Establishes the foundation for understanding what leadership requires beyond formal authority. Learners explore the difference between authority and leadership, examine how leadership capability can be deliberately developed, and identify the different roles leaders play depending on the situation. The module then focuses on the decision to take the lead, helping learners define their leadership missions, clarify the responsibilities that follow, and understand the actual work involved in leading others.

Develops the practical skills and behaviors needed to lead effectively. Learners assess their core leadership skills, identify strengths and weaknesses, and explore strategies for working around capability gaps. The module also examines expectations between leaders and teams, introduces the axioms of leadership, and shows how to balance management responsibilities with leadership. Learners then develop approaches for influencing others and leading effectively when they have responsibility but no formal authority.

Extends leadership beyond formal workplace roles into volunteering, everyday situations, coaching, and community settings. Learners explore how to create commitment when authority is unavailable, use purpose and recognition to engage others, and develop people through coaching. The module then examines community organizing principles and focuses on creating a meaningful vision that people can understand, repeat, and act on rather than simply publishing a statement or slogan.

Focuses on building capable teams and leading effectively through challenging situations. Learners explore why leaders depend on teams, how to build teams around complementary strengths and shared purpose, and how team learning and knowledge sharing strengthen long-term capability. The module also develops approaches for diagnosing resistance, determining whether deteriorated situations can be recovered, and adapting leadership behaviors when working across different cultures.

Construct a leadership plan that integrates leadership missions, skills development, vision building, team development, and approaches for handling resistance.