Course Description
For the past five years, organizations have been forced to adapt to labour shortages, shifting working models, and demands from followers to lead differently. Leaders are searching for the right skills to respond to these demands including the rapid pace of innovation required for the world around them.
CEOs and managers who subscribe to old styles of leadership are being left behind by talented followers who want to work with leaders who are transparent, nurture authentic connections with people, motivate and inspire them to be part of a vision that aligns with their values and provides meaning to their day-to-day work experience.
This course has been designed to support leaders who want to enhance and grow their leadership style to meet the diverse needs of the current and future workplace. There are three key components to this program:
- Embracing the Journey of Leadership
- Cultivating Your Personal Growth
- Transforming Knowledge into Action
Course Outline
- Leadership Fundamentals
- Model the Way
- Set the Example
- Enable Others to Act
- Strengthen Others
- Inspire a Shared Vision
- Enlist Others
- Challenge the Process
- Experiment and Take Risks
- Encourage the Heart
- Celebrate Success
- Normal is Not Anymore
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the leadership style that aligns with your personal values and influences your leadership path.
- Recognize the critical role that emotional intelligence and ethical leadership play in inspiring a team
- Understand the role followers play in your success, strategies needed to motivate and inspire action while generating trust and influence
- Practice leadership theory on current workplace issues and lead confidently with your personalized leadership plan
- Discover the benefits of a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that engages all followers.
- Appreciate the importance of an inspired vision and a proactive plan that prepares your organization for the future.
Microcredential
This course provides learners with the opportunity to earn a microcredential. A microcredential is evidence of a skill or competency that is employment related. Dalhousie microcredentials are developed in collaboration with employers, industries, and/or organizations that relate to the content. A microcredential can be displayed on social media pages, digital resumes, personal webpages, and in email signatures. To earn the microcredential in this course, learners will need to successfully complete a competency-based assessment.
Notes
The Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development recommends an intermediate level of English language proficiency for the most effective learning and participation in our online and face-to-face courses. A list of minimum recommended scores on some common English tests can be found on our website. If you have questions about your English language proficiency and ability to succeed in this course, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.Recommended For
This course is recommended for leaders who want to enhance and grow their leadership style to meet the diverse needs of the current and future workplace.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Certificate in Advanced Fire Service Administration : Electives
- Diploma in Executive Fire Leadership : Electives
- Diploma in General Fire Leadership : Elective - Certificate in Advanced Fire Service Administration
- Certificate in Gaming Leadership : Electives
- Certificate in Police Leadership : Required
- Professional Diploma in Management and Leadership Studies : Required - Certificate in Strategic Leadership
- Professional Diploma in Strategic Leadership : Required
- Certificate in Public Sector Leadership : Required
- Certificate in Strategic Leadership : Required
