International Leadership Skills for the Workplace Course - Coventry University
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Key Information
Campus location
Online United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
10 weeks
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
USD 39 / per month *
Application deadline
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Introduction
Develop expert leadership skills by studying leadership theories and cultural management in an international context.
Level up your leadership skills within the workplace
Build the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in a leadership role with this ExpertTrack from Coventry University.
Across 5 courses, you’ll grow your understanding of international leadership including:
- the key concepts in leadership
- the evolution of management theory
- how culture impacts a leader’s responsibilities
- the role of politics in leadership
- an assessment of your own leadership capabilities.
Upon completion of this ExpertTrack, you’ll have a strong understanding of what it takes to be a genuine leader and how you can grow your leadership qualities based on your own skills, as well as the requirements of your position.
Build skills to manage change within your organisation
You’ll discuss the Global Leadership and Organisational Behaviour Effectiveness (GLOBE) study and Hofstede’s five dimensions of culture, as well as other theories around workplace culture.
This will help you understand how organisational culture impacts a leader’s responsibilities and identify the leadership skills needed for recognising and managing culture.
You’ll look at leaders’ roles in culture design and management, and examine the importance of organisational culture in strategic management.
Develop your leadership skills by exploring frameworks for ethical decision-making
Discover how ethical leadership is used for effective decision-making in organisations around the world. You’ll be introduced to models for ethical decision-making, including Kohlberg’s theory of moral development.
You’ll have the chance to use this understanding of leadership and management theories to assess your own leadership qualities and discover how to apply best-practice within your organisation.
Understand the role of politics in leadership and examine different leadership philosophies
This ExpertTrack introduces you to various philosophies in leadership, including Path-Goal theory, the Situational Approach, the Full Range Leadership Model and the Leader-Member Exchange Theory.
Explore the influence of leadership style and behaviour using real-world examples, and learn how these can impact organisational culture and performance.
Assess your personal leadership characteristics using tools for reflective practice in leadership
You’ll be introduced to reflective models – such as Gibb’s model and the Driscoll model of reflection. You’ll use these to evaluate the importance of reflection in a professional setting.
Complete leadership questionnaires to reflect on your personal leadership capabilities and learn how to use reflective practice to become a more effective leader.
You’ll also have the opportunity to refine your reflective portfolio with guidance from industry experts at Coventry University.
Key skills you will learn
- Reflective models
- International leadership
- GLOBE study
- Ethical decision-making
- Ethical leadership
- Managing organisational culture
- Leadership development
- Leadership and management theory
- Power and leadership
- Culture management
- Managing change
- Management
ExpertTrack course overview
- International Leadership: The Evolution of Management and Leadership Theory
Develop an in-depth understanding of leadership and management theories that you can use to assess your own leadership qualities. - International Leadership: Managing Culture as Leaders
Learn how to identify changes in workplace culture and explore the leadership skills needed to manage them. - International Leadership: Ethical Leadership and Decision-Making
Explore frameworks for ethical decision-making that can be applied in organisations around the globe to ensure ethical leadership. - International Leadership: Politics and Philosophy in Leadership
Evaluate leadership philosophies and identify and distinguish these characteristics in various political leaders and scenarios. - International Leadership
Reflect on your leadership characteristics and boost your leadership capabilities using various reflective models.
How ExpertTracks work
Join an ExpertTrack to master new skills in your chosen specialist area. Work through a series of topic-focused courses at your own pace, and pass the final assessment to earn a digital certificate award that proves your expertise.
Join a free 7-day trial Decide if the ExpertTrack is right for you with free access to the full suite of courses and assessments for a week. | Keep learning for $39/month Pay a monthly subscription fee of $39 for as long as it takes you to complete the ExpertTrack. You can learn at your own pace and cancel at any time. | Earn digital certificates Receive a certificate for every completed course and pass the final assessment to earn a digital certificate that you can share with your professional network. | Become an expert Use your specialist training to progress further in your career or build expertise in areas you’re passionate about. |
World-class learning with
Coventry University
Coventry secured gold in the UK Government’s 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and is the University of the Year for Student Experience in The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019.
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- Pay $39 per month to keep learning online
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- Work at your own pace and set your own deadlines at every stage
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Program Outcome
Learning outcomes
By the end of the ExpertTrack, you’ll be able to:
- Identify theoretical approaches to responsible leadership.
- Examine the relationship between international leadership and management.
- Identify and analyse leadership styles and skills in the context of international organisations.
- Discuss the roles of leaders and managers in achieving organisational objectives.
Experience requiredWhile there are no formal academic requirements for joining this course, we recommend learners have experience working in a leadership role or be working towards taking on leadership responsibilities within an organisation. | Getting startedThis course is designed for anyone looking to develop their leadership skills within a professional context. Learners may be looking to progress into a leadership role within their existing organisation or career. It is also suitable for those wanting to improve their leadership skills in general as part of their continued professional development. |