Leadership Theory and Practice II

Catalog description

This course is the second of two courses that provide a foundation for understanding the leadership development process. This course builds upon the foundation set in GM502 : Leadership Theory and Practice I by continuing to review, understand, and apply leadership studies and adding additional tools to your leadership toolkit. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding and applying the Leader-Member Exchange (LMX), transformational leadership, authentic leadership, servant leadership, and team leadership theory. The course emphasizes the critical change initiatives needed by organizations and how to apply your leadership practice. The course takes an in-depth look at the role of gender and culture in leadership with a review of African American women's leadership practice.