Leadership in Action and Planning

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Leadership in Action and Planning

This course is part of Leading Technical Organizations Specialization

Instructors: Alton Harris

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Intermediate level

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7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

15 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Learn to create comprehensive strategic plans and effectively lead organizational change while building lasting coalitions for collaborative success.
Gain the ability to identify key factors influencing strategic planning, change leadership, and coalition building for organizational impact.
Develop advanced leadership skills to drive change, make strategic decisions, and build powerful coalitions that align with organizational goals.

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6 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

The course "Leadership in Action and Planning" provides practical skills and strategies for advancing your leadership capabilities in organizational settings. Focusing on strategic planning, change leadership, and coalition building, you'll gain the tools necessary to drive success and growth within any organization. Through real-world scenarios, you will learn how to develop comprehensive strategic plans, lead organizational change effectively, and create powerful alliances to enhance influence and collaboration.

What sets this course apart is its focus on actionable leadership principles that can be applied immediately to both senior and emerging leaders. Whether you’re refining your existing skills or developing your leadership potential, the insights and methods offered will help you navigate complex leadership challenges with confidence and clarity. By the end of this course, you’ll have a deeper understanding of leadership as a strategic force, making you better equipped to lead, inspire, and succeed in high-stakes environments.

This course focuses on advanced leadership skills, including strategic planning, change management, and coalition building. You will also develop a comprehensive 10-year personal and professional strategic plan to guide long-term success.

What's included

1 video3 readings

Explore the key factors driving the need for strategic planning and learn to differentiate between strategic issues and decision alternatives. Gain practical skills in developing a comprehensive strategic plan.

What's included

1 video1 reading2 assignments4 plugins

1 video Total 11 minutes

Strategic Planning 11 minutes

1 reading Total 40 minutes

Reading References 40 minutes

2 assignments Total 75 minutes

Strategic Planning 15 minutes
Strategic Planning 60 minutes

4 plugins Total 30 minutes

Video: A Plan Is Not A Strategy 10 minutes
Video: How to Identify Strategic Issues 4 minutes
Video: How-to-Guide – 3 Steps in Developing an Action Plan 6 minutes
Video: SWOT & TOWS:- An Introduction 10 minutes

In this module, you will learn to Examine the factors affecting a senior technical leader’s capacity to drive change effectively.

What's included

1 video1 reading2 assignments1 plugin

In this module, you will gain an understanding of Identifying factors that influence building coalitions.

What's included

1 video1 reading2 assignments

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Alton Harris

Johns Hopkins University

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