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Motivation and Leadership

Motivation and Leadership

This course is part of Principles of Management Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 hours to complete

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Apply foundational motivation theories to overcome the challenges of engaging employees in a modern workplace.
Evaluate various leadership theories and approaches to effectively navigate contemporary managerial challenges.

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There is 1 module in this course

Learn how to drive organizational success by mastering the essential skills of leadership and motivation. This course will show you how to leverage various leadership styles and personal traits to shape a positive culture and inspire your teams to achieve their best. You will explore powerful motivational theories and gain practical techniques for boosting employee engagement and performance. By the end of this course, you will be able to select the right leadership approach and apply proven motivational strategies to foster a highly engaged and effective workforce.

In this course, our focus shifts to the pivotal roles of leadership and motivation in organizational success. You will gain insights into various leadership styles and traits that shape organizational culture. Additionally, we will explore motivational theories and techniques designed to inspire and engage employees effectively.

What's included

1 video2 assignments2 app items4 plugins

1 videoTotal 3 minutes

Motivation & Leadership Theories3 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Practice Quiz30 minutes
Graded Quiz30 minutes

2 app itemsTotal 70 minutes

Reading: Theories and Issues of Motivation pp. 354-36725 minutes
Reading: Leaders and Leadership pp. 409-43245 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Interactive: Motivation Theories5 minutes
Interactive: Motivation Issues5 minutes
Interactive: Contingency Theories of Leadership5 minutes
Interactive: Contemporary Views of Leadership5 minutes

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