This course describes the traits of Great Leaders who combine fierce resolve with personal humility. Indeed, they might be described more as “plow horses” as opposed to “show horses”. They see themselves as servants to the team and to the organization. They “hold the line” when faced with tough decisions and “do what must be done” when the time comes. Their leadership is based on solid ethical principles and they act with quiet, calm determination.
A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness
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A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness
This course is part of Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams Specialization
Instructor: Daniel Moorer
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7 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Understand and apply the principles of establishing a vision for an organization.
Understand the value of collaboration in bringing a team together under one vision.
Understand why stakeholders are important to any leader's actions and how to manage them.
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There are 4 modules in this course
Understand the value of vision, courage, and resilience as a leader.
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4 videos8 readings3 discussion prompts
Understand the value of positive outlook, responsibility, and collaboration as a leader.
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3 videos4 readings3 discussion prompts
Understand the value of continuing to grow as a leader while avoiding pitfalls.
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2 videos3 readings2 discussion prompts
To survive as a leader in today's workplace, it is necessary for the leader to have some proficiency in various specialties. These include negotiation, office politics, stakeholder management, and having a mentor. Each of these helps the leader to negotiate the environment in which they will find themselves.
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4 videos4 readings1 peer review4 discussion prompts
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The University of Notre Dame
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Colorado Boulder. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹
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