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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To be a successful engineer, you must work and play well with others. This course focuses on developing the skills you will need to build and sustain professional relationships and networks. Learn to coach and mentor others, manage conflict and build power and influence in the workplace.

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Course 2 of 3 in the

Leadership Development for Engineers Specialization

Advanced Level

Approx. 23 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish

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Course 2 of 3 in the

Leadership Development for Engineers Specialization

Advanced Level

Approx. 23 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish

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David Van Kleeck

Professor in the Practice of Engineering Leadership

Rice Center for Engineering Leadership

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3 Courses

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Rice University

Rice University is consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the U.S. and the top 100 in the world. Rice has highly respected schools of Architecture, Business, Continuing Studies, Engineering, Humanities, Music, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences and is home to the Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Welcome

1 hour to complete

1 video (Total 2 min), 6 readings

5 hours to complete

Communication

Learn to give and receive feedback, actively listen, provide supportive communication and how to coach and counsel your team members.

5 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 33 min), 3 readings, 4 quizzes

11 videos

Observation and Objectives2m

Coaching vs Counseling5m

Providing Feedback2m

Consequences of Unskilled Communication3m

Strategies for Supportive Communication2m

Active Listening4m

Receiving Feedback2m

Communication Style1m

Tool box: Feedback Checklist3m

Dave's Journaling Topic - The Hammer2m

Summary1m

3 readings

Required Reading1h

Journaling Introduction10m

Journaling Topic30m

4 practice exercises

Coaching, Counseling & Feedback30m

Listening Skills30m

Journaling Reflective Quiz8m

Module 1 Quiz30m

Week

Week 2

4 hours to complete

Building Power and Influence

4 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 31 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes

9 videos

Observation and Objectives2m

What Is It and Why Do We Want It?2m

Sources of Power5m

Influence Strategies5m

Neutralizing Influence Strategies8m

Self Assessment Discussion57s

Tool box - The Power of Saying Thank You2m

Dave's Journaling Topic - Upward Selling Story2m

Summary2m

2 readings

Required Reading1h

Journaling Topic20m

4 practice exercises

Sources of Power and Influence30m

Influence Strategies30m

Journaling Reflective Quiz4m

Module 2 Quiz30m

Week

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Managing Conflict

4 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 33 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes

9 videos

Observation and Objectives1m

Sources and Effects of Conflict3m

Conflict Management Styles7m

Collaborative Problem Solving6m

Collaborative Problem Solving, Summarized3m

Tool box - Ladder of Inference5m

Self-Assessments1m

Dave's Journaling Topic - Ineffective Problem Solving Example2m

Summary1m

2 readings

Required Reading30m

Journaling Topic20m

4 practice exercises

Conflict Management Styles30m

Collaborative Problem Solving30m

Journaling Reflective Quiz30m

Module 3 Quiz30m

5 hours to complete

Managing Conflict: Lesson Choices

Choice 1: Engineer Interview | Choice 2: Movie Review

5 hours to complete

Week

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Conducting Effective Meetings

4 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 24 min), 3 readings, 4 quizzes

9 videos

Observation and Objectives1m

Types of Meetings2m

Purposes of Meetings2m

Pre-Meeting Planning3m

Conducting the Meeting4m

Post Meeting Actions1m

Tool box: Getting out of the Ditch3m

Dave's Journaling Topic - Ineffective Meeting Example2m

Summary1m

3 readings

Required Reading30m

Journaling Topic30m

End-Course Survey10m

4 practice exercises

Types and Purposes of Meetings30m

Meeting Preparation and Conduct30m

Journaling Reflective Quiz30m

Module 4 Quiz30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

by ERNov 28, 2021

very nice course ,with good materials , I got good knowledge to improve my skills. Thanks

by JLJul 7, 2019

Dr. David Van Kleeck is a great instructor! He is straight to the point but in a fun, engaging manner. He packs a ton of information and good examples of ideas about leadership.

by SAJan 2, 2018

Great introduction material with some personal reflection and understanding of communication styles, counselling vs coaching techniques.

by MJul 26, 2020

Got to learn a lot of things and specially with proper examples. Loved this course so much.

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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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