- Level Foundation
- Duration 14 hours
- Course by University of Colorado Boulder
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The most effective leaders in complex technical organizations are successful leading the performance of large-scale technical endeavors. These leaders have generally established a network of professional relationships, supporting them throughout their career. This third Leading Technical Organizations course, "Value Creation and Building Enduring Relationships", explores techniques for building relationships that have a multiplicative impact on business success. The course provides insight into how authentic leadership yields employee engagement that is critical to strategizing, planning and performing large scale technical endeavors. This course can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) degree offered on the Coursera platform. The ME-EM is designed to help engineers, scientists, and technical professionals move into leadership and management roles in the engineering and technical sectors. With performance-based admissions and no application process, the ME-EM is ideal for individuals with a broad range of undergraduate education and/or professional experience. Learn more about the ME-EM program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/me-engineering-management-boulder.Modules
Welcome to the Course!
1
Readings
- Welcome and Where to Find Help
University of Colorado's EMP Leadership Progression
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Videos
- University of Colorado's EMP Leadership Progression
1
Readings
- Be a Mr. Jensen – Clint Pulver
Shareholders vs Stakeholders
1
Videos
- Shareholders vs Stakeholders
3
Readings
- Importance of Stakeholder Management
- Stakeholders and Shareholders Compared
- Shareholders vs. Stakeholders -Friedman vs. Freeman
Stakeholder Mapping
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Videos
- Stakeholder Mapping
2
Readings
- Stakeholder Engagement Strategies
- What is a Stakeholder Map
LTO Stakeholder Perspectives
1
Videos
- LTO Stakeholder Perspectives
1
Readings
- Building Stakeholder Relationships
LTO Stakeholder Perspectives Leadership Learning Scenario
1
Peer Review
- LTO Stakeholder Perspectives
1
Videos
- LTO Stakeholder Perspectives Leadership Learning Scenario
Stakeholder Value Creation
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Videos
- Stakeholder Value Creation
2
Readings
- Introduction to Conscious Capitalism
- A Billion-Dollar Ethical Egg Business
Successful Change Creates Value
1
Videos
- Successful Change Creates Value
2
Readings
- Upcoming Business Changes
- Lego Case Study
Innovative Value Creation & Creating Shared Value (CSV)
1
Videos
- Innovative Value Creation & Creating Shared Value (CSV)
2
Readings
- Perspectives on Value Creation
- The Future is Creating Shared Value
1
Quiz
- Value Creation and Stakeholders
Customer Satisfaction & Disruption Through Intrapreneurial Activities
1
Videos
- Customer Satisfaction & Disruption Through Intrapreneurial Activities
2
Readings
- IntrapreWHO!?
- Flamin' Hot Cheetos Case Study
LTO Value Creation Leadership Learning Scenario
1
Peer Review
- LTO Value Creation
1
Videos
- LTO Value Creation Leadership Learning Scenario
A Leader's Role in Strategy
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Videos
- A Leaders Role in Strategy
3
Readings
- Strategic Planning
- How Strategic Leaders Use Their Brain
- Forces That Make Companies Successful
Types of Strategies
1
Videos
- Types of Strategies
1
Readings
- Cirque du Soleil Case Study
1
Quiz
- Strategy
Strategic Vision & Mission Statements
1
Videos
- Strategic Vision & Mission Statements
2
Readings
- Mission and Vision Statements in Strategic Planning
- How to Write a Mission Statement That Doesn't Suck
Your Own Strategic Plan
1
Videos
- Your Own Strategic Plan
1
Readings
- Create a Strategic Life Plan
LTO Vision & Mission Leadership Learning Scenario
1
Peer Review
- LTO Vision & Mission
1
Videos
- LTO Vision & Mission Leadership Learning Scenario
Establishing Enduring Relationships
1
Videos
- Establishing Enduring Relationships
3
Readings
- Relationships vs Partnerships
- How to Build Relationships
- Business Networking
Customers as Partners
1
Videos
- Customers as Partners
1
Readings
- This Is Who You Are
Mentor & Mentee Relationships
1
Videos
- Mentor & Mentee Relationships
1
Readings
- Reciprocity Improves Relationships
1
Quiz
- Building Relationships
Effective Communications
1
Videos
- Effective Communications
3
Readings
- Communication in Leadership
- The 7 C's of Communication
- Less is More in Presentations
LTO Customer Relationships Leadership Learning Scenario
1
Peer Review
- LTO Customer Relationships
1
Videos
- LTO Customer Relationships Leadership Learning Scenario
Envision you as a leader of a technical organization
1
Videos
- You as an Organizational Leader
4
Readings
- Measuring Your Life
- Perfectionism in Leadership
- Servant Leadership
- These Skill Sets Make the Best Leaders
Getting Organized & Time Management
1
Videos
- Getting Organized & Time Management
1
Readings
- More Productive Meetings
Obtaining Your First Leadership Position
1
Videos
- Obtaining Your First Leadership Position
1
Readings
- Five C's of Leadership
LTO Becoming a Leader Learning Scenario
1
Peer Review
- Becoming a Leader
1
Videos
- LTO Becoming a Leader Learning Scenario
Employee Engagement Through Authentic Leadership
1
Videos
- Course Summary
1
Readings
- Outsmart Your Own Unconscious Bias
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Enhance your leadership skills with "Value Creation and Building Enduring Relationships," a part of CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management. This course focuses on building professional relationships that amplify business success and authentic leadership for employee engagement. Ideal for engineers, scientists, and technical professionals, it offers insights into strategizing large-scale technical projects. Available on Coursera, this foundation-level course spans 840 minutes and is accessible with a Starter subscription. Perfect for those aiming to transition into leadership roles in technical fields.

Kathryn Tobey