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Leadership and Personal Development


Course Description

An in-depth self-examination of skills, personality, attitudes, and behaviors to increase self-awareness of leadership competencies. Students will also examine theories of leadership to develop insights for their personalized leadership development. Activities include individual assessments, a ropes course, personal leadership development plan, and learning journal.


Athena Title

Leadership Personal Develop


Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in ILAD 4100E


Prerequisite

Admission into Leadership Scholars Program or enrollment in the ILA Leadership Certificate Program


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall and spring


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

The focus of this course is an in-depth self-examination of skills, personality, attitudes and behaviors to increase self-awareness of leadership competencies. Students will also examine theories of leadership to develop insights for their personalized leadership development. Activities include individual assessments, a ropes course, personal leadership development plan, and learning journal.


Topical Outline

Module 1: Self-leadership through Self-Awareness Module 2: Leadership Traits, Attitudes and Behaviors Module 3: Interpersonal Skills for Leadership Module 4: Vision, Goal Setting and Action Planning Module 5: Innovation and Continuous Improvement to Maximize Leadership Effectiveness


Syllabus