The One Water initiative combines water resources, wastewater, drinking water, and reuse, into one functional management model. This course, Leadership in the Water Sector, equips water professionals with the leadership skills needed to navigate today’s complex technical, organizational, and human challenges. Through proven leadership frameworks, emotional intelligence, and personality-based communication strategies, you’ll develop the self-awareness and interpersonal skills required to lead with integrity, resilience, and effectiveness. Designed and developed by successful senior water leaders and professional lecturers, this course emphasizes practical, values-driven leadership knowledge tailored to the unique demands of the water sector, helping you build trust, manage diverse teams, and lead confidently in high-stakes professional environments. By the end of this course, you will bridge your own leadership gaps at any level, no matter the extent of your management experience. Whether you are an operator, superintendent, or manager, this course will strengthen your foundational leadership practices to succeed in the water sector.
Leadership in the Water Sector
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What you'll learn
Demonstrate foundational leadership principles relevant to the water sector.
Apply emotional intelligence to lead with courage, authenticity, and trust.
Leverage personality awareness to improve communication and collaboration.
Adapt leadership and communication strategies to real-world challenges in water organizations.
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January 2026
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There are 3 modules in this course
Welcome to the course, Leadership in the Water Sector. This first module provides you with leadership backgrounds and the solid foundation from several historical leadership authors, focusing on Stephen Covey's 7 Habits. This helps you to build a solid foundation for successful leadership from key leadership attributes.
What's included
23 videos4 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module empowers water professionals to harness emotional intelligence for more courageous, values-driven leadership. You will explore the four core competencies of emotional intelligence, deepen your understanding of vulnerability’s role in trust and team performance, and apply tools for navigating high-stakes situations with authenticity. You will be able to evaluate your own leadership behaviors through the lens of psychological safety and construct a personalized Courage Action Plan to lead with integrity, resilience, and openness.
What's included
13 videos9 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, you will unlock the power of personality awareness to elevate your communication and collaboration skills. You’ll explore the four foundational personality styles—Dominant, Expressive, Analytical, and Amiable—and discover how recognizing these traits in yourself and others can transform your interpersonal relationships. You’ll also enhance your communication toolkit by aligning body language and expression with your unique style, fostering deeper connections and more effective teamwork.
What's included
12 videos1 reading4 assignments
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