Leadership in the Nutrition Profession

Catalog description

This course provides an opportunity for students to become proficient in the skills essential for effective leadership within the nutrition field. We will utilize evidence-based tools designed for self-assessment of leadership traits and strengths. Students will practice and develop competency in the skills of negotiation, collaboration and persuasion, intercultural communication and motivation, visioning, and ethical decision-making. The importance of work-life balance and personal boundaries will be examined in the context of today's work environment.