Welcome to our "Leadership Foundations & Personal Development" course. This program is designed to guide you through the essential principles of leadership and personal growth, equipping you with the skills needed to excel in leadership roles. You will investigate different leadership theories and models, understand the dynamics of power and influence, and explore various leadership styles to determine what works best in different situations.
Leadership Foundations & Personal Development
Leadership Foundations & Personal Development
This course is part of Strategic Leadership Fundamentals Specialization
Instructor: Dr Gemma Bend
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Distinguish between management and leadership, understanding their unique roles and contexts.
Apply different approaches to leadership effectively in various organizational scenarios.
Assess and develop your leadership attributes, skills, and practices.
Analyze the dynamics of power and influence within leadership, enhancing your ability to lead and motivate teams.
Skills you'll gain
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Assessments
14 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Strategic Leadership Fundamentals Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course
Welcome to the fundamentals of leadership module. This is the beginning of a journey to understanding the essence of leadership and its critical role in organisational success. The module is structured to help you explore various definitions of leadership, discuss different approaches to leadership and explore the relevance of professional bodies for leaders and what they do.
What's included
3 videos12 readings5 assignments1 plugin
This module delves into the critical role of power and influence in leadership. The module is structured to help you investigate the dynamics of power, the various types of power bases, the influence tactics that leaders employ, and how leaders use different bases of power and influence tactics to motivate and guide their teams effectively.
What's included
2 videos12 readings6 assignments
This module focuses on the exploration of various leadership theories and models. Since leadership research began, academics have been seeking to identify the essence of leadership. The module is structured to help you understand the evolution of leadership thought, the key theories that have shaped leadership practices, and how these theories can be applied in real-world contexts.
What's included
2 videos9 readings3 assignments2 plugins
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