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      Alignor

      Leading Diverse Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Conflict Management, Diversity Awareness, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Decision Making, Team Management, Discussion Facilitation, Communication, Leadership, Negotiation, Relationship Building, Active Listening

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      HEC Paris

      CAPSTONE: Your Leadership Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Strategic Leadership, Accountability, Resilience, Personal Development, Business Leadership, Visionary, Innovation, Presentations, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managing Innovation: Ambidexterity, Teams and Leading Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Innovation, Change Management, New Product Development, Organizational Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Product Lifecycle Management, Organizational Structure, Emerging Technologies, Business Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Developing Innovative Ideas for Product Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Corporate Strategy, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Initiative and Leadership, Target Market, Business Strategy, Value Propositions

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      222 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Connected Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Visionary, Time Management, Prioritization, Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      740 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Agile Approaches for Modern Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Team Building, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Management, Visionary, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Motivation, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Agile Methodology, Business Leadership, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership Development, Innovation, Corporate Strategy, Change Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Leadership and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure, Corporate Strategy, Governance, Conflict Management, Organizational Strategy, Trustworthiness, Team Building, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Management Training And Development, Business Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Ethics, Team Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Negotiation

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Agile Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Agile Methodology, Meeting Facilitation, Positivity, Team Building, Resilience, Scrum (Software Development), Team Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Innovation, Sprint Planning, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Agile Project Management, Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, Project Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Empathy, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Team Management, Self-Discipline, Communication, Active Listening, Stress Management, Decision Making, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      142 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Leadership in 21st Century Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Talent Management, Crisis Management, Innovation, Business Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication, Governance, Change Management, Decision Making, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Adaptability, People Management, Performance Management, Cognitive flexibility, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Leadership Out of the Box

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Delegation Skills, Team Leadership, Team Management, Change Management, Team Performance Management, Professional Networking, Leadership Development, Leadership, Matrix Management, People Management, Team Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Time Management, Executive Presence, Organizational Effectiveness, Virtual Teams, Influencing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular initiative and leadership courses

    • Leading Diverse Teams: Alignor
    • CAPSTONE: Your Leadership Challenge: HEC Paris
    • Managing Innovation: Ambidexterity, Teams and Leading Change: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Developing Innovative Ideas for Product Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Connected Leadership: Yale University
    • Agile Approaches for Modern Leadership: Duke University
    • Strategic Leadership and Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Agile Leadership: University of Colorado System
    • Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Leadership in 21st Century Organizations: Copenhagen Business School

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