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3.00 Credits
A study of the theories of decision making will be combined with case studies that illuminate the techniques and tactics of effective problem solving, with a focus on the role that leaders play in achieving desired results. Special emphasis will be placed on effective team building through empowering team members to make decisions and solve problems.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines theories and concepts of organizational leadership as seen through the lens of the so-called "New Sciences" - relativity, quantum theory, chaos, complexity, and fuzzy set theory. The focus of the course is on leading change in rapidly evolving organizational environments so characteristic of today's corporate world. Students will develop a functional working knowledge of how to operate as a leader in a climate where stability is rare and change, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity are frequently the only constants. Students will also examine models for leading and managing change and learn how to leverage collaborative organizational structures through team work. They will discuss such topics as: virtual leadership and management, participative management, leadership in highly matrixed organizations, boundaryless organizations, empowerment, partnering relationships and alliances, and information networks.
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3.00 Credits
Conflict is a fact of everyday professional and personal life. If conflict is mishandled, it can be a source of considerable stress and lead to lost productivity. Much of the success and satisfaction we find in life is determined by how we respond to conflict. Leaders especially must respond well in conflict situations and should willingly accept the consequences of their conflict responses. Additionally, leaders are often asked to help resolve conflict among others. What does it take to be "response able" in conflict situations? This course explores theories, methods, skills, and practices associated with successfully engaging in the dynamics of conflict interactions.
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3.00 Credits
An investigation of the increasingly prominent issues surrounding diversity. Students will examine the historical experience of women and minorities, the special circumstances they face in modern society, and the impact of government policies on their position. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of the leader in organizations that are addressing the needs of a diverse workforce.
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3.00 Credits
Bringing about change in an organization ¿ no matter what one's position ¿ requires a unique set of skills. Leaders must be effective in working in multiple contexts and directions simultaneously. As organizational roles shift frequently and more work is done through virtual teams or is performed by those outside the organization, managing relationships with team members, contractors, and volunteers becomes critical. This course builds on emerging theories of emotional intelligence and self-leadership as they are applied in today's fluid organizational contexts.
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3.00 Credits
The goal of the course is to teach future leaders how the law impacts the decisions they make, and how they may be able to use the law to further their objectives. It will examine the relationship between the various branches of government, the rights of individuals versus the state, the role of the courts, and the economic and other conflicts between businesses and individuals. Taught by leading attorneys, the course will cover both matters of current interest as well as how current issues of public policy in the law arise out of precedents and theory established throughout the history of the country. The attorneys will rely extensively on actual cases that have been decided, as well as selected commentary on the law.
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3.00 Credits
Leadership is an increasingly important topic in contemporary organizational and community life. In today's virtual organizations, people are called upon to be effective leaders and followers in their professional roles despite their geographic dispersion. The last decade has seen an explosion of new technologies, a proliferation of new ways of working, and the emergence of truly global organizations. New approaches to work - such as telecommuting, free agency, offshoring, and working remotely - as well as virtual teaming and 24/7 operations, add to organization complexity and call for effective leadership in a world of constant change. This course will examine the issues, dilemmas, and challenges facing individuals who exercise leadership - no matter their organizational level - in the ever-evolving virtual workplace.
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1.50 Credits
Students will gain skill practice with feedback in delivering a variety of training modules (e.g., on designing and leading effective meetings, coaching to improve performance, time management, recognising and rewarding people, making effective presentations, basic elements of project management, etc.). Such training sessions will employ a learner-centered (as opposed to a content-centered), adult learning model. They will be given facilitator guides and turn-key participant guides that they can replicate for use in training and animating others when they return to their home contexts.
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3.00 Credits
In this course, students will explore how to lead others by co-creating and implementing a strategic vision in and with their organisation, congregation, or apostolic work setting. They will not only learn tools and techniques for maximising organisational impact in a resource-constrained context, but will focus on engaging others in strategic thinking and action.
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3.00 Credits
Building on knowledge and personal skills students gained in MLLS 714 (Conflict Resolution), this course considers conflict from an organizational perspective. Questions addressed include: What are the costs to employers of failing to address workplace conflict? What are ethical and legal frameworks within which conflict must be handled? And, what ways have organizations found effective for systematically resolving and preventing conflict? Other advanced topics in conflict resolution may include: violence in the workplace; inter-departmental, intergenerational, and inter-ethnic conflicts; ethical considerations in resolving conflict; and the growing practice of alternate dispute resolution (ADR). Prerequisite: successful completion of MLLS 714, Conflict Resolution
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