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INSTRUCTOR: Charles C. Calhoun, Jr., P.E., BC.NE (RET), F.ASCE
Course Length: 9 Hours
Purpose and Background
As we advance into the 21st century, the engineering manager must not only be technically competent but must possess the leadership skills to move an organization forward and to advance in his/her career. This course will help you develop or expand your leadership skills. You will learn how to: successfully lead an organization or a department; understand yourself and your staff including generational differences; apply a leadership style which is appropriate to the situation; apply systematic decision-making processes while considering the critical role of intuition; lead change while maintaining motivation; apply the "art" of leadership or the "discipline" of management; effectively communicate and provide feedback considering the differences in the way men and women communicate; and form and lead effective teams. The course also includes one hour of ethics training.
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-assessment (true-false, multiple choice and fill in the blank questions).
Course Outline
- Leadership Defined
- Situational Leadership
- Motivating During Change
- Communications: Men and Women
- Decision Making
- Team Building
- Ethics and Self-Assessment
How to Earn your PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion
To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short on-line post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 1 year of purchasing the course.