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The Evolution of Management and Leadership Theory (FutureLearn)

Offered by Coventry University,
The Evolution of Management and Leadership Theory (FutureLearn)

Develop an in-depth understanding of leadership by assessing your own leadership qualities with the use of different theories. Discover your leadership qualities. Are leaders born or made? On this short course, you will have the opportunity to examine the evolution of leadership theory by exploring the key concepts of leadership.

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You will also have the chance to discuss and investigate the differences between leaders and managers and assess your own leadership qualities through leadership questionnaires.
This course is part of the program International Leadership, which is one of the building blocks that leads to a degree in BA International Business (Top Up).

What topics will you cover?

  • What is leadership?
  • The evolution of leadership theory
  • Assigned versus emergent leadership
  • The relationship between power and leadership
  • Identifying the difference between leader and manager
  • The Leadership Trait Questionnaire

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

  • Explore the fundamental concepts of leadership and the evolution of leadership theory

-Identify the differences between a leader and a manager

  • Assess your own leadership qualities

Who is the course for?
This course is for those who want to progress into a leadership role in their company or career, and for those looking for leadership skills as part of their continued professional development.

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