In this course, we’ll be looking at leadership through the lens of psychological health and safety, which means we’ll be diving into the real workplace factors that shape well-being—things like stress, burnout, inclusion, communication, and conflict resolution.

How to be a People Leader

How to be a People Leader
This course is part of Workplace Psychological Health and Safety Specialization

Instructor: Susan Sawatzky
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What you'll learn
Learn workplace factors that influence employee well-being, including psychological safety and harassment.
Explore new, advanced strategies for managing and resolving conflict so that it strengthens relationships rather than damaging them .
Skills you'll gain
- Occupational Safety And Health
- Mental Health
- People Management
- Employee Engagement
- Rapport Building
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Empathy
- Organizational Leadership
- Employee Coaching
- Active Listening
- Collaboration
- Stress Management
- Communication
- Culture Transformation
- Strategic Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Workplace inclusivity
- Conflict Management
- Leadership
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