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

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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Taught in English
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September 2026

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