Develop effective leadership qualities as you learn how to find your leadership style and adapt to work successfully with others.
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
Identifying and understanding your leadership style is key to becoming a successful leader. Not only will it help you understand yourself but it will also help you assess the needs of others so that you can adapt your style accordingly.
On this two-week course, you’ll develop an understanding of your leadership style to improve your critical thinking, decision-making, communication, and collaboration skills.
You’ll enhance your leadership abilities as you learn how to work effectively with others and utilise your style in the workplace.
You’ll start by delving into different leadership qualities, styles, and traits to help you identify what kind of leader you are.
With this knowledge, you’ll be better positioned to choose the most effective style for your current or future leadership role.
Next, you’ll see leadership in action as you discover personal insights from existing leaders.
Through this exploration, you’ll gain practical skills to help you lead by example and overcome leadership challenges you may face.
Throughout the course, you’ll be guided by leaders and academics from Federation University.
With their expertise, you’ll finish the course with a solid understanding of your current leadership style and how you can adapt to meet the needs of the different people you interact with.
This course is designed for anyone interested in becoming a leader.
You may be starting out on your leadership journey, looking to transition into leadership, or you’re already in a leadership role and want to develop your skills further.
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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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Effective Date: September 22, 2016