Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams

Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams

This course is part of Power Skills Essentials for Leading Project Teams Specialization

Instructor: Jocelyn Davis

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7 modules

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

7 modules

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

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

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Assessments

24 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 7 modules in this course

Unlock the power of self-awareness—the ultimate leadership skill and the foundation for all other essential skills. Recruiters and hiring managers highly seek leaders who understand their strengths, manage their emotions, and make thoughtful decisions.

Developing self-awareness boosts your effectiveness, communication, and ability to inspire and lead teams to success. This course will help you master this vital skill to stand out and excel in your career. Power skills are key to becoming a great leader. This course helps you truly know yourself by identifying your core strengths, personality traits, and decision-making style. You’ll learn how to accurately assess your soft skills, focus on what you can change, and build the essential skills that fuel professional and life success. With self-awareness as your foundation, this course will give you the tools to grow as a leader and unlock your full potential.

What's included

3 videos8 readings

3 videosTotal 25 minutes

1.1.1 Course Overview Video9 minutes
Goal-Setting Mini-Lesson Review8 minutes
1.3.1 Action Planning Review7 minutes

8 readingsTotal 13 minutes

Welcome to the Course!2 minutes
Course Syllabus5 minutes
Course Instructor1 minute
The UMD Power Lab is Optional but Recommended1 minute
Don't Forget to Claim You Some PDUs!1 minute
Continue Your Education with UMD!1 minute
FAQs1 minute
Goals Guidance1 minute

What's included

7 videos8 readings3 assignments

7 videosTotal 44 minutes

2.1.1 Introduction of You as a Manager/Leader - Video3 minutes
2.2.1 What are Management/Leadership Skills - Video13 minutes
UMD Power Lab Orientation6 minutes
SMART Goals App Short Explainer Video3 minutes
2.5.1 Primer on Building Management and Leadership Video 15 minutes
2.5.2 A Primer on Building Management and Leadership Skills Video 26 minutes
Step-by-Step SMART Goals App Tutorial6 minutes

8 readingsTotal 22 minutes

Lesson Summary: Introduction to M & L Skills4 minutes
1.2.2.2 What are Management and Leadership Skills? And Why Do They Matter?5 minutes
Time to Self-Assess!1 minute
Capture and Target1 minute
2.5.3 Lesson Summary8 minutes
Let's Get the Action Going!1 minute
Selected Bibliography1 minute
Leverage Your Learning - Verify Today!1 minute

3 assignmentsTotal 40 minutes

2.7.1 Management & Leadership Quiz30 minutes
2.2.6 Knowledge Check: What are M & L Skills? And Why Do They Matter?5 minutes
2.5.4 Knowledge Check5 minutes

What's included

8 videos12 readings5 assignments

8 videosTotal 69 minutes

3.1.1 Introduction and What is Self-Awareness?10 minutes
3.2.1 Why Does Self-Awareness Matter Video10 minutes
3.3.1 What is Self-Awareness, Tasha Eurich Model Video9 minutes
UMD Power Lab Orientation6 minutes
SMART Goals App Short Explainer Video3 minutes
3.6.1 A Primer on Building Self-Awareness Video12 minutes
Step-by-Step SMART Goals App Tutorial6 minutes
3.8.1 Self-Awareness Big Ideas Video9 minutes

12 readingsTotal 35 minutes

1.2.3.1 Introduction & What is Self-awareness6 minutes
Lesson Summary Why Does Self-Awareness Matter?3 minutes
[EXTERNAL] Free Insight Quiz5 minutes
[EXTERNAL VIDEO] Tasha Eurich TED Talk1 minute
Lesson Summary2 minutes
Time to Self-Assess!1 minute
Capture and Target1 minute
3.6.2 Lesson Summary12 minutes
Let's Get the Action Going!1 minute
Selected Bibliography1 minute
Images Citations1 minute
Leverage Your Learning - Verify Today!1 minute

5 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

3.10.1 Self-Awareness Weekly Quiz30 minutes
3.1.3 Knowledge Check5 minutes
3.2.3 Knowledge Check5 minutes
3.3.5 Knowledge Check5 minutes
3.6.3 Knowledge Check5 minutes

