PODLB - Taking Initiative
Course Description
Taking Initiative is the ability to act proactively, influence others, and drive change without waiting for direction. This course empowers learners to identify opportunities, take ownership, and lead without formal authority. Participants will explore strategies for motivating others, overcoming inertia, and learning from both success and failure. By strengthening self-awareness and embracing accountability, learners will become catalysts for action in their teams and organizations.
Key Skills Addressed:
• Leading and inspiring others without formal leadership roles
• Recognizing and acting on opportunities for positive change
• Demonstrating self-awareness in decision-making and performance
• Learning from outcomes to support continuous improvement
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Leadership Skills for Professional Success Certificate : Leadership Skills for Professional Success
English Proficiency Requirements
Continuing Education Programs
Continuing Education (CE) courses and programs offered online through LSU Online & Continuing Education typically include a combination of lecture and discussion as well as reading and writing assignments. You need an adequate command of English in all skill areas (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) to participate in classes.
If English is not your native language, you must meet one of the English language proficiency requirements below to be successful in our CE programs. If you intend to register for a CE course or program, you can determine whether you meet English proficiency requirements by self-assessment prior to enrolling. We want to empower you, the learner, to progress successfully. Completing this self-assessment will enable you to make a good decision on whether you can complete one of our programs.
Intermediate English Skills
Most CE professional development courses and programs require at least intermediate English skills, which are equivalent to a B2 level of English language proficiency on the Self-Assessment Form. When assessing yourself, be sure to read through each of the categories under Column B2 to make sure you meet proficiency requirements.
Advanced English Skills
Online Distance Learning courses and microcreds are for-credit courses and might require more advanced English skills, equivalent to a C1 level on the Learner Self-Assessment Form. Be sure to read through each of the categories under Column C1 to make sure you meet proficiency requirements.