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Leadership And Influence

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Overview

Learn to define leadership and explore foundational theories including the Great Man Theory, Trait Theory, and Transformational Leadership through this comprehensive 10-hour course. Understand how to adapt your leadership style to different people and situations by mastering four key approaches: directing, coaching, participating, and delegating. Examine the Kouzes and Posner leadership model while conducting a thorough personal inventory to assess your current leadership capabilities. Develop practical skills to create actionable plans and establish meaningful personal goals that will enhance your ability to lead and influence others effectively in professional and personal contexts.

Syllabus

  • Define “leadership”
  • Explain the Great Man Theory
  • Explain the Trait Theory
  • Understand Transformational Leadership
  • Understand the people you lead and how to adapt your leadership styles
  • Explain leading by Directing
  • Explain leading by Coaching
  • Explain leading by Participating
  • Explain leading by Delegating
  • Kouzes and Posner
  • Conduct a personal inventory
  • Create an action plan
  • Establish personal goals

Taught by

ECA Online

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