Foundations of Leadership

The course "Foundations of Leadership" explores foundational leadership principles to help you develop the skills and traits necessary for senior technical leadership roles. Through engaging modules, you’ll analyze leadership approaches, including traits and skills-based theories, ethical practices, and modern leadership styles like transformational, servant, and adaptive leadership. You’ll gain critical thinking skills using Paul and Elder’s model, assess your leadership strengths, and learn to navigate ethical dilemmas effectively. What sets this course apart is its focus on practical, self-reflective learning. By bridging theory and practice, you’ll evaluate your leadership characteristics, compare them with peer feedback, and apply leadership theories to real-world challenges. You’ll also explore diverse leadership models, from Path-Goal Theory to Authentic Leadership, tailored to enhance your ability to lead in complex, dynamic environments. By the end, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of leadership theories, styles, and critical thinking techniques to drive team performance and foster organizational growth.