DEOL 732 Leadership Theory and Practice
This module explores characteristics of learning organizations and their organizational cultures. Students will learn that learning organizations are very different from other enterprises. They are forward-looking, nurturing, flexible, and safe. Creating a learning organization takes great effort on the part of the leader and all other constituents. It also takes special kind of commitment, much energy, and an abundance of resources. Systems thinking, continuous learning, empowerment, and teamwork are among the major elements that make learning organizations successful. Organizational culture and the role it plays in the effectiveness and the success of the organization will also be examined. Creating a learning culture takes transformational leadership, tolerance, understanding, and support of everyone in the organization. Additionally, the course emphasizes the need for leaders to understand that organizations are always changing. The principles and practices of re-engineering/re-inventing institutions will be studied. Participants will learn that the ability to manage change effectively is critical to the success of any leader. Specific strategies for managing change will include decision-making, organizational design, individual and organizational behavior, group dynamics, interpersonal communication, conflict management and negotiation, empowerment and coaching, use of power and influence, managing diversity, performance appraisal, career development, and work stress.
Offered
Spring
Notes
Internship/Portfolio Review Fee