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Data-Driven Leadership Skills Course 1: Leadership Narrative

University of Glasgow

This course, offered by University of Glasgow, delves into the theme of 'Authenticity' in leadership. It explores the history of leadership theory, tracing its roots back to Ancient Greece and delving into the unraveling of traditional leadership as it met scientific approaches. The course equips learners with the ability to critically evaluate traditional leadership models in the digital age and analyze leadership narratives' impact on modern leaders. Learners will distinguish between agile and efficient leadership structures and understand their relationship to data, as well as evaluate the role of collective decision making and agile teams.

The course is divided into three modules:

  1. The Leadership Legacy, focusing on traditional leadership models and the hero myth.
  2. The Death of Leadership, exploring the end of traditional leadership and the rise of scientific management.
  3. The Rise of Agility, delving into the fragmentation of leadership and agile decision making.

Upon completion, learners will gain a deep understanding of the history, challenges, and opportunities in leadership, particularly in the context of data-driven approaches and the digital age.

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Data-Driven Leadership Skills Course 1: Leadership Narrative
Course Modules

This course comprises three modules. Module 1, "The Leadership Legacy," delves into traditional leadership models and the hero myth. Module 2, "The Death of Leadership," explores the end of traditional leadership and the rise of scientific management. Finally, Module 3, "The Rise of Agility," focuses on the fragmentation of leadership and agile decision making.

The Leadership Legacy

The Leadership Legacy module explores traditional leadership models and their historical context. It delves into the hero myth and equips learners to critically evaluate these models in the digital age. Through self-awareness assessments and discussions, learners gain insights into the impact of traditional leadership on modern leaders.

The Death of Leadership

The Death of Leadership module examines the decline of traditional leadership and the emergence of scientific management. Learners explore the impact of science on leadership understanding and distinguish between hero and genuine leaders. Personal examples and quizzes provide practical application and assessment of acquired knowledge.

The Rise of Agility

The Rise of Agility module focuses on the fragmentation of leadership and the role of agile decision making. Drawing from historical events like the Battle of Trafalgar, learners analyze the impact of agility on leadership structures. The module concludes with graded quizzes and discussion sessions.

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