This course has been designed to help leaders, like you, learn how to effectively navigate the challenges of significant organizational disruptions. As a participant in this course, you’ll discover why an understanding of various stakeholder perspectives can inform and dramatically improve a leader’s response to events that threaten an organization’s very survival. This course is also about understanding and developing individual and organizational resilience—the ability to anticipate potential threats; to cope effectively with adverse events when they occur; and to adapt to changing conditions, ensuring a viable path forward for yourself, your team, and your organization. These topics are particularly relevant in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Many course examples will reference lessons leaders around the world have learned during this far-reaching healthcare crisis. During the eight course modules, which are distributed over four weeks, participants will explore topics such as: Why the VUCA world is making crises more common; Characteristics of resilient organizations and ways to increase resilience; Stakeholder value propositions and how these are threatened during a crisis; Organizing frameworks for estimating the types of crises an organization might encounter; the Unique and challenging nature of the crisis environment; the Fundamentals of crisis leadership; and Building a plan to prepare yourself, your team, and your organization for your next major crisis—which, in today’s world, is not so much an “if”, as a “when”. Professor Mike Barger, your faculty member for this course, has served as a TOPGUN instructor in the United States Navy and as a founder and executive at JetBlue Airways. His professional experience has helped him learn a great deal about crisis leadership and to gain a true sense of what it means to be resilient. Throughout the course, Professor Barger will draw upon many practical examples that will make the content of this course easy to appreciate, understand, and translate into practical lessons that you will be able to apply immediately at your organization. Crisis leadership is a topic that’s exciting, daunting, and almost impossible to master. With some time and effort over the four weeks of the course, however, you can develop an exceptional set of crisis-leadership tools that will serve you well throughout your professional career.
YS
I recommend this course to everyone who's passionate about leadership. The lecture is great and the materials are crucial to young generations.
NG
This is a wonderful course that teaches a multitude of knowledge in regards to crisis management
SG
Rooted in real life experience, this a a course which equipped me with practical tools for immediate use.
NB
thank you so much to coursera and the resource person of University of Michigan. The course was excellent with useful content. Thanks again.
SN
The best course I ever opted for....thank you Mike sir for your efforts...I really feel connected with the course...
GH
Great course, but a little difficult if you don't have previous experience in the topics that it covers.
DB
Highly recommended. Crises could happen any moment. The best time prepare for the unexpected is now... starting with this course.
NK
Great Examples! These really help to relate with the course materials and helps in knowledge retention. Thank you very much for this course!
LG
Great course and totally updated to address high stakes leadership and crisis management during Covid 19.
I
The course was so informative and helpful especially in dealing the crisis of Pandemic that our business and stakeholders are facing. Thanks a lot Prof.
SG
This course exceeded all of my expectations and was extremely valuable, even after a decade and a half of crisis communications work. I would recommend it to anyone interested in the topic.
RL
Great course to prepare the company before Time of Crisis arrives. The contents of the course and experiences shared applied in real life situations are very enlightening and educative.
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I have really gained a lot of knowledge and practical experience from this course. It will definitely empower me to prepare my organization and lead in times of crisis
Excellent course and the materials. I have learned a lot of new things from this course and it will help me a lot to transform the same in my organization.
This was an excellent course. I loved the videos and all the course material. The concepts and examples provided by Professor Barger were very easy to comprehend. The course includes practical advice that we can take back to our organizations right away and stir the water for some improvements
Great Course
The course was reasonably interesting, albeit a bit repetitive. It was not challenging especially if you have some experience of crisis leadership. The lecturer was Ok but I felt that the instructional design could have been improved. It felt very targeted to the US market as it used learning techniques I have regularly seen in the S, rather than in Europe. The graded tests are, in my view pointless as they do not allow for individual experiences to be reflected in the answers.
Seven Star Review for "High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis" Professor Mike Barger's course, "High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis," is nothing short of exceptional. His teachings are profound and have had a significant impact on both my personal and professional life. As a radiologist and crisis management leader, I have found the skills and insights gained from this course to be invaluable. Professor Barger’s ability to distill complex concepts into practical, actionable strategies is truly remarkable. His dedication to student success is evident in every aspect of the course, from the meticulously crafted videos and assignments to the engaging simulations and exercises. The course covers seven key points that have made a substantial difference in my life: crisis communication, decision-making under pressure, emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, leadership presence, team coordination, and stakeholder management. These skills have not only prepared me to handle crises effectively but have also enhanced my leadership capabilities in everyday situations. I highly recommend this course to all leaders, students, and professionals seeking to elevate their crisis management skills and leadership acumen. Professor Barger is an outstanding educator, and his course is a must-take for anyone looking to excel in high-stakes environments. Go Blue!
The course is well-structured and informative. The instructors are experts in crisis management and leadership. They provide clear and concise explanations of the concepts and strategies covered in the course. The course also includes a number of case studies and simulations, which allow participants to apply what they have learned to real-world situations. Overall, High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis is an excellent course for anyone who wants to learn more about crisis management and leadership. It is particularly relevant for business leaders, but it is also beneficial for anyone who may face a crisis in their personal or professional life.
Brilliant course....I really enjoyed this course!!! Course material was brilliant..... Excellent videos, Informative readings, Great quizes. Prof Mike Barger explains each concept so well that even if one is new to the topic or one has little Intention of learning, he/she will have no option but to imbibe the concepts fully. I really appreciate the genuine effort in formulating this course for online learners. Thanks a ton Prof Mike Barger, University of Michigan, Coursera, & Class Central.
This course exceeded all of my expectations and was extremely valuable, even after a decade and a half of crisis communications work. I would recommend it to anyone interested in the topic.
The course was so informative and helpful especially in dealing the crisis of Pandemic that our business and stakeholders are facing.
Thanks a lot Prof.
The best course I ever opted for....thank you Mike sir for your efforts...I really feel connected with the course...
Great course and totally updated to address high stakes leadership and crisis management during Covid 19.
Great class, great instructor and excellent content. You cannot afford not to take this class!
An absolutely brilliant course that was extremely informative and very enjoyable to study
A good course on crisis leadership and crisis management.
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