Overview
The course is divided into a series of lessons that start with a self-review of strategic leadership potential and an overview of the domain of strategic leadership. We explore the tasks, skills and strategic competencies that enable a strategic leader to guide an organization while navigating the tensions involved in positioning the organization to meet short term needs and the long-term vision. Activities in the course include a series of readings, podcasts, group discussions, and two individual assignments (papers).
Objectives
By the end of this course, you should be able to do the following:
- Assess your leadership potential by identifying your strengths, values, and style and what additional skills you require;
- Define leadership, identify leadership styles, discuss different theories of leadership, and describe basic techniques and issues in leadership;
- Explain the roles of leader and follower in the team context, describe methods of team leadership, and analyze specific techniques and issues in team leadership;
- Identify and discuss issues in leadership at the organizational level;
- Examine your organization and its leadership from a strategic perspective;
- Describe how you will apply leadership concepts and techniques in your situation.
Evaluation
Your grades will be based on completion of two papers and participation in the Discussion application.