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Introduction to Leadership


Language: English Description: This course examines how to be a successful (that is, effective) leader. Based on D. Quinn Mills' book, Leadership: How to Lead, How to Live, a text used at Harvard Business School, this course, offered by our accredited school partners, asks the crucial questions about leadership in today's organizations: What is leadership and why is it important? What does effective leadership require? What is visionary leadership? What is the role of charisma? What is the difference between managing, administering, and leading? Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today! Instructor Description: This course has a "Mentor Expert" helpdesk feature. Learners have the ability to submit questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Certification: N/A Requirements This course does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials. Show Syllabus Hide Syllabus Lesson 1 After completing this course, you should be able to: Define leadership and explain its importance Discuss some of the better-known leadership theories (Fiedler's contingency theory; Path-goal theory; Vroom-Yetton-Jago theory) Distinguish leadership from management and administration Explain the role of ethics in leadership Discuss the positives and negatives surrounding charismatic leadership Recognize the importance of training, learning, and role-playing in leadership Discuss the seven bases for leadership Explain why formal authority alone does not guarantee leadership Discuss the nine key qualities for leadership Identify the five central skills needed for effective leadership and explain ways to strengthen or develop those skills in a leader Hide Syllabus
Course ID/# : 1221/2810168
Tuition: $99.00

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