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Course Introduction

Course Syllabus

Unit 1: Introduction

1.1: Definitions

1.2: Great Leaders

Unit 1 Assessment

Unit 2: Leadership Theory

2.1: Trait Theory

2.2: Behavioral Theory

2.3: Situational Leadership

2.4: Skill-Based Leadership

2.5: Visionary Characteristics

2.6: Transformational Leadership

Unit 2 Assessment

Unit 3: Change Management and Decision-Making

3.1: Change Management

3.2: Decision Making

3.3: Biases

Unit 3 Assessment

Unit 4: Leading Without Formal Authority

4.1.1: Sources of Power

4.1.2: Forms of Exerting Leadership

4.2: Influence

4.3: Emotional Intelligence (EI)

4.4: Interpersonal Skills

Unit 4 Assessment

Unit 5: Managing Groups and Teams

5.1: Managing Diversity

5.2: Internal Group Processes

5.3: Building and Managing Teams

5.4: Team Leadership

Unit 5 Assessment

Study Guide

Course Feedback Survey

Certificate Final Exam

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