This course is part of the Leadership Development for Engineers Specialization

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Leadership Development for Engineers SpecializationRice University

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An actionable leadership improvement plan enables you to leverage strengths and close the gaps on weaknesses. In this course, you will build your own plan that you can put into practice immediately and realize goals within the next two years. It lays the foundation for an evergreen process of selection and prioritization of skills, and action planning for sustained leadership development.

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Leadership Development for Engineers Specialization

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Approx. 22 hours to complete

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Leadership Development for Engineers Specialization

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Approx. 22 hours to complete

English

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David Van Kleeck

Professor in the Practice of Engineering Leadership

Rice Center for Engineering Leadership

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Module 0 - Welcome

1 hour to complete

1 video (Total 2 min), 6 readings

6 hours to complete

Module 1 - Leadership Development Plan

6 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 33 min), 5 readings, 6 quizzes

10 videos

Observation and Objectives2mLeadership Development Planning Process1mLeadership Competency Prioritization4mRCEL Leadership Framework and Blooms Revisited3mDetermining Gaps for Current and Target Skill Levels3mTaking Action to Develop Competency Skill Level3mPreparing and Executing your Plan2mAction Planning Toolkit - Your Annual Appraisal5mDave's Journal - Getting to know your followers2mSummary2m

5 readings

Required Reading2hLeadership Competency Prioritization Matrix10mRCEL Competency Assessment Spreadsheet10mJournaling Introduction10mJournaling Topic30m

6 practice exercises

Reflective Pre-Quiz20mReflective Post-Quiz - Competence Prioritization10mLeadership Competency Assessment and Selection30mLeadership Development Action Planning30mJournal Reflective Quiz16mModule 1 Quiz30m

Week2

Week 2

5 hours to complete

Module 2 - Pro-active Performance Improvement and Goal Setting

5 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 30 min), 2 readings, 6 quizzes

10 videos

Observation and Objectives1mDefining Your Personal Greatness2mConsiderations for Goal Setting2mPro-actively Managing Your Performance5mSMART Goals2mCreating a SMART Goal - Your LDP4mTracking Your Goals1mToolkit - Goals Alignment and the Balanced Scorecard5mDave's Journal1mSummary1m

2 readings

Module 3 - Launching Creative Project Teams

5 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 47 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes

10 videos

Observation and Objectives1mModel of Group Development8mHow to follow8mProject Team Life Cycle5mTeam Mobilization Strategies6mConsequences of Team Mobilization3mHigh Performing Teams2mToolkit - Adapting Your Leadership Style6mDave's Journal1mSummary2m

2 readings

Leadership Development Plan Writing Assignment

1 hour to complete

Week4

Week 4

5 hours to complete

Module 4 - Creating a Motivating Team Environment

5 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 39 min), 3 readings, 5 quizzes

10 videos

Observation and Objectives1mAddressing Performance Problems4mCreating a Motivating Environment3mLeader Involvement5mEmpowerment6mDelegation6mIntrinsic Motivation3mToolkit - Team Recognition2mDave's Journal3mSummary2m

3 readings

Recommended Reading1hJournal Topic20mExit Survey10m

5 practice exercises

Reflective Pre-Quiz30mCreating a Motivating Environment30mReflective Quiz on Empowerment and Delegation30mJournal Reflective Quiz30mModule 4 Quiz30m

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About the Leadership Development for Engineers Specialization

Engineers wanting to advance their careers must be able to lead teams effectively.

This Specialization is designed for professional engineers who are interested in advancing into leadership and management roles. You’ll develop awareness of your own strengths and weaknesses as a leader, and you’ll learn to leverage your strengths and control for your weaknesses when you’re placed in charge of a team or project. You’ll also learn to manage relationships with your team members and colleagues through proven coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution techniques, and you’ll master goal-setting and planning methods designed to set you and your team up for success. Finally, you’ll learn how to set up a creative environment for your team, and how to motivate each team member to reach his or her potential.

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