People Management training

Six microlessons, each under 5 minutes, on the essentials of managing people, from communication and delegation to accountability and 1:1s.

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About this course

What the People Management course covers

This course covers the essentials of people management in six microlessons, each under 5 minutes. It's built for managers at any stage, and covers the seven roles of a leader, communicating for action, delegating with purpose, setting clear expectations, effective 1:1s and building trust.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Switch between the seven roles of a leader to fit the situation
  • Communicate with your audience in mind so people know what to do next
  • Delegate outcomes and autonomy to build ownership
  • Set clear, documented expectations and milestones to increase accountability
  • Run 1:1s that surface issues, career goals and next steps
  • Build trust and psychological safety that inspire commitment
Course contents

6 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson.

1The Seven Hats of a Great Leader
2Effective Communication
3How to Delegate to Your Team With Purpose
4Setting Clear Expectations
5The Fundamentals of the 1:1
6Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek

  1. The Seven Hats of a Great Leader: The seven roles a leader plays, and when to switch between them.
  2. Effective Communication: Communicating with your audience in mind, so people know what to do next.
  3. How to Delegate to Your Team With Purpose: Delegating outcomes, not just tasks, to build ownership.
  4. Setting Clear Expectations: Agreeing and documenting expectations to build accountability.
  5. The Fundamentals of the 1:1: Why the 1:1 belongs to your team member, and what to cover.
  6. Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: How a circle of safety builds trust and inspires commitment.
Audience

Who should take this course

Who it's for

  • New and experienced managers who want a refresher on the essentials
  • Team leads taking on more people
  • HR and L&D teams building manager programs
How it runs in 5Mins

Assign it once, then let 5Mins do the chasing

Every course in the 5Mins library runs on the same zero-admin engine.

  • EnrollAuto-enroll

    Enroll people automatically from your HR system, with 100+ HRIS platforms supported.

  • RemindReminders

    Nudges by email, Slack, Microsoft Teams and push until the course is done.

  • ReportTeam Progress Email

    Managers get a regular email with their team's overdue courses and courses due in the next 30 days.

  • EngagePoints and streaks

    Points, streaks and leaderboards keep people coming back to finish.

  • TrackReporting & Insights

    See who has started, finished or is overdue, by person and by team.

Customer stories

Teams that build better leaders with 5Mins

People and L&D leaders on what changed when they moved their leadership training to 5Mins. Pick a team to see what changed.

LeadershipLeadership Development Food technology 20

training days saved across the first-time manager cohort

  • 13 first-time managers trained
  • 1 hour a fortnight, instead of half-day sessions

Getting every manager into a three-hour session was near impossible, so we flipped it: bite-sized lessons first, then one hour together every two weeks. Our managers now bring me solutions, not problems.

Debra SymeDebra SymeChief People Officer, Ivy Farm
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LeadershipLeadership Development SaaS 83%

less leadership training time, from 24 hours to 4 hours a quarter

  • 100% voluntary retention
  • Zero drop-offs from the program

Switching to 5Mins cut our online training time from 24 hours to 4 per quarter, and our live sessions got better. We kept 100% voluntary retention and saw zero drop-offs.

Scott BrinkmeyerScott BrinkmeyerLearning and Development Manager, Channable
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LeadershipLeadership Development MedTech, 45,000+ employees 50%

shorter program, from 5 months to under 3

  • 4.4/5 program rating from participants
  • 2 weeks between modules, instead of a month

5Mins was the missing piece in our global HR program. Releasing a module every two weeks instead of every month cut the program from five months to just under three, without losing quality.

Talwinder SinghTalwinder SinghAssociate Director, Org and Capability, Greater Asia, BD
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Your questions answered

Questions about People Management training

How long is the People Management course?

It's made up of 6 microlessons, each under 5 minutes. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

What does the course cover?

The seven roles of a leader, communicating for action, delegating with purpose, setting clear expectations, effective 1:1s and building trust.

Who should take People Management training?

Managers at any stage who want a practical grounding in the essentials of leading people.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

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