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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Leadership Development for Engineers Specialization

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Approx. 23 hours to complete

English

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Leadership Development for Engineers Specialization

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Approx. 23 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

Welcome

1 hour to complete

1 video (Total 2 min), 6 readings

5 hours to complete

Communication

5 hours to complete

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

11 videos

Observation and Objectives2mCoaching vs Counseling5mProviding Feedback2mConsequences of Unskilled Communication3mStrategies for Supportive Communication2mActive Listening4mReceiving Feedback2mCommunication Style1mTool box: Feedback Checklist3mDave's Journaling Topic - The Hammer2mSummary1m

3 readings

Required Reading1hJournaling Introduction10mJournaling Topic30m

4 practice exercises

Coaching, Counseling & Feedback30mListening Skills30mJournaling Reflective Quiz8mModule 1 Quiz30m

Week2

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 Objectives2mWhat Is It and Why Do We Want It?2mSources of Power5mInfluence Strategies5mNeutralizing Influence Strategies8mSelf Assessment Discussion57sTool box - The Power of Saying Thank You2mDave's Journaling Topic - Upward Selling Story2mSummary2m

2 readings

Required Reading1hJournaling Topic20m

4 practice exercises

Sources of Power and Influence30mInfluence Strategies30mJournaling Reflective Quiz4mModule 2 Quiz30m

Week3

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 Objectives1mSources and Effects of Conflict3mConflict Management Styles7mCollaborative Problem Solving6mCollaborative Problem Solving, Summarized3mTool box - Ladder of Inference5mSelf-Assessments1mDave's Journaling Topic - Ineffective Problem Solving Example2mSummary1m

2 readings

Required Reading30mJournaling Topic20m

4 practice exercises

Conflict Management Styles30mCollaborative Problem Solving30mJournaling Reflective Quiz30mModule 3 Quiz30m

5 hours to complete

Managing Conflict: Lesson Choices

5 hours to complete

Week4

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 Objectives1mTypes of Meetings2mPurposes of Meetings2mPre-Meeting Planning3mConducting the Meeting4mPost Meeting Actions1mTool box: Getting out of the Ditch3mDave's Journaling Topic - Ineffective Meeting Example2mSummary1m

3 readings

Required Reading30mJournaling Topic30mEnd-Course Survey10m

4 practice exercises

Types and Purposes of Meetings30mMeeting Preparation and Conduct30mJournaling Reflective Quiz30mModule 4 Quiz30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

by ASJul 2, 2020

David is a great coach and a humble engineering leader. Thoroughly enjoyed the course and learnt a lot. Thx Coursera.

by MJul 26, 2020

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

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 IApr 25, 2019

Excellent presentation by David Van Kleeck, his teaching is amazing

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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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