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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Examines the role of the leader as change agent within an organization. Students will develop mastery in visioning, the action research process, strategic leadership, consensus building, conflict management, overcoming resistance to change, performance evaluation, and selected organizational development interventions. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Define the role of leader as change agent and architect for change (2) Develop a mission, vision and value statement for both self and , as an entrepreneur and founder, create a mission, vision and value statement for the organization (3) Detail the steps in the action research process (4) Create a model for change that includes but is not limited to; vision, organizational development strategy, consensus building/communication strategies, and steps for continual renewal (5) Demonstrate proficiency in academic writing skills, adherence to APA standards, and oral presentation
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3.00 Credits
This course explores four frames of gender: (1) fix women, (2) celebrate differences, (3) create equal opportunities, and (4) revise the work culture. Leadership majors will explore the nuances of gender in the workplace; looking not only at women's issues - gender will be viewed as a central organizational element and the implications for women, men and how the meaning of work is being (re)defined. Students will examine how power is used and the dis-interpreted in the context of women: women as well as men: men, and women: men; on how career-goals and strategies are developed, and how the changing roles f women and men are impacting the essence of work, health benefits and more.
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3.00 Credits
Provides students with feedback on their own leadership style though leadership instruments, assessments and exercises. Course will include measurement and skills development in personality, critical thinking, decision making, vertical and horizontal communication strategies, leader communication styles within the context of leadership and organizational models, conflict management, with attention to critical aspects of growth, change, adult development, underlying abilities, and competencies needed to lead effectively in diverse organizations. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify and articulate leadership skills appropriate for culturally diverse environments (2) Examine and identify strengths/ areas for improving leadership communication styles (3) Explore the process of adult development and self mastery through work and work based relationships (4) Identify and present creative decision facilitating opportunities (5) Identify and present opportunities for life long learning and ongoing leadership development (6) Demonstrate proficiency in academic writing skills, adherence to APA standards, and oral presentation skills
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3.00 Credits
This course incorporates organizational studies an ethical leadership challenges; includes exploration of leadership challenges within multinational organization. Students will examine the codes of ethics found in various organizational environments, consider the complexity of multinational organizational and cultural expectations, and the impact of moral values on decisions in the organization with emphasis on the ethical dilemmas that leaders and followers face-including political, legal, social, and environmental issues. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Describe ethical and unethical leadership processes (2) Define and articulate their individual/personal ethic; identify and examine contextual challenges within the workplace and the community (3) Identify and articulate the ethical challenges leaders face in the decision making process within an organization (4) Explore professional ethics- the ethical standards detailed by professional organizations and the expectations of practice with in those domains (5) Research intercultural/cross cultural ethical expectations, identify the indigenous 'voice' in the expectation and definition of ethical behavior and ethical leadership/leader (6) Examine and articulate the impact of cultural expectations when practicing in multinational organizations; articulate how the individual may adjust/ adapt behavior to needs of constituents (7) Create a personal mission, vision, value statement; articulate a personal definition of ethical leadership to carry forward (8) Demonstrate proficiency in academic writing skills, adherence to APA standards and oral presentation skills
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3.00 Credits
Demonstrates the interdependency of the human eco system, the necessity for leaders to understand complexities, and the need to discern and convey simplicities. This introduction to systems thinking requires a holistic frame of reference that will facilitate leadership students' peel away at the layers of perceptions, anchors, and self inflicted barriers. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify and articulate principles and key tenets of systems theory and synchronicity (2) Present and discuss an eco map or mind map denoting the interdependency of the human ecosystem (3) Recognize and articulate how individuals co construct meaning and imbue self and others perceptions, anchors and self inflicted barriers (4) Offer ideas on how they, as leaders, will explore the systems and integral processes created by individuals and teams/groups within organizations (5) Demonstrate proficiency in academic writing skills, adherence to APA standards and oral presentation skills
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3.00 Credits
Analyze the role and responsibilities of leaders in the development of organizational strategic initiatives. Leadership students have an opportunity to learn how decision and choice theory are applied to problem identification and problem solving , assessing both individual and organizational needs, the alignment of human and capital resources, organizational climate, and the identification of key actors and stakeholders within an organization to develop and implement strategic initiatives. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify and articulate the requisite problem solving and strategic leadership skills, cultural insights, organizational and ethical challenges that confront today's leaders (2) Examine and apply problem solving and analytical techniques needed to address gaps between individual perceptions as well as those of executives, mid level managers/leaders, other organizational members and external constituencies (3) Outline a problem solving process (4) Develop and present a case study: analysis of an organization of choice using guidelines presented in the course (5) Demonstrate proficiency in academic writing skills, adherence to APA standards and oral presentation skills
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3.00 Credits
In this course, students will analyze the role and responsibility of leaders in creating talent driven cultures and research organizations that employ strategic, systematic strategies designed to develop leadership competencies. Based on the research, assessment and feedback, students will present their leader portfolio and talent driven model. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Recognize key terms in career development theory (2) Identify steps in the systematic strategy used in career development; apply processes to leader and leadership development succession planning strategies (3) Identify, compare and contrast organizational cultures and detail their strategies for identifying internal and external talent (4) Create a personal leader portfolio and talent driven model (5) Demonstrate proficiency in academic writing skills, adherence to APA standards and oral presentation skills
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3.00 Credits
Metanational organizations view the world as a global canvas with pockets of technology, market intelligence, and dynamic capabilities. Leaders of these organizations see untapped potential and innovate more effectively. Leadership students will examine the strengths of this acumen; learn what it means to: prospect and attract new pockets of dispersed knowledge, leverage innovation, and optimize integrated networks. Leadership students will learn about the inter relationships of various organizations, agencies and international networks. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify how organizations prospect for and access untapped pockets of technology and emerging consumer trends from around the world (2) Compare and contrast how metanational organizations leverage knowledge defined as "imprisoned" in the multinational (3) Identify and recommend how leaders can mobilize fragmented knowledge to generate innovations, profits, and shareholder value (4) Develop and present a case study: Identify and analyze a metanational organization (5) Demonstrate proficiency in academic writing skills, adherence to APA standards and oral presentation skills
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3.00 Credits
Selected Topics in LEAD
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3.00 Credits
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