Exercising Leadership: Foundational Principles

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4 weeks long

Brief Introduction

Mobilize people to tackle tough problems and build the capacity to thrive through the dangers of change

Course Summary

Learn foundational principles of leadership through this Harvard course. Gain insights on how to exercise effective leadership in different situations and settings.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the different forms of leadership and how to apply them in various contexts.
  • Develop strategies for leading and managing teams.
  • Learn how to communicate effectively as a leader.

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

    • USA: $80,000 - $120,000
    • India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
    • Spain: €30,000 - €60,000
    • USA: $80,000 - $120,000
    • India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
    • Spain: €30,000 - €60,000

    • USA: $120,000 - $200,000
    • India: ₹10,00,000 - ₹25,00,000
    • Spain: €60,000 - €120,000
    • USA: $80,000 - $120,000
    • India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
    • Spain: €30,000 - €60,000

    • USA: $120,000 - $200,000
    • India: ₹10,00,000 - ₹25,00,000
    • Spain: €60,000 - €120,000

    • USA: $200,000 - $500,000
    • India: ₹25,00,000 - ₹2,00,00,000
    • Spain: €120,000 - €300,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the different styles of leadership and when to apply them
  • Learn how to communicate effectively with different personality types
  • Develop strategies for leading and managing teams

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • No prior experience required
  • Open to anyone interested in developing leadership skills

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner to Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online self-paced course
  • Video lectures and readings
  • Assignments and quizzes

Similar Courses

  • Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
  • Leadership in 21st Century Organizations

Related Education Paths


Notable People in This Field

  • Simon Sinek
  • Brené Brown

Related Books

Description

Course description

The crises of our time generate enormous adaptive challenges for our families, organizations, communities, and societies. The need for leadership that can mobilize people to meet these challenges and improve life is critical.

In this introductory course, you will explore strategies for leading in a changing world where adaptive pressures will continue to challenge all of us. You will discover new ways to approach complex organizational systems and take thoughtful action on the work we all face ahead. Most importantly, you will reflect on how to move forward on the leadership challenges you care about most.

Knowledge

  • What you'll learn
  • How to identify and unbundle complex challenges
  • How to understand the role of formal and informal authority
  • How to identify the key perspectives of stakeholders
  • How to build and renew trust relationships
  • How to approach conflict
  • How to implement personal strategies for surviving and thriving amidst change

Summary of User Reviews

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Practical approach to leadership development

Pros from User Reviews

  • Engaging and informative course content
  • Practical tools and strategies for leadership development
  • Experienced instructors with real-world leadership experience

Cons from User Reviews

  • Expensive course fee
  • Limited interaction with instructors and other students
  • Heavy workload for some users
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English
14th Jul, 2020
25th Jun, 2021
4 weeks long
Ronald Heifetz
Harvard University, Harvard Kennedy School
Harvard University

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