This course is part of the Advanced Leadership Skills for the 21st Century Specialization

Dr Andrew Campbell +1 more instructor

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Advanced Leadership Skills for the 21st Century SpecializationUniversity System of Georgia

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This course offers seasoned and up-and-coming leaders a clear, concise overview of the challenges of organizational leadership and practical strategies for improving as leaders. The lessons are structured around essential leadership responsibilities, including defining leadership, understanding what it is not, and understanding how to construct a leadership framework utilizing the elements of the 4D Leadership Development Framework.
In addition, articles, self-evaluation forms, discussion post activities, and practice questions encourage participants to apply leadership principles to their situations. With a strong foundation in leadership theory and the most recent research, the program is designed for immediate practical application.

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Advanced Leadership Skills for the 21st Century Specialization

Beginner Level

A graduate level student or at least two years of business experience.

Approx. 25 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

Which leadership style you have
How to lead instead of just manage
How to lead in time of crisis

Skills you will gain

Understand the difference between leadership and management
Determine your leadership style
Define leadership
Assist in leading your organization to change management
Develop your leadership philosophy

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

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Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Course 1 of 3 in the

Advanced Leadership Skills for the 21st Century Specialization

Beginner Level

A graduate level student or at least two years of business experience.

Approx. 25 hours to complete

English

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Instructors

Dr Andrew Campbell

Adjunct Professor

Yale University

235 Learners

3 Courses

Dr. Loretta Daniels, CDP

CEO, Managing Partner

Kendall and Kendrick Consulting Group

235 Learners

3 Courses

Offered by

University System of Georgia

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Introduction to Leadership

1 hour to complete

1 video (Total 1 min), 3 readings

Week2

Week 2

6 hours to complete

Module 1: 4D Leadership Development Framework

6 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 56 min), 6 readings, 4 quizzes

7 videos

Introduction to Leadership (1 minute)1mWhat Leadership is NOT Lecture (15 minutes)15mWhat Leadership is NOT Summary (1 minute)40sDefining Leadership Lecture (13 minutes)12mDefining Leadership Summary (1 minute)27sIntroduction to the 4D Leadership Development Framework Lecture (25 minutes)24mIntroduction to the 4D Leadership Development Framework Summary (1 minute)56s

6 readings

Reading Assignment 1 (16 minutes)16mReading Assignment 2 (3 minutes)3mWhat Leadership is NOT Assignment (20 minutes)20mReading Assignment 1 (5 minutes)5mReading Assignment 2 (60 minutes)1hReading Assignment 1 (15 minutes)15m

4 practice exercises

What Leadership is NOT Practice Quiz (20 minutes)20mDefining Leadership Practice Quiz (20 minutes)20mIntroduction to 4D Leadership Development Framework Practice Quiz (20 minutes)20mModule 1 4D Leadership Development Framework Graded Quiz (60 minutes)1h

Week3

Week 3

9 hours to complete

Module 2: Innovative Leadership Styles

We must consider a leader's leadership style, relationship-building techniques, and ability to adjust to the problems and challenges that today's fast-paced world presents. In this module, you will be introduced to four innovative leadership styles and how they can affect an organization’s goals and strategic initiatives. You will also take a leadership assessment to learn our leadership styles and the advantages and disadvantages of each leadership style.

9 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 101 min), 11 readings, 6 quizzes

12 videos

Innovative Leadership Styles Introduction (1 minute)43sIntroduction to Leadership Styles Lecture (13 minutes)12mIntroduction to Leadership Styles Summary (30 seconds)27sServant Leadership Lecture (14 minutes)13mServant Leadership Summary (1 minute)26sParticipative Leadership Lecture (14 minutes)14mParticipative Leadership Summary (1 minute)25sTransformational Leadership Lecture (22 minutes)21mTransformational Leadership Summary (1 minute)27sCharacter-Based Leadership Introduction (30 seconds)26sCharacter-Based Leadership Lecture (35 minutes)34mCharacter-Based Leadership Summary (2 minutes)1m

11 readings

Reading Assignment 1 (16 minutes)16mReading Assignment 2 (25 minutes)25mReading Assignment 1 (25 minutes)25mReading Assignment 2 (25 minutes)25mReading Assignment 1 (5 minutes)5mReading Assignment 2 (25 minutes)25mReading Assignment 1 (5 minutes)5mReading Assignment 2 (8 minutes)8mReading Assignment 1 (40 minutes)40mReading Assignment 2 (3 minutes)3mReading Assignment 3 (3 minutes)3m

6 practice exercises

Introduction to Leadership Styles Practice Quiz (20 minutes)20mServant Leadership Practice Quiz (20 minutes)20mParticipative Leadership Practice Quiz (20 minutes)20mTransformational Leadership Practice Quiz (20 minutes)20mCharacter-Based Leadership Practice Quiz (20 minutes)20mInnovative Leadership Styles Graded Quiz (60 minutes)1h

Week4

Week 4

10 hours to complete

Module 3: Crisis Leadership

Navigating organizational uncertainty, change, and chaos is one of the most important challenges facing profit and non-profit leaders today. In the past, leaders dealt with uncertainties but frequently waited for complete information with predictable outcomes before deriving strategic decisions.

Now, in an environment of rapid change and uncertainty, leaders must not only anticipate and embrace change but make decisions with little information in an unpredictable environment. There is nothing more challenging than leading during times of organizational change, uncertainty, crisis, and chaos. That said, leading in a world of complexity and uncertainty requires new leadership with a different mindset, fresh perspective, and innovative skills.

10 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 94 min), 6 readings, 5 quizzes

9 videos

Defining Crisis Leadership Introduction (3 minutes)2mDefining Crisis Leadership Lecture (23 minutes)22mDefining Crisis Leadership Summary (3 minutes)3mMeta-Leadership in Times of Crisis Introduction (1 minute)44sMeta-Leadership in Times of Crisis Lecture (25 minutes)24mMeta-Leadership in Times of Crisis Summary (2 minutes)2mDecision-making for Crisis Leaders Introduction (1 minute)38sDecision-making for Crisis Leaders Lecture (34 minutes)33mDecision-making for Crisis Leaders Summary (3 minutes)2m

6 readings

Crisis Leadership Self Assessment (10 minutes)10mReading Assignment 1 (45 minutes)45mReading Assignment 1 (40 minutes)40mReading Assignment 2 (50 minutes)50mReading Assignment 1 (30 minutes)30mReading Assignment 2 (45 minutes)45m

4 practice exercises

Crisis Leadership Practice Quiz (20 minutes)20mMeta-Leadership Practice Quiz (20 minutes)20mDecision-making Practice Quiz (20 minutes)20mDefining Crisis Leadership Graded Quiz (60 minutes)1h

About the Advanced Leadership Skills for the 21st Century Specialization

Learners will gain skills in the areas of:

Understanding essential leadership responsibilities Constructing a leadership framework Utilizing the 4D Leadership framework Hiring for team culture Creating a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging Building a productive environment for remote and hybrid teams Leading organizational strategies with SMART goals and strategic planning Determining critical KPIs Coaching and mentoring Managing change in your team, department, or organization Creating a change management team Strategizing for resistance to change

Advanced Leadership Skills for the 21st Century

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