Let’s Get Principled: Values, Culture & Intelligent Disobedience! from edX

Please note: the UMD Power Lab is an optional lab, highly recommended, and costs an additional fee. Please read the important statement at the bottom of the description.

Great leaders, create great culture, which yields great work: G3. Great leadership requires the ability to set inspiring visions, make critical decisions and establish a positive workplace culture.

Building on G3., you will learn about values and decision-making, visioning the future, how values create culture , and how to be intelligently disobedient when the time comes. Remember: know yourself, know others; lead yourself, lead others.

This course will prepare you to become the leader you hope to be by focusing deeply on defining your personal values, setting your personal vision statement for you as a leader, understanding the role values play in every work decision, and how to work with competing values on the big decisions. Purpose motivates.

This certificate offers an extraordinary opportunity to spend some quality time with yourself to assess your current level of soft skills, clearly define your core self, and build soft skills which are essential to professional, not to mention life, success

This course is the sixth and last in a series of leadership courses.

This course provides an opportunity to think about your values, what matters to you most, and about culture which is the mediator between great leaders and great work. Understanding and working through competing values at work is discussed in Intelligent Disobedience.

Get the Models - Understand what values, culture and intelligent disobedience are
Get Why It Matters - Understand how values and culture delivery great work and the consequences of unresolved competing values
Get the Data – Explore your personal values and vision for you as a highly effective leader
Set the Goals - Set personal development goals for becoming a highly effective leader with integrity
Learn the Tools - Learn tools and techniques for acting in alignment with your values for better decision-making
Take Action - Build effective action plans to be able to be intelligently disobedient when necessary
Make the Change - Practice new skills to increase your effectiveness as a principled leader
Get the Benefit - Be able to develop as a great leader able to create great culture: build positive workplaces where individuals flourish and organizations thrive

The UMD Power Lab includes a curated set of self-assessments offered at a discounted price paid separately from the edX content and certificate. These self-assessments are rigorously developed and cannot be supplemented with free versions that would mislead learners with poor-quality alternatives. The UMD Power Lab is optional but highly recommended for any verified learner in the course. It costs $89 per year and only needs to be purchased once per year for the entire suite of courses in the Re-Imagining Leadership Professional Certificate.

We've done everything we can to reduce these costs for you, and have built a free SMART Goals Mobile App to help you achieve your goals. Used together this forms a revolutionary design to coach learners at scale in leadership and power skills as a premium but low-cost experience above and beyond learning the course content and earning the edX certificate.

What's inside

Learning objectives

What are values
Why do values matter
What is culture
Why does culture matter
How values inform culture

How effective leaders build culture
What is intelligent disobedience
Why does it matter
How to resolve competing values situations
How to be intelligently disobedience when necessary

What are values
Why do values matter
What is culture
Why does culture matter
How values inform culture
How effective leaders build culture
What is intelligent disobedience
Why does it matter
How to resolve competing values situations
How to be intelligently disobedience when necessary

Syllabus

Week 1 Introduction to Course

Values & Culture Introduced

Building Your Values Portfolio Introduced

Intelligent Disobedience Introduced

The Business Case for Values & Culture

The Big Ideas & Segue to What are Values?

Week 2 What are Values?

Introduction to What are Values?

Values Defined

Why Values Matter

Kohlberg Model of Values Development

Putting It All Together: Values, Happiness & Work and Character Strengths

The Big Ideas & Segue to What is Culture?

Week 3 What is Culture?

Introduction

What is Culture?

Why Culture Matters

Values & Culture & Happiness at Work

The Big Ideas & Segue to Values & Culture Applied

Week 4 Values & Culture Applied

Who’s in Your Moral Circle?

Is This the Right Job for You?

How Culture is Created

The Big Ideas & Segue to Intelligent Disobedience

Week 5 Intelligent Disobedience

What is Intelligent Disobedience?

Why Does It Matter?

What If I Lose My Job?

How & When Should I Do It?

The Big Ideas & Segue to Re-Imagining Leadership, Part II

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

teaches techniques for acting in alignment with personal values to support effective decision-making

Examines values, culture, and intelligent disobedience, which are key concepts in leadership and organizational development

offers opportunities to assess personal values and create a personal vision statement to guide leadership development

learn how to work with competing values, a critical skill for navigating complex work environments effectively

provides frameworks and tools for developing and implementing effective leadership strategies

Taught by Jocelyn S. Davis, who is a recognized expert in leadership development

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 Let’s Get Principled: Values, Culture & Intelligent Disobedience! with these activities:

Join a peer group and discuss your values statement

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Strengthen your understanding of your own values and gain insights from others by sharing your values statement with a peer group.

Browse courses on Values-Based Leadership

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Join a peer group or discussion forum.
Present your personal values statement to the group and facilitate a discussion on its implications for your leadership style.

Develop a plan to implement your values into your leadership style

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Translate your values into actionable steps to enhance your leadership effectiveness.

Browse courses on Values-Driven Leadership

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Identify specific behaviors and actions that align with your values.
Develop a plan for incorporating these values into your daily interactions and decision-making processes.
Monitor your progress and make adjustments as needed.

Volunteer in a leadership role within your community

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Gain hands-on leadership experience by volunteering in your community.

Browse courses on Community Involvement

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Identify a community organization where you can contribute your skills and make a difference.
Take on a leadership role, such as leading a team or project.
Apply your knowledge and skills to solve real-world challenges.

