LDR 525 - MANAGING AND LEADING PEOPLE

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

This graduate level course will introduce and apply the theories of leadership to enable students to build the knowledge and skill sets to manage and lead teams in the current turbulent environment. Additionally, this course will provide a micro perspective of leadership focusing on the skills and qualities leaders need to have in order to succeed in their respective leadership roles. This course starts from the premise that managing and leading people are skills that can be acquired and intentionally practiced, resulting in increased competence and performance. Being a skill-based course, students will discover and develop their own leadership skills through active learning, self-assessments and self-reflections. This course will provide students the opportunity to learn the importance of values, beliefs, and emotions in leadership. In addition to the micro perspective, students will also be acquainted with the macro perspective about visioning, strategic direction, importance of communication, and ways to manage change.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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