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The Open University

Step up to leadership

The Open University via OpenLearn

Overview

This free course is one in a series focusing on leadership, decision-making and communication in the context of policing with the community.  This particular course focuses on the challenge of leadership and leading change in an ever-changing policing context. It provides insights to help individuals become more effective leaders of teams and organisations, and to engage more effectively with key community stakeholders.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • 1 What is leadership?
  • 1 What is leadership?
  • 2 Leadership or management?
  • 2 Leadership or management?
  • 3 Leadership in a policing context
  • 3 Leadership in a policing context
  • 4 ‘Being’ a leader
  • 4 ‘Being’ a leader
  • 4.1 Being a leader might depend on context
  • 5 Are you seen as a leader?
  • 5 Are you seen as a leader?
  • 6 Leading with a purpose
  • 6 Leading with a purpose
  • 7 Developing an effective team culture
  • 7 Developing an effective team culture
  • 7.1 Where does culture come from?
  • 8 Leaders, empowerment and accountability
  • 8 Leaders, empowerment and accountability
  • 9 Leading through change
  • 9 Leading through change
  • Summary
  • References
  • Acknowledgements

Reviews

4.8 rating, based on 5 Class Central reviews

4.5 rating at OpenLearn based on 15 ratings

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    Karl B. Regua
    I recently completed the "Step up to Leadership" course, and it has been an immensely valuable experience. This course went beyond theoretical discussions, offering practical insights and skills essential for effective leadership.
  • Alpa Shah
    I recently completed the "Step up to Leadership" course, and it has been an immensely valuable experience. It is very easy to understand.
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    Maahee Goda
    The course is very nice. The words are simple. The activites are interesting. Also, one can complete the course in 2 hours.
  • Mohamed Abdirabi Hassan
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    Ehsan UL HAQ
    I must say every person in any field should do this course .It will consciously or subconsciously improve their effectiveness at work

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