What makes a great leader, and does the data actually support it? In this course, you'll critically examine the leadership narratives that have shaped organisations from Ancient Greece to the modern digital age, and discover why data-driven research challenges many of the assumptions we've long taken for granted. With 88% of C-suite executives believing data insights are crucial for maintaining competitive advantage and strategic decision-making (IBM Institute for Business Value, 2025), and 80% of Business Intelligence and Data Analytics teams now viewing advanced data skills as essential to their core functions (TDWI, 2025), the ability to evaluate leadership through a data-driven lens has never been more valuable. You'll evaluate traditional and scientific leadership models, analyse how agile structures differ from hierarchical ones, and assess the role of collective decision-making in data-rich environments. By the end of the course, you'll be able to identify whether a leadership narrative helps or hinders effectiveness in today's organisations, and articulate why that distinction matters. This course is suitable for current or aspiring leaders, managers, and professionals working in or alongside data-driven environments. No prior knowledge of leadership theory is required. References: Source: Research.com. (2026). 2026 current leadership training trends: Data, analysis & insights. https://research.com/careers/leadership-training-trends
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Very informative and useful to enhance in data driven leadership
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one of the best and most interesting topics by the professor. excellent execution of the programme and i was hooked on by the prof's innovative approach on this dry topic.
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Awesome course. Please do a specialization in "Management" as well.
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This course is well structured gives true leadership qualities and skills.
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It was a good learning experience after two years of my retirement from the Indian Air Force as the Head and Leading the Administrative Branch as an Air Marshal. Leadership Skills are an amalgam of theory and practical experiences and also about the changed scenario in organizations and its staff.
one of the best and most interesting topics by the professor. excellent execution of the programme and i was hooked on by the prof's innovative approach on this dry topic.
This course is well structured gives true leadership qualities and skills.
I learned about different types of leadership and i expand my knowledge
Awesome course. Please do a specialization in "Management" as well.
Very informative and useful to enhance in data driven leadership
Great course, very knowledgeable instructor.
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This course focuses on agility for modern business leadership. As a leader, I can inform you that much leadership is done in secret or behind the scenes. And that unofficial influence is just as important as official power.
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