Group and Organization Dynamics

Catalog description

This course focuses on effective team development, including understanding dynamic interactions between individuals and groups in a complex organizational system. As an emerging leader, you will learn about communication theories and best practices to manage conflict, politics, and culture to move your team toward success. You will reflect on yourself as a team member, or follower, through self-assessments resulting in a new awareness of emotional intelligence. Finally, in a team setting, you will read and critique case studies on ethical dilemmas and practical organizational problems, furthering your learning from diverse perspectives.