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Google Management Program  2-Year Curriculum

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The Google Management Training Program is a 2-year curriculum designed to develop future managers with the leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills required in dynamic, fast-paced environments like Google. This program prepares students to excel in management roles through real-world case studies, hands-on projects, and mentoring by industry leaders.

Year 1: Foundations of Management and Leadership

Semester 1: Management Essentials

  • Introduction to Management

    • Overview of management roles in tech and innovation-driven companies

    • Key responsibilities of a manager: decision-making, team leadership, and performance management

  • Organizational Behavior

    • Understanding individual and group behavior in organizations

    • Motivation, leadership styles, and team dynamics

  • Effective Communication and Collaboration

    • Developing clear and concise communication skills

    • Collaboration in cross-functional teams, conflict resolution, and negotiation

  • Google Culture and Management Style

    • Study of Google's leadership philosophy, team autonomy, and innovation culture

    • Case studies of Google’s management strategies

Semester 2: Strategic Management and Planning

  • Strategic Thinking and Planning

    • Introduction to strategic management, setting objectives, and creating long-term plans

    • SWOT analysis, competitive strategy, and market positioning

  • Data-Driven Decision Making

    • Using data analytics for making informed decisions

    • Key metrics for managers: KPIs, OKRs (Objectives and Key Results), and performance tracking

  • Project Management Fundamentals

    • Basics of project management, Agile methodologies, and lean principles

    • Google’s approach to project and product management

  • Ethics and Social Responsibility in Management

    • Ethical decision-making, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability

    • Understanding Google’s commitment to environmental and social causes

Year 2: Advanced Management and Leadership Development

Semester 3: Advanced Leadership and Team Development

  • Leadership and Influence

    • Advanced leadership techniques for motivating and inspiring teams

    • Building influence and trust with stakeholders and team members

  • Change Management

    • Managing change in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment

    • Techniques for overcoming resistance and ensuring smooth transitions

  • Performance Management and Talent Development

    • Techniques for coaching, feedback, and developing high-performing teams

    • Succession planning, career development, and employee engagement

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

    • Creating inclusive teams and fostering diverse thinking

    • Google’s initiatives in diversity and inclusion

Semester 4: Innovation, Technology, and Global Management

  • Innovation Management

    • Fostering innovation within teams and leading creative problem-solving sessions

    • Google’s innovation strategy, design thinking, and product development cycles

  • Technology Management

    • Understanding emerging technologies (AI, Cloud, Machine Learning) and their impact on management

    • Leading tech teams and managing technical projects

  • Global Management and Cross-Cultural Leadership

    • Leading global teams and understanding international business dynamics

    • Managing across cultures and time zones, and addressing global market challenges

  • Capstone Project: Leadership in Action

    • Final leadership project where students apply management principles to a real-world scenario, such as launching a new Google initiative or managing a team through a complex project.

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