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University of Cape Town

Values-Based Leadership

University of Cape Town and University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business via edX Professional Certificate

Overview

Amid the current business climate, there’s growing recognition that there needs to be a fundamental shift from a focus on financial gains to an emphasis on creating value for society. A new approach is required that brings a sense of responsibility to communities and the environment to the forefront, and that prioritizes inclusive and ethical management.

The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (GSB) Values-Based Leadership professional certificate will introduce you to what it means to be a leader with solid values. It’s designed to help you create a world-class, values-driven organization, and cultivate a business culture of sincerity, loyalty, and self-sufficiency to enhance team productivity. You’ll learn what it takes to steer a company through the Management by Values (MBV) approach, and acquire strategies to become a more effective leader that empowers and motivates others around a shared purpose.

Syllabus

Courses under this program:
Course 1: Introduction to Values-Based Leadership

Unpack the need for values-based leadership and learn what this means both within and external to the business context.



Course 2: Adopting a Values-Based Approach in an Organization

Manage complex environments and learn practical ways of implementing values in an organization.



Course 3: Becoming a Values-Based Leader

Identify the elements of values-based leadership while practicing tangible methods to develop these qualities.



Courses

Taught by

Dr. Kutlwano Ramaboa

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