Leading and Managing People

Catalog description

Develops knowledge and skills for effectively leading and managing people and teams in organizational settings. This course teaches how to create and manage conditions that promote the performance, well-being, and commitment of employees and teams in the workplace. Topics include effective leader behaviors, power and influence, team composition, setting goals and direction, job design, supportive relationships, coaching employees and teams, fostering an adaptive and innovative culture, managing personal and career development, and developing a higher purpose for how to lead employees and teams. Pedagogical methods include class discussions, case studies, group exercises and discussions, and individual reflections. <i>Same course as EL705.</i>