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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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      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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      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

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Leading Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Leadership, Business Process, Organizational Change, Business Leadership, Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Storytelling, Communication, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Leading and Developing Top Talent

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Employee Performance Management, Mentorship, Teamwork, Collaboration, Innovation, Business Strategy, Smart Goals, Adaptability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Data-Driven Leadership Skills Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Data Analysis, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Agile Methodology, Project Implementation, Organizational Structure

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity

      Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Communication, Employee Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Culture

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Stepping Up: Leading Others

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Management, Delegation Skills, Team Performance Management, Leadership, People Management, Team Building, Leadership and Management, Virtual Teams, Mentorship, Conflict Management, Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, Communication Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Advanced · 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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      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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Project Initiation and Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Project Planning, Kanban Principles, Timelines, Sprint Planning, Scheduling, Project Management, Project Scoping, Project Management Life Cycle, Scope Management, Resource Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Communication Principles for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Internal Communications, Communication, Public Relations, Leadership, Media Relations, Brand Management, Employee Engagement, Crisis Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Influencing the Organisation: Queen Mary University of London
    • Delegation Skills: Packt
    • Sustainability Leadership Development: University of Michigan
    • Leading Transformation: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Leading and Developing Top Talent : Kennesaw State University
    • Data-Driven Leadership Skills Capstone Project: University of Glasgow
    • Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity: University of Colorado System
    • Stepping Up: Leading Others: Queen Mary University of London
    • Leadership Through Design Innovation: Northwestern University
    • Leading Transformation: Driving Organizational Change: Coursera Instructor Network

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