Our ability to cultivate and lead cross-functional collaboration strongly depends on our level of self-awareness. In this course, you will develop an understanding of basic cross-functional collaboration concepts and definitions, create a leadership self-awareness profile, and learn how to navigate and manage four most prevalent collaboration dynamics.
Fundamentals of Cross-Functional Collaboration
Fundamentals of Cross-Functional Collaboration
This course is part of Cross-Functional Collaboration Specialization
Instructor: Oxana Trotsenko
Sponsored by Louisiana Workforce Commission
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
4 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Learn components of collaboration, its neuroscience, personal dynamics, your baseline, and the three most common collaboration dynamics.
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Assessments
13 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Cross-Functional Collaboration Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, you will be introduced to a specialization roadmap so you have a clear map of the course contents. In addition, you will learn what you will need to be successful in the course.
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 assignment
In this module, you will learn what collaboration is, what it consists of, and the neuroscience of collaboration.
What's included
5 videos1 reading4 assignments
In this module, you will learn the top ten most influential personal characteristics that determine who we approach, manage, and lead collaboration.
What's included
9 videos2 readings4 assignments
In this module, you will learn what the three most common collaboration dynamics are and how to approach them.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
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