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 SpecializationRice UniversityAbout this Course
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Advanced Level
Approx. 23 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Vietnamese
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Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Course 2 of 3 in the
Flexible deadlines
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Advanced Level
Approx. 23 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Vietnamese
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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
1 hour to complete
Welcome
1 hour to complete
1 video (Total 2 min), 6 readings
1 video
6 readings
Course Icon Legend3m
Syllabus10m
Writing Assignment Choices15m
Discussion Forum Guidelines10m
Required/Suggested Materials10m
Pre-Course Survey10m
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
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
4 hours to complete
Building Power and Influence
4 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 31 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes
9 videos
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
4 hours to complete
Managing Conflict
4 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 33 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes
9 videos
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
4 hours to complete
Conducting Effective Meetings
4 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 24 min), 3 readings, 4 quizzes
9 videos
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
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
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 SRJul 30, 2020
This is a very good course and it will helps us to maintain the strong relationship with the team members in any organization.
by DSFeb 21, 2019
I would suggest to have more display of use case during the explanation of each topic rather at the end of the course.
About the Leadership Development for Engineers Specialization
Engineers wanting to advance their careers must be able to lead teams effectively.
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