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Leadership that Delivers Specialization
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Leadership that Delivers Specialization

Drive Team Success with Inclusive Leadership. Build leadership skills for high-performing, inclusive teams.

Catherine Mattice
Starweaver
Eric Zackrison

Instructors: Catherine Mattice

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

  • Build inclusive and psychologically safe teams to boost productivity.

  • Apply AI tools for strategic decision-making and performance management.

  • Develop and communicate a compelling organizational vision.

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October 2025

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Specialization - 5 course series

What you'll learn

  • Diagnose personal energy management barriers and implement strategic recovery techniques.

  • Apply accountability frameworks in ambiguous organizational contexts.

  • Develop motivational strategies to enhance team engagement.

  • Create psychological safety environments that promote team performance.

Skills you'll gain

Accountability, Team Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership and Management, Motivational Skills, Stress Management, Team Building, Innovation, Organizational Leadership, Drive Engagement, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Team Motivation, Dealing With Ambiguity, and Team Management

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate workplace norms and leadership models to identify barriers for neurodivergent employees.

  • Propose strategies to improve team dynamics, communication, and leadership for neuroinclusion.

  • Apply neurodiversity principles to enhance inclusive culture, decision-making, and support systems.

  • Demonstrate inclusive leadership by navigating complex scenarios with empathy and adaptability.

Skills you'll gain

Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Culture Transformation, Safety Culture, Team Management, Communication, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Employee Engagement, Adaptability, Collaboration, and Empathy

What you'll learn

  • Define strategic leadership and develop a strategic and compelling vision that aligns with organizational goals and drives long-term success.

  • Implement strategies for communicating the vision, leading organizational change, and overcoming resistance to new initiatives.

  • Evaluate workplace culture dynamics and design initiatives that promote a positive, high-performance environment.

  • Apply strategies to lead with agility, enhance presence, and resolve challenges through communication and negotiation.

Skills you'll gain

Strategic Leadership, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Empathy, Negotiation, Business Leadership, Leadership, Decision Making, Executive Presence, Organizational Leadership, Conflict Management, Drive Engagement, Workplace inclusivity, Culture Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Trustworthiness, Organizational Change, and Visionary

What you'll learn

  • Create psychologically safe environments that promote trust, inclusion, and open communication across diverse teams.

  • Implement efficient systems including OKRs, meeting rhythms, and delegation frameworks that drive execution.

  • Diagnose performance issues using the Skill-Will matrix and deliver effective feedback using structured conversation models.

  • Build sustainable motivation through strategic recognition and continuous improvement experiments.

Skills you'll gain

Leadership, Leadership and Management, Employee Onboarding, Recognizing Others, Planning, Performance Analysis, Empathy, Goal Setting, Rapport Building, Safety Culture, Employee Performance Management, Productivity, Workplace inclusivity, Team Leadership, Coaching, Meeting Facilitation, Team Building, Communication, Team Motivation, and Constructive Feedback

What you'll learn

  • Explain key AI concepts, relevant data requirements, and the role of AI in executive decision-making processes.

  • Evaluate ethical considerations by identifying potential biases, transparency issues, and accountability concerns in AI-driven decision-making.

  • Use AI tools for forecasting, risk assessment, and strategic analysis in organizational contexts.

  • Lead AI Integration by communicating AI insights, fostering an AI-ready culture, and anticipating emerging trends and challenges in AI leadership.

Skills you'll gain

Strategic Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Culture Transformation, Business Ethics, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Communication, Organizational Leadership, Responsible AI, Business Leadership, and Data Ethics

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Instructors

Catherine Mattice
Coursera Instructor Network
3 Courses4,613 learners
Starweaver
Coursera Instructor Network
448 Courses827,613 learners
Eric Zackrison
19 Courses19,952 learners
Anastasia Mizitova
Coursera Instructor Network
1 Course513 learners

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