Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership
In this course, you will explore the importance of self awareness and feedback, as well as issues such as bias and imposter syndrome. As a leader, it is important to know when to step in and lead, as well as how to establish boundaries and resolve conflict.
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- Level Expert
- Duration 19 hours
- Course by Queen Mary University of London
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In this course, you will explore the importance of self awareness and feedback, as well as issues such as bias and imposter syndrome. As a leader, it is important to know when to step in and lead, as well as how to establish boundaries and resolve conflict. This course will equip you with these fundamental leadership skills and will also help you develop your ability to influence others (including your “boss”), measure your impact and enhance your resilience. This course is aimed at leaders and managers who have five to six years experience and who are beginning to manage teams, customers and clients more regularly or more directly. A majority of those taking this course will have a technical or professional early career, but are progressing professionally so are starting to grapple with the issues of team and organisational leadership. By the end of this course, you will be able to: – Identify how you are perceived by your colleagues as leaders. – Make better decisions about when to step in, and when to stand back, as a leader and how to work with conflict as a productive force. – Explain how to lead and support your boss to both achieve your goals in your respective leadership positions. – Manage your energy to be seen as a positive, influential leader.Modules
How You and Others See You as a Leader
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1
Videos
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5
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Reviewing Your Feedback
1
Videos
- Making Sense of Your Feedback
5
Readings
- Introducing Your Course Project
- It All Starts With You
- The Importance of Self Awareness and Feedback
- Who Am I?
- Leading from Strengths
Getting Comfortable with Discomfort
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3
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Getting Comfortable with Discomfort
3
Videos
- Feeling Like an Imposter
- Working Through Imposter Syndrome
- Keeping in Your Stretch Zone
1
Readings
- Imposter Syndrome
Expanding Your Time Resources
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Knowing the Monkey
1
Discussions
- Who’s Got the Monkey?
1
Videos
- Avoiding Out-Working
1
Readings
- Stop Doing That
Leadership Habits 2.0
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2
Videos
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2
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Your New Found Time
2
Videos
- Your Leadership Day
- Launching Yourself Forward
2
Readings
- Habits for the Future
- Week 1 References
Stepping In: When and How?
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1
Videos
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2
Readings
1
Videos
- The Key to Stepping In
2
Readings
- Leadership in Action
- Essential Tools for Leaders
Matching Your Style to Your People
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1
Videos
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3
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Using the Model
1
Videos
- Different Styles
3
Readings
- Four Essential Styles
- How to Choose a Style
- Taking the Styles Into Your Work
Setting Boundaries
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2
Videos
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1
Readings
2
Videos
- Identifying and Recognising Boundaries
- Adapting Behaviours
1
Readings
- How to Step In as a Leader When Boundaries Change
Productivity and Creativity from Conflict
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2
Videos
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2
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- How Do You See Conflict?
1
Discussions
- Resolving Your Immediate Conflicts
2
Videos
- Reactions to Conflict
- Types of Conflict
2
Readings
- Strategies for Resolving Conflict
- Week 2 References
Understanding Your Boss
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1
Videos
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Seeking Your Boss's Perspective
1
Videos
- Aligning with your Boss’ Agenda
Influence Your Boss
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Applying the Ideas to Your World
1
Videos
- Mutual Support
1
Readings
- Ways to Influence Your Boss
Authority, Presence and Impact
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Reviewing Your API
1
Videos
- Building Your Authority, Presence and Impact
1
Readings
- Influencing Your Boss
Aligning with Your Leader
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1
Videos
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3
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Reflecting on Your Meeting
1
Videos
- What Now?
3
Readings
- Aligning With Your Boss’s Agenda
- Having an Important Conversation
- Week 3 References
Managing Your Energy and Energising Others
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1
Videos
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2
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Increasing Energy
1
Videos
- Getting Yourself Ready
2
Readings
- Prioritising Self Care
- How to Radiate Energy
Understanding Motivations
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1
Videos
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2
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Testing Your Knowledge
1
Videos
- Motivation: What Is It?
2
Readings
- Your Own List
- Understanding Motivational Theory
The Language You Use as a Leader
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1
Videos
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2
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
PeerReview
1
Peer Review
- Sharing Your Own Stepping In Ideas
1
Discussions
- Refining Your Message
1
Videos
- Importance of Language
2
Readings
- Leadership Language and Engagement
- Organising a Leadership Message
Bringing It All Together
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2
Videos
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3
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Preparing Yourself for Leadership
2
Videos
- Key Takeaways
- Looking Ahead
3
Readings
- Congratulations
- Week 4 References
- A Note From Your Faculty: Checking-in With You All
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"Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership" is an expert-level course in Business & Management designed for experienced managers and leaders. Taught by Coursera, it focuses on self-awareness, feedback, bias, imposter syndrome, and conflict resolution. Over 19 hours, learners will develop key leadership skills, including influencing others, managing energy, and effective decision-making. Ideal for those with 5-6 years of experience, subscription options include Starter and Professional plans.
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