers.
Simon Adell
(Chief Financial Officer at Undisclosed)
Nice and simple overview. Very Theory Y.
Anonymous
(Executive)
Great overview for the new manager.
Margaret Winn
(Accounting Professional at .)
Looking forward to part 2 as well.
Ashton Snyder , MBA, CTP
(Cash Management Supervisor at LyondellBasell)
Overall a good lesson for managers.
John Thompson
(CEO at westward mgt)
to much reading from the slides
Anonymous
(Associate Financial Analyst)
great course
Anonymous
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good stuff!
Anonymous
(CPA/Investment Advisor)
good course
Vahé Hovakimian
(Financial Analyst at Great Place to Work Institute)
great!
Anonymous
(Sr. Internal Auditor)
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Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Foundational
No Advanced Preparation or Prerequisites are needed for this course.
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