Connected Leadership from Coursera

This course is designed to maximize your ability to create change at the individual, team and system levels. Through study, reflection, and deploying practical tools, you will establish a firm connection between your clearly articulated Purpose, effective Priorities, visualized Potential for success, and pathway to maximized Progress. But, what does that mean in practice?

When you take this course, you will:

- Improve your ability to get the most out of life: Learn a simple practice to reflect on your purpose, clarify priorities, visualize your potential, and maximize your effectiveness at progressing towards your goals.

- Strengthen your leadership toolkit: Tap into your unique leadership style and strengths and join or create a community of others to maximize your potential as a team.

- Create change through systems thinking: Become a more effective agent of positive change and appreciate the power and complexity of system thinking.

What's inside

Syllabus

Introduction to Connected Leadership

Welcome to Connected Leadership! In this module, we'll review the course framework, overall aims, and other essentials that will help you get the most out of your learning experience. We'll also take a closer look at the terms "Connected" and "Leadership" and how we'll be using them in this course.

Self | The Purpose-Driven, Connected Leader

In the Self module, you'll begin your journey to becoming a purpose-driven, connected leader. You'll start by identifying and reflecting on your individual purpose, exploring the deeply-held beliefs that have led you to this point, and drawing on those beliefs to develop a vision and action plan for the future. As part of this process, you'll create a "life on one page" map connecting your purpose, priorities and vision of potential success. You'll also learn some practical strategies to maximize your time and impact.

Teams | Unlocking the Potential of Working Together

In the Teams module, you'll explore the connection between your individual purpose, priorities, potential, and progress and those of the people around you. Using a similar process to the one you used in Self, you'll clarify the purpose of your team and use it to develop your team's mission, vision, and values statements. You'll also learn practical tools for leading teams, maximizing impact, and improving communication.

System | Helping to Improve the World Around Us

In the Systems module, you'll build on the skills and tools covered in Self and Teams to identify a system-level problem you want to solve and develop a plan to solve it. Along the way, you'll learn fundamental principles of systems thinking and how to leverage those principles to maximize your system-level impact. You'll also learn some practical tips on how to create and maintain positive momentum in systems-level change using real-world examples.

Looking Forward | Connected Leadership - Using the Toolkit: From Self To System

In this last module, you'll reflect on where you are on your journey as a purpose-driven, connected leader. You'll look back on the tools that have been most useful to you, and consider how to embed them in your life going forward. You'll consider what has changed - and will continue to evolve - in you; but just as importantly consider the system you want to improve, and how you want to improve it...with humility and curiosity.

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Know what's good

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Strengthens an existing foundation for intermediate learners

Develops professional skills or deep expertise in a particular topic or set of topics

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Connected Leadership with these activities:

Conflict Resolution Techniques

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Review and practice techniques for navigating conflicts constructively, building consensus, and finding solutions that benefit all parties.

Browse courses on Conflict Resolution

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Identify different conflict styles and their effectiveness
Practice active listening and empathy
Develop strategies for finding common ground
Role-play different conflict scenarios
Seek feedback on conflict resolution skills

Self-Reflection Exercises

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Regularly reflect on personal values, purpose, and priorities to deepen self-awareness and identify areas for growth.

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Set aside time for quiet reflection
Use journaling or guided exercises to explore thoughts and feelings
Identify patterns and themes
Set goals and create an action plan
Monitor progress and make adjustments

Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek

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Examine the concept of servant leadership and its impact on building trust, inspiring motivation, and creating a positive work culture.

View The Infinite Game on Amazon

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Read the book and take notes
Identify key concepts and themes
Apply the insights from the book to personal leadership style
Share the book with peers or colleagues
Reflect on the impact of the book on leadership perspective

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Leadership Case Study

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Work independently or with a team to plan and execute a project related to leadership and change management.

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Define the project goal and scope
Research and identify relevant case studies
Analyze the case study and develop a plan for action
Implement the plan and track progress
Present findings and recommendations

Sharing Circles

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Join or create a community to connect with fellow learners, share experiences, and learn from diverse perspectives.

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Find or create a sharing circle
Attend regular meetings
Share insights and experiences
Listen and learn from others
Provide support and encouragement

Leadership Blog

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Create a blog or vlog to share perspectives and insights on leadership, purpose, and systems thinking.

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Choose a topic and target audience
Research and gather content
Write and publish the blog post
Promote and share the blog
Monitor engagement and make adjustments

Leadership Development Workshop

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Attend a workshop focused on developing leadership skills, building self-awareness, and exploring the power of systems thinking.

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Research and select a relevant workshop
Register and prepare for the workshop
Actively participate in the workshop
Reflect on the workshop and apply the learnings
Follow up with the workshop organizers or participants

Personal Development Plan

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Create a detailed plan for personal and professional growth based on the principles of connected leadership.

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Establish a clear purpose and vision
Identify areas for development
Set SMART goals
Develop a strategy for continuous improvement
Monitor progress and make adjustments

Career center

Learners who complete Connected Leadership will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Chief Operating Officer

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Provost

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Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) lead and manage organizations to achieve their strategic goals and objectives. This course may be useful for CEOs seeking to develop their leadership skills and learn about systems thinking, which can help them more effectively lead their organizations, engage with stakeholders, and create long-term value.

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President

Presidents lead and manage colleges and universities to achieve their educational and research missions. This course may be useful for Presidents seeking to develop their leadership skills and learn about systems thinking, which can help them more effectively lead their institutions, engage with stakeholders, and create a supportive and innovative learning environment.

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Dean

Deans lead and manage academic units within colleges and universities to achieve their educational and research missions. This course may be useful for Deans seeking to develop their leadership skills and learn about systems thinking, which can help them more effectively lead their units, engage with faculty and students, and create a supportive and innovative learning environment.

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Public Administrator

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Sustainability Manager

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Program Director

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Social Entrepreneur

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Nonprofit Director

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Project Manager

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Management Consultant

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Policy Advisor

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Community Organizer

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Environmental Engineer

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