This course addresses the question of work-life balance, one which is of great importance to leaders
in all settings. Based on D. Quinn Mills' book, Leadership: How to Lead, How to Live, a text used at Harvard Business School, this course looks at methods and techniques to
reconcile work and family. You will also consider the question of personal fulfillment and the
needs and demands of leadership.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify the major sources of work-life balance conflict
- Discuss the myths about work-life balance - including the "make time later," division of labor, and "quality time" myths
- Identify strategies to achieve balance, including balancing by week, over a year, and via a short career
- Recognize ways to maintain work-life balance
- Examine what defines personal fulfillment
- Identify those significant elements that play a role in a leader's life
- Identify nine ways of viewing life's choices
- Develop and complete a Personal Work-Life Balance Plan
This course is self-paced and online. You will have access to this course for 30 days.
Target Audience: This course is designed for adult learners seeking to improve their work/life balance and/or managers interested in promoting balance in the work place.
Level: Introductory/Intermediate
Prerequisites: Learners should have some basic knowledge of, and experience with, managing and leading within an organization.
Estimated time to complete: 3-5 hours