Leading Global & Virtual Teams

Catalog description

This course surveys the basic principles, concepts, and theories concerning group dynamics and team leadership. Leading modern teams involves not only managing different personalities, but also different cultures, and, frequently, doing so from a distance. In the course, the student will enhance learning in how to be an effective team member and a leader of global and virtual teams. Through participating in experiential exercises, simulations, and team projects the course provides the student with an opportunity to develop skills in managing highly diverse groups and building effective and efficient teams in a global and virtual world.