Foundations of Leadership and Management
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Foundations of Leadership and Management
This course is part of Skills for New Manager Success Specialization
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What you'll learn
Demonstrate strategies for building credibility, trust, and professionalism.
Apply adaptive leadership techniques to manage change and uncertainty.
Analyze workplace conflicts to identify root causes.
Implement structured problem-solving approaches for managerial challenges.
Skills you'll gain
- Leadership and Management
- Business Management
- Adaptability
- Initiative and Leadership
- Trustworthiness
- Organizational Leadership
- Behavior Management
- Problem Solving
- Management Training And Development
- Conflict Management
- Professional Development
- Leadership Development
- Team Leadership
- Organizational Development
- Strategic Leadership
- Organizational Change
- Behavioral Management
- Professionalism
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Leadership
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March 2026
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There are 3 modules in this course
This course is designed for new and aspiring managers who want practical, real-world tools to succeed in their roles. Throughout the course, you'll learn how to:
- Transition from individual contributor to manager by developing the right mindset and leadership behaviors - Build credibility and trust with your team members fast - Navigate change using adaptive leadership strategies for modern work environments - Manage conflict and solve problems using structured, practical approaches You’ll hear from organizational consultants with expertise in work psychology who share research-backed best practices to help new leaders succeed. You'll also have access to interactive, scenario-based activities that simulate real workplace situations giving you the opportunity to practice new skills in a safe environment. By the end of the course, you’ll feel more prepared to lead your team and start building a strong foundation for long-term success as a manager.
In this module, you’ll explore the shift from individual contributor to manager, including the mindset and behavior changes needed to lead others. You’ll learn about the true responsibilities of a manager and develop ways to build credibility, trust, and professionalism as you begin guiding your team to success.
What's included
4 videos1 reading3 assignments
4 videos•Total 15 minutes
- Welcome to the Course!•1 minute
- What Do Managers Do?•5 minutes
- Shifting from an Individual Contributor to a Leader•5 minutes
- Building Credibility, Trust, and Professionalism as a New Leader•4 minutes
1 reading•Total 15 minutes
- Core Responsibilities and Daily Realities of a New Manager•15 minutes
3 assignments•Total 75 minutes
- Transitioning to Management Assessment•30 minutes
- Building Trust in Your First Week as a Manager•15 minutes
- Transitioning to Management Practice Assessment•30 minutes
In this module, you’ll learn how to recognize and navigate adaptive challenges in today’s ever-changing workplace. You’ll explore practical leadership behaviors that will help your teams adapt to change and remain effective in uncertain and hybrid work environments.
What's included
3 videos3 readings2 assignments
3 videos•Total 12 minutes
- Everyday Behaviors of an Adaptive Leader•5 minutes
- Managing Remote and Hybrid Teams with Adaptive Practices•4 minutes
- Cultivating Adaptability in Yourself and Your Team•4 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
- What is Adaptive Leadership?•10 minutes
- Understanding Adaptive Challenges vs. Technical Challenges•10 minutes
- Additional Tools for Guiding Teams Through Adaptive Challenges•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Adaptive Leadership Assessment•30 minutes
- Adaptive Leadership Practice Assessment•30 minutes
In this module, you’ll learn how to recognize and manage workplace conflict while developing structured approaches to solving problems. You’ll explore early warning signs of tension and learn to diagnose the root causes of disagreements. You’ll also learn a structured problem-solving process to identify root causes and how to avoid common mental traps that can lead to poor decisions.
What's included
4 videos3 readings3 assignments
4 videos•Total 13 minutes
- Understanding Workplace Conflict Types and Early Indicators•4 minutes
- Strategies for Managing Conflict•4 minutes
- Avoiding Common Mental Traps When Problem-Solving•4 minutes
- Congratulations on Your Course Completion! •1 minute
3 readings•Total 35 minutes
- The Real-World Cost of Workplace Conflict•10 minutes
- Further Tools for Navigating Conflict•10 minutes
- A Manager’s Guide to Structured Problem-Solving•15 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Conflict & Problem-Solving Assessment•30 minutes
- Match the Strategy to the Conflict•30 minutes
- Conflict & Problem-Solving Practice Assessment•30 minutes
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