This course has been designed to help leaders, like you, learn how to effectively navigate the challenges of significant organizational disruptions. As a participant in this course, you’ll discover why an understanding of various stakeholder perspectives can inform and dramatically improve a leader’s response to events that threaten an organization’s very survival. This course is also about understanding and developing individual and organizational resilience—the ability to anticipate potential threats; to cope effectively with adverse events when they occur; and to adapt to changing conditions, ensuring a viable path forward for yourself, your team, and your organization. These topics are particularly relevant in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Many course examples will reference lessons leaders around the world have learned during this far-reaching healthcare crisis.
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High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Modules 1 & 2: Course Introduction and Our VUCA Environment Demands a Focus on Stakeholders
Modules 3 & 4: Developing Resilience and Understanding Stakeholder Reactions to Crises
Modules 5 & 6: Crisis Varieties, Responses, and the Unique Nature of the Crisis Environment
Modules 7 & 8: Crisis Leadership and Preparing for Future Crises
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- 4 stars14.53%
- 3 stars2.25%
- 2 stars1.50%
- 1 star2%
TOP REVIEWS FROM HIGH STAKES LEADERSHIP: LEADING IN TIMES OF CRISIS
This course exceeded all of my expectations and was extremely valuable, even after a decade and a half of crisis communications work. I would recommend it to anyone interested in the topic.
Relevant to all organizations in a world growing in complexity. Material well delivered and comprehensive. Highly recommended!
I recommend this course to everyone who's passionate about leadership. The lecture is great and the materials are crucial to young generations.
Fantastic course to develop your leadership crisis management skills and understand the rationale behind decision-making in an organization
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