LEAD 305 - Organizational Communications for Leaders

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

LEADERSHIP

Description:

This course offers leadership students the opportunity to examine how leaders in organizations share information with members of the internal community and with those outside of the organization. Communication styles as they relate to leadership roles within the organization are discussed as well as using communication to facilitate change with an organization. Topics will include effective personal communication skills, audience analysis, written and electronic communication and the development of successful listening skills. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify and articulate the key organizational communication theories, styles and models; apply to leadership theories, styles and models (2) Identify and compare/ contrast organizational cultures and proclivity to particular communication models (3) Examine how communication styles impact the decision making process, problem and conflict resolution and professional development (4) Compare and contrast ethical practices in organizational communications and impact on horizontal and vertical relationships (5) Identify personal communication style and its affect on /with other styles (6) Demonstrate proficiency in academic writing, public and virtual communication skills and adherence to APA standards in scholarly writing

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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