Course examines current problems and issues in the field of public affairs. Topics may vary from year to year and will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Course Schedule: Sun Oct 17 (9-11:30am Pacific) Sun Oct 24 (9-11:30am Pacific) Sun Oct 31 (9-11:30am Pacific) Sun Nov 7 (9-11:30am Pacific) This course develops the skills for managers, business leaders and people leaders to coach their people. Leaders who can coach have the ability to motivate and develop their employees by enabling them to develop themselves and unleash their full potential. The course covers fundamental coaching skills and coaching model that leaders can apply to their day‐to‐day interactions with their team, direct reports, as well as their peers. Occasionally, the coaching skills can also be applied to situations when people need to manage up to more effectively engage with their supervisors. Topics to be addressed and worked with in the coaching process include: - the roles of a leader (i.e. mentor, advisor, supporter and coach); - coaching skills and T-GROW model; - active listening and leadership communication skills; - building relationships and trust; - creative problem solving; - having a difficult conversation and managing conflicts.

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