Management Shorts: the quick moves experienced managers swear by.

A practical playbook for managers who are tired of putting out fires and chasing people for updates. A library of short video lessons that help you manage with confidence.

Adi Bar Tzvi
"I start my workday with the short lessons, and every time I'm struck by how effective and on-point they are, made from a deep, sensitive understanding of what managing people really is."
Adi Bar TzviProgram Manager @ Google
Adi Kuperman Bar
"Super effective. I started practicing it at work right away. The topics are varied, relevant both to daily management and to building a management strategy, and the lessons are short, which is perfect for busy managers."
Adi Kuperman BarCustomer Care Team Lead @ Wix.com

Because managing people is intense

Anyone who has managed lately knows the chaos: a load that never lets up, people who want your time, leadership dropping tasks on you, and a new change to absorb every other week, even when no one explains why.

But what if the day-to-day could be a little more livable? What if a few small habits in your everyday management could buy you some room to breathe?

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Short videos with techniques you can use right away

You're busy, obviously. So instead of another degree or a stack of sleep-inducing lectures, you get short videos that cut straight to the point.

Built so you won't want to stop watching, down-to-earth, talking to you straight with no fluff, and 80% practical and 20% mindset.

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What you'll learn

Twelve short video lessons, each built around one real management challenge. Watch on demand, at your own pace.

01

Feedback Without Resistance

Give feedback people actually hear, using the SBI method.

02

When There's Conflict on the Team

Step in early and turn friction into a working conversation.

03

Persuading Your Boss

Win a yes from the people above you, without the politics.

04

Good Decisions Under Pressure

A simple way to decide when time is short and the stakes are high.

05

Managing People Who Know More Than You

Lead experts without pretending to be one of them.

06

Authority Without Losing Trust

Hold the line and keep the relationship intact.

07

When the Goals Aren't Clear

Keep your people moving when leadership keeps you in the dark.

08

Building Trust on the Team

The small habits that make people rely on each other.

09

The One Minute a Day That Changes How You Manage

Three ideas from The One Minute Manager, with minimal effort from you.

10

When Resources Are Short

Deliver when you don't have enough hands, time, or budget.

11

Time Management That Keeps Your Head Above Water

Protect your attention before the calendar eats it.

12

Active Listening

Hear what people are really saying, not just the words they use.

A growing library. New lessons are added every year to keep pace with how management keeps changing.

Lior Frenkel

Hey, I'm Lior Frenkel

Since 2002 I've managed a lot of people, directly and indirectly, and hired and promoted plenty of first-time managers. After a decade as an employee in tech, I became an entrepreneur, and went on to found three startups and side projects with dozens of volunteers.

I lead the Adaptation manager-development program and coach leadership teams through adapting to a changing world. In 2022 I published "The Little Book for New Managers," which became a bestseller in Israel.

Management Shorts was built after dozens of conversations with managers who told me what keeps them up at night, where they want to get to, and how they'd actually like to learn.

Karin Talio
"Delivered in a fun, light way, which is a big advantage when your day is packed. Plenty of real-world examples, drawn from a range of books, and built so I can come back to specific points later."
Karin TalioDirector of Finance @ Logz.io
Doron Aharonsohn
"An excellent course, with practical, focused tips for the everyday situations of managing people. I'm going to give it as a gift to every manager who works with me from now on."
Doron AharonsohnCMO @ Sela
Moti Friedman
"Lior, you nailed it again. Polished, intelligent, and different from anything else out there. Hats off."
Moti FriedmanCOO @ Tzabar Solar

Still have questions?

How do I know the techniques are actually useful?
Every lesson is a technique Lior uses himself, refined through years of managing and through dozens of conversations with working managers. They are practical by design, the kind of thing you can try the same afternoon.
Is this the same material as "The Little Book for New Managers"?
No. The lessons complement the book rather than repeat it. You can use either on its own, and together they cover more ground.
How long does each lesson take?
Most lessons run about five to ten minutes. They are made to watch between meetings, not to clear an afternoon for.
Who is it for?
New and experienced managers alike, in any function. If you manage people and never have enough time, it was built for you.

Some people think management is the kind of thing you either have or you don't. The opposite is true. The managers who invest in themselves, build their people skills, and don't let themselves off the hook get the furthest.