Leadership Thinking
The Art and Science of Strategic Thinking
What You'll Learn
The skill of leading people to success is a highly valued skill in the professional world. Completing a certification program opens doors to new career opportunities and positions of greater responsibility. The certification course provides structured training that covers essential leadership principles, strategies, and techniques, which leads to a more comprehensive understanding of effective leadership practices.
Leadership is the science of influencing the people around you to achieve personal and organizational goals. However, leadership goes beyond competence, which creates complexities in professional dynamics. As a result, only an artisanal leader possesses the ability to direct and lead his/her team to success in and out of the professional sphere.
This is the distinction between a good manager and an inspiring, dynamic leader. It is a passion that will put your head and shoulders above the competition. This program inspires you to delve into your inner qualities, resources, and abilities, enabling you to implement them in problem-solving, decision-making and conflict-resolution.
Summary
Target Audience | UG/PG/PhD students from any discipline or Working Professionals |
Course Type | Open Elective |
Duration | 11 weeks |
Department | Business Administration |
Credit Points | 3 |
Start Date | 07 July 2024 |
End Date | 21 Sep 2024 |
Enrollment Ends | 05 July 2024 |
Prerequisite Knowledge | None |
Sections & Parts
Section One: Introduction
Modules
Introduction
Understand the importance of learning leadership and its impact on your personal and professional future.
Section Two: Personal Leadership
Modules
Interpersonal Skills
Develop an understanding of your people and drive personal and organisational goals a triumphant success.
Professional Competencies
Develop core competencies pertaining to your profession. Understand how you can sustain in a diverse work culture.
Personal Values
Inclucate and sustain positive values to guide your family and organisation to success.
Holistic Wellbeing
Understand how your holistic wellbeing impacts your work and your success. Implement strategies and drive a successful future.
Lifelong Learning
Learn how you can engage in lifelong learning to contuously expand your competencies to suit the everchanging leadership dynamics.
Achievement Characteristics
The characteristic trait of every great leader is the satisfaction they achieve on completing the project within the specified timelines accurately. Learn how you can leverage achievement to drive your success.
Section Three: Professional Leadership
Modules
Proactive Planning Skills
Learn and develop proactive planning skills to foresee and overcome problems of the future, posing potential threats to your family and organisation.
Inspirational Leadership Skills
Develop the skills of an inspirational dynamic leader who utilizes his/her teams strengths to guide the team to victory in the present and the future.
Visionary Leadership
Learn and develop the qualities and skills of the leader who envisions the future.
Strategic Leadership
Learn the essential skills required by a leader to create and implement strategies to align your path with the vision.
Core Competencies
Develop the core competencies of the leader who instills in his/her team a sense of joy, dedication and committment towards their work.
Management Skills
Learn and instill in yourself, the skills required to optimize yours and your teams performance, make informed decisions and demonstrate expertise in your profession.
Who Will Benefit?
Learning Objectives
Developing Effective Communication Skills: To convey ideas, expectations, and instructions clearly and persuasively, fostering strong team dynamics.
Enhancing Decision-Making Abilities: To make informed and timely choices that align with organizational goals and values.
Fostering Team Building and Motivation: To create a cohesive and motivated team by recognizing individual strengths and providing opportunities for growth.
Promoting Adaptability: To navigate and lead through periods of change, ensuring the team remains productive and resilient.
Demonstrating Ethical Leadership: To model ethical behaviour, transparency, and integrity, inspiring trust and confidence in team members.
Encouraging Innovation and Problem-Solving: To foster a culture of creativity and critical thinking, enabling the team to tackle challenges effectively.
Driving Results and Achieving Goals: To set clear objectives, monitor progress, and adjust strategies as needed to ensure successful outcomes.
Building Professional Relationships: To establish meaningful relationships with peers, mentors, and industry leaders, providing opportunities for collaboration and growth.
Continual Learning and Skill Development: To stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in leadership.
Creating a Positive Organizational Culture: To foster an environment of trust, respect, and open communication, where team members feel valued and supported.