We don’t often talk about mistakes and failures, but there’s so much to learn from what goes wrong. In this course, Professor Sydney Finkelstein will teach you why leaders make mistakes, and what you can do to avoid making those same mistakes yourself. Using real-life examples of smart executives who failed, Professor Finkelstein will walk you through scenarios that prepare you to understand, manage, and even take advantage of the continuous change that is inevitable in organizations and in life.
Why Smart Executives Fail: Common Mistakes & Warning Signs
Why Smart Executives Fail: Common Mistakes & Warning Signs
This course is part of Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making Specialization
Instructor: Sydney Finkelstein
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What you'll learn
Which mistakes leaders make most often
How to spot the early warning signs of key mistakes
How to avoid making these same mistakes in your own life
Skills you'll gain
- Organizational Change
- Corporate Strategy
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Organizational Leadership
- Leadership Development
- Leadership and Management
- Change Management
- Accountability
- Leadership Studies
- Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Business Strategy
- Culture Transformation
- Business Leadership
- Strategic Leadership
- Leadership
- Behavior Management
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Business Ethics
- Strategic Thinking
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BM
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023
This was such a great course that was full of case studies to teach us the common mistakes and warning signs for an unsuccessful leader.
MP
Reviewed on May 28, 2023
Great insight on Thinking about good strategies, culture and feedback, company breakdowns, and habits and behaviors of managers.
MM
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2024
Truly amazing course with lots of good examples and explanation. It really opens eyes for important factors. Recommended for all - not only leaders. I look forward for next course already.
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