Course Summary
Everyday Leadership Foundation is a course designed to help individuals develop leadership skills that can be applied in their personal and professional lives. The course covers topics such as effective communication, team building, and decision making.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to communicate effectively with team members
- Develop skills to build and manage effective teams
- Learn how to make effective decisions
- Understand the importance of empathy in leadership
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop effective communication skills
- Develop skills to build and manage effective teams
- Understand the importance of empathy in leadership
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior experience required
- Willingness to learn and apply leadership skills in personal and professional life
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Leadership and Influence
- Strategic Leadership and Management
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Simon Sinek
- Brené Brown
Related Books
Description
In this foundational course, you will learn about the “head and heart” of everyday leadership by exploring dynamics of individual and group decision making and the challenges of managing motivation. Central to the course is forming a nuanced understanding of why and how leadership skills are critical to an organization’s success.
Outline
- Course Orientation
- Welcome to Foundations of Everyday Leadership!
- Meet Your Instructor: Professor Denise Lewin Loyd
- Meet Your Instructor: Professor Elizabeth A. Luckman
- Learn on Your Terms
- Syllabus
- Information About the Case Study Activity
- About the Discussion Forums
- Glossary
- Learn More About Flexible Learning Paths
- Updating Your Profile
- Orientation Quiz
- Module 1: Head and Heart of Everyday Leadership
- Introduction of Module 1
- Lecture 1-1.1: The Challenge of Everyday Leadership
- Lecture 1-1.2: The Tasks of Everyday Leadership
- Lecture 1-1.3: The Levers of Everyday Leadership
- Lecture 1-1.4: Leading in a Virtual World
- Module 1 Case Study Activity Debrief Video
- Like this course? Learn more with the iMBA! (optional)
- Module 1 Overview
- Module 1 Readings
- Module 1 Class Notes from Professor Northcraft
- Module 1 Case Study Activity
- Practice Quiz for Concepts of Everyday Leadership
- Confirmation Question to Access the Case Study Activity 1 Debriefing
- Module 2: Individual Decision Making
- Module 2 Introduction
- Lecture 2-1.1: Decision Analysis
- Lecture 2-1.2: Subjectivity and Anchoring
- Lecture 2-1.3: Fostering Creativity in Decision Making
- Module 2 Case Study Activity Debrief Video
- Module 2 Overview
- Module 2 Readings
- Module 2 Case Study Activity
- Practice Quiz for Concepts of Individual Decision Making
- Confirmation Question to Access the Case Study Activity 2 Debriefing
- Graded Quiz over Modules 1 & 2
- Module 3: Group Decision Making
- Module 3 Introduction
- Lecture 3-1.1: The Composition Problem
- Lecture 3-1.2: The Participation Problem
- Lecture 3-1.3: The Influence Problem
- Lecture 3-1.4: Diversity as a Resource
- Module 3 Case Study Activity Debrief Video
- Module 3 Overview
- Module 3 Readings
- Module 3 Case Study Activity
- Practice Quiz for Group Decision Making
- Confirmation Question to Access the Case Study Activity 3 Debriefing
- Module 4: Managing Motivation
- Module 4 Introduction
- Lecture 4-1.1: The Law of Effect and Expectancy Theory
- Lecture 4-1.2: Managing Perceptions & Social Dilemmas
- Lecture 4-1.3: The Promise of Groups Realized
- Module 4 Case Study Activity Debrief Video
- Gies Online Programs
- Module 4 Overview
- Module 4 Readings
- Module 4 Case Study Activity
- Congratulations!
- Get Your Course Certificate
- Practice Quiz for Managing Motivation
- Confirmation Question to Access the Case Study Activity 4 Debriefing
- Graded Quiz over Modules 3 & 4
Summary of User Reviews
Find out what users are saying about Everyday Leadership Foundation course on Coursera. Read reviews and ratings from students who have taken the course and learn about their experience. Discover the pros and cons of this course before you enroll.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users found the practical tips and real-life examples provided in the course to be very helpful in improving their leadership skills.Pros from User Reviews
- Practical tips and real-life examples provided
- Engaging and interactive course content
- Useful for both new and experienced leaders
- Great instructor who is knowledgeable and responsive
- Affordable and accessible
Cons from User Reviews
- Not enough focus on team building and communication skills
- Minimal interaction with other students
- Some of the content can be repetitive
- No certificate offered for completing the course
- Course may not be challenging enough for advanced leaders
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