BUSN 1060:  Leadership Development

 

Required Text/Resources:

Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies 4th Editition
WebCT: http://webct.ccri.edu  BUSN1060 (Warren) Supplemental Course Materials

Course Description:

This course is designed to provide emerging and existing leaders the opportunity to explore the concept of leadership and to develop and improve their leadership skills. The course integrates readings from the humanities, experiential exercises, films, and contemporary readings on leadership.  Review my classroom policies and procedures.

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Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to help prepare students to assume increasingly responsible leadership roles in their personal, professional, and academic lives. As such, the course focuses not only on significant theories of leadership and their applicability to leaders of the past and present, but also includes substantial hands-on, experiential and learning opportunities in which leadership will be put into action.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 

• Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of leadership and the skills necessary for effective leadership
• Describe their own personal leadership orientation and philosophy
• Explain effective techniques and strategies for articulating a vision
• Outline the importance of setting goals
• Employ sound decision-making
• Exhibit effective team skills and identify team building skills
• Discuss the roles of empowerment and delegation as an effective leadership skill
• Illustrate the role of a leader in initiating change and helping others to adjust to change
• Recognize the various types of conflict and ways to manage and/or create it
• Describe the complexities inherent in ethical leadership
• Interpret and evaluate the servant-leader’s role in leadership
• Communicate effectively through both oral and written presentations
• Conduct research and analyze information by using both human and technological resources

Instructional Method:

This course will use a variety of approaches enabling students to lead more effectively in their personal, academic and professional lives. This course will require active participation by all. We will use: Readings from the humanities (sources of leadership wisdom from history and literature) and contemporary business literature, Discussion, Self-Assessment, Experiential Exercises, as well as Films and/or excerpts from films. See my philosophy on teaching and learning.

Attendance Requirements:

As this course is a Seminar, it requires that all students attend and participate in class discussions.  Attendance is mandatory.  Each hour missed from class will result in the reduction of 2 points off your final grade.  Enroll in this course only if you are committed to your own leadership potential.

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Evaluation: (See Student Profiles)

Students will develop an individualized contract.
"C" Level Attend class regularly.  (See Attendance Requirements above) Read Assignments Participate in class activities (See Participation Requirements) Complete leadership journal assignments Complete Self-Assessment Activities Participate in Leadership Analysis Project (Team Project)
"B" Level Complete all “C” level requirements Submit a Leadership Portfolio Shadow a Leader.  Meet with leader at least two times during course term.  Submit a report.
"A" Level Complete all “B” level requirements Complete one approved leadership project.  Submit a report.
Grading:
Participation - 25% Journal - 30% Leadership Portfolio - 10% Shadow A Leader - 5% Leadership Project - 15% Team Project - Leadership Analysis - 15%

 

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