Leadership and followership

The Open University via OpenLearn

Overview

Embark on a transformative journey with our free course, "Leadership and Followership," offered by The Open University through OpenLearn. Whether you're stepping into a leadership role for the first time, or you're an experienced leader seeking to enhance your skills and overcome challenges, this course is designed to deepen your understanding of leadership and followership from multiple perspectives.

Throughout this course, you'll engage with the intricacies of what distinguishes a proficient leader, confront common leadership dilemmas, and discover the essential skills required to refine your leadership approach. Initiating with a reflection on your own leadership experiences, the course unfolds through an examination of diverse leadership styles and the pivotal skills that foster effective leadership. You'll delve into aspects of both constructive and detrimental leadership, and explore strategies to address arising challenges.

Importantly, the course highlights the vital relationship between leaders and followers, offering insights into what constitutes a commendable follower and how leaders can cultivate their followers to nurture more productive relationships. This fosters an environment where followers feel empowered to pursue leadership roles themselves, creating a cycle of positive development and growth.

As the course progresses, you'll navigate through common leadership hurdles and ponder over the future landscape of leadership in our ever-evolving world. Culminating in the development of a personalized plan, the course aims to equip you with the tools to further develop your leadership skills and build upon your experiences. By enrolling, you'll have the chance to earn an Open University digital badge, showcasing your dedication to personal and professional growth.

While the badges offered are not accredited by The Open University, they serve as a testament to your interest in the subject matter and your commitment to career advancement, acting as tangible evidence of continuous professional development. Upon successful completion, participants will also receive 24 CPD points accredited by the CPD Standards Office, along with a free Statement of Participation to document your achievement and support your ongoing professional development endeavors.

Participants are encouraged to share their Activity Record from their OpenLearn Profile to evidence their enrollment and progress, even prior to course completion. We also invite you to contribute to groundbreaking research in collaboration with the CPD Standards Office, aimed at enhancing our understanding of adult skill development and shaping the future of professional careers through lifelong learning. Your participation is vital, confidential, and purely voluntary.

Join us on this insightful journey into the realms of leadership and followership, and take a proactive step towards advancing your career. Explore more about this course and enroll today at cpdstandards.com/research. Dive into the world of Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, and Leadership Courses with The Open University and OpenLearn. Your path to leadership excellence begins here.