University of Maryland, College Park
Power Skills Essentials for Leading Project Teams Specialization
University of Maryland, College Park

Power Skills Essentials for Leading Project Teams Specialization

Learn to Lead with Power Skills Essentials. Boost your growth—learn to lead, manage stress, and unlock your full potential at work and beyond.

Jocelyn Davis

Instructor: Jocelyn Davis

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level
No prior experience required
4 months at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

  • Strengths-based management, values-based decision making, and being your best self through intentional change.

  • Learn the impact of soft skills and how that compares to power skills and the current management skills assessments.

  • Impact of self-awareness as a foundation, the personality types, and how to use them along with emotions and emotional intelligence.

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Taught in English
67 practice exercises

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Develop self-awareness to understand your strengths and areas for growth, boosting your leadership impact at work.

  • Track progress, set goals, and improve your management effectiveness using industry proven self-assessments.

  • Understand the difference in cognitive styles and how to navigate ambiguity and decision-making to respond confidently to workplace challenges.

  • Enhance emotional intelligence and values-driven leadership to inspire teams and drive better organizational results.

Skills you'll gain

Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Smart Goals, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Performance Management, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, People Development, Team Management, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Adaptability, Empowerment, and Leadership

What you'll learn

  • Discover your personality type and how it shapes your behavior and leadership style at work.

  • Gain self-awareness to improve communication, conflict management, and team collaboration .

  • Learn to manage energy, optimize strengths, and build high-performance teams .

  • Apply personality insights to solve problems and enhance your professional and personal relationships.

Skills you'll gain

Conflict Management, Communication, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Team Management, Stress Management, Behavioral Management, Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, and Psychology

What you'll learn

  • Learn what emotional intelligence is, why it is important, and how to apply emotional skills for supportive relationships and well-being at work.

  • Learn how you can boost emotional intelligence in your teams to enhance collaboration, leadership, and adaptability in professional settings.

  • Learn practical steps to develop emotional style to manage stress, motivate teams, and maintain productivity at work.

  • Assess and build your emotional style to better understand emotions that can lead to better decision-making during workplace challenges.

Skills you'll gain

Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Leadership, Psychology, Team Management, Team Building, Empathy, Stress Management, Team Motivation, Conflict Management, Positivity, Professional Development, Team Leadership, Decision Making, Smart Goals, Social Skills, and Personal Development

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Instructor

Jocelyn Davis
University of Maryland, College Park
3 Courses1,190 learners

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