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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Leading with Impact: Team Dynamics, Strategy and Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Management, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership Development, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Empathy, Leadership Development, People Development, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Self-Awareness, Organizational Change, Leadership, Change Management, Neurology, Self-Motivation, Stress Management, Goal Setting, Physiology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      353 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Personal Leadership Development Planning and Leading High Performing Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Team Motivation, Team Management, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership, People Development, Personal Development, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Gap Analysis, Prioritization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      233 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Getting Started with Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Time Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Influencing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Agile Leadership Principles and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Agile Project Management, Leadership and Management, Agile Methodology, Decision Making, Meeting Facilitation, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Innovation, Adaptability, Change Management, Organizational Change, Goal Setting

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Connected Leadership: Building Collaborative Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Teamwork, Trustworthiness, People Management, Collaboration, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Empathy, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Communication, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Executive Presence, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Conflict Management, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Communication, Adaptability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Influencing the Organisation

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Professional Networking, Matrix Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Influencing, Organizational Strategy, Personal Development, Branding, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Communication, Leadership, Influencing, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Empowerment, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Assertiveness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      557 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Accountability, Advocacy, Student Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Leadership Through Social Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Communication, Social Skills, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Behavioral Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Agile Project Management: Leadership & Core Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Agile Project Management, Employee Coaching, Agile Methodology, Team Building, Conflict Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Kanban Principles, Decision Making, Active Listening

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular initiative and leadership courses

    • Leading with Impact: Team Dynamics, Strategy and Ethics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change: Case Western Reserve University
    • Personal Leadership Development Planning and Leading High Performing Teams: Rice University
    • Getting Started with Leadership: Queen Mary University of London
    • Agile Leadership Principles and Practices: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Connected Leadership: Building Collaborative Teams: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership: Queen Mary University of London
    • Influencing the Organisation: Queen Mary University of London
    • Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change: Case Western Reserve University
    • Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education: University of Michigan

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