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Course Name: Strategic Leadership Course Number: MGMT 6034 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None Description The need for leadership has never been greater, but in today’s world it seems that we have many more examples of poor leadership than great leadership. Why do some leaders rise to greatness while others fail? A mix of readings, case studies, guest speakers, lectures, group discussions and a simulation exercise are used to examine a broad range of leadership topics. Objectives To prepare students for future leadership opportunities To gain an appreciation for leadership attributes using historical and contemporary examples. To understand the characteristics and methods of great leaders To understand factors that can lead to leadership failure To understand how to make a fast and effective start as a new leader To understand how to rapidly assess organizational needs and priorities To develop an action plan to become a fully integrated leader Learning Outcomes Students will develop their own personal thoughts and philosophies of leadership. They will develop an understanding of various tools that can be used to improve 4/2/2022 Executive Summary: MGMT 6034
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Course Name: Strategic LeadershipCourse Number: MGMT 6034 Credits: 2Prerequisites: None

DescriptionThe need for leadership has never been greater, but in today’s world it seems that we have many more examples of poor leadership than great leadership. Why do some leaders rise to greatness while others fail? A mix of readings, case studies, guest speakers, lectures, group discussions and a simulation exercise are used to examine a broad range of leadership topics.

Objectives To prepare students for future leadership opportunities To gain an appreciation for leadership attributes using historical and

contemporary examples. To understand the characteristics and methods of great leaders To understand factors that can lead to leadership failure To understand how to make a fast and effective start as a new leader To understand how to rapidly assess organizational needs and priorities To develop an action plan to become a fully integrated leader

Learning OutcomesStudents will develop their own personal thoughts and philosophies of leadership. They will develop an understanding of various tools that can be used to improve leadership effectiveness. They will understand a number of pitfalls to be avoided when leading organizations. They will better understand good and bad bosses and how to deal with them. Finally, they will better understand their own strengths and weaknesses and develop an action plan to become fully integrated leaders.

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Executive Summary: MGMT 6034