This free course, Managing and managing people, will introduce you to the world of management. We will be looking at a range of topics, including what managers do, what skills they require, and how you can develop as a manager. Course learning outcomes After studying this course, you should be able to: understand what is meant by management and managerial effectiveness identify the roles which are fulfilled while working as a manager identify managerial activities that contribute to managerial effectiveness identify a cause of stress in managerial life from a range covering mismatches between capabilities and role, player-manager tension and everyday stressors understand time pressures and the need for time management.