Leadership Foundations & Personal Development

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Leadership Foundations & Personal Development

This course is part of Strategic Leadership Fundamentals Specialization

Instructor: Dr Gemma Bend

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 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

Prepare for a degree

Learn more

What you'll learn

Distinguish between management and leadership, understanding their unique roles and contexts.
Apply different approaches to leadership effectively in various organizational scenarios.
Assess and develop your leadership attributes, skills, and practices.
Analyze the dynamics of power and influence within leadership, enhancing your ability to lead and motivate teams.

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Assessments

14 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

Welcome to our "Leadership Foundations & Personal Development" course. This program is designed to guide you through the essential principles of leadership and personal growth, equipping you with the skills needed to excel in leadership roles. You will investigate different leadership theories and models, understand the dynamics of power and influence, and explore various leadership styles to determine what works best in different situations.

Throughout this course, you will delve into the importance of leadership for organizational success, examine the relevance of different leadership attributes, and critique the traits and skills approach to leadership. By the end, you will be able to distinguish between management and leadership, discuss various approaches to leadership, assess your own leadership skills, and apply these principles effectively in real-world contexts.

Welcome to the fundamentals of leadership module. This is the beginning of a journey to understanding the essence of leadership and its critical role in organisational success. The module is structured to help you explore various definitions of leadership, discuss different approaches to leadership and explore the relevance of professional bodies for leaders and what they do.

What's included

3 videos12 readings5 assignments

3 videos Total 13 minutes

Welcome to fundamentals of leadership 4 minutes
Welcome to what is leadership 4 minutes
What is leadership reflection 5 minutes

12 readings Total 120 minutes

Module overview 10 minutes
Teaching team 10 minutes
Activities 10 minutes
What is leadership overview 10 minutes
What is leadership? 10 minutes
Complexity of leadership 10 minutes
Relevance of leadership to organisational success 10 minutes
Relevance of leadership to individual success 10 minutes
What type of leader are you 10 minutes
Leadership theory overview 10 minutes
Professional bodies 10 minutes
Applying leadership theory to practice 10 minutes

5 assignments Total 125 minutes

Complexity of leadership activity: response submission 20 minutes
Type of leader: Reflection submission 30 minutes
Leadership theory in practice: Investigation submission 30 minutes
Let's Practice: What is Leadership 15 minutes
Test Yourself: What is Leadership 30 minutes

This module delves into the critical role of power and influence in leadership. The module is structured to help you investigate the dynamics of power, the various types of power bases, the influence tactics that leaders employ, and how leaders use different bases of power and influence tactics to motivate and guide their teams effectively.

What's included

2 videos12 readings6 assignments

2 videos Total 6 minutes

Welcome to leadership, power, and influence 3 minutes
Leadership, power, and influence reflection 2 minutes

12 readings Total 120 minutes

Leadership, power, and influence overview 10 minutes
Defining power 10 minutes
The source of power 10 minutes
Power bases 10 minutes
Impacts on power base choice 10 minutes
Power base case study 10 minutes
Defining influence 10 minutes
Influence tactics 10 minutes
Matching influence tactics to power bases 10 minutes
Responses to influence 10 minutes
Sources of influence 10 minutes
Is more power better? 10 minutes

6 assignments Total 145 minutes

Case study: Activity submission 30 minutes
Influence tactics: Reflection submission 30 minutes
Activity: Power and influence scenario analysis 10 minutes
Abuse of power: Reflection submission 30 minutes
Let's Practice: Leadership, power, and influence 15 minutes
Test Yourself: Leadership, power, and influence 30 minutes

This module focuses on the exploration of various leadership theories and models. Since leadership research began, academics have been seeking to identify the essence of leadership. The module is structured to help you understand the evolution of leadership thought, the key theories that have shaped leadership practices, and how these theories can be applied in real-world contexts.

What's included

2 videos9 readings3 assignments

2 videos Total 5 minutes

Welcome to leadership styles 3 minutes
Leadership styles summary 3 minutes

9 readings Total 90 minutes

Leadership styles overview 10 minutes
History of trait theory 10 minutes
Exploring models of trait theory 10 minutes
Personality factors 10 minutes
History of leadership skills 10 minutes
Three skills approach 10 minutes
Skills model 10 minutes
Leadership in crisis: Case study 10 minutes
Summary of the course and next steps 10 minutes

3 assignments Total 75 minutes

Changing traits: Reflection submission 30 minutes
Let's Practice: Leadership styles 15 minutes
Test Yourself: Leadership styles 30 minutes

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Dr Gemma Bend

University of Huddersfield

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