Leadership Basics

Catalog description

Three lecture. Introduction to leadership in which students will develop a personal leadership philosophy, learn to articulate a vision, examine, evaluate and solve ethical dilemmas in the workplace, and practice leading by serving. Students will be able to: discuss classic cases, leadership profiles, and contemporary articles on leadership; identify effective leaders and the characteristics they exhibit; define leadership in terms of the skills necessary to practice it effectively; identify personal leadership assumptions and philosophy, and enhance self-awareness; identify ethical issues commonly encountered in the workplace; identify personal ethics assumptions and philosophy, and enhance self-awareness; analyze and generate solutions to ethical scenarios; demonstrate effective techniques and strategies for articulating a vision; expand awareness to include the concept of servant leadership; demonstrate leadership skills by participating in shared analysis, ethical evaluation, experiential exercises, and observation and service in the community; evaluate effectiveness of personal communication techniques; identify elements of successful inter-group communication; consider strategies to enhance communication effectiveness; apply techniques used in effective communication in discussion and experiential exercises; recognize the significance of team building as a leadership skill; and recognize the benefits of volunteering or serving others.