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There are 7 modules in this course
This course focuses on how to lead effectively in complex, changing and diverse environments. You’ll learn how to navigate organisational change, lead teams across different contexts and apply structured approaches to managing uncertainty and competing priorities.
Through practical frameworks and real-world scenarios, you’ll explore how to lead diverse teams, build inclusive environments and strengthen communication across different working styles and cultures. You’ll also develop the skills to manage change effectively, support team wellbeing and maintain performance during periods of transition.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to apply practical leadership strategies, which improve team alignment, support change and help you lead with clarity and confidence in complex situations. It is primarily aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in engineering or science, along with high school students and professionals with an interest in programming.
This module explores how leaders use persuasion and influence to shape decisions, build alignment and strengthen relationships. You will examine the psychological drivers behind behaviour, including how people form opinions, respond to messaging and make decisions. The module focuses on practical communication techniques such as building rapport, interpreting verbal and non-verbal cues and adapting your message to different audiences. You will also learn how to influence ethically by using empathy, trust and clarity to guide conversations and achieve better outcomes.
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31 videos2 readings2 assignments
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31 videos•Total 112 minutes
What You Will Learn On This Course•1 minute
Who Is Philip Hesketh?•1 minute
Psychological Drivers: 1. Love, 2. Importance And 3. Belonging•4 minutes
Psychological Drivers: 4. Belief
•3 minutes
Psychological Drivers: 5. Certainty And Uncertainty•4 minutes
Psychological Driver: 6. Need For Growth•3 minutes
Psychological Driver: 7. Need For A Place•4 minutes
First Impressions: How They’re Formed And How To Form A Good One•4 minutes
The ‘Facts, Feelings And After Effects’ Of Every Conversation•6 minutes
How To Get People To Jump Through Hoops Like A Dolphin•4 minutes
The Psychological Difference Between Persuasion And Influence•3 minutes
The Importance Of Understanding How People Have Beliefs And How Placebos Work•4 minutes
How To Read Body Language And The ‘Tells’•4 minutes
The Difference Between ‘Intent’ And ‘Impact’•3 minutes
How To Work Out What People Really Mean When They Say Certain Things•4 minutes
The Big Difference That Little Words Can Make•4 minutes
How To Tell When People Are Lying And What To Do About It•3 minutes
How To Put Things Right When You’ve Put Things Wrong•4 minutes
The Principles Of Objection Handling•3 minutes
The Importance Of Being Part Of The Solution•5 minutes
Constructive Criticism•3 minutes
How To Handle Difficult Situations During And After The Event•5 minutes
How The Roman Empire, The Beatles And The Titanic Really Failed•5 minutes
How And Why All Relationships And Companies Follow The Same Course•5 minutes
How To Keep Improving Even The Best Relationships•5 minutes
How relationships develop and how to relate to people•5 minutes
How To Get On With Everyone Better•4 minutes
How To Understand People Better And The Role Of Linear Probing•4 minutes
How To Improve All Your Relationships In The Long Term•3 minutes
What We've Covered So Far•2 minutes
Next Steps•1 minute
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
Lesson Descriptions: Leading Organisational Change And Managing Resistance•10 minutes
Project: Building Reputation Through Accountability•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Applying Persuasion And Influence Techniques•30 minutes
Persuasion And Influence Knowledge Check•30 minutes
Change Management: Implement Proven Methodologies To Enable An Effective Transformation (2 of 3)
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module focuses on implementing change management methodologies to deliver effective transformation. You will learn how to structure change initiatives, align stakeholders and apply communication strategies that support successful execution. The emphasis is on translating change plans into measurable outcomes and sustaining long-term transformation.
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7 videos3 readings2 assignments
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7 videos•Total 58 minutes
Introduction To Change Management•6 minutes
An Agile Approach To Change Management•9 minutes
McKinsey's 7-S Model•13 minutes
Kotter's Theory•9 minutes
Nudge Theory•9 minutes
Bridges' Transition Model•9 minutes
Conclusion•3 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Lesson Descriptions: Implementing Change And Driving Transformation•10 minutes
Worksheet: Change Methodologies And Transformation Planning•10 minutes
Project: Implementing An Agile Change Management Strategy •10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Applying Change Methodologies
•30 minutes
Change Methodologies Knowledge Check•30 minutes
Team Leadership: Lead Diverse Global Teams With Cultural Awareness And Effective Communication
Module 3•3 hours to complete
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This module explores how cultural differences influence communication, collaboration and leadership effectiveness. You will examine how to adapt your leadership approach across diverse teams and develop the skills needed to manage global working relationships. The focus is on improving understanding, reducing misalignment and strengthening team performance.
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12 videos3 readings2 assignments
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12 videos•Total 62 minutes
Introduction To Managing Globally•7 minutes
Benefits Of Global Teams•6 minutes
Challenges Of Global Teams•5 minutes
Global Team Management Competencies •9 minutes
Methods To Ensure Clear Communication•7 minutes
Cultural Sensitivity •5 minutes
Building Trust In Global Teams•6 minutes
Methods For Effective Global Time Management•3 minutes
Team Composition: Setting Up Global Teams•5 minutes
What Is Employee Engagement Really About?•5 minutes
Incentives And Rewards•4 minutes
Conclusion •2 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Lesson Descriptions: Leading Diverse Teams And Cross-Cultural Communication•10 minutes
Worksheet: Leading Diverse And Global Teams•10 minutes
Interactive Project: Global Team Management Action Plan•10 minutes
Diverse Team Leadership Knowledge Check•30 minutes
Team Leadership: Build Cohesive Hybrid And Remote Teams To Increase Productivity And Engagement
Module 4•2 hours to complete
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This module examines the challenges and opportunities of leading hybrid and remote teams. You will learn how to maintain engagement, build trust and create structure in distributed environments. The module focuses on communication, accountability and leadership behaviours that support consistent productivity and team cohesion.
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15 videos3 readings2 assignments
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15 videos•Total 57 minutes
Introduction•5 minutes
Hybrid Versus Fully Remote Teams•5 minutes
Communication Protocols In Hybrid Teams•4 minutes
Training For Hybrid Teams•4 minutes
Reducing Costs With Hybrid Teams•3 minutes
Resource Management•4 minutes
The Neuroscience Of Social Isolation•5 minutes
Mental Health Needs•4 minutes
How To Encourage Workers Back To The Office Part-Time•3 minutes
Culture, Performance And Profit•4 minutes
Employee Engagement•3 minutes
Personality Types Best Suited To Hybrid Working•4 minutes
Trust – A Case Study•3 minutes
Hybrid Team Dynamics•3 minutes
Conclusion•2 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Lesson Descriptions: Leading Hybrid And Remote Teams Effectively•10 minutes
Worksheet: Hybrid And Remote Team Leadership•10 minutes
Project: Building A Hybrid Team Communication Plan •10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Applying Hybrid Team Leadership
•30 minutes
Hybrid Team Leadership Knowledge Check•30 minutes
Diversity And Inclusion: Master Inclusive Leadership Fundamentals To Lead Diverse Teams
Module 5•2 hours to complete
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This module introduces the principles of inclusive leadership and explores how diversity and bias influence team dynamics and decision-making. You will learn how to create inclusive environments where individuals feel valued and able to contribute. The focus is on applying inclusive practices that improve collaboration, innovation and team performance.
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7 videos3 readings2 assignments
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7 videos•Total 47 minutes
Foundations Of Inclusive Leadership: Understanding Diversity And Inclusion•9 minutes
Cultural Competence In Leadership•8 minutes
Cultural Intelligence•4 minutes
Leading Inclusive Teams•8 minutes
Inclusive Leadership In A Global Context•7 minutes
Resilient Inclusive Leadership•6 minutes
Conclusion•4 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Lesson Descriptions: Inclusive Leadership And Psychological Safety•10 minutes
Worksheet: Inclusive Leadership And Team Culture•10 minutes
Interactive Project: Develop An Inclusive Leadership Strategy Plan•10 minutes
Mental Health: Promote Awareness In Teams To Build An Emotionally Intelligent Workforce
Module 6•2 hours to complete
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This module focuses on the role of mental health awareness in leadership and team performance. You will learn how to recognise signs of stress, support wellbeing and create psychologically safe environments. The emphasis is on building emotionally intelligent teams that can perform consistently in demanding environments.
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7 videos3 readings2 assignments
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7 videos•Total 50 minutes
Understanding Mental Health In The Workplace•10 minutes
Creating A Supportive Work Environment•8 minutes
Stress Management And Resilience Building•8 minutes
Work-Life Balance And Wellbeing•8 minutes
Training For Managers And Leaders•8 minutes
Community Resources And Employee Assistance Programs•7 minutes
Conclusion•3 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Lesson Descriptions: Mental Health Awareness And Team Wellbeing•10 minutes
Worksheet: Psychological Safety And Team Wellbeing•10 minutes
Project Title: Mental Health Awareness Action Plan For Your Organisation•10 minutes
Leadership Application: Build Your Leadership Playbook And Action Plan
Module 7•1 hour to complete
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This module brings together the key concepts from the Specialization into a practical, application-focused framework. You will develop your own leadership playbook by applying principles of change leadership, stakeholder influence and inclusive leadership to real-world scenarios. The module focuses on translating learning into action through structured reflection, scenario-based exercises and planning tools. By the end, you will create a personalised 90-day leadership experimentation plan to apply your skills in your own context and continue developing your leadership capability.
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3 readings
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3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Building Your Leadership Playbook•10 minutes
Worksheet: Leadership Playbook And Action Planning•10 minutes
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