Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone

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Approx. 10 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course is the capstone project for the Strategic Leadership and Management Specialization. In this project, you will analyze a real-world case provided by Nexion Health, a healthcare company with multiple long-term care facilities in Texas and Louisiana.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn how to analyze a real-world case using strategic leadership and management skills
  • Apply your knowledge to develop a comprehensive solution to the case provided by Nexion Health
  • Collaborate with a team to create a well-researched and thought-out proposal

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Learning Outcomes

  • Develop strategic thinking and leadership skills
  • Analyze real-world problems and develop comprehensive solutions
  • Collaborate effectively with a team

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Completion of all courses in the Strategic Leadership and Management Specialization
  • Basic understanding of management and leadership principles

Course Difficulty Level

Advanced

Course Format

  • Self-paced
  • Online
  • Collaborative

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  • Strategic Leadership
  • Strategic Management
  • Leadership and Emotional Intelligence

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Description

The capstone is a strategic leadership and management plan where you’ll apply what you will learn to an actual business situation with participation by one or more focal companies. The deliverable will be designed to create value from the perspective of potential employers while achieving pedagogical and experiential goals for learners.

This course is part of the iMBA offered by the University of Illinois, a flexible, fully-accredited online MBA at an incredibly competitive price. For more information, please see the Resource page in this course and onlinemba.illinois.edu.

Outline

  • Module 1: Capstone Course Overview and Case Introduction
  • Welcome and Course Overview
  • Meet Prof. Flesher
  • Module 1 Introduction
  • Module 1 Assignment 1 Overview
  • Syllabus
  • About the Discussion Forums
  • Social Media
  • Getting to Know Your Classmates
  • Module 1 Overview
  • Module 1 Readings and References
  • Module 1 Assignment 1 Instructions
  • Module 1 Assignment 1 Quiz
  • Module 2: Building a Leadership Team
  • Module 2 Intro Video
  • Module 2 Assignment 1 Overview
  • Module 2 Assignment 2 Overview
  • Module 2 Overview
  • Module 2 Readings and References
  • Module 2 Assignment 1: Establishing Control and Collaboration
  • Module 2 Assignment 2: Planning a Strategy Workshop
  • Module 2 Assignment 1 Quiz
  • Module 3: Identifying Opportunities
  • Module 3 Intro Video
  • Module 3 Assignment 1 Overview
  • Module 3 Assignment 2 Overview
  • Module 3 Overview
  • Module 3 Readings and References
  • Module 3 Assignment 1: Identifying Opportunities
  • Module 3 Assignment 2: Suggesting Priorities
  • Module 3 Assignment 1 Quiz
  • Module 4: Optimizing Support
  • Module 4 Intro Video
  • Module 4 Assignment 1 Overview
  • Module 4 Overview
  • Module 4 Readings and References
  • Module 4 Assignment 1: Integration and Optimization
  • Module 4 Assignment 1 Quiz
  • Module 5: Planning for Growth
  • Module 5 Intro Video
  • Module 5 Assignment 1 Overview
  • Module 5 Overview
  • Module 5 Readings and References
  • Module 5 Assignment 1: Planning for Growth
  • Module 6: Leadership Development
  • Module 6 Intro Video
  • Module 6 Assignment 1 Overview
  • Gies Online Programs
  • Module 6 Overview
  • Module 6 Readings and References
  • Congratulations!

Summary of User Reviews

The Strategic Leadership Capstone course on Coursera has received positive reviews from its users. Many users have praised the course for its practical approach to leadership skills. Overall, the course has been rated highly by its users.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The practical approach to leadership skills

Pros from User Reviews

  • The course provides real-world examples and case studies
  • The instructors are knowledgeable and engaging
  • The assignments are challenging and help reinforce the concepts
  • The course provides valuable insights on strategic thinking and decision-making
  • The course is well-structured and easy to follow

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course content to be too basic
  • The course may not be suitable for experienced leaders
  • The peer review process for assignments can be time-consuming
  • Some users found the course to be too focused on corporate leadership
  • The course may not be applicable to all industries
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Jeff Flesher
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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