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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf Study, Virtual ClassroomVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

In today's corporate world, which is characterized by disruptive technologies and fast change, business leaders play an extremely significant role in building an environment that promotes long-term success. The High Impact Leadership online course by the University of Cambridge teaches students how to lead with impact in any corporate situation and how to study different styles, industry standards, and frameworks of leadership.

According to the DDI world 2021 report, 28 % of human resource managers believe their firms have elevated leadership. The High Impact Leadership Training introduces candidates to fresh ideas and tactics by teaching the importance of higher intensity management in personal, team, and organizational settings. 

Training Industry report states that, In 2019, $3.5 billion was spent worldwide on Leadership training projects, demonstrating its relevance in business. The High Impact Leadership syllabus assists candidates in developing critical abilities, equipping them with the skills to connect teams around a shared goal, and discovering their mission as a leader.

The Highlights

  • University of Cambridge offering
  • Downloadable resources
  • Course provider Getsmarter
  • Shareable certificate
  • Online learning
  • Projects and assessments
  • 8-10 hours per week
  • Split option of payment
  • Self-paced learning
  • 8 weeks duration

Programme Offerings

  • Infographics
  • Case Studies
  • Live polls
  • online learning
  • Offline resources
  • Self-paced learning
  • quizzes
  • video lectures

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesInstitute for Sustainability Leadership, Cambridge
The High Impact Leadership fee is Rs. 124,162. There are two options of payment: one-time payment and split payment, as well as four methods of payment:  debit card, credit card, wire transfer, and EFT. There will be no additional costs if the student decides to pay the entire amount at once.  If a student selects the split option to pay the fee in 2 payments, an additional 3% of the total course fee will be charged as an admin cost.


Fee type

Fee amount in INR

High Impact Leadership fees

Rs. 124,162


Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

To qualify for the High Impact Leadership certification from the University of Cambridge, Candidates must finish the course by completing the learning modules and presenting online projects and assignments. Candidates will be required to engage in different class activities such as tests, live polls, questionnaires, and so on. To measure the learning performance, a series of digitally presented projects and assignments are assessed. To be certified, students must satisfy all of the coursebook's criteria.

What you will learn

LeadershipManagerial skillCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

After completing the High Impact Leadership online certification course from the University of Cambridge, Learners will obtain a grasp of the principles, ideas, and practices required for high influence leadership, as well as the capacity to communicate effectively, persuade, and interact with stakeholders to direct change. Students will also create their aggressive management action plan to help them build their skills and implement higher intensity leadership in every situation.


Who it is for

  • Anyone interested is in sustainable development and changing climate, along with strengthening leadership qualities.
  • Expert in another area who wants to guide their company through the VUCA effects.
  • Entrepreneurs, consultants, Managers, and those currently in positions of authority will benefit from higher self-assurance skills provided by this course.
  • Anyone interested in improving the performance of the team via collaboration, creativity, impact, and unity.

Admission Details

To enrol in the High Impact Leadership online training from the University of Cambridge via Getsmarter, follow the steps given below:

  • Open the official course page by following the URL.
  • Tap on the ‘Register Now’ button to start the enrolment process
  • Read the provider T&C carefully and accept to continue 
  • Fill in the personal information to generate a profile on Getsmarter
  • Provide billing address and sponsor details if any
  • Make payment and start learning from the scheduled date

The Syllabus

  • Describe contemporary leadership models, theories, and frameworks relevant for business today and in the future
  • Illustrate how leadership models and frameworks can be applied to your own business context
  • Apply leadership theory to better understand your own style and approach to leadership
  • Describe how you can apply your leadership style to improve the impact of teams you work with
  • Illustrate why leadership is a critical component to bring about change in organisations
  • Show how strong leadership can contribute to business growth and have a positive impact on society

  • Recall the big picture trends and complex systems that influence leadership in the broader external context
  • Identify potential leadership challenges in the external context of an organisation, including industry sector, value chain, stakeholders and competitors
  • Articulate ways to mitigate challenges and enable high-impact leadership in the external context
  • Outline challenges to leadership in the internal context of an organisation, including strategy, culture, structure and systems
  • Illustrate solutions to overcome challenges and promote leadership within the internal context of an organisation
  • Outline your sphere of influence beyond traditional business structures and systems
  • Determine enablers of and challenges to leadership in the internal and external contexts

  • Identify the gaps between traditional approaches to leadership and the approaches that are needed for businesses in the future
  • Articulate the business case for diversity and inclusion practices
  • Apply perspectives from a variety of global sources beyond the traditional business world
  • Conclude what ‘good’ high-impact leadership means for your specific context
  • Investigate how to align your individual purpose with that of the organisation
  • Evaluate ways of measuring high-impact leadership for you, your team, and an organisation

  • Recall the concepts of systems thinking within the business context
  • Identify disruptions that can affect leadership in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world
  • Illustrate different types of wicked problems that affect business
  • Recognise levers for change beyond your immediate organisational environment
  • Describe how the practice of leading collaboration is critical to address systems-level challenges and opportunities affecting business
  • Illustrate practical ways of reconciling long-term strategic objectives with short-term priorities
  • Investigate strategies for navigating complexity as a leader
  • Distinguish between your current leadership style and the high-impact leadership style that is required to thrive in the rapidly changing business context

  • Describe the principles and convictions that give you a sense of meaning and underpin what you stand for
  • Interpret how an individual's sense of purpose can contribute to high-impact outcomes in business
  • Clarify how moral concepts such as fairness, inclusion and responsibility shape business decisions
  • Illustrate your role in building the confidence and resilience required for taking action
  • Analyse the leadership capabilities and practices that are required to deliver the level of change needed in business

  • Describe different approaches to stakeholder engagement
  • Illustrate stakeholders in your current and future sphere of influence by applying stakeholder engagement theory
  • Articulate the importance of collaboration and partnership for high-impact leadership
  • Analyse effective collaborations and partnerships that have delivered high-impact change
  • Evaluate the power of storytelling in business to influence change
  • Formulate a personal narrative that will enable you to have high impact in your sphere of influence

  • Describe the opportunities for business that arise from adopting a range of innovative ideas and practices
  • Describe how leaders are harnessing technological innovations to transform business and society
  • Articulate how businesses are identifying new methods of value creation in the delivery of products and services
  • Analyse the challenges to and enablers of innovation within the context of the organisation
  • Assess the mindset and practices that generate your entrepreneurial thinking and advance team innovation

  • Discuss how institutions are responding to change in order to achieve high-impact, collaborative leadership
  • Illustrate examples of new leadership that are emerging within and beyond business
  • Analyse the enablers of and challenges to effective leadership across different functions within a team and an organisation
  • Assess how a leader can best align commercial success with the delivery of social and environmental outcomes
  • Decide how you will develop an influencer network to maximise your leadership impact
  • Develop an action plan to become a more effective high-impact leader in your current and future spheres of influence

Instructors

Institute for Sustainability Leadership, Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What does a high impact leader focus on?

High-impact leaders are committed to purposeful growth and place a priority on relevance.

2: What is the impact of good leadership?

Good leadership results in excellent morale, excellent staff retention, and long-term achievement that is stable.

3: What is a high impact relationship?

A high-impact leadership necessitates fresh perspectives from both employee and the manager.

4: How does leadership impact society?

Effective leadership contributes to the development and upliftment of organisations and society.

5: What are the 5 leadership skills?

The 5 leadership skills are:

  • Strategic thinking
  • Risk-taking
  • Self-development
  • Innovation
  • Team development
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