- Level Professional
- Duration 14 hours
- Course by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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In this foundational course, you will be challenged to develop as a leader. You will explore the concept of leadership, assess required competencies for today's leaders, learn more about yourself and how you can make effective and ethical decisions, identify how to build trusting relationships with others, and articulate a practice for growing as a leader. This course is part of Gies College of Business' suite of online programs, including the iMBA, iMSA and iMSM.Modules
About the Course
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Videos
- Course Overview
- Meet Your Instructor: Professor Elizabeth A. Luckman
- Meet Your Instructor: Professor Kari Keating
- Meet Your Instructor: Professor Denise Lewin Loyd
- Getting to Know Our Leadership Experts
- The Impact of the Gies Community
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- Syllabus
- Interviewees in This Course
- About the Discussion Forums
- Online Education at Gies College of Business
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Quiz
- Orientation Quiz
About Your Classmates
1
Discussions
- Getting to Know Your Classmates
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Readings
- Updating Your Profile
Module 1 Information
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Videos
- Introduction of Module 1
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- Module 1 Overview
- Module 1 Readings
Lesson 1: Leadership Defined
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- Leadership Defined
Lesson 2: Brief History of Leadership Research
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- Brief History of Leadership Research
Lesson 3: Leadership Competencies
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- Leadership Competencies
Lesson 4: Leadership Roles
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- Leadership Roles
Lesson 5: Defining Leadership for Yourself
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- Defining Leadership for Yourself
Module 1 Wrap Up
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- Module 1 Closing
1
Quiz
- Module 1 Graded Quiz: Leadership Defined
Module 2 Information
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- Module 2 Introduction
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- Module 2 Overview
- Module 2 Readings
Lesson 1: Identifying as a Leader
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- Identifying as a Leader
- Identifying as a Leader - Skill Development
Lesson 2: Developing Self-awareness
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- Developing Self-awareness
- Developing Self-awareness - Skill Development
Lesson 3: Making Effective Decisions
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- Making Effective Decisions
- Making Effective Decisions - Skill Development
Lesson 4: Making Ethical Decisions
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- Making Ethical Decisions
- Making Ethical Decisions - Skill Development
Lesson 5: Maintaining Psychological Well-Being
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- Maintaining Psychological Well-Being
- Maintaining Psychological Well-Being - Skill Development
Module 2 Wrap Up
1
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- Module 2 Closing
1
Quiz
- Module 2 Graded Quiz: Strategic Self-Leadership
Module 3 Information
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Videos
- Module 3 Introduction
2
Readings
- Module 3 Overview
- Module 3 Readings
Lesson 1: Leading with Emotional Intelligence
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- Leading with Emotional Intelligence
- Leading with Emotional Intelligence - Skill Development
Lesson 2: Building Trusting Relationships
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- Building Trusting Relationships
- Building Trusting Relationships - Skill Development
Lesson 3: Using Power and Influence Ethically
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- Using Power and Influence Ethically
- Using Power and Influence Ethically - Skill Development
Lesson 4: Navigating Differences of Opinion: Negotiation and Conflict
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- Navigating Differences of Opinion - Negotiation
- Navigating Differences of Opinion - Conflict
- Navigating Differences of Opinion - Skill Development
Module 3 Wrap Up
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- Module 3 Closing
1
Quiz
- Module 3 Graded Quiz: Leading Others
Module 4 Information
1
Videos
- Module 4 Introduction
2
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- Module 4 Overview
- Module 4 Readings
Lesson 1: Leadership Growth: The Three C's
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- Leadership Growth: The Three C's
Lesson 2: Leadership Growth: Curiosity
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- Leadership Growth: Curiosity
Lesson 3: Leadership Growth: Courage
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- Leadership Growth: Courage
Lesson 4: Leadership Growth: Commitment
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- Leadership Growth: Commitment
Module 4 Wrap Up
1
Peer Review
- Module 4 Graded Peer Engagement Assignment
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Videos
- Module 4 Closing
1
Quiz
- Module 4 Graded Quiz: Growing as a Leader
Course Conclusion
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- Learn on Your Terms
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- Congratulations on completing the course!
- Get Your Course Certificate
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Unlock your leadership potential with "Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader," a comprehensive course designed to elevate your skills in Business & Management. Crafted by the esteemed Gies College of Business, this program delves into the essence of leadership, guiding you to understand the core competencies required for effective leadership in today's dynamic environment. Led by expert instructors on Coursera, the course encourages self-discovery and ethical decision-making, while teaching you how to build trust and nurture relationships. You will also develop a personalized practice to continuously grow as a leader. Spanning 840 hours, this professional-level course is accessible through various subscription options, including Starter, Professional, and Paid plans. Ideal for aspiring leaders and professionals looking to enhance their leadership capabilities, this course can also be a stepping stone to advanced degrees like the iMBA, iMSA, and iMSM offered by Gies College of Business. Transform your leadership journey and leverage your Coursera achievements towards a recognized degree. Explore more at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.

Elizabeth A. Luckman

Kari Keating

Denise Lewin Loyd