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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Part of being an effective leader is learning how to play to your strengths and overcome characteristics that don't lend to good leadership practices. During the course, you will examine your own strengths and learn ways to use them in a leadership role. Learn to manage stress and solve problems creatively. Throughout the course, you will also build a tool kit of useful techniques that you can begin using right away in your engineering career.
This course is designed for engineers who are interested in and have the desire to advance into leadership and management roles. You don't need any leadership experience to do well in this course. We ask you to reflect on your personal experiences pretty often, so some work experience will help you in that aspect, but we hope that most of what you learn here will be applicable to many areas of your life.

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Leadership Development for Engineers Specialization

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Approx. 25 hours to complete

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Leadership Development for Engineers Specialization

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Approx. 25 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

4 hours to complete

Introduction to Leadership

4 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 35 min), 6 readings, 3 quizzes

10 videos

Observation and Objectives2mRCEL Framework1mBloom's Taxonomy2mLeadership Journals2mPersonality Assessments5mGoal Setting2mEngineering Leadership1mTool box - Personal Networking11mDave's Journal - Model for Engineering Leadership2mSummary2m

6 readings

Recommended Reading50mCompleting the Personality Assessments20mJournaling Introduction5mJournaling Topic20mGoal Setting10mJournaling Topic20m

3 practice exercises

Blooms Quiz30mGoal Setting30mModule 1 Quiz30m

Week2

Week 2

6 hours to complete

Engineering Profession

6 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 62 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes

9 videos

Observation and Objectives1mInnovation Demonstration6mEngineer of 20203mEngineer Interview36mPresident Kennedy's Engineering Challenge1mTool Box: Time Management5mTool box: Prioritizing Time, Size Relative to Importance Levels4mDave's Journal - Reflections on the Pace of Change1mSummary2m

4 readings

Recommended Readings1hEngineer of 20202hPresident Kennedy's Vision Speech18mJournaling Topic30m

2 practice exercises

Engineer of 202030mModule 2 Quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

5 hours to complete

Self Awareness

5 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 38 min), 5 readings, 3 quizzes

11 videos

Observation and Objectives1mHierarchy of Life Management5mPersonality Assessments8mCore Self Evaluation2mLocus of Control5mDispositional Influences1mCognitive Styles4mManaging Oneself Discussion3mTool box - Statement of Life Purpose1mDave's Journal - Making Assumptions2mSummary2m

5 readings

Recommended Readings2h 30mPersonality Assessments20mAre You a Player or a Victim?15mKnow Your Life Purpose10mJournaling Topic30m

3 practice exercises

Hierarchy of Life Skills Quiz6mSelf Assessments8mModule 3 Quiz30m

Week4

Week 4

5 hours to complete

Stress Management

5 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 19 min), 3 readings, 4 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM SELF AWARENESS AND THE EFFECTIVE LEADER

by CNDec 10, 2020

I Loved this Course! I have learnt so much from it and plan on having the concepts as a life long journey.

by TODec 6, 2016

Great course. Really good for those who want to be managers/leader, and those who are already leaders. Lots of reading required, but it is OK.

by ARApr 24, 2018

Interesting course with good instructor. The peer reviews are tough to pass though. Think twice if you want to pursue this course as it is not easy during the peer reviews.

by MFMay 10, 2020

VERY NICE COURSE CATERS TO THE REQUIREMENT OF ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP, EXCELLENTLY CRAFTED FOR SUCCESS

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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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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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