In this course, we’ll examine what defines effective leadership at the senior level, how leadership styles influence workplace culture, and how to foster trust, accountability, and engagement across the organization.
Creating a Workplace People Want to Be
Creating a Workplace People Want to Be
This course is part of Workplace Psychological Health and Safety Specialization
Instructor: Susan Sawatzky
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Beginner level
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10 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Learn how to shape policies that reduce stigma, create support systems, and ensure leadership at all levels is equipped to have these conversations.
Learn how to strengthen communication across teams and departments, manage change effectively, and resolve conflict to enhance collaboration.
Skills you'll gain
- Employee Engagement
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
- Leadership
- Trustworthiness
- Empathy
- Culture Transformation
- Organizational Leadership
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Employee Performance Management
- Occupational Safety And Health
- Resilience
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Leadership
- Mental Health
- Stress Management
- Safety Culture
- Communication
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Assessments
12 assignments
Taught in English
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