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12 chapters · 90 lessons with full transcripts · 86 with video so farBusiness 205 · 3 credits · recommended for credit by NCCRS

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Chapter 1Foundations Module

  1. 1.1 · 13 minThe Roots of Leadership
  2. 1.2 · 11 minLeaders Within Organizations
  3. 1.3 · 13 minLeadership in the Modern Era
  4. 1.4 · 13 minThe 5Ps Model of Leadership

Chapter 2Leadership in Practice

  1. 2.1 · 12 minLeadership Styles and Workplace Dynamics
  2. 2.2 · 11 minAttribution Theory in Leadership
  3. 2.3 · 12 minLeadership Philosophies: Types and Perspectives

Chapter 3Charisma, Transactions & Situational Approaches

  1. 3.1 · 10 minThe Power of Charisma in Leadership
  2. 3.2 · 10 minCharismatic Leadership in Action
  3. 3.3 · 10 minTransactional Leadership: Exchange and Performance
  4. 3.4 · 10 minThe Laissez-faire Style: Freedom in Leadership
  5. 3.5 · 10 minSituational Leadership: Adapting to the Moment

Chapter 4Transformational, Democratic & Trustworthy Leadership

  1. 4.1 · 11 minTransformational Leadership: Inspiring Change
  2. 4.2 · 10 minParticipative Leadership: The Power of Inclusion
  3. 4.3 · 10 minAutocratic Leadership: Control and Command
  4. 4.4 · 10 minTrustworthy Leadership: Building the Five Dimensions

Chapter 5Intersection Module

  1. 5.1 · 11 minLeadership vs. Management: Key Distinctions
  2. 5.2 · 13 minLeadership as a Core Management Function
  3. 5.3 · 11 minLegitimate Power and Its Role in Leadership
  4. 5.4 · 10 minPrinciples and Roles of Effective Management
  5. 5.5 · 11 minCore Skills Every Manager Needs
  6. 5.6 · 11 minThe Engine of Every Organisation
  7. 5.7 · 12 minModern Approaches to Management Theory
  8. 5.8 · 11 minManagement Levels: Top, Middle, and Front-Line
  9. 5.9 · 12 minEmbracing Diversity in Modern Organisations
  10. 5.10 · 11 minCrafting Effective Mission and Vision Statements

Chapter 6Leadership Power, Styles & Influence

  1. 6.1 · 10 minFoundations of Leadership
  2. 6.2 · 8 minThe Leadership DNA Test & the Managerial Grid
  3. 6.3 · 8 minLeadership in the Wild & Reading the Room
  4. 6.4 · 7 minPath-Goal Theory: Directive and Supportive Leadership
  5. 6.5 · 10 minFormal and Personal Power
  6. 6.6 · 10 minFormal and Informal Leadership
  7. 6.7 · 10 minReferent and Expert Power
  8. 6.8 · 10 minCoercive Power: Leadership Through Pressure
  9. 6.9 · 10 minPower, Authority, Influence, and Leadership Defined
  10. 6.10 · 10 minIndependent Thinking: A Critical Leadership Skill
  11. 6.11 · 10 minApplied Leadership: Scenarios and Effectiveness

Chapter 7Decision-Making Module

  1. 7.1 · 11 minFrom Problem to Decision
  2. 7.2 · 11 minDecision Analysis
  3. 7.3 · 10 minSeven Steps to Effective Decision Making
  4. 7.4 · 10 minThe Vroom-Yetton Model
  5. 7.5 · 10 minThe Incremental Model
  6. 7.6 · 11 minThe Administrative Model
  7. 7.7 · 10 minThe Garbage Can Model
  8. 7.8 · 11 minQuantitative Analysis
  9. 7.9 · 12 minEthics in Decision Making
  10. 7.10 · 12 minA Real-World Case

Chapter 8Communication Module

  1. 8.1 · 11 minWhat Is Communication: Meaning, Importance and Impact
  2. 8.2 · 11 minThe Communication Process and Its Forms
  3. 8.3 · 11 minWorkplace and Organizational Communication
  4. 8.4 · 11 minStrategic and Managerial Communication
  5. 8.5 · 10 minCommunication Skills for Effective Leadership
  6. 8.6 · 11 minInterpersonal Skills in Professional Settings
  7. 8.7 · 10 minFormal and Informal Communication in Organizations
  8. 8.8 · 10 minVerbal, Non-Verbal and Vocal Communication
  9. 8.9 · 11 minOrganizational Communication Dynamics
  10. 8.10 · 10 minMeeting Management: Principles and Practice
  11. 8.11 · 11 minBusiness Meetings: Formal and Informal Varieties

Chapter 9Core Module

  1. 9.1 · 14 minEthics in Modern Business: Principles, Frameworks and Codes
  2. 9.2 · 14 minCorporate Social Responsibility and Ethics in Project Management
  3. 9.3 · 14 minWorkplace Diversity, Discrimination and Affirmative Action
  4. 9.4 · 14 minGovernmental Regulations and Their Impact on Management
  5. 9.5 · 13 minWhat Makes People Tick at Work: The Science of Motivation
  6. 9.6 · 14 minCompliance, Integrity and Organisational Ethics in Practice

Chapter 10Teams Module

  1. 10.1 · 11 minThe Weight of the Armband
  2. 10.2 · 11 minWork Teams in Contemporary Business
  3. 10.3 · 11 minHigh-Performing Teams
  4. 10.4 · 12 minDesigning and Building Effective Work Teams
  5. 10.5 · 12 minVirtual Teams
  6. 10.6 · 12 minEmotional Intelligence as a Leadership Asset
  7. 10.7 · 12 minCultural Differences in Global Team Contexts
  8. 10.8 · 11 minTeam Communication and Collaboration Strategies
  9. 10.9 · 12 minGroup Dynamics and Organizational Team Development

Chapter 11Conflict & Diversity Module

  1. 11.1 · 13 minWorkplace Conflict: Perspectives, Types, and Sources
  2. 11.2 · 11 minThe Conflict Process: Definition, Stages, and Dynamics
  3. 11.3 · 13 minConflict Resolution: Skills, Techniques, and Methods
  4. 11.4 · coming soonManaging and Problem-Solving Conflicts in Organisations
  5. 11.5 · coming soonWhen Teams Clash: Turning Tension into a Smoother Workflow
  6. 11.6 · 12 minCultural Variations and Workforce Diversity in Conflict
  7. 11.7 · 13 minEffective Conflict Management Strategies in Practice

Chapter 12Global Leadership Module

  1. 12.1 · 13 minThe Concept, Scope and Mindset of Global Leadership
  2. 12.2 · 10 minAdopting a Global Perspective in Management
  3. 12.3 · coming soonCharacteristics and Responsibilities of Effective Global Leaders
  4. 12.4 · coming soonManagement Practices and Functions in International Companies
  5. 12.5 · 10 minYour Small Business, the Whole World: Going Global Without Losing Your Edge
  6. 12.6 · 10 minCross-Cultural Communication: Strategies and Applications
  7. 12.7 · 10 minDiversity Training and Its Value in Global Business
  8. 12.8 · 11 minResolving Conflicts in International Business
  9. 12.9 · 11 minDoing the Right Thing Abroad: Navigating Ethical Minefields
  10. 12.10 · 11 minAssessing the Impact of Business Globalisation

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Foundations of Leadership (Business 205) carries a NCCRS credit recommendation for 3 semester credits. ACE and NCCRS have over 2,100 cooperating colleges that will consider accepting credits; the final decision is with the universities.
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