Organizations need to stay on the cutting edge of human performance to remain relevant, now and in the future. The way we've led the people in our organizations in the past is no longer sufficient for success. The landscape of human capital is changing, and a more human-centered approach is warranted to attract and keep the most talented workers.
The Neuroscience of Leading Transformational Organizations
This course is part of Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain Specialization
Instructor: Ron Duren Jr.
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Describe how neuroscience impacts collaborative creativity.
Understand how to build mentally tough organizations.
Explore the world of neuroscience utilized in business applications.
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There are 5 modules in this course
Our brains are typically not comfortable with uncertainty and change. These states always have the potential to signal danger or risk. We fear that which we cannot see. In this module, you will come away with an understanding of how the brain approaches these states and with tools to better manage our uneasiness with them.
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4 videos11 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts
Empirical evidence supports the idea that diverse teams, on average, perform better than those lacking diversity. Teams that are diverse, have varying viewpoints that are beneficial to the team. In this module, you'll understand how the brain can work against us and how we can better engage with those who are different from us.
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3 videos9 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
When we are children, we are all creative. Arts and crafts is often our favorite activity. Somewhere along the way, we are taught that we must not focus on such childish behaviors and focus instead on hard skills. Our ability to be creative and innovative still exists, even if dormant. In this module you will learn how to tap back into these abilities with the help of neuroscience.
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3 videos8 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Group flow state, also known as "collective flow" or "shared flow," occurs when a group of individuals engage in a collaborative activity and experience a heightened state of focus, motivation, and enjoyment. In this module, we will examine the neuroscience and how to nurture it in your teams and organizations.
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3 videos8 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In my estimation, the 2020's are what I am calling the "NeuroDecade." Applying nueroscience to leadership, business, strategy, marketing and even parenting is becoming more common. Where we go from here is largely up to you and your organizations. In this module we take a look at how neuroscience is being applied to other areas of business beyond leadership. The future is bright!
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Reviewed on Nov 12, 2023
an excellent combination of science of mind and leadership
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2024
The course is very well structured and has a lot of important aspects any professional leader must know.
Recommended if you're interested in Personal Development
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Politecnico di Milano
University of Colorado Boulder
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