Strategic Leadership Essentials
Master strategic leadership skills to turn unpredictability into opportunity and develop effective organizational strategies.
Master strategic leadership skills to turn unpredictability into opportunity and develop effective organizational strategies.
This comprehensive course equips leaders with essential analytical frameworks and tools to define and implement successful organizational strategies. Students will learn to analyze their leadership strengths, develop effective communication strategies, and make strategic decisions in unpredictable environments. The course focuses on practical applications of strategic thinking, conflict resolution, and stakeholder communication, helping leaders capitalize on opportunities while managing risks and trade-offs.
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What you'll learn
Master strategic thinking principles for effective leadership
Develop comprehensive conflict resolution strategies
Analyze and manage organizational risks and trade-offs
Create effective stakeholder communication processes
Design and implement organizational strategies successfully
Enhance decision-making capabilities in unpredictable environments
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Module Description
This course focuses on developing strategic leadership capabilities for unpredictable business environments. Students learn to analyze leadership strengths, implement strategic thinking frameworks, and manage organizational communication effectively. The curriculum covers strategic decision-making, risk assessment, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution. Emphasis is placed on practical applications of leadership principles in dynamic business contexts.
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Leadership Educator Advancing Adult Learning and Civic Engagement
Dr. Jared Cook is an Assistant Professor of Leadership and Chair of the Leadership Department in the College of Business at Doane University. Since joining Doane in 2019, Cook has primarily taught in the Leadership Studies and Master of Arts in Leadership programs, drawing on his Ed.D. from the University of South Dakota and M.S. in Education from Fort Hays State University. His research focuses on adult learning, educational simulations, and civic engagement, areas in which he has published several refereed articles and co-authored a book on post-traditional learning. Cook has been instrumental in developing innovative programs at Doane, including the MicroMasters in Strategic Leadership & Communication, an online microcredential program offered through DoaneX. This program exemplifies Cook's commitment to making leadership education more accessible and applicable to diverse learners. Through his multifaceted approach to teaching, research, and program development, Cook strives to bridge academic theory with practical skills, preparing students for the dynamic challenges of modern leadership roles while promoting civic engagement and lifelong learning.
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Educational Leadership Expert Advancing Critical Thinking Assessment
Dr. Tiffany Shonerd, a Visiting Assistant Professor of Leadership at Doane University, brings a diverse background in educational leadership and instructional design to her role. With a recently completed Doctorate of Educational Leadership from the University of South Dakota (May 2024), an Education Specialist degree (2023), and a Master's in Instructional Design and Development from Bellevue University, Shonerd's academic journey reflects her commitment to educational excellence. Her research focuses on critical thinking and assessments in higher education, with her doctoral dissertation exploring the alignment between student and AI-generated definitions of critical thinking. Shonerd's teaching experience spans from early childhood education to adult learning, including her current role advising public school administrators and teachers through a leadership capstone project in partnership with the Nebraska Department of Education. As a School Board Member, she further demonstrates her dedication to educational leadership at multiple levels. Through her multifaceted approach to research, teaching, and leadership, Shonerd aims to advance understanding of critical thinking assessment in higher education, particularly in the context of emerging technologies, while bridging the gap between theoretical frameworks and practical applications in educational leadership.
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