What's included

7 videos10 readings4 assignments

7 videosTotal 49 minutes

4.1.1 CSE Introduction Video2 minutes
4.2.1 What is Core Self-Evaluation9 minutes
4.3.1 Why Core Self-Evaluation Matters10 minutes
UMD Power Lab Orientation6 minutes
SMART Goals App Short Explainer Video3 minutes
4.6.1 A Primer on Building Core Self-Evaluation Video10 minutes
Step-by-Step SMART Goals App Tutorial6 minutes

10 readingsTotal 25 minutes

1.2.4.1 Introduction to Core Self-Evaluation1 minute
4.2.2 What is Core Self-Evaluation Lesson Summary2 minutes
Why Core Self-Evaluation Matters4 minutes
Time to Self-Assess!1 minute
Capture and Target1 minute
4.6.2 A Primer on Building Core Self-Evaluation Lesson Summary12 minutes
Let's Get the Action Going!1 minute
Selected Bibliography1 minute
Image Citations1 minute
Leverage Your Learning - Verify Today!1 minute

4 assignmentsTotal 45 minutes

4.9.1 Quiz30 minutes
4.2.3 Knowledge Check5 minutes
4.3.3 Knowledge Check5 minutes
4.6.3 Knowledge Check5 minutes

What's included

17 videos15 readings7 assignments

17 videosTotal 99 minutes

5.1.1 Approaching Change Overview Video4 minutes
5.2.1.1 Intro to ToA Video1 minute
5.2.2.1 What is Tolerance of Ambiguity (ToA) Video7 minutes
5.2.3.1 Why It Matters Video7 minutes
UMD Power Lab Orientation6 minutes
SMART Goals App Short Explainer Video3 minutes
5.2.6.1 A Primer on How to Build Tolerance of Ambiguity Video6 minutes
Step-by-Step SMART Goals App Tutorial6 minutes
5.2.8 The Big Ideas for ToA13 minutes
5.3.1.1 Introduction to LOC Video1 minute
5.3.2.1 What is Locus of Control Video10 minutes
5.3.3.1 Why It Matters Video7 minutes
UMD Power Lab Orientation6 minutes
SMART Goals App Short Explainer Video3 minutes
5.3.6.1 How to Build Locus of Control Video4 minutes
Step-by-Step SMART Goals App Tutorial6 minutes
5.3.8.1 LoC Big Ideas Video1 minute

15 readingsTotal 40 minutes

5.1.2 Approaching to Change Overview Lesson Summary2 minutes
5.2.2.2 What is ToA Lesson Summary2 minutes
5.2.3.2 Why ToA Matters Lesson Summary3 minutes
Time to Self-Assess!1 minute
Capture and Target1 minute
5.2.6.2 A Primer on How to Build ToA Lesson Summary10 minutes
Let's Get the Action Going!1 minute
5.3.2.2 What is LoC Lesson Summary2 minutes
5.3.3.2 Why LoC Matters Lesson Summary5 minutes
Time to Self-Assess!1 minute
Capture and Target1 minute
Lesson Summary8 minutes
Let's Get the Action Going!1 minute
Selected Bibliography1 minute
Leverage Your Learning - Verify Today!1 minute

7 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

5.6.1 Quiz30 minutes
5.2.2.3 Knowledge Check5 minutes
5.2.3.3 Knowledge Check5 minutes
5.3.1.2 Knowledge Check5 minutes
5.3.2.3 Knowledge Check5 minutes
5.3.3.3 Knowledge Check5 minutes
2.5.6.3 Knowledge Check5 minutes

What's included

8 videos6 readings3 assignments

8 videosTotal 51 minutes

6.1.1 Cognitive Style Introduction Video2 minutes
6.2.1 What Is Cognitive Style Video8 minutes
6.3.1 Why Cognitive Style Matters Video6 minutes
UMD Power Lab Orientation6 minutes
SMART Goals App Short Explainer Video3 minutes
6.6.1 A Primer on Building/Deploying Your Cognitive Style Video10 minutes
Step-by-Step SMART Goals App Tutorial6 minutes
6.8.1 The Big Ideas For Cognitive Style Video7 minutes

6 readingsTotal 17 minutes

Lesson Summary7 minutes
Time to Self-Assess!1 minute
Capture and Target1 minute
6.6.2 A Primer on Building/Deploying Your Cognitive Style Lesson Summary6 minutes
Let's Get the Action Going!1 minute
Leverage Your Learning - Verify Today!1 minute