Leadership

Leadership Development

This course explores key leadership principles, theories, and strategies for leading effectively in various contexts. It includes personal leadership development, communication, decision-making, ethics, conflict resolution, and fostering team collaboration. By the end of the course, students will have developed the skills to be effective leaders, adapt to challenges, and lead organizations toward success.

1: Introduction to Leadership

What is Leadership?

• Definition of leadership
• Distinguishing between management and leadership
• Leadership vs. authority and power
• Traits and characteristics of great leaders
• Overview of leadership theories

•  Leadership Styles

  • Transformational vs. transactional leadership
  • Autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire leadership styles
  • Emotional intelligence in leadership
  • The role of personality in leadership

2: Leadership Theories and Models

Classical Leadership Theories

• Trait Theory
• Behavioral Theory
• Contingency Theory
• Situational Leadership

• Contemporary Leadership Theories

  • Servant Leadership
  • Authentic Leadership
  • Transformational Leadership
  • Leadership in the Digital Age
  • Gender and Leadership

3: Communication and Influence

The Role of Communication in Leadership

• Active listening skills
• Non-verbal communication
• Assertiveness vs. passivity in leadership communication
• Giving and receiving feedback

Persuasion and Influence Tactics

• Principles of influence (Cialdini’s six principles)
• Building credibility and trust
• Negotiation and persuasion techniques
• Ethical considerations in influencing others

4: Leading Teams and Organizational Culture

Building and Leading High-Performing Teams

• Stages of team development (Tuckman’s model)
• Motivation and empowerment in teams
• Conflict resolution strategies
• Creating a positive organizational culture

Diversity and Inclusion in Leadership

• Understanding diversity and its impact on leadership
• Leading in a multicultural environment
• Strategies for inclusive leadership

5: Decision-Making and Problem-Solving

Effective Decision-Making Techniques

• Decision-making models (e.g., rational decision-making, intuitive decisions)
• Group decision-making dynamics
• Risk management and uncertainty in leadership decisions
• Ethical decision-making in leadership

• Leading Through Change and Crisis Management

  • Change management models (e.g., Kotter’s 8-Step Process)
  • Leading during crises
  • Building resilience as a leader
  • Leading innovation and fostering a culture of change

6: Leadership Ethics and Social Responsibility

Ethics and Integrity in Leadership

• Ethical leadership theories (e.g., deontological, consequentialist)
• The role of a leader’s values in decision-making
• Leading with integrity and transparency

Social Responsibility and Ethical Dilemmas

• Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
• Leading with a purpose and mission
• Ethical dilemmas in leadership
• Sustainability and environmental responsibility

7: Leadership in Action

• Leadership Development Plans

  • Self-assessment of leadership strengths and areas for growth
  • Developing a personal leadership philosophy
  • Leadership goals and strategies for continuous development

•  Capstone Project/Leadership Simulation

  • Leadership case study analysis
  • Group leadership projects or simulations
  • Presentation of leadership project with reflection

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