Duke University
Agile Approaches for Modern Leadership Specialization
Duke University

Agile Approaches for Modern Leadership Specialization

Agile leadership for purpose-driven impact. Build agile teams and adaptive culture for lasting growth.

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

(36 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
1 month at 2 hours a week
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

Overview

  • Define and align organizational purpose to provide clarity and inspire teams, guiding strategy and innovation in uncertain environments.

  • Cultivate an agile culture that embraces change, reduces barriers, and fosters continuous improvement across the organization.

  • Empower and lead agile teams by promoting collaboration, autonomy, and alignment with strategic goals to respond effectively to market shifts.

  • Drive sustainable growth through purpose-driven leadership, agile mindset development, and adaptive team dynamics in evolving business landscapes.

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Identify why a clear purpose provides stability in times of disruption and change.

  • Explore methods for identifying and defining your organization's core purpose.

  • Create and communicate a vision that gives meaning to your team’s work during uncertainty.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Visionary
Category: Dealing With Ambiguity
Category: Organizational Change
Category: Organizational Strategy
Category: Innovation
Category: Communication
Category: Strategic Leadership
Category: Leadership
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Strategic Thinking

What you'll learn

  • Identify what makes a culture agile and adaptable in a rapidly changing marketplace.

  • Discover how to pinpoint cultural elements that support or hinder agility.

  • Explore strategies to influence and reshape your organization's culture to enhance agility.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Organizational Change
Category: Culture Transformation
Category: Adaptability
Category: Innovation
Category: Initiative and Leadership
Category: Organizational Effectiveness
Category: Open Mindset
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Overcoming Obstacles
Category: Change Management

What you'll learn

  • Form teams that can quickly adapt to emerging market changes and customer demands.

  • Explore how agile teams can enhance collaboration, decision-making, and accountability.

  • Cultivate relationships, challenge assumptions, and create synergies for better outcomes.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Team Leadership
Category: Team Building
Category: Innovation
Category: Team Performance Management
Category: Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Category: Team Management
Category: Organizational Change
Category: Team Motivation
Category: Market Dynamics
Category: Cross-Functional Collaboration
Category: Empowerment
Category: Agile Methodology

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Duke Corporate Education
Duke University
15 Courses8,002 learners

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