Purpose-Driven Leadership for Strategy and Innovation
Keep adding new skills with 10,000+ programs for $239 (usually $399). Save now.
Purpose-Driven Leadership for Strategy and Innovation
This course is part of Agile Approaches for Modern Leadership Specialization
4,771 already enrolled
Included with
Ask Coursera
71 reviews
Recommended experience
71 reviews
Recommended experience
What you'll learn
Identify why a clear purpose provides stability in times of disruption and change.
Explore methods for identifying and defining your organization's core purpose.
Create and communicate a vision that gives meaning to your team’s work during uncertainty.
Details to know
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills
Build your subject-matter expertise
- Learn new concepts from industry experts
- Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate
There is 1 module in this course
In this course, you will explore how organizational purpose provides clarity and direction amidst uncertainty. Purpose acts as an anchor, offering shared meaning and a foundation for strategic thinking in complex environments. You will learn why a clear purpose is essential to solve significant challenges and seize opportunities, and how leaders can define and align their organization’s purpose with long-term goals. Practical examples will illustrate how purpose-driven leadership accelerates innovation and drives sustainable growth.
This module is ideal for leaders who want to clarify their organization’s purpose and guide their teams through strategic transformation. No prior experience in purpose formulation is required.
In this module, you will learn how to discover and define your Organizational Purpose, providing stability in times of disruption. You will also learn how to craft and communicate a compelling vision that gives context and meaning to your team’s work in uncertain environments.
What's included
1 video9 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts
1 video•Total 13 minutes
- Power of Purpose•13 minutes
9 readings•Total 90 minutes
- Welcome to Purpose-Driven Leadership for Strategy and Innovation•10 minutes
- Meet Your Instructor: Michael Chavez•10 minutes
- Discussion Guidelines•10 minutes
- Report a problem with the course•10 minutes
- Key Takeaways•10 minutes
- Case Study•10 minutes
- Case Study Reflection Questions•10 minutes
- Curated Content•10 minutes
- Share your learning experience•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Power of Organizational Purpose Quiz•30 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
- Course Introductions•10 minutes
- Course Reflection•10 minutes
Earn a career certificate
Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.
Instructor
Offered by
Explore more from Leadership and Management
- Status: Free TrialT
The Expert Academy
Course
- Status: Free TrialN
Northwestern University
Specialization
- Status: Free TrialD
Duke University
Specialization
- Status: Free TrialH
Harvard Business Review
Course
Why people choose Coursera for their career
Learner reviews
- 5 stars
67.60%
- 4 stars
26.76%
- 3 stars
2.81%
- 2 stars
0%
- 1 star
2.81%
Showing 3 of 71
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026
its is a good intro course, but offers fairly vague advice. A good inspirational and conceptual start to a self-driven deep dive.
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025
The speaker was able to translate to technical version of the course that is relatable to beginners like me.
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2025
A course that is short and to the point. Explains the importance of purpose, especially in uncertain times.
Frequently asked questions
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
More questions
Financial aid available,