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The Art of Leadership

Today's organizations are in a constant state of flux, responding to their environment, their customers, and their competitors. These conditions necessitate that professionals hone their team building and leadership skills in order to motivate individuals and create cultures that foster innovation and high performance. Professional development in the art and science of leadership empowers current and future leaders to develop and execute an organizational strategy that can weather the storm of unrelenting global change.

Northwestern University's School of Continuing Studies is pleased to offer the Art of Leadership certificate. This program provides training to help professionals better understand and embrace strategic thinking and strengthen their leadership skills in areas such as leading change, building effective teams, and developing and executing competitive organizational strategies.

Participants who complete the program will:

  • Understand leadership styles and organizational culture and dynamics that will enable them to better lead change and transform the organization
  • Have opportunities for leadership style assessment and reflection to improve their communication skills and performance as leaders
  • Explore effective leadership roles such as the leader as coach and mentor and the leader as agent of change
  • Increase team performance by learning how to build and manage high performance teams
  • Develop a heightened awareness of the internal and external challenges in creating an agile and innovative organization
  • Strengthen conflict resolution and negotiation strategies to enhance personal and organizational negotiation effectiveness

Who Should Attend:

  • High potential leaders who are moving into or expected to move into new leadership roles
  • Individuals with responsibility for managing high-profile projects or teams in the organization
  • Individuals in for- profit and nonprofit organizations who wish to build their leadership skills

Students may choose to take any of the leadership courses individually or may wish to complete the Art of Leadership certificate program. To earn the certificate, students must complete the following 4 courses:

Students interested in enhancing their business acumen may also be interested in the Business Administration Certificate Program.

Students interested in exploring the art of Coaching may also be interested in the Summer Coaching Institute

Custom Programs

The School of Continuing Studies works with corporate partners to develop custom Leadership programs to meet their specific needs. This program can be held at your company location.

Northwestern Excellence

  • Northwestern University is a preeminent university recognized internationally as a hallmark of academic excellence.
  • School of Continuing Studies programs provide students with exceptional opportunities for intellectual, professional and personal growth.
  • SCS instructors bring outstanding academic credentials and relevant professional experience to the classroom to create a highly interactive, collaborative, and challenging learning environment.
  • SCS students study with peers who have rich, diverse backgrounds and can provide lifelong learning connections.

Course Information

Registration information and detailed course descriptions can be found on the Art of Leadership course listings page. Schedules, content and prices are subject to change.

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If you would like to speak with someone to get more information about a program or course, give us a call or email us today!

Call: 847-491-3225
Email: pdp@northwestern.edu

 

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