Course Description

When it comes to leadership, one size does not fit all. How you act and treat your teammates has everything to do with how successful you will be as a leader.

In this mini-course, learn how to quickly size up your leadership situation, understand the mind-set of the person you are leading, and choose the right leadership approach to use.

This is more than just another course about some leadership theory. This is a practical leadership tool you can take and apply anywhere immediately. You will learn what questions to ask and how to ask them, how to choose the right approach, and several practical techniques you can use to put it into action.

Allow about 90 minutes to take full advantage of the content in this course.

Course Structure:

Introductory Module - Video and Voiced presentation outlining the basic concept

Four Content modules - each containing:

  • Introductory videos (1 min)
  • Voiced slide presentation that explains concepts and techniques (10-12 min)
  • Video example (2-4 min)
  • Knowledge Check (2 min)

Concluding module - three scenario examples to test your understanding and apply your knowledge

What are the requirements?

No previous leadership experience is needed

What am I going to get from this course?

  • Learn how to rapidly determine which of four leadership situations you are in
  • Understand the mental framework of the person you are leading in each situation
  • Know how to choose the best leadership model to follow
  • Get dozens of practical tips and techniques you can use
  • See video examples that mirror the discussion
  • Test your understanding with several scenario-based exercises

What is the target audience?

  • People who are new to leadership
  • Recently promoted managers
  • Those seeking a deeper understanding of leadership concepts and techniques
  • Those who mentor young leaders

Instructor

Ken Downer

Ken has a passion for sharing what he has learned about leadership. After a 26 year career in the U.S. Army Infantry and 18 years of volunteering in the Scouting program, he has done and learned a lot. Whether its jumping out of airplanes at night in Panama, commanding an isolated outpost in Iraq, leading a staff, or teaching leadership skills to youth, his experiences have given him a lot to share.He regulary posts about what he has learned on his website RapidStartLeadership.com, shares it on Facebook and Twitter, and gets deep into the details in online courses like this one.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1: Introduction

    • Course Introduction and Orientation

    • Introducing the Framework

    • Knowledge Check
  • 2

    Module 2: Willing but Unable

    • Willing but Unable Introduction

    • Willing but Unable Presentation

    • Video Example: Willing but Unable

    • Knowledge Check - Willing but Unable
  • 3

    Module 3: Willing and Able

    • Willing and Able - Introduction

    • Willing and Able Presentation

    • Video Example: Willing and Able

    • Knowledge Check - Willing and Able
  • 4

    Module 4: Unwilling but Able

    • Unwilling but Able Video Introduction

    • Unwilling but Able Presentation

    • Video Example: Unwilling but Able

    • Knowledge Check - Unwilling but Able
  • 5

    Module 5: Unwilling and Unable

    • Unwilling and Unable Introduction

    • Unwilling and Unable Presentation

    • Knowledge Check - Unwilling and Unable
  • 6

    Module 6: Scenarios and Exercises

    • Introduction to Scenarios and Questions

    • Scenario 1

    • Questions - Scenario 1

    • Scenario 2

    • Questions - Scenario 2

    • Scenario 3

    • Questions - Scenario 3

    • Synthesis and Conclusion

    • Feedback