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University of Colorado System

Fundamentals of Cross-Functional Collaboration

University of Colorado System via Coursera

Overview

Our ability to cultivate and lead cross-functional collaboration strongly depends on our level of self-awareness. In this course, you will develop an understanding of basic cross-functional collaboration concepts and definitions, create a leadership self-awareness profile, and learn how to navigate and manage four most prevalent collaboration dynamics.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
    • In this module, you will be introduced to a specialization roadmap so you have a clear map of the course contents. In addition, you will learn what you will need to be successful in the course.
  • Collaboration 101
    • In this module, you will learn what collaboration is, what it consists of, and the neuroscience of collaboration.
  • Leader Self-awareness Profile
    • In this module, you will learn the top ten most influential personal characteristics that determine who we approach, manage, and lead collaboration.
  • Four Common Collaboration Dynamics
    • In this module, you will learn what the three most common collaboration dynamics are and how to approach them.

Taught by

A.W. Lukens and Oxana Trotsenko

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