Master Class – Level 4
About Course
Welcome to the Master Class Leadership course, the culmination of your leadership development journey! This program is designed for experienced leaders who are ready to rise to the pinnacle of leadership excellence, armed with advanced knowledge, methods, and abilities. This course builds on the core phases of the Mastery Pathway series, preparing you to tackle difficult challenges and alter organizations at the highest levels. As you go, you’ll refine your skills in strategic decision-making, organizational development, and executive leadership, while also learning from real-world case studies and interactive activities. By the end of this journey, you will be equipped to wield significant influence, face tomorrow’s issues, and lead with a lasting impact on your business and the world.
What Will You Learn?
- Master advanced leadership concepts to operate effectively at the highest organizational levels
- Strengthen strategic decision-making and organizational development skills to drive transformation
- Apply executive leadership techniques through real-world case studies and interactive experiences
- Lead with confidence and lasting impact, influencing organizations and shaping future outcomes
Course Content
Mastering Leadership & Influencing Others
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Introduction
Operational Plan
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MCL Pre-assessment Quiz 1
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Purpose of an operational plan
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Creating an operational plan
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Steps to create an operational plan
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Case Study
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Base Camp Reflections
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MCL-Lesson 1 Post Exam
A Culturally Ethical WorkForce
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MCL Pre-Assessment Quiz 2
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Thriving in a Diverse World: Where Great Leadership Meets Cultural Competence
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Creating a Fair and Respectful Work Environment
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Case Study
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Base Camp Reflections
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MCL-Lesson 2 Post Exam
Forecasting & Time Management
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MCL Pre-Assessment Quiz 3
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Introduction
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Forecasting
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Time Management
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Signs of poor time management
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Steps to Ensure Time Management is Working
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Case Study
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Base Camp Reflections
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MCL-Lesson 3 Post Exam
Working With A Board and Outside Entities
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MCL Pre-Assessment Quiz 4
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Working with the Board
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Reporting to the Board of Directors
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Reporting to Community Partners
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Case Study
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Base Camp Reflections
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MCL-Lesson 4 Post Exam
Contemporary Issues in Business Leadership
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MCL Pre-Assessment Quiz 5
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The Value of Looking at Contemporary Issues in Business Leadership
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Specific examples of how looking at contemporary issues in business leadership can be valuable
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How to stay current in business
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Specific examples of how business leaders are addressing contemporary issues
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Case Studies
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Base Camp Reflections
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MCL-Lesson 5 Post Exam
Accounting and A/R and Handling Audits
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MCL Pre-Assessment Quiz 6
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Accounting and auditing
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Importance of the Accounting and Auditing
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Common accounting tasks and methods
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Tips on how to handle audits
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Case Studies
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Base Camp Reflections
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MCL-Lesson 6 Post Exam
Contract Negotiation and Compliance Regulation
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MCL Pre-Assessment Quiz 7
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What is contract negotiation?
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Tips for successful contract negotiation
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BATNA: Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement
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Regulatory Compliance in Business
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Understanding the Importance of Regulatory Compliance
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Developing a Compliance Program
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Regulation for a business context
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Base Camp Reflections
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MCL-Lesson 7 Post Exam
Developing Employee Incentive Plans
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MCL Pre-Assessment Quiz 8
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Key Considerations
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Benefits of Effective Incentive Plans
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Flexibility in the Workplace
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Case Studies
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Base Camp Reflections
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MCL-Lesson 8 Post Exam
Media & Communications
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MCL Pre-Assessment Quiz 9
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Working with the media and communications team
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Examples of how to work with the media and communications team
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Communication plans
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Reporting to the Media
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Case Studies
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Base Camp Reflections
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MCL-Lesson 9 Post Exam
Developing Leaders and Leadership Capability
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MCL Pre-Assessment Quiz 10
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Approaches to developing leaders
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Examples
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Measuring leadership capacity
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Case Studies
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Base Camp Reflections
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MCL-Lesson 10 Post Exam
Servant Leadership & Other Leadership Styles
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MCL Pre-Assessment Quiz 11
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Leadership styles
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Factors that can influence the choice of leadership style
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Servant Leadership
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Benefits of servant leadership
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Base Camp Reflections
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MCL-Lesson 11 Post Exam
The Creative Organization & Sharing A Vision
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MCL Pre-Assessment Quiz 12
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The Creative Organization
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Examples of creative organizations
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Tips for creating a creative organization
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Sharing a Vision
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Tips for sharing a vision
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Case Studies
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Base Camp Reflections
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MCL-Lesson 12 Post Exam
Managing Human Resources
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MCL Pre-Assessment Quiz 15
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What is managing human resources?
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Key steps in managing HR
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Case Studies
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Base Camp Reflections
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MCL-Lesson 15 Post Exam
Organizational Development and Stakeholders
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MCL Pre-Assessment Quiz 14
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Organizational Development
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Examples of how OD can impact stakeholders
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Ethical behavior in the workplace
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Case Studies
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Base Camp Reflections
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MCL-Lesson 14 Post Exam
Strategic Management
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MCL Pre-Assessment Quiz 16
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Facing Challenges
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Tips for overcoming the challenges of strategic management
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Case Studies
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Base Camp Reflections
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MCL-Lesson 16 Post Exam
Leadership Challenges and Best Practices
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MCL Pre-Assessment Quiz 17
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Common challenges and best practices
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Steps on how to find the goal standard best practices
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Tips for implementing best practices in your organization
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Case Studies
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Base Camp Reflections
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MCL-Lesson 17 Post Exam
Digital Storytelling & Social Media
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MCL Pre-Assessment Quiz 18
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Digital storytelling
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Social Media Engagement and Analysis
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Base Camp Reflections
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MCL-Lesson 18 Post Exam
Strategic & Crisis Communication
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MCL Pre-Assessment Quiz 19
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Steps in Strategic communication
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Key principles of strategic communication and crisis communication
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Disaster Planning
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Case Studies
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Proactive Disaster Planning and effective Crisis Communication
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Base Camp Reflections
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MCL-Lesson 19 Post Exam
Creating A Strategic Plan
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MCL Pre-Assessment Quiz 20
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Strategic planning process
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Tips for creating a strategic plan
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Importance and benefits of a strategic plan
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Key differences between strategic plans and organizational plans
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Case Studies
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Base Camp Reflections
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MCL-Lesson 20 Post Exam
Course Exam
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Final Exam
