Using empirical studies, interesting anecdotes, stories, and findings, this course will expand your knowledge of leadership, building upon the foundations you have already developed through experience and academic coursework. This course will enhance your understanding of leadership at the Personal, Interpersonal, Team and Organizational (PITO) levels, and the complex array of leader-follower-situation (LFS) variables that influence the process of leadership at each of these levels. It will guide you in critically evaluating the strengths and limitations of your own leadership style, as it applies to both personal and interpersonal leadership; while applying your understanding of the tools and techniques used for developing your leadership skills, to include the Action-Observation- Reflection (A-O-R) model, and its utilization in journaling, mentoring, and evaluating case studies and personal experiences.

• Synthesize leadership strategies that promote creativity, adaptability, and change.

• Critically evaluate organizational behaviors and human resource strategies to enhance team dynamics and performance. 

• Integrate ethical principles into decision-making processes and leadership practices.

• Analyze the impact of cross-cultural management practices on organizational inclusivity and decision-making.

• Design a comprehensive leadership development plan that incorporates key management theories and practices.

• Evaluate the role of communication strategies in resolving conflicts and improving organizational outcomes. 

Course Learning Outcomes