University of Maryland, College Park
Power Skills Essentials for Leading Project Teams Specialization
University of Maryland, College Park

Power Skills Essentials for Leading Project Teams Specialization

Lead with Power Skills Essentials

Jocelyn Davis

Instructor: Jocelyn Davis

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Beginner level
No prior experience required
16 weeks to complete
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level
No prior experience required
16 weeks to complete
at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Strengths-based management, values-based decision making, and being your best self through intentional change.

  • Learn the impact of soft skills and how that compares to power skills and the current management skills assessments.

  • Impact of self-awareness as a foundation, the personality types, and how to use them along with emotions and emotional intelligence.

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Develop self-awareness to understand your strengths and areas for growth, boosting your leadership impact at work.

  • Track progress, set goals, and improve your management effectiveness using industry proven self-assessments.

  • Understand the difference in cognitive styles and how to navigate ambiguity and decision-making to respond confidently to workplace challenges.

  • Enhance emotional intelligence and values-driven leadership to inspire teams and drive better organizational results.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Smart Goals
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Decision Making
Category: Leadership
Category: Dealing With Ambiguity
Category: Personal Development
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Adaptability
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Professional Development
Category: Emotional Intelligence

What you'll learn

  • Discover your personality type and how it shapes your behavior and leadership style at work.

  • Gain self-awareness to improve communication, conflict management, and team collaboration .

  • Learn to manage energy, optimize strengths, and build high-performance teams .

  • Apply personality insights to solve problems and enhance your professional and personal relationships.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Decision Making
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Problem Solving
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Teamwork
Category: Personal Development
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: People Management
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Team Building
Category: Professional Development
Category: Psychological Evaluations
Category: Stress Management

What you'll learn

  • Learn what emotional intelligence is, why it is important, and how to apply emotional skills for supportive relationships and well-being at work.

  • Learn how you can boost emotional intelligence in your teams to enhance collaboration, leadership, and adaptability in professional settings.

  • Learn practical steps to develop emotional style to manage stress, motivate teams, and maintain productivity at work.

  • Assess and build your emotional style to better understand emotions that can lead to better decision-making during workplace challenges.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Resilience
Category: Empathy
Category: Personal Development
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Decision Making
Category: Stress Management
Category: Leadership
Category: Social Skills
Category: Smart Goals
Category: Professional Development

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Jocelyn Davis
University of Maryland, College Park
3 Courses1,095 learners

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