The Intersection of Leadership Theory and Practice

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With a growing recognition of the complexities that face leaders in education and other social organizations, understanding the work of leadership is paramount. Theoretical and practical scholarship has provided insights and guidance about different lenses on leadership and how these understandings can help leaders develop more functional, resilient, and productive professional environments. This seminar will examine the major theories of leaders and bridge leadership ideas with practical application through case studies of leadership in different context. It will introduce students to the perspectives, typologies and conceptual frameworks that situate and guide current and future leadership in organizations.