Lecturer of Management and Organizations, Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations
Generative Leadership: Inspiring Adaptability in an AI World
What You'll Learn
- Explore how generative leadership helps build a new mindset for leading resourcefully and enhancing organizational thriving
- Explain the impact of threat rigidity on organizations and how generative leadership can help overcome it
- Apply a generative leader mindset and generative leadership strategies to real-world scenarios that involve adaptability to AI-driven change
4 Modules
4 Hours
1 hr per module (approx.)
Rating
About Generative Leadership: Inspiring Adaptability in an AI World
The world's best leaders inspire adaptability in the face of uncertainty. In "Generative Leadership: Inspiring Adaptability in the AI World," you will learn how to adopt a generative leader mindset in the fast-changing world of AI-driven change. Throughout the course, you will learn about generative leadership: a form of leading that creates unique, resourceful environments where employees thrive as they embrace challenge and change. You’ll also explore the principles of generative leadership and see how they are used in real-world organizations. Based on these principles, you’ll be challenged to identify ways you can put them into practice in your organization or workplace, allowing you to think deeply about your role as a generative leader. By gaining an understanding of generative leadership and using it to create greater flexibility in your work, you’ll be better prepared to stand out as a leader and provide a space that allows people to flourish during change.
Skills You'll Gain
- Adaptability
- Adaptive Leadership
- Change Management
- Decision Making
- Ethical Leadership
- Generative Artificial Intelligence
- Leadership
- Leadership Development
- Strategic Thinking
What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion
- Certificates of completion acknowledge knowledge acquired upon completion of a non-credit course or program.
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Welcome Message
Welcome to Generative Leadership: Inspiring Adaptability in an AI World. In this course, you will explore how to lead effectively in fast-changing, AI-driven environments. Learn to inspire adaptability, foster resilience, and unlock the potential of your team. Through real-world examples and reflective exercises, you will develop a generative leadership mindset that helps organizations thrive amid uncertainty. This course equips you to navigate AI-driven change and elevate others in meaningful ways.
This abbreviated syllabus description was created with the help of AI tools and reviewed by staff. The full syllabus is available to those who enroll in the course.
Course Schedule
Module One: Understanding Generative Leadership
- Learn two core principles of generative leadership and how to apply them in situations requiring flexibility and adaptability.
- Reflect on leadership role models and lessons that can support your development as a generative leader.
Module Two: Generative Leadership in Times of Uncertainty
- Explore the evidence-based threat rigidity model and how people, teams, and organizations respond to threatening situations.
- Apply generative leadership principles and practices to reduce rigidity, increase flexibility, and build capacity for resourceful change.
Module Three: Applying Generative Leadership in the Age of AI
- Apply generative leadership principles through an interactive case study focused on AI-driven organizational change.
- Make leadership choices while navigating an AI-driven process improvement challenge.
- Reflect on your development and continued practice as a generative leader.
Grading Policy
Course materials and assignments remain available for self-paced learning. Learners must earn an overall grade of 80% or higher to pass the course and earn the certificate. The Module One reflection and Module Three reflection are ungraded. The Module Three Course Assignment quiz accounts for 100% of the course grade. Module Two does not include an assignment.
Beginner Level
No prior experience required
What People Are Saying
As a generative leader, you understand that the type of metaphor you use unlocks a vision of human connection and a feeling of support. It shapes the meaning we make of the technology.
Monica Worline Faculty Director, Center for Positive Organizations, Lecturer, Ross School of Business
