About this Course
The One Water initiative combines water resources, wastewater, drinking water, and reuse, into one functional management model. This course, Leadership in the Water Sector, equips water professionals with the leadership skills needed to navigate today’s complex technical, organizational, and human challenges. Through proven leadership frameworks, emotional intelligence, and personality-based communication strategies, you’ll develop the self-awareness and interpersonal skills required to lead with integrity, resilience, and effectiveness. Designed and developed by successful senior water leaders and professional lecturers, this course emphasizes practical, values-driven leadership knowledge tailored to the unique demands of the water sector, helping you build trust, manage diverse teams, and lead confidently in high-stakes professional environments. By the end of this course, you will bridge your own leadership gaps at any level, no matter the extent of your management experience. Whether you are an operator, superintendent, or manager, this course will strengthen your foundational leadership practices to succeed in the water sector
What You'll Learn
- Demonstrate foundational leadership principles in water sector
- Apply emotional intelligence for authentic leadership
- Leverage personality insights to enhance communication
- Adapt leadership strategies to sector challenges
Prerequisites
- Basic familiarity with water sector terminology
- Readiness to engage in applied exercises or case studies
Instructors
Maura Horn
Cynthia Lane
Richard Kuchenrither
Jeff Theerman