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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, a personal leadership development plan, and learning journal.


Athena Title

Leadership Personal Develop


Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in ILAD 4100


Non-Traditional Format

This course will be taught 95% or more online.


Prerequisite

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


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, a personal leadership development plan, and a 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