Best Free MOOCs In Business For April by: Jeff Schmitt on March 31, 2016 | 10,308 Views March 31, 2016 Copy Link Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Email Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Reddit Foundations of Everyday Leadership School: University of Illinois Platform: Coursera Registration Link: REGISTER HERE Start Date: April 11, 2016 (4 Weeks Long) Workload: 4-6 Hours Per Day Grades: Students can choose to explore course videos, discussions, and ungraded assignments for free, but they won’t be able to submit graded assignments, earn a certificate, or complete a specialization without paying a $79 fee. Instructor: Gregory Northcraft Credentials: Northcraft is a professor of business administration at the University of Illinois’ College of Business in Urbana-Champaign. A Ph.D. from Stanford, Northcraft’s research focuses on “conflict management and negotiation, collaboration in teams, managerial decision-making, and employee motivation and job design.” His research has also been featured in academic journals ranging from Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes to the Academy of Management Journal. He is currently the senior editor of Organizational Science and was previously the University of Illinois’ associate dean of faculty. Description: Are leaders born or made? What separates winning teams from functioning ones? In this course, students will identify traits and practice techniques that attract interest and build buy-in. Even more, students will explore team dynamics and how they impact motivation, decision-making, and collaboration. Review: “This course has had a profound impact on how I view leadership. I understand that genuinely effective leaders pull the lever on making a decision only when they have rallied the support and gathered the perspectives of those who will be affected by the decision. If you want an introductory lesson on how to do this then I implore you take this course. You won’t regret it.” To read the full, in-depth review, click here. Additional Note: This is the first of a seven course specialization from the University of Illinois called “Strategic Leadership and Management.” It includes courses on organizational design, business and corporate strategy, and applying leadership techniques. To learn more about this specialization and register for it, CLICK HERE. Previous Page Continue ReadingPage 11 of 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20