Meeting the Leadership Challenge (CU)

CUL2000 - Meeting the Leadership Challenge (CU)

Learning Path | No Credit or CE | Estimated 48-Hour Workload

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Meeting the Leadership Challenge

Become the leader you aspire to be. Explore how to create a shared vision, challenge and inspire your team, and celebrate your team's accomplishments. Register Today!

Description

In Meeting the Leadership Challenge, you will explore your individual leadership strengths and learn ways to improve as a leader. Through practical assignments and evidence-based leadership strategies, you will gain a deeper understanding of how to inspire those you lead. Explore how to create a shared vision, challenge and inspire your team, and celebrate your team's accomplishments.

You will examine the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® model, derived from the leadership research of James Kouzes and Barry Posner. Learn to apply these practices through self-reflection and rise to the challenge of becoming the leader you aspire to be.

What You Will Learn

In this Professional Certificate, you will:

  • Improve your leadership capacity.
  • Facilitate and grow trust.
  • Learn to build the leadership capacity of others.
  • Recognize and celebrate excellence in those you lead.
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Eligibility

  • Must be 18 Years or older

Refund Policy

You will have seven days to request a full refund after purchase. No hidden fees. All books and materials are included with purchase.

Curriculum

  • Micro-Course 1 - What Is a Leader?

    Reflect on your own leadership experiences and delve into definitions and theories of leadership.

  • Micro-Course 2 - Assessing Your Leadership Skills

    Improving your leadership capacity takes focus and commitment. In this micro-course, you will complete the Leadership Practices Inventory® (LPI®). The LPI® is a self-assessment tool designed to draw attention to your individual leadership strengths and areas for improvement by measuring how often you practice five research-based leadership practices. After you, and others you designate, assess your leadership on each of the five practices, you will examine your results and consider the implications of the findings for your growth and development as a leader.

  • Micro-Course 3 - Exploring Leadership Values

    Covering the first leadership practice of the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® model-Model the Way-this micro-course clarifies the values that guide your leadership. You will also explore how to use those values to find your voice and model the way you lead.

  • Micro-Course 4 - Modeling the Way

    Learn ways to identify your vision for the future and explore strategies to inspire and engage others in achieving the shared vision through Inspire a Shared Vision, the second leadership practice of the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® model.

  • Micro-Course 5 - Challenging the Process

    Focus on the third leadership practice of the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® model-Challenge the Process. You will explore strategies for leading innovation, including experimentation, risk-taking, and using the lessons learned during the process to change or improve on the status quo.

  • Micro-Course 6 - Enabling Others to Act

    Focus on the fourth leadership practice of the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® model-Enable Others to Act-as you examine ways to share leadership.

  • Micro-Course 7 - Encouraging the Heart

    Looking at the fifth leadership practice of the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® model-Encourage the Heart-you will learn to recognize and celebrate the values and accomplishments of those you lead.

Features

Industry-Recognized Self-Assessment Tool

Industry-Recognized Self-Assessment Tool

This Learning Path utilizes the Leadership Practices Inventory® (LPI®) self-assessment tool.

Practical Training

Practical Training

You will be able to demonstrate your learning with tangible leadership skills applicable to your daily environment.

Real-World, Research-Based Findings

Real-World, Research-Based Findings

Explore current, evidence-based leadership strategies to build your knowledge.

Flexible Learning

Flexible Learning

The professional development content provided in this Learning Path is offered in easily consumable segments so you can adapt your studies around your busy life.

Awards

Professional Certificate

Professional Certificate

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How To Enroll?
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  • feature icon Professional Development
  • feature icon All Level
  • feature icon No Credit or CE
  • feature icon Estimated 48-Hour Workload
  • feature icon Self-Paced
  • feature icon Accessible for 180 days

How to enroll?

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  • 3Register for course
  • 4Make payment and submit application
  • 5Start learning
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Who is this for

  • People managers
  • Aspiring managers and leaders