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There are 4 modules in this course
Today's leaders face growing complexity — diverse teams, shifting markets, and a workforce with higher expectations than ever before. In this course, you'll explore modern leadership skills to help you rise to the challenge and build a team that consistently delivers.
Across four practical modules, you'll explore what it takes to lead with emotional intelligence, define success on your terms, and close the skills gaps holding your team back. You'll discover how to build a culture of continuous learning that keeps your best people engaged, navigate the dynamics of virtual and hybrid teams with confidence, and foster the kind of belonging that makes people want to stay.
By the end, you'll be equipped to champion inclusion, advocate for every member of your team, and lead with the clarity and purpose that turns good teams into great ones.
When your team is underperforming, the gap often starts with leadership — not talent. You'll gain the modern leadership characteristics, skills gap analysis tools, and team success frameworks you need to build a stronger, more inclusive team starting now.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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4 videos•Total 14 minutes
Unlock Success Through High-Performing Teams•1 minute
Modern Leadership Characteristics•4 minutes
Define Team Success•5 minutes
Identify Gaps•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
Become a Strong Team Leader•15 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Building a Blueprint for Team Success•10 minutes
Build a Culture of Learning
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
When employees don't feel invested in their growth, engagement drops — and so does performance. You'll build a culture of continuous learning by applying structured program frameworks, Tuckman's stages of group development, and intrapreneurship strategies that keep your best people engaged and innovating.
What's included
3 videos2 assignments1 discussion prompt
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3 videos•Total 12 minutes
Build a Culture of Learning•4 minutes
Focus on Group Development•5 minutes
Encourage Intrapreneurship•4 minutes
2 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Tuckman Re-cap•30 minutes
Build a Culture of Learning•20 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Build a Culture of Learning•10 minutes
Support Your Virtual and Hybrid Teams
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
Leading virtual and hybrid teams across cultures, time zones, and generations creates communication gaps that quietly erode trust and belonging. You'll apply practical strategies to strengthen virtual communication, build cross-team trust, and foster a sense of inclusion that keeps every team member connected and engaged — no matter where they work.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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3 videos•Total 12 minutes
Improve Your Virtual Communication Skills•4 minutes
Build Trust Across Teams•4 minutes
Increase Belonging•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 20 minutes
Support Your Virtual and Hybrid Teams•20 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Consider Your Own Qualities•10 minutes
Increase Inclusion and Advocacy
Module 4•1 hour to complete
Module details
When inclusion is treated as a checkbox rather than a practice, decision-making suffers, talent walks out the door, and your team's full potential goes untapped. In this module, you'll apply inclusive decision-making frameworks, intercultural communication strategies, and advocacy tools that help you build an environment where every team member — regardless of background, identity, or caregiving responsibilities — can contribute and succeed.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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5 videos•Total 19 minutes
Promote Inclusive Decision Making•4 minutes
Improve Intercultural Communication Skills•5 minutes
Empower Working Mothers•4 minutes
Support Advocacy for All•4 minutes
Bringing it All Together•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Understanding How to Create Winning Teams•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Bridging Cultural Gaps in Communication•10 minutes
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Is financial aid available?
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