Good books /free courses to develop management skills

[Sunlightonapool]

I am have been promoted to a management role starting in a couple of months.
I did a similar role before taking a career break for the children but am definitely feeling a bit rusty and I also just want to take this opportunity to pause and reflect and plan before I am in the middle of everything

I just wondered if anyone has any recommendations for good books or free courses they have used that they found genuinely helpful?

https://www.futurelearn.com

Lots of good free courses on there including management ones.

Thanks @LoyalTealDuck I will take a look

Literally google “free online management course”

I had to the other day for something and loads came up, including the Open Unicersity

I am well aware I can do that. I already have.

I was just hoping for recommendations from people who have actually done one of them/read a book. I don't have infinite time and recommendations from people are really helpful.

Have a look https://www.businessballs.com/

Wow okay.

i was giving you a mild recommendation. Because lots of people don’t actually google before asking for advice.

and i directly referenced the OU one because in addition the paid L5 im doing I found that quite helpful.

i recommend you focus your search on “how to give and receive feedback as a manager”

Ok, thanks for your helpful contribution to the thread