Mobilize people to tackle tough problems and build the capacity to thrive through the dangers of change

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About this course

The crises of our time generate enormous adaptive challenges for our families, organizations, communities, and societies. The need for leadership that can mobilize people to meet these challenges and improve life is critical.

At a glance

Institution: HarvardX
Subject: Business & Management
Level: Introductory
Prerequisites:

None

Language: English
Video Transcript: English
Associated programs:
- Professional Certificate in Leadership and Communication
- Professional Certificate in Leading in a Remote Environment

What you’ll learn

In this short introductory course, you will discover a diagnostic-and-action process for exercising leadership that explores the following foundational principles and strategies:

How to identify and unbundle complex challenges
How to understand the role of formal and informal authority
How to identify the key perspectives of stakeholders
How to build and renew trust relationships
How to approach conflict
How to implement personal strategies for surviving and thriving amidst change

Syllabus

Introduction: Get on the Balcony
1 Identify the Work to Be Done
2 Lead With, Beyond, and Without Authority
3.1 Take Action: Think Politically
3.2 Take Action: Build Trust

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Starts Oct 7

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