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Career center

Learners who complete Let’s Get Principled: Values, Culture & Intelligent Disobedience! will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Chief Values Officer

A Chief Values Officer (CVO) is responsible for developing and implementing an organization's values. They work with leadership to ensure that the company's culture is aligned with its values, and they create programs and initiatives to promote ethical behavior and decision-making. This course could be very helpful for someone in this role, as it would provide them with a deep understanding of values, culture, and intelligent disobedience. The course would also help them develop the skills and knowledge they need to create and implement effective values-based programs.

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Culture and Change Manager

A Culture and Change Manager is responsible for developing and implementing change management initiatives within an organization. They work with leadership to identify and address cultural barriers to change, and they create and implement strategies to help employees adapt to new ways of working. This course could be very helpful for someone in this role, as it would provide them with a deep understanding of culture and how to change it. The course would also help them develop the skills and knowledge they need to create and implement effective change management initiatives.

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Diversity and Inclusion Manager

A Diversity and Inclusion Manager is responsible for developing and implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives within an organization. They work with leadership to create a more inclusive workplace, and they develop and implement programs to promote diversity and inclusion. This course could be very helpful for someone in this role, as it would provide them with a deep understanding of diversity and inclusion. The course would also help them develop the skills and knowledge they need to create and implement effective diversity and inclusion initiatives.

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Human Resources Manager

A Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of human resources for an organization. They work with leadership to develop and implement HR policies and procedures, and they oversee the recruitment, hiring, and development of employees. This course could be helpful for someone in this role, as it would provide them with a deeper understanding of how values and culture impact the workplace. The course would also help them develop the skills and knowledge they need to create and implement effective HR policies and procedures.

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Leadership Development Manager

A Leadership Development Manager is responsible for developing and implementing leadership development programs for an organization. They work with leadership to identify and develop future leaders, and they create and implement programs to help them grow and develop. This course could be helpful for someone in this role, as it would provide them with a deeper understanding of leadership and how to develop it. The course would also help them develop the skills and knowledge they need to create and implement effective leadership development programs.

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Management Consultant

A Management Consultant helps organizations improve their performance by providing advice and guidance on a variety of business issues. They work with clients to identify and solve problems, and they develop and implement solutions to help them achieve their goals. This course could be helpful for someone in this role, as it would provide them with a deeper understanding of how values and culture impact organizational performance. The course would also help them develop the skills and knowledge they need to advise clients on these issues.

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Organizational Development Manager

An Organizational Development Manager is responsible for developing and implementing organizational development initiatives for an organization. They work with leadership to identify and address organizational challenges, and they create and implement strategies to help the organization improve its performance. This course could be helpful for someone in this role, as it would provide them with a deeper understanding of how values and culture impact organizational performance. The course would also help them develop the skills and knowledge they need to create and implement effective organizational development initiatives.

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Talent Management Manager

A Talent Management Manager is responsible for managing the talent acquisition, development, and retention for an organization. They work with leadership to identify and develop future leaders, and they create and implement programs to help them grow and develop. This course could be helpful for someone in this role, as it would provide them with a deeper understanding of how values and culture impact talent management. The course would also help them develop the skills and knowledge they need to create and implement effective talent management programs.

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Employer Branding Manager

An Employer Branding Manager is responsible for developing and implementing employer branding initiatives for an organization. They work with leadership to create a positive employer brand, and they develop and implement programs to attract and retain top talent. This course may be helpful for someone in this role, as it would provide them with a deeper understanding of how values and culture impact employer branding. The course would also help them develop the skills and knowledge they need to create and implement effective employer branding initiatives.

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Public relations manager

A Public Relations Manager is responsible for managing the public relations for an organization. They work with the media to promote the organization's positive image, and they develop and implement strategies to manage crises. This course may be helpful for someone in this role, as it would provide them with a deeper understanding of how values and culture impact public relations. The course would also help them develop the skills and knowledge they need to create and implement effective public relations strategies.

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Corporate Communications Manager

A Corporate Communications Manager is responsible for managing the corporate communications for an organization. They work with leadership to develop and implement communications strategies, and they oversee the production of all corporate communications materials. This course may be helpful for someone in this role, as it would provide them with a deeper understanding of how values and culture impact corporate communications. The course would also help them develop the skills and knowledge they need to create and implement effective corporate communications strategies.

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Social Media Manager

A Social Media Manager is responsible for managing the social media presence for an organization. They work with leadership to develop and implement social media strategies, and they create and manage all social media content. This course may be helpful for someone in this role, as it would provide them with a deeper understanding of how values and culture impact social media. The course would also help them develop the skills and knowledge they need to create and implement effective social media strategies.

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Marketing Manager

A Marketing Manager is responsible for managing the marketing for an organization. They work with leadership to develop and implement marketing strategies, and they oversee the production of all marketing materials. This course may be helpful for someone in this role, as it would provide them with a deeper understanding of how values and culture impact marketing. The course would also help them develop the skills and knowledge they need to create and implement effective marketing strategies.

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Sales Manager

A Sales Manager is responsible for managing the sales for an organization. They work with leadership to develop and implement sales strategies, and they oversee the sales team. This course may be helpful for someone in this role, as it would provide them with a deeper understanding of how values and culture impact sales. The course would also help them develop the skills and knowledge they need to create and implement effective sales strategies.

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Project Manager

A Project Manager is responsible for managing the projects for an organization. They work with leadership to develop and implement project plans, and they oversee the project team. This course may be helpful for someone in this role, as it would provide them with a deeper understanding of how values and culture impact project management. The course would also help them develop the skills and knowledge they need to create and implement effective project plans.

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