AESP’s Leadership Self-Paced Courses

Lead, inspire, and motivate teams to reach their full potential.

Members: $300 (3 Group Member Points) / Non-Member: $399

Organizations must continuously change to remain current and competitive. Progressive companies in the energy industry and beyond are embarking on a wide range of change initiatives to adapt to current trends and market demands. The role of leaders in the success of these initiatives cannot be overstated. Leading change is a skill in and of itself, and this course is aimed at providing leaders the requisite tools to successfully navigate change in dynamic workplace environments. It includes case studies drawn from real world examples – such as digital transformation in the energy sector – that show common pitfalls as well as key strategies to overcome resistance and lead change at various levels of an organization. This course is based on the work of Harvard Business School Professor D. Quinn Mills.

Members: $375 (4 Group Member Points) / Non-Member: $499

Perhaps the most challenging aspect of management is managing people. A manager must motivate workers and coordinate their activities. And in the increasingly complex work environment we all operate in, organizations are changing, from adopting matrix structures to establishing empowered teams. These developments present managers with new and difficult challenges. In addition, in the energy industry, managers often face challenges of managing a remote or field-based team. Finally, regardless of where you work, whether at a major utility, a small municipal department, or an energy consulting firm, as energy businesses evolve there is a growing need to focus on building and managing a strong workforce culture of performance. This course will explain how the goals, empowerment, and measurement system of management can be employed. It includes case studies drawn from energy management situations, including motivating employees, establishing metrics, and managing conflict.

Members: $225 (2 Group Member Points) / Non-Member: $299

Emotional intelligence (EI) is our ability to identify and control our emotions to achieve positive outcomes in our relationships, and it is often what distinguishes great leaders from good leaders. Leaders in the energy industry with high EI are better equipped to engage subordinates, colleagues, and company executives, and they can do a better job of handling and resolving conflicts. Further, many organizations today, including those in the energy industry, are considering emotional intelligence when hiring, promoting and developing their employees. This course reviews the underlying concepts of emotional intelligence and explores how managers can improve and make use of their emotional intelligence.

Members: $225 (2 Group Member Points) / Non-Member: $299

This course will explore the many facets of workplace conflict and consider its effects on an organization. It will examine examples of the types of conflicts that typically arise in organizations and will help you identify conflict behaviors. It will provide you tips on how to handle dangerous conflict and will explore strategies for diffusing tension and restoring a positive workplace environment. The course includes video commentary from experts in Organizational Behavior and presents several real-world scenarios, including in the energy industry, to help you practice and apply the skills and strategies discussed throughout the course.

Members: $225 (2 Group Member Points) / Non-Member: $299

Most managers have gained at least some experience managing remote employees. But many have had to do so via “gut instinct” without a framework to guide their actions and decisions. This course is an opportunity to “step back” and reassess your online management style, review best practices, and consider new ways to augment your current approach to remote management. As you know, there can be many advantages to remote work for both the company and the individual, but managers must be aware of the challenges that can arise when employing remote workers. While much of the energy workforce has historically been field-based, this course takes a deeper look at the benefits and drawbacks of remote work for those positions which were traditionally office-based and provides managers with tips and multi-industry case studies for helping their remote workers stay connected and motivated.