Resilience & Leadership: Concepts, Definitions, & Frameworks
Master resilience engineering and crisis management concepts for critical infrastructure systems. Perfect for engineering leaders.
Master resilience engineering and crisis management concepts for critical infrastructure systems. Perfect for engineering leaders.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Resilience Engineering and Leadership in Crisis Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Define resilience and explain the built environment concept
Apply holistic approaches to critical infrastructure systems
Implement crisis management frameworks in complex scenarios
Assess threats and hazards using DHS protocols
Analyze ethical considerations in crisis management
Develop strategies for organizational resilience
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
4.35 Hours PreRecorded video
5 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course introduces the fundamental concepts, definitions, and frameworks of resilience engineering and crisis management. It focuses on critical infrastructure systems and the built environment, teaching students how to apply holistic approaches to complex scenarios. The curriculum covers resilience frameworks, crisis management strategies, threat assessment protocols, and ethical considerations in decision-making. Through real-world case studies and practical applications, students learn to evaluate system vulnerabilities, implement adaptive strategies, and develop effective crisis response plans.
Resilience Concepts and Definitions
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Resilience Engineering, Crisis Management, & Critical Infrastructure Frameworks
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Resilience of Complex Systems, Disaster Events, & Threat Identification
Module 3 · 6 Hours to complete
Ethics, Crises, & Disaster Events
Module 4 · 5 Hours to complete
Organizational Crisis, Adaptive Systems, & Human Resilience
Module 5 · 5 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Scholar in Residence and Professor of Engineering Practice
Dr. John E. Thomas is a Scholar in Residence and Professor of Engineering Practice in the Lockheed Martin Engineering Management Program at the University of Colorado Boulder. With over 25 years of professional experience across various industries, including wireless communications, software, semiconductors, and defense, Dr. Thomas has a rich background in building and leading high-performing cross-functional teams and managing complex product development initiatives. His extensive leadership experience encompasses business development, operations, and global program management in both startup and growth organizations.Dr. Thomas is passionate about fostering sustainable and resilient systems for future generations. His research interests lie at the intersection of engineering and social science, focusing on human resilience and the dynamics of complex socio-technical systems that support community well-being, such as energy, water, transportation, and cybersecurity. He co-founded the Resilience Engineering Institute, dedicated to disseminating knowledge and tools related to resilience. Dr. Thomas holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from UC Santa Barbara, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech, an MBA from Santa Clara University, and a Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering from Arizona State University. Through his courses like "Creating a Technology Startup Company" and "Resilience & Leadership," he aims to equip students with the skills necessary to navigate challenges in technology and leadership effectively.
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