Master essential leadership skills and learn to develop effective teams through actionable planning and performance management.
Master essential leadership skills and learn to develop effective teams through actionable planning and performance management.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Leadership Development for Engineers Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Create an actionable leadership development plan
Implement proactive performance improvement strategies
Develop and lead creative project teams
Create motivating team environments
Master effective delegation and empowerment techniques
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
2.5 Hours PreRecorded video
21 assignments
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course focuses on developing personal leadership skills and building high-performing teams. Students learn to create actionable leadership development plans, set SMART goals, and implement effective team management strategies. The curriculum covers leadership competency assessment, proactive performance improvement, team mobilization, and creating motivating environments. Special emphasis is placed on practical application through case studies and personal development planning.
Module 0 - Welcome
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Module 1 - Leadership Development Plan
Module 2 · 5 Hours to complete
Module 2 - Pro-active Performance Improvement and Goal Setting
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Module 3 - Launching Creative Project Teams
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Leadership Development Plan Writing Assignment
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Module 4 - Creating a Motivating Team Environment
Module 6 · 4 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Professor in the Practice of Engineering Leadership
David Van Kleeck is a Professor in the Practice of Engineering Leadership at Rice University, where he has been a key member of the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership (RCEL) since August 2014. With a distinguished 34-year career at Shell, he held various roles in process development, manufacturing technical service, and product support across multiple downstream refining and chemical sectors. His extensive experience also includes significant involvement in recruitment efforts at Shell, where he served as a campus interviewer for over fourteen years. In addition to his corporate career, Van Kleeck has a notable military background, retiring as a Brigadier General after 32 years of service in the Army Reserve.Dr. Van Kleeck earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Rice University in 1981. His courses focus on personal leadership development, relationship management, and self-awareness for effective leadership. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging technical skills alongside leadership capabilities to foster high-performing teams. Through his work at RCEL, he aims to equip engineering students with the necessary skills to lead effectively in complex environments and drive innovation within their fields.
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