Harvard Business School Online

Introduction to Leadership Principles Specialization

Harvard Business School Online

Introduction to Leadership Principles Specialization

Become the Leader Your Team Needs.

Develop practical leadership skills to build trust, strengthen teams, and drive performance.

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Beginner level

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Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply leadership principles to take charge of new responsibilities and lead with greater confidence and intention.

  • Use leadership tools to improve team performance.

  • Develop leadership capabilities through self-awareness, challenging experiences, and continuous learning.

  • Build trust, strengthen relationships, and use emotional intelligence to support effective teamwork.

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July 2026

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Specialization - 2 course series

Becoming an Effective Leader

Becoming an Effective Leader

Course 1, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Rethink leadership as a skill you can develop—not an innate talent.

  • Build the confidence and practical skills to take on new leadership responsibilities and help your team succeed.

  • Grow as a leader through self-awareness, reflection, and real-world leadership experiences.

  • Lead more effectively by strengthening emotional intelligence, building meaningful relationships, and fostering trust.

Skills you'll gain

Category: People Development
Category: Relationship Management
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Influencing
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Leadership
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Growth Mindedness
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Empathy
Category: Resilience
Category: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Team Motivation
Category: Drive Engagement
Category: Personal Development
Category: Trustworthiness
Leading High-Performing Teams

Leading High-Performing Teams

Course 2, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Lead teams with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose by applying practical leadership principles.

  • Create the conditions that drive team effectiveness through clear purpose, thoughtful team design, and effective processes.

  • Help others reach their full potential through effective coaching, meaningful stretch opportunities, and constructive feedback.

  • Build trust, manage conflict constructively, and foster psychological safety to strengthen team effectiveness.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Collaboration
Category: Drive Engagement
Category: Team Management
Category: Employee Coaching
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Cooperation
Category: Team Performance Management
Category: Team Building
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Team Collaboration
Category: Safety Culture
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Leadership
Category: Organizational Effectiveness
Category: Team Motivation
Category: Teamwork
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Leadership and Management

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