In this course, you will develop and strengthen your capacity to lead and recognize leadership exhibited by others in your organization. The professional business skills related to leadership gained through this course will help you to succeed working in any organization.
Leadership
Leadership
This course is part of Professional Success Skills Specialization
Instructor: Gies College of Business, University of Illinois
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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What you'll learn
Describe different decision-making processes, including the pros and cons of each approach.
Recognize ethical components to managerial decisions, including common ethical decision-making traps.
Identify the traditional/waterfall approach to project management.
Recognize emotionally intelligent leaders.
Skills you'll gain
- Emotional Intelligence
- Team Leadership
- Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
- Leadership
- Self-Awareness
- Waterfall Methodology
- Business Communication
- Organizational Leadership
- Project Management Life Cycle
- Trustworthiness
- Business Ethics
- Business Leadership
- Leadership and Management
- Project Management
- Decision Making
- Ethical Standards And Conduct
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This course is part of the Professional Success Skills Specialization
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RS
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2022
Very well prepared, informative and knowledgeable Coursera course on Leadership skills.
MK
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
This was a clear and well-written reflection with good insights on leadership.
HC
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025
Leadership fundamentals identify the process and meaning of different types of decision-making techniques.
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