Course Description
This course focuses on managerial leadership. A broad survey of theory, research, and practice on leadership in formal organizations. The topic of leadership effectiveness is at the core of this class. Case analyses, experiential exercises, and discussions are used to develop the personal and interpersonal skills needed in leadership roles.
Athena Title
Lessons in Leadership
Prerequisite
MGMT 3000 or MGMT 3000H or MGMT 3000E
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Course Objectives: To obtain a greater knowledge of yourself, your values, and your goals in order to develop and implement a plan to utilize your strengths and to overcome your weaknesses. To increase your interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills. To learn what the research literature has to teach us about effectively leading and managing people and about the challenges of doing so. To learn how to analyze and resolve people problems you will encounter in the future without sole reliance on intuition and business fads.
Topical Outline
The following topics are covered in this course: Part 1 Introduction & Overview Introduction and course overview History of Leadership Leadership's Role in Managing Human Capital Part 2 Self-Awareness & Personal Leadership Development Interpersonal Awareness Leadership Abilities Personality and Leadership Development Behaviors and Attitudes in Leadership Contexts Part 3 Adaptability Charismatic and Transformational Leadership Leadership Styles Situational Leadership Part 4 Developing Others The Mentoring Process Motivation Through Leadership Leadership Coaching Effective Feedback Diversity Management Part 5 Social Influence Power Influence Tactics Building Teams Communication and Conflict Resolution Part 6 Vision The Leadership of Creativity and Innovation Strategic Leadership
Syllabus