University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Building Team Dynamics: Essential Skills for Leaders

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Building Team Dynamics: Essential Skills for Leaders

David Michael Rosch

Instructor: David Michael Rosch

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master the Psychology of Influence: Manage biases and emotions to turn unique experts into a cohesive, high-trust team that leads with buy-in.

  • Proactively Defuse Friction: Apply research-backed tactics to spot hidden tensions, build psychological safety, and resolve conflict early.

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September 2026

Assessments

6 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

Welcome to Building Team Dynamics: Essential Skills for Leaders, a course designed to shift your approach from instinct to the data-backed science of high-performance leadership. In Module 1, you will use the "Build Your Compass" framework to evaluate your current effectiveness and establish a strategic "True North" for navigating complex human systems. Head straight for the final video at the end of this module to immediately translate today's insights into concrete, real-world leadership wins.

What's included

12 videos4 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

Ready to take your leadership from a foundational "compass" to high-impact action? In Module 2, you’ll master the diagnostic skills to differentiate between elite teams and those quietly struggling, using specific performance criteria to evaluate your "engine" at every level. We will also reveal the three critical pivot moments where you can step in to accelerate your team's growth and effectiveness immediately. It all culminates in your final "Invitation to Action" video, where you’ll walk away with a practical, immediate blueprint to foster a highly open, supportive, and inclusive team culture.

What's included

12 videos1 reading1 assignment

Welcome to Module 3, where we explore the “invisible” 80% of leadership that no one sees, but every team member feels. You’ll pull back the curtain on the leadership "iceberg," mastering how to navigate cognitive biases, power, and influence to drive team success. Keep an eye out for the final "Invitation to Action" video at the end of this module, where you will build a personal diagnostic framework to unlock immediate, high-trust collaboration.

What's included

11 videos1 assignment

Congratulations on reaching the final module! This week, you’ll master high-impact execution by creating empathetic communication climates, navigating strategic decisions, and managing conflict. Head straight for the final "Invitation to Action" video at the bottom of this module to cross the finish line with your completed Managerial Leadership Plan and your ultimate blueprint for immediate workplace execution.

What's included

15 videos1 reading2 assignments

Instructor

David Michael Rosch
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2 Courses1,334 learners

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