Leadership in Practice: People,Conflict, and Problem-Solving

Leadership in Practice: People,Conflict, and Problem-Solving

This course will focus on the role of human relations and developing community within an organization including managing talent and performance, training and coaching followers, increasing communication, solving problems, and reducing conflict. Interpersonal relationships within an organization are critical to effectiveness. At times leaders can focus on articulating the mission and vision of an organization to external constituents to the detriment of developing structures and nourishing followers within the organization. Students will develop skills in leading in community using multiple frameworks within which to analyze their own leadership styles, characteristics, and effectiveness for the purpose of cultivating community within an organization.