Edward Jenner Leadership for Veterinary Professionals: Your Leadership Self (FutureLearn)

Edward Jenner Leadership for Veterinary Professionals: Your Leadership Self (FutureLearn)

Explore the concept of leadership, why it matters, the types of issues faced by leaders, and why you are already a leader. Discover what 'leadership' is and why you are already a leader. All veterinary professionals are leaders, it is part of the job. But what is leadership? What makes a great leader? And how can vets and veterinary professionals grow as inclusive and effective leaders?

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Answer these questions and more with this course that will introduce you to leadership. You will identify, reflect on and practice leadership skills so you are more prepared to lead as well as possible in your day to day work.

What topics will you cover?

  • An introduction to the method of study, the course and the other courses that make up the Edward Jenner Leadership for Veterinary Professionals program
  • The elements of good decision making
  • The types of issues leaders face
  • The concept of leadership
  • Why leadership matters
  • What makes good leadership
  • How to reflect on and evaluate insights into yourself

What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

  • Describe the elements of good decision making.
  • Evaluate different types of issues.
  • Explore the concept of leadership.
  • Explain why leadership matters.
  • Describe the components of good leadership.
  • Reflect on and evaluate insights into self.
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