Strategic and Inclusive Leadership

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Strategic and Inclusive Leadership

This course is part of Leading Technical Organizations Specialization

Instructors: Alton Harris

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

15 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Analyze inclusive leadership behaviors and different follower styles to build diverse, high-performing teams and foster collaboration across levels.
Examine the impact of gender on leadership roles and team dynamics, and develop strategies for leading diverse teams in organizational settings.
Create and refine a comprehensive leadership profile that helps assess your leadership strengths, weaknesses, and areas for growth and improvement.
Apply strategic thinking to align your organization’s mission, values, and vision, ensuring long-term goals are achieved with a focused approach.

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10 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 6 modules in this course

The course "Strategic and Inclusive Leadership" empowers you to build the leadership skills necessary for navigating today’s diverse, dynamic organizational environments. It takes a comprehensive approach, exploring critical leadership principles such as inclusive leadership, gender dynamics, team leadership, and crisis management. You will learn how to align strategic thinking with organizational missions, values, and vision, while also refining your leadership profile to unlock your full potential.

What makes this course unique is its focus on practical, real-world applications of leadership concepts, ensuring you can apply what you learn immediately to drive change. By analyzing leadership behaviors, team dynamics, and crisis case studies, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of both the challenges and opportunities in leadership today. This course is ideal for professionals looking to lead with impact, fostering inclusive, high-performing teams, and preparing for success in times of crisis. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or aspiring to develop your leadership potential, this course will guide you to the next level in your leadership journey.

This course delves into inclusive and strategic leadership practices. It addresses the development of personal leadership profiles, the role of diversity, and strategies for effective leadership during crises and in strategic planning.

What's included

1 video3 readings

This module examines inclusive leader behaviors and their impact on team dynamics. Additionally, you will analyze different follower styles to understand how they interact with and support leadership practices.

What's included

2 videos5 readings2 assignments

2 videos Total 16 minutes

Inclusive Leadership 10 minutes
Followership 6 minutes

5 readings Total 220 minutes

Reading References 60 minutes
Self-Reflective Reading: Navigating Ethical and Inclusive Leadership 50 minutes
Self-Reflective Reading: Leadership in Action – Insights from Volodymyr Zelensky 40 minutes
Leadership Assessment: Inclusive Leadership Reflection Instrument 40 minutes
Leadership Assessment: Followership Questionnaire 30 minutes

2 assignments Total 75 minutes

Inclusive Leadership and Followership 15 minutes
Inclusive Leadership & Followership 60 minutes

This module explores communal and agentic behaviors in leadership and how these traits impact team dynamics. It also examines how understanding team strengths and weaknesses can influence interpretations of various leadership styles.

What's included

2 videos4 readings2 assignments

2 videos Total 20 minutes

Gender and Leadership 8 minutes
Team Leadership 12 minutes

4 readings Total 150 minutes

Reading References 100 minutes
Self-Reflective Reading: Identifying Leadership Patterns and Dominant Style 10 minutes
Leadership Assessments: Gender Leader Bias Questionnaire 20 minutes
Leadership Assessment: Team Excellence and Collaborative Team Leader Questionnaire 20 minutes

2 assignments Total 75 minutes

Gender and Team Leadership Dynamics 15 minutes
Gender and Leadership & Team Leadership 60 minutes

This module focuses on developing a comprehensive leadership profile and evaluating the roles and practices of senior technical leaders. Participants will gain insights into effective leadership strategies and the key responsibilities of senior positions in technical environments.

What's included

1 video1 reading2 assignments

This module guides you through crafting a mission and vision statement while applying strategic thinking to long-term planning. You will learn to articulate a clear direction for your organization and develop strategic plans that align with your vision and mission.

What's included

1 video3 readings2 assignments5 plugins

1 video Total 7 minutes

Strategic Thinking, Mission, Values, & Vision 7 minutes

3 readings Total 90 minutes

Reading References 20 minutes
Self-Reflective Reading: Understanding Your Leadership Priorities 30 minutes
Self-Reflective Reading: Aligning Personal and Organizational Mission, Values, and Vision 40 minutes

2 assignments Total 75 minutes

Strategic Thinking, Mission, Values, & Vision 15 minutes
Strategic Thinking, Mission, Values, & Vision 60 minutes

5 plugins Total 45 minutes

Video: Become a great strategic thinker | Ian Bremmer 6 minutes
Video: The smartest people have mastered these 6 core skills | Michael Watkins for Big Think+ 8 minutes
Video: What is a Mission Statement? 11 minutes
Video: What is a Vision Statement? 9 minutes
Video: Your Mission, Vision, and Values (with Examples) 11 minutes

In this module, you will evaluate a crisis leadership case study to understand effective crisis management strategies. You will analyze real-world scenarios to assess how leaders navigate and resolve critical situations effectively.

What's included

1 video2 readings2 assignments3 plugins

1 video Total 20 minutes

Crisis Leadership 20 minutes

2 readings Total 130 minutes

Flynn, T. (2002). Crisis leadership: Learning from 9/11 10 minutes
Reading References 120 minutes

2 assignments Total 75 minutes

Introduction to Crisis Leadership 15 minutes
Crisis Leadership 60 minutes

3 plugins Total 112 minutes

Video: What Leaders Need to Know to Lead Through Crisis 31 minutes
Video: Crisis Leadership - Lessons for Here and Now 69 minutes
Video: Crisis Communication Plan 12 minutes

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Alton Harris

Johns Hopkins University

3 Courses 4,214 learners

Barton Michelson

Johns Hopkins University

3 Courses 4,214 learners

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