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LinkedIn Learning

Leading in Government

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Considering a career in government? This course demystifies the critical knowledge and skills you need to lead in the public arena.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Leading in government
  • Challenges and opportunities
1. Strategic Thinking
  • Strategic thinking for public leaders
  • Connecting vision to mission in government
  • Translating work objectives into plans in government
2. Budgeting
  • Budgeting for public leaders
  • Staffing your team for excellence
  • Smart resource management
3. Coaching and Feedback
  • Developing and motivating employees
  • Leading through coaching and feedback
  • Expectation setting and performance review
4. Communication
  • Learn to listen
  • Presentation skills for government leaders
  • Creating a communication plan for public leadership
5. Situational/External Awareness
  • Leading through trends and change
6. Innovation
  • Creating innovative solutions in government
7. Decision-Making
  • Decision-making for public leaders
  • Risk management in the public sector
8. Serving the Public
  • Leading the continuous improvement of customer service
  • How to be more effective and efficient
Conclusion
  • Start leading

Taught by

Adelle Dantzler

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4.6 rating at LinkedIn Learning based on 106 ratings

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