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International Leadership: Politics and Philosophy in Leadership
Coventry University
  • Start Date: 18 Jan, 2021
  • 2 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Evaluate leadership philosophies and identify and distinguish these characteristics in various political leaders and scenarios.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
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Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Explore how leadership can find a voice in today’s world


Explore different leadership approaches and understand their importance in moulding the characteristics of leaders and followers.


Develop your understanding of the role of philosophy in leadership as you look at relevant concepts such as what is authentic leadership and how does it compare to charismatic leadership?


On this course, you’ll have the chance to examine how leadership can find a voice in today’s world. Each lesson, delivered by experts with specialist interest in the field, will provide an opportunity to develop your awareness of the leadership characteristics needed to be effective within your organisation.


Learn how to identify different leadership philosophies


This course gives you a broad overview of a number of different philosophies in leadership.


You’ll look at Path-Goal theory, the Situational Approach, the Full Range Leadership Model, and the Leader-Member Exchange Theory.


Discussing the unique characteristics of each leadership approach, you’ll gain a better understanding of how they influence an organisation’s culture and outcomes.


Use philosophy to a better leader in your organisation


Identify and discuss examples of political leaders and their leadership approaches.


You’ll use relevant case studies to explore models and concepts such as authentic leadership, charismatic leadership and transformational leadership.


You’ll also discuss how these approaches influence the various political and philosophical stances of international leaders around the world.


This course is for those wanting to progress into a leadership role, and those looking for leadership skills as part of their continued professional development.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

Coventry University

This university is part of the partnership between eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn.

This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.

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