The Art and Science of Self Leadership
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The Art and Science of Self Leadership
Instructors: Lata Dhir
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Analyze the components of self-concept and their influence on personal and professional development in a VUCA environment.
Evaluate emotional dynamics in the workplace and develop strategies for enhancing emotional intelligence to improve interpersonal relationships.
Assess individual personality traits using frameworks such as 16 Personality Types and synthesize this understanding to enhance interactions.
Create a personal vision statement based on self-awareness and reflection on interpersonal needs and personality traits to drive impactful leadership
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There are 3 modules in this course
The "Art and Science of Self Leadership" course is designed to empower individuals with the essential skills and insights needed to navigate personal and professional challenges effectively. By exploring the dynamics of self-concept, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal relations, learners will develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their interactions with others.
The course is structured into three comprehensive modules. In the first module, participants will examine the VUCA environment and its impact on self-leadership while enhancing their self-concept through practical strategies and reflective exercises. The second module focuses on emotional intelligence, offering tools to recognize, understand, and manage emotions in themselves and others, promoting healthier workplace dynamics. Finally, the third module emphasizes mastering interpersonal relations and personality, equipping learners with the skills to build meaningful connections and create a personal vision that drives impactful leadership. Through engaging videos, practical strategies, and self-reflective activities, this course aims to cultivate effective self-leaders prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world. Learning Objectives -Analyze the components of self-concept and their influence on personal and professional development in a VUCA environment. -Evaluate emotional dynamics in the workplace and develop strategies for enhancing emotional intelligence to improve interpersonal relationships. -Assess individual personality traits using frameworks such as the 16 Personality Types and synthesize this understanding to enhance workplace interactions. -Create a personal vision statement based on self-awareness and reflection on interpersonal needs and personality traits to drive impactful leadership.
The "Knowing My Self Concept" module delves into exercises and discussions aimed at fostering self-awareness. Participants explore their strengths & limitations cultivating a deeper understanding of their self-concept. This module will help the participants embrace their uniqueness for personal growth and fulfilment.
What's included
16 videos3 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt
16 videosβ’Total 79 minutes
- Introduction to the Courseβ’4 minutes
- Meet your Instructor - Prof Lata Dhirβ’3 minutes
- Meet your Instructor - Prof Sumita Dattaβ’2 minutes
- What is Vuca?β’4 minutes
- Pivoting in the VUCAβ’5 minutes
- Overview of Kolbβs Modelβ’5 minutes
- Knowing your Self-Conceptβ’6 minutes
- Your Ideal Self-Conceptβ’6 minutes
- Understanding Self - Conceptβ’5 minutes
- Strategies for enhancing your self-concept.β’4 minutes
- Overview of Perceptionβ’6 minutes
- Biases that Distort Our Perceptionβ’12 minutes
- Implication & Application of Perceptionβ’6 minutes
- Personal Attribute Checklistβ’2 minutes
- Overview of Johari Windowβ’3 minutes
- Johari Window Part 2β’7 minutes
3 readingsβ’Total 75 minutes
- Syllabusβ’15 minutes
- Read More About VUCA & Self-Conceptβ’30 minutes
- Read More About Perception and Johari Windowβ’30 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 120 minutes
- Graded Quiz - Exploring Self-Awarenessβ’60 minutes
- Practice Quiz - VUCA & Self-Conceptβ’30 minutes
- Practice Quiz - Perception and Johari Windowβ’30 minutes
1 discussion promptβ’Total 10 minutes
- Meet & Greetβ’10 minutes
The "Enhancing Emotional Intelligence" module helps to empower individuals in understanding, managing, and leveraging emotions effectively. It aims to enhance self-awareness, empathy, and interpersonal relationships. Participants will learn strategies to regulate emotions and navigate conflicts more effectively.
What's included
15 videos4 readings5 assignments
15 videosβ’Total 48 minutes
- Relevance of Emotional Intelligenceβ’5 minutes
- What are Emotions?β’3 minutes
- Dynamics of Emotion in the Workplaceβ’3 minutes
- Emotional Reaction in the Workplaceβ’5 minutes
- Managerβs Response in Emotional Situationβ’2 minutes
- The Concept of Emotional Intelligenceβ’3 minutes
- Self awareness: A Dimension of Emotional Intelligenceβ’4 minutes
- Self Management: A Dimension of Emotional Intelligenceβ’2 minutes
- Social Awareness: A Dimension of Emotional Intelligenceβ’3 minutes
- Relationship Management: A Dimension of Emotional Intelligenceβ’2 minutes
- Exercising Emotional Intelligence is Work Settingβ’3 minutes
- Self-Strategies for Enhancing Emotional Intelligenceβ’3 minutes
- Self-Strategies to Become More Aware of Emotions in Self and Othersβ’4 minutes
- Self-Strategies for Managing Emotions in Self and Others for Positive Outcomeβ’5 minutes
- Conclusion and Reflections on Enhancing Emotional Intelligenceβ’3 minutes
4 readingsβ’Total 120 minutes
- Read More About Emotional Intelligenceβ’30 minutes
- Read More About Dynamics of Emotions at Workplaceβ’30 minutes
- Read More About Concept of Emotional Intelligenceβ’30 minutes
- Read More About Self Strategies for Enhancing Emotional Intelligenceβ’30 minutes
5 assignmentsβ’Total 180 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Enhancing Emotional Intelligenceβ’60 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Emotional Intelligenceβ’30 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Dynamics of Emotions at Workplaceβ’30 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Concept of Emotional Intelligenceβ’30 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Self Strategies for Enhancing Emotional Intelligenceβ’30 minutes
The Developing Interpersonal Relations at Work module is tailored to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of interpersonal dynamics. Participants will gain insights and learn strategies to enhance communication and collaboration in group settings by understanding different Personality types
What's included
20 videos4 readings5 assignments
20 videosβ’Total 92 minutes
- Relevance Of Interpersonal Needs & Personality In Developing Relationshipsβ’3 minutes
- Understanding The Concept Of Interpersonal Needsβ’4 minutes
- Dynamics Of Interpersonal Needs And Drives In The Workplaceβ’6 minutes
- Interpersonal Relationsβ’4 minutes
- The Need For Inclusionβ’4 minutes
- The Need For Controlβ’4 minutes
- The Need For Affectionβ’4 minutes
- Developing Healthy Interpersonal Relations For Managerial Effectivenessβ’6 minutes
- Understanding The Concept Of Personalityβ’8 minutes
- Where Do You Draw Your Energy From?β’5 minutes
- How Do You Take In Information?β’4 minutes
- How Do You Make Decisions?β’5 minutes
- What Is Your Basic Attitude Towards The Outer World?β’4 minutes
- 16 Personality Typesβ’7 minutes
- Implications And Applicationsβ’6 minutes
- Reflect, Act, And Impactβ’2 minutes
- Self-Awareness And Self Assessmentβ’3 minutes
- Discover Your Sweet Spotβ’6 minutes
- Curating Your Personal Visionβ’4 minutes
- Impactβ’3 minutes
4 readingsβ’Total 120 minutes
- Read More About Interpersonal Relationsβ’30 minutes
- Read More About Interpersonal Realtions at Workβ’30 minutes
- Read More About Personalitiesβ’30 minutes
- Read More About Reflect, Act, and Impactβ’30 minutes
5 assignmentsβ’Total 330 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Decoding Interpersonal Relationsβ’60 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Interpersonal Relationsβ’180 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Interpersonal Realtions at Workβ’30 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Personalityβ’30 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Reflect, Act, and Impactβ’30 minutes
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