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      University of Michigan

      Sustainability Leadership Development

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Sustainable Business, Strategic Leadership, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Business Ethics, Professional Development, Change Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Complex Problem Solving, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Communication

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Delegation Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Productivity, Supervision, Team Leadership, Team Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Empowerment, Expectation Management, Constructive Feedback

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Strategic Leadership: Visionary Skills for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Change Management, Organizational Change, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Decision Making, Communication, Executive Presence, Culture Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Workplace inclusivity, Drive Engagement, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Empathy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Women's Leadership: Boost your skills and drive change

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Empowerment, Resilience, Mentorship, Personal Development, Assertiveness, Coaching, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Empathy, Branding, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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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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      98 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Inspiring and Motivating Individuals

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Employee Engagement, Team Building, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Goal Setting, People Development, Visionary, Influencing, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Leadership Development, Constructive Feedback, Performance Appraisal, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Plan Execution, Strategic Thinking, Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Presentations, Business Management, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Leading Transformation: Driving Organizational Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Digital Transformation, Business Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Collaborative Software, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Building, Communication, Adaptability, Google Workspace, Planning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Data-Driven Leadership Skills Course 1: Leadership Narrative

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Social Sciences, Ancient History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Leadership Through Design Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Brainstorming, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Storyboarding, Customer Engagement, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Qualitative Research, Empathy

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      329 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Transformational Leadership in a Tech-Driven Marketplace

      Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Business Communication, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Business Writing, Leadership, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Presentations, Financial Analysis, Project Planning, Financial Planning

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Leadership & Organization Design

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, People Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Team Management, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Cultural Sensitivity, Organizational Structure, Diversity and Inclusion, Influencing, Human Resource Strategy, Business Ethics, Negotiation, Innovation, Business Communication

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Sustainability Leadership Development: University of Michigan
    • Delegation Skills: Packt
    • Strategic Leadership: Visionary Skills for Success: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Women's Leadership: Boost your skills and drive change: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Getting Started with Leadership: Queen Mary University of London
    • Inspiring and Motivating Individuals: University of Michigan
    • Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mindset: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Leading Transformation: Driving Organizational Change: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Data-Driven Leadership Skills Course 1: Leadership Narrative: University of Glasgow
    • Leadership Through Design Innovation: Northwestern University

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