Course Content
Introduction to Leadership
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Introduction to Leadership
Leadership vs. management
The Core Traits of an Effective Leader
Leadership styles
Fixed vs. growth mindset
Developing Self Leadership
Self-Awareness & Emotional Intelligence
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Self-Awareness & Emotional Intelligence
Building Self-awareness
Emotional intelligence (EQ) and its role in leadership
Johari Window, MBTI and Big Five – Tools for Leadership Self-Understanding
Self Regulation and Emotional Control
EQ self-assessment
Vision, Values & Purpose
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Vision, Values & Purpose – The Core of Authentic Leadership
Creating a compelling vision
Identifying your Core Values
Communicating purpose with clarity
Aligning Vision, Values & Purpose – Leading with Authenticity
Leading Teams
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Introduction to Leading Teams – From Individual to Collective Leadership
Building trust and psychological safety
Stages of team development (Tuckman model)
Team Roles and Strengths
Delegation, Empowerment & Motivating Teams
Conflict resolution and feedback models
Decision-Making & Ethics
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Decision-Making & Ethics
Ethical leadership and moral dilemmas
Decision-making Frameworks for Ethical Leadership
Common Decision-Making Biases and How to Avoid Them
Balancing Speed and Deliberation in Decision-Making
Creating a Decision-Making Culture
Leading Through Change
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Leading Through Change
Understanding Resistance to Change
The Change Curve
Communicating Change Effectively
Leading Teams Through Uncertainty
Building Resilience and Adaptability in Teams
Change Management Models
Key Principles for Leading Through Change
Communication & Influence
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Communication & Influence
Active listening & empathy
Communicating With Clarity and Purpose
Influence without authority
Storytelling as a leadership tool
Difficult Conversations
Building Trust Through Communication
Final Project & Reflection
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Bringing it all together
Personal Leadership Assessment and Development
The End and Reading List
Foundations of Effective Leadership

Leading Through Change

 

Change is a constant in today’s world—whether it’s driven by technology, market shifts, organizational restructuring, or new strategic directions. For leaders, the ability to guide individuals and teams through change is no longer optional—it’s a core leadership skill.

Change can bring opportunity, innovation, and growth. But it can also trigger fear, resistance, and uncertainty. How a leader navigates these emotional and practical dynamics often determines whether a change effort succeeds or fails.

 

Leading through change is about more than just implementing new systems or processes. It’s about:

 

  • Communicating a clear vision

  • Inspiring trust and confidence

  • Addressing resistance with empathy

  • Maintaining focus and morale

  • Helping people let go of the old while embracing the new

 

Change leadership isn’t about managing tasks—it’s about leading people through transition.

 

In this section of the course, we’ll explore:

 

  • Why people resist change and how to overcome it

  • Emotional and psychological aspects of transition (including models like the Change Curve)

  • How to communicate change effectively and maintain trust

  • Practical strategies for leading teams through uncertainty

  • How to build resilience and adaptability in yourself and others

 

Whether you’re leading a small shift in workflow or a large-scale transformation, your ability to lead through change will impact not just results—but your team’s engagement, cohesion, and long-term success.